People spend time and money to create a memorable brand. This is because making a distinct brand is a crucial step for any business, regardless of what market you’re in.Â
Companies involved in the decorated apparel industry, like iron-on brands, will find value in creating a logo that will symbolize what makes you different.Â
Today, we’re showing the fashion and printing industry some concrete ideas for their brand mark.Â
So if you belong in something as niche as iron-on printing, your first step in developing your printing and apparel business idea is taking a look at these printing logos.Â
Shape logos
There’s a ton of shapes that you can use for your iron logo.Â
You can use these design elements to decorate your logo or even give it more emphasis. Having a logo with a shape border helps it stand out even when applied to graphic materials like brochures, posters, and more. There will be a lower chance of it getting overlooked by other distracting elements.Â
What’s good about shapes is that they can add more meaning to your design as well. This is because we assign human traits to different forms. You can use this to better symbolize your brand identity.Â
Circles are perceived as harmonious, squares represent stability, triangles represent edginess and more.Â
1colorT .com by Atvento Graphics
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2 Sweet T’s by 4tech services
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Citees by Dimitrije MikovicÂ
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Colorful T-shirt by SimplePixelSL
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Fast Printing Shop by tavi
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Logo for apparel brand from arizona by Constantine Ti
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Looma Custom Build Co. by shakuna
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The Underground Ink, Est. 2017 by christianpoetoe
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t-bread by Garagephic Studio
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The Underground Ink by Finley Johnson
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Termo Preslikaci Logo by Trexyca ArtworksÂ
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This design by Trexcya Artworks is an excellent example of how a simple shape can tie a custom iron-on label together. It gave the detailed illustration a simple lift by adding a curved line and typography.Â
Adding a shape to your brand logo can help you create a versatile design that you can use for advertising your brand.
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Text logos
Going for a simple design is among the best practices when it comes to logos. You want to go easy on adding design elements that may distract your audience. Text logos is one way for you to achieve this.Â
In fact, some of the best apparel brands out there use text to symbolize their brand. Take, for example, Gap, Old Navy, and more.Â
Typography lets you be more straightforward when it comes to presenting your brand to the market. But don’t worry, there are a ton of ways for you to make your text-based logo exciting.Â
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My Shirt Logo Design by Paulius Kairevicius
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A & E Monogram by spayro
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Artsy Letter by A by Mypen
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Green T-Shirt Letter F by Brich
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Jain Transfer Products by LawrieM
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npoprinter.com by QuartzDesigns
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The Lab Print Shop by Creative Bugs
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OTE Monogram. by Nick Slater
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Transfer Color Plus by Prakash_arts
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Trust Text Illustrations by Jesse MacKenzie
Pro tip: Use color psychologyÂ
Like shapes, people also associate colors with characteristics. Red can help you communicate your passion, yellow for optimism, and more. Learn about the meaning behind the colors in this article.Â
If you’re unsure how you can select the right color for your iron-on business logo, you can start by listing your brand’s values. From that list, you can sum up a theme and concept for your design.Â
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Creative logosÂ
Let your audience know how creative and artistic you can be with a strong logo. You can break free from generic designs by using out-of-the-box concepts.
There’s a lot you can do to make a unique logo design. You can opt to create a brand mascot, abstract design, or something even more conceptual to make a strong first impression for your iron-on business.
Another great source of inspiration is logo design trends. Popular design concepts like minimalism, chaotic, and gradient colors can give your visual identity more life. Doing this will also give your brand an updated look. Â
If you’re wondering how to make iron-on logos that don’t look cliche, get inspired by the symbols below.
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1colorT .com by Angus Grafik Co.
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Art Paint Palette by town
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CamItaly logo design by Alex Tass
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Fashion Gift by SimplePixelSL
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Multicolor Digital Jaguar by JimjemR
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Print Ship by Void
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Shirtcore by chungdha
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Transfer Color Plus by suryo prakadewa
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Pro tip: Try the five-second testÂ
Show your logo to someone for five-seconds and ask them for feedback. This will help you gauge how well people will interpret your logo. You can use their insight to address design weaknesses and come up with a striking logo. Â
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Conclusion
The booming popularity of heat press techniques by major brands, such as NBA, Adidas, Champion, American Girl, and Nike, can increase product demand. This will call for the need for a better branding strategy for any company to succeed.Â
This roundup has shown you how design elements can help you establish your brand in the decorated apparel market. You can start working on making a custom iron-print logo with an inspired mind.Â
Head over to BrandCrowd’s iron-logo maker to get more design ideas today.Â
You will get access to a library of ready-made business logo designs that you can customize according to your liking. The maker lets you experiment with an entire spectrum of colors, fonts, and other elements.Â
If DIY logos aren’t your thing, you should definitely check out running a logo design contest. Platforms like DesignCrowd let you work with a wide pool of international graphic designers to help you find the best design for your business. Try it today.
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Written by DesignCrowd on Friday, October 9, 2020
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