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Creating a logo

Question
How do you create a logo that's easily recognizable? 
Answer
To create a successful logo, keep it simple. Your logo is nothing more than a visual mark that represents your brand, and makes it easy for people to identify your company and recognize it. Here are a few points and tips:

- Complicated logos are more difficult to recognize.

- People memorize logos in exactly the same way they memorize printed words.

- Logos are first recognized by shape, then by color.

- Good logos have unique shapes that are quickly differentiated.

- Use a limited color scheme.

- Use colors and shapes that suggest something positive in your industry.

- Don't use images that are so trendy that they will quickly become dated. 
Brain Trust contributor: Co-authors of Abullards ABC's of Branding
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