Okay, so I wanted to make a cool logo for my new project, “Arthur.” I’m no graphic designer, but I figured I could whip something up that looked decent. I mean, how hard could it be, right?
Brainstorming and Sketching
First, I grabbed a piece of paper and a pencil. I just started doodling. I knew I wanted something simple, maybe something that played with the letters in “Arthur.” I tried out a few different styles:
- Block letters
- A cursive-ish “A”
- Some kind of emblem thing
Most of it looked pretty awful, to be honest. But after a few tries, I had a couple of sketches that I thought had some potential. One was a stylized “A,” and the other was a kind of interlocked “AR” thing.
Moving to Digital
Next, I needed to get these sketches into a digital format.I dont have any software, so I opened up a drawing program I found free online. Nothing fancy, but it had the basic tools I needed.
I started by trying to recreate my sketches using the shape tools. The “A” was pretty straightforward – just a few lines and curves. The “AR” thing was trickier. I spent a good hour just trying to get the curves to look right, moving points around, and cursing at the screen a few times.
Experimenting with Colors and Fonts
Once I had the basic shapes, I started messing with colors. I tried a bunch of different combinations – some bright and bold, some more muted and classy. I even tried adding a gradient, but it looked terrible, so I scrapped that idea.
Then I needed to add the full name, “Arthur,” below the logo. I tested out a few different fonts, trying to find one that matched the style of the logo. I ended up going with something simple and sans-serif. It just looked cleaner.
Tweaking and Refining
I kept tweaking things for a while. Moving elements around, adjusting colors slightly, trying different font sizes. It’s amazing how much difference a tiny change can make. Finally, I had something I was reasonably happy with.
The Final Result
It’s not perfect, but it’s mine. And I think it captures the spirit of the project. It was a fun little exercise, and I learned a few things along the way. Mostly, I learned that I’m definitely not a graphic designer! But hey, at least I have a logo now.
