Creating a Logo

1. Discuss what you thought about creating your logo.

Throughout my process of creating my logo, many ideas came and went. I kept in mind the video we watched that showed the process of creating a logo for a company. Of course I wanted to come up with a design that would limit the interpretation and represent me. I will admit, I found it to be difficult to find an idea for a logo that I wanted to use. 

First sketches for my logo

Idea sketches for the Building Blocks Logo

2. Describe the process: creative thinking skills and ideas you used in the logo creation. 

The process in creating my logo went through several ideas before I finally decided on creating one with building blocks. I wanted to create a logo which represented the biggest part of me - a future teacher, and an individual who works with children. I wanted something to convey that idea without becoming too complicated, because I have learned that a logo should be simple but effective. In the end, after all my idea sketches I chose to go with the building blocks aspect of my logo. I also wanted it to appear somewhat cartoon-like due to the fact that many other logos I looked up on the internet went along with the cartoon-like theme. I work with and teach children everyday, so the building blocks represent the building of knowledge each and everyday. Young children use building blocks, so this logo also simply represents the children that I choose to work with. The blocks also spell out my first name, which to me was an important part of the logo. 

Building Blocks (FINAL LOGO)

3. What was the most important discovery you made in the creation of your logo?

For me, the most important discovery was figuring out what was important enough about myself that I should represent in a logo. I wanted to draw an image that could describe me just by looking at it. I discovered that it is no easy task to come up with an image that holds that much information to it, also. I also enjoyed creating my logo, because it really challenged my creative side. 

4. What is the most important information you learned from watching the videos, powerpoint, and reading material for this project? What is your opinion of the videos?

The most important information I learned was how challenging it can be to create a design that is simple yet conveys the intended message. Throughout my thinking process for my own logo, I had to remind myself that it should be simple rather than detailed. I have learned that the idea of creating a logo is easier said than done, yet there are so many professionals who are able to do it everyday. The videos were very helpful while I was creating my logo, because I kept thinking back to what I watched while I was working on my own.