Ask HN: Which service should I use to design a logo for my new startup?

8 pointsby briankim15 anni fa9 comments

I have always used a single freelancer in the past, but he's no longer available. I've heard about 99 designs, so I am exploring that route ... but I was hoping the knowledgeable HN crowd had some other suggestions besides that one. Thanks in advance.

9 comments

Jsarokin15 anni fa

99designs is good. So is hatchwise.com

The best ive found is going onto digitalpoint forums, and posting a design contest for $15-25 (in the contest section)

The first 5 submissions are going to be god awful ms paint logos, but then the guys with real skill come in. You can even message some to enter your contest.

My favorite designer on there is "Ideosmil".

fieldforceapp15 anni fa

If you're comfortable writing a design brief (ie., what 99designs requires) then you might want to reach out to designers directly. Some good locations for previewing portfolios that I use: http://creattica.com/logos/latest-designs http://dribbble.com/search?q=logo

anurag15 anni fa

I worked with logoworks.com last year and was satisfied with the output considering the price. If you do go with them, I would recommend the $400 package because you will most likely need more than two revisions from the designer.

http://logoworks.com/client-app/showPackageSelection.do?new=...

michaeldhopkins15 anni fa

I like garysimon.net. I'm a satisfied customer.

I hope you won't use the crowd-sourced sites as they don't respect the time of designers.

Stealx15 anni fa

I'm a big fan of www.logotournament.com

briankim15 anni fa

Thanks for all the suggestions everyone!

jorkos15 anni fa

crowdspring

clyfe15 anni fa

+1 http://www.crowdspring.com/ they matched the designer for the Sencha logo http://www.crowdspring.com/project/2285240_sencha-logo-desig...

underdesign15 anni fa

farout15 anni fa

before you use services, read "Logo Design Love"; it will help you describe what you want to the graphics designer you hire better.

PS it is a very short book.