Okay, so, I was messing around with some design stuff the other day, and I got this idea to recreate the Senna logo. You know, the one from the famous F1 driver, Ayrton Senna? It’s a pretty iconic design, and I’ve always been a fan.
I started by looking up a bunch of pictures of the logo online. I wanted to get a good sense of the shapes and the overall feel of it. It’s basically a stylized “S” with these two curves, one from the top and one from the bottom. And it’s usually in red, which is a pretty bold color.
Once I had a good idea of what I was going for, I started sketching. I’m not the best artist, but I can draw a decent stick figure, haha. I grabbed a pencil and some paper and just started doodling different versions of the “S.” I played around with the thickness of the lines, the angles of the curves, and the overall proportions.
- First, I tried making the “S” really sharp and angular.
- Then, I tried making it more rounded and flowing.
- I even tried a few versions where the two curves were different sizes.
After a while, I had a few sketches that I liked. I scanned them into my computer and opened them up in a design program. I decided to use Illustrator, that old thing, it works for me. From there, I started tracing over my sketches with the pen tool, creating clean vector shapes.
Refining the Design
Once I had the basic shapes down, I started refining the design. I adjusted the curves to make them smoother and more balanced. I also played around with the negative space, making sure the “S” was clearly defined and not too cluttered.
The color was the next big thing. I went with a bright, vibrant red. I mean, it had to be red, right? It’s Senna’s color! I tried a few different shades, but in the end, the classic red just looked the best.
Finally, I added a few finishing touches. I made sure the lines were crisp and clean, and I checked for any imperfections. And there you have it, my own take on the Senna logo!
It was a fun little project, and I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It’s not perfect, but it captures the essence of the original, I think. Plus, it was a nice way to pay tribute to one of my racing heroes. I might even print it out and stick it on my wall or something, who knows.
