Well designed stationary examples

40 Must See Stationary Designs

Click on that link and explore each of the designs. Just notice how they use space and really have the logo stand out (emphasis). Also great use of ALIGNMENT!! Lining up the edge of text information with the edges of images makes design look purposeful.

More Stationary

And still more...

Illustrator quick tip - for symmetrical objects (like a heart!)

Logo Design Inspiration - Year Two

Aaron Draplin Takes On a Logo Design Challenge from lynda.com.

Here is a link for Trademarks and Symbols - the book by Yasaburo Kuwayama that Draplin was referring to. This website has the entire book on display to peruse. How great is that!?

There are sections on ways of designing each letter of the alphabet in volume 1.
Volume 2 takes on symbolic designs.

Here's one page from volume 2 on Hands.

Symbolism in Logo Design

Below are a few links you can peruse about visual symbolism

1. Effective Logo Design

2. Symbols and Impact

3. 50 Logos with hidden meaning

4. Psychology of Logo Design


Key Factors in Logo Design

1. 6 key factors

2. Brand, Identity, Logo

3. 10 tips to design a logo that doesn't suck

4. Logo Design tips

Logo Project Groups

Hi all,

Here are your groups for the First Stage Child Care Centre Project.

Please spend today beginning your research. Divide up the tasks among your group members and meet back before the end of the period to discuss your findings.

Group 1                         
Faye
Celena
Evam

Group 2
Marlia
Basma
Makayla
Sebastian

Group 3
Farren
Cheyenne
Joey

Brand Identity and Style Guidelines

Why your brand needs a style guide and how to create one!

Brand Identity Guidelines

Brand "Bible" Visual Style Guidelines
Check out the 10 examples at the end.

Using InDesign

Here's a great article on using InDesign with Photshop and Illustrator to further your knowledge.