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Which Logo design package is best for me?
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This depends on many factors such as your budget, your personal preferences and the time available.
If you are fairly selective, want to ensure you nail down your logo concept, and have the budget, then you should choose the premium package, which provides more initial logo designs to review. Or, if you need to closely watch your time and budget, then our standard or corporate package might be better suited to your needs.
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What if I need to add a Mascot or some animation to my logo? How do I order that with my logo package?
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To choose a mascot, animation, or both, you can upgrade your logo package by adding them when you are processing your logo order. This option is there in the ordering form of the logo packages.
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What if I am not satisfied with any of the initial concepts?
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If, for some reason, we didn't express the design you wanted with our initial samples, we give you one free redraw session. If you are still not satisfied with our concept, you can order new samples thereafter for an additional 50% of the logo design cost.
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What is the turnaround time for changes/modifications to my initial concepts?
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The time frame for refining (iteration) of initial concepts is 1-2 business days, depending on the complexity of the modification.
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Who can I talk to if I have additional questions?
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You can have an online chat with our sales representatives, or you can call us direct at 703.893.6383 x 211. You can also send us the mail at 
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How many revisions can I request once I have selected a concept that I like?
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Once you select a concept, we will provide three revisions. For additional revisions, there is a nominal charge of $25.
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What is difference between 'Redraw sessions' and 'Iterations'?
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Redraw sessions:
If we didn't match your chosen style in the initial samples, we give you one free redraw session, which means we start from scratch on another set of new concepts, and provide you another set of logo ideas.
Iterations:
Iterations are revisions, changes, or modification you ask us to do on your selected logo design concept.
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In what formats are the logo designs delivered? And can you give in brief explanation on each format?
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- AI- AI is a proprietary file format developed by Adobe Systems for representing single-page vector-based drawings in either the EPS or PDF formats. The .ai filename extension is used by Adobe Illustrator.
- CDR: is a proprietary format developed by Corel Corporation.
- EPS: Encapsulated Postscript
- PDF: Portable Document File
- PSD: Photoshop Document. PSD files are generally a layered file that is proprietary to Adobe PhotoShop. PSDs enable the designer to change the colors of an image, and add or remove image layers.
- JPG: Joint Photographic Experts Group
- GIF: Graphic Interchange Format
- TIFF: A high resolution file used for various printing processes. This format is usually used for personal printing. If you are having this logo professionally printed/reproduced, you will need the EPS format.
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Are there any additional hidden costs?
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There are no hidden costs.
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Do your logo packages include any 'illustration design’?
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No, we don't include illustration in our logo packages. We are happy to work with you on an illustration specific to your design for a nominal additional charge, based on the type of illustration desired.
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Do you provide printing services?
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No, we do not provide printing services.
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Do you archive my logo design after the delivery has been made? Can I get a copy of that design in case I lose it?
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Yes, we archive the logo design after the final delivery of the files, so we can provide you a copy if needed.
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What types of logos are there?
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Text Logos
Words in their purest form ARE images. Type fonts come in all shapes and sizes, which convey different impressions on the audience. A thick font conveys strength and power. A script font conveys elegance and austerity, and a slanted typeface conveys movement. Your company name thus can be your own logo, provided your type font displays the intended qualities of the organization.
Symbol Logos
A symbol uses an image or images that convey an actual or abstract representation of a business. Because a symbol alone is less direct than text, it leaves itself open to a wider interpretation of what the business is about. Using a symbol in your logo has several possibilities. It may be a take on a company name.
Text and Symbol Logos
A brief amount of text, or sometimes just an abbreviation, compliments the symbol and provides that extra bit of clarity of what the business is about. There are many choices to consider when deciding the logo that best fits the image of your company. Never limit yourself to one option. It can be very easy to see an image you personally like and think it would look attractive in one format without giving thought to how it will look everywhere else. In the end, it's not about what you want your logo to look like. How your audience will perceive your logo that is more important.
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What is the process of designing a logo for us?
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Logolabs® follows a systematic procedure in designing your online logo concept and corporate identity based on the industry
a) Get your information and specific requirements.
b) Research and visualize your logo concept.
c) Design samples of your logo.
d) Refine your selected logo concept.
e) Final Delivery of logo in your specified format.
Click here to learn more about the design process.
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What is the difference between a PSD and AI?
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PSD are bitmap based file formats that are generally a layered file that is proprietary to Adobe PhotoShop. PSDs enable the designer to change the colors of an image, and add or remove image layers.
AI is a proprietary file format developed by Adobe Systems for representing single-page vector-based drawings which can be exported in either EPS or PDF formats. The .ai filename extension is used by Adobe Illustrator.
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What is the main difference between ‘Vector’ and ‘Bitmap’ files?
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Vector files are files you can resize, scale, and even change colors or fonts of, without losing any quality or resolution. It's best to make GIFs or any other bitmap formats you may need for your web site. Professional designers or print shops mostly use vector files.
Bitmap files are a static representation and more popular, and are best to use on the Web. They are small, but hard to modify because of the poor resolution. A bitmapped image is built from individual cells called pixels, which are set to a grid like a mosaic. Most digital photographs and screen captures are bitmap images. A bitmapped image cannot be resized without loss of quality.
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What is the difference between a ‘Print Friendly Logo’ and a ‘Web Friendly Logo’?
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Print Logos require a much higher resolution (300+ DPI/Dots Per Inch) and need to be saved in certain standard print file formats. Some of the most common image formats for print jobs are Hi Resolution TIFF, Photoshop and Illustrator EPS files, Corel Draw, and Adobe Acrobat PDF. Since print logos can become very large,they are best sent on a form of removable media, such as zip drives, removable USB drives or a CD-ROM.
Web Logos require a much smaller resolution since they only need to be displayed on a screen (72 DPI), and can be sent directly through e-mail or made available for immediate download. Since web logos are so small, they are not a good choice for printing, as the quality will appear blurred or jagged on paper.
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What other design services can you provide to supplement our logo design?
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LogoLabs® also specializes in providing complete design services for stationery and all other collateral to supplement your logo design, so as to present you with a complete company promotional package. Some of our most common supplements include:
Please send a request for quote to . If you have a design need not covered above, let us know and we can definitely work on it with you.
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Do you accept credit cards? How do I pay you?
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We accept major credit cards through PayPal (paypal.com). Please see our pricing page for more details.
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What's the difference between a ‘Trademark’ and a ‘Service Mark’? What's a Registered Trademark?
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A trademark is a business name or symbol, or a combination of the two used to distinguish one manufacturer's product from those of other manufacturers. The ™ symbol is often used to alert the public that the manufacturer has adopted a specific logo or symbol or term or combination for that purpose.
In the United States, the ® symbol may only be used after a trademark is registered with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office. It is not mandatory for a company to register its trademarks, but many prefer to do this in order to better document ownership of the trademark. (This symbol is also used in other countries. Customers outside the U.S. are urged to check local laws.)
A service mark, SM, is used exactly like a trademark, but identifies a unique service rather than a product.
A copyright is a protection granted by the government to authors of intellectual properties that may be written, performed, etc. Your logo may be a trademark, but your brochure would be copyrighted.
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