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The first steps to creating a new logo or identity project

I love what this video teaches about using a “mood board” to begin a new logo design. There is an amazing amount of research that needs to be done before any drawing or computer work is begun. I’ve recently started using a private Pinterest Board for each new project. It allows me to pull ideas, colors, fonts, and any other relevant information together in one place. It’s a virtual “mood board” – and I like the advantage of “sharing” the board with my clients. They are able to join my board and pin their own ideas. This form of communication has been very helpful to keep us all on the same page and clarify our goals.

Have you ever put together an idea board? What it helpful?

Becky Bayne

Becky Bayne is an award-winning author, book designer, and Self-Publishing Production Director. As founder of Becky’s Graphic Design, she leads a structured production studio managing 25–30 professional book releases annually for nonfiction authors and select children’s book projects. Her award-winning guide, "How to Format a Children’s Book for Self-Publishing," received First Place for Artistic & Technical Book Design from The BookFest and was named a Finalist by American Book Fest. Through the studio’s educational YouTube platform—serving 10,000+ self-publishing students and designers—technical InDesign instruction is led by Lead Formatting Specialist Kayla Snyder under Becky’s production oversight.

One Comment

  • Melissa says:

    I do the same thing with all my clients! It is nice to SEE what they mean by their descriptive words. Words always mean different things to different people! LOVE pinterest!

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