- think of the best ideas and/or message you want to convey to the costumer. - start making scribbles about those ideas. - make a lot of sketches as possible and then select the best. 2. Start designing in Black and White - it is easier to change black and white logos into colors - some companies needs black and white version of the logo for fax and copying machine 3. K.I.S.S. ( Keep It Short and Simple) -simplicity is what catches the eye. - it becomes easier to familiarize - 80% of the famous logos uses only 2 to 3 colors 4. Use appropriate colors, fonts and schemes. • -Serif fonts tend to be traditional: you'd use a serif font for a lawyer or a doctor, for instance. • Sans serif fonts tend to be modern: computer and tech companies often use sans serif fonts. • Handwriting fonts tend to be used for companies that cater to kids, such as daycare or children's software. Script fonts can be viewed as feminine, and sometimes traditional, too Colors: