From The Desk Of: Pamela J. Bates

Budget Friendly Professionally Designed Logos

As you probably know by now, one of the things I do is design logos. I really enjoy working closely with my clients, getting to know all about them and their business: their plan, their market, their mission, their product, why they started the business, where they want it to go.  It's exciting to work with someone on establishing a brand that will help them grow their business and bottom line.

I know that a custom designed logo is the absolute best way for you to establish an identity that truly reflects what you and your business is about. And I think that my custom logo design services are very, very reasonable for the amount of work (and heart and soul) I put into them and what you receive in the end.  However, there are a lot of people out there who are trying to get their businesses off the ground on very tight budgets and what are they to do?

That's where premade logo designs come in. Premade logo designs are fun for me to create because I have no constraints on what I design. I get to create whatever my heart desires. Of course, always with a focus on how a design will work as a logo. Premade logos are then customized with my client's business name and they get a professional logo design at Blue Light Special prices.  No kidding.

Here are some premade logo designs I have added to my etsy shop, Bates Mercantile Co.,  recently.

First, classic black and whites.

 champion metalworks premade logo design

 

paper press co. premade logo design

And now, for something completely different (anybody else a Monty Python fan out there?)..............

Some color.

 

get centered premade logo

 

 trektonic premade logo

[Did I show you that last one already? Couldn't find it in the files, so if I did, pardon the repetition]

I do my best to create a variety of premade logo designs that speak to different business models and styles.  And in case someone likes a design, but wants to make minor changes- to so font, color or alignment..........that's an add on option as well.  It really is a great budget-friendly option.

As you can see, I also design business cards. They're just a natural extension of what I do.

Speaking of what I do........did you know I've been working with small business owners on  advertising, marketing and public relations for 19+ years? In addition to what I mentioned above, I also work on everything from collateral design including letterhead/stationery, point of sale posters/cards, menus, direct mail postcards, marketing kits, press kits, press releases, direct email design as well as creating and implementing adv/marketing/pr campaigns for my clients.

I love working with small business people. That's why I've been at it so long. Put my experience to work for you. I'm just at the other end of your computer screen.


Gorgeous sunny day here.........I welcome it with open arms, but first- work to be done at the desk.
I'm working on revisions on an awesome custom logo design project. I've really enjoyed designing the logo and working with a super nice couple from Los Angeles. He's a wine consultant. Hello? How do I get that job?My guidance counselor never mentioned that was an option.


Make the most of it in your corner of the world and I'll do the same here.

Ciao for now,

Best Foot Forward

Two Cents, Please

I've been working on updating some of my graphic design listings in my etsy shop.  Specifically my logo designs. I want to show them off in the best way possible, so I'm always trying new things in hopes of doing that.

This week, I've been placing my logo designs over some of my photos. I'm hoping to show visually just how the logos might look once they're being used for branding.

I'd love your feedback.

Shown before like this:

 

Now shown like this:

 

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Now shown like this:

 

 

 

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Now shown like this:

 

 

 

 

Shown before like this:

 

 

 

Now shown like this:

 

 

For now, I'm creating two listings- one with just the logo as the lead photo and the other with the logo over a photo as the lead picture.

 

I know you guys are a good sounding board, so what do you think? Does it help visually to see how the logos would work over a photo?

 

In other logo news, I've been adding some more premade logo designs to the shop including....

 

this:

 

 

this:

 

 

 

and this:

 

 

 

Of course, as always, custom logo designs are also available. They really are the best way to get a logo that speaks to your business and your market. However, the premade logos are a great budget-friendly option that have worked great for people and that I have fun designing.

 

Do you have a logo?

 

If you don't, I'd love to talk to you.

 

Do you have one, but it's not quite it? Shoot me a line (upper right sidebar email link). 

 

I work one on one and provide personalized service so you get a great logo that represents your business and helps you grow.

 

And in case you didn't know, I design other business collateral like business cards, postcards, brochures, and even design email campaigns.

 

Over and out. Hey, don't forget to give me your two cents.....or two bucks to account for inflation.

 

Glorious summer day here that is sure to end 'in the pool' with another beautiful sunset. Hope yours is as nice.

 

Ciao for now,