CANVA LOGO DESIGN: Do's & Don'ts from a Professional Designer (yes you can make your logo in Canva)

[@asldkjfagsh456]

1:49 General design tips 2:49 What is a Brand? 3:57 Student Logo examples 4:45 Logos need to be Versatile 6:50 Brand is more than just the Logo 7:52 Don't use Canva Elements 10:59 Save Logos as an SVG 12:32 Vector files are supreme! 13:45 Have multiple variations of your logo 17:25 Summary closing

[@jacquinaunton]

Thank you for this!!! I've just added them in :)

[@musayahaya-tu8qc]

Beautiful ❤ it

[@stxrlightdrexms]

A great video addressing the topic of logo creation according to me. As a bookstagrammer I've been wanting to get my own website created on Canva, so was just searching to get started on designing a logo, definitely helpful video... The best tips I've found is that of resizing the logo, saving it in SVG format for best quality of logo and having multiple variations of the logo.

[@AshishSharma-dc8um]

Best one I have seen thus far. Thank you for being concise, clear, and keeping it simple and effective!

[@jacquinaunton]

Such a pleasure! Thank you for being here :)

[@AJ_B57]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge and experience with logos and design. This has all been very helpful!

[@brandonthemanifestor]

This was crazy helpful Jacqui. I appreciate the advice, this made creating my logo a breeze!!! The tip for the SVP and the resizing was gold.

[@jacquinaunton]

My pleasure Brandon!!! Thanks for watching :)

[@Kristinapedia]

From Canva website: What kinds of products am I allowed to sell? Canva’s Content License Agreement does allow you to use both Canva Free and Pro Content to design and sell a range of products (see section 5 of the Content License Agreement) such as: e-books and magazines; templates; posters, mugs, t-shirts, stickers, and other printed products. Canva’s Content License Agreement does not allow you to use Free or Pro Content to design and sell your own stock content (for example, clipart files). If you want to sell stock content, you need to create your own designs from scratch.

[@carloschowell]

Thank you for the useful tips!

[@marlizekitching5930]

I found this very valuable, thanks 👍

[@ced-one374]

Great video!!! Free advice and education is priceless

[@Jana-zp4to]

Love, love, love! Just did a logo today with canva! Thank you so much! 💗🤍🌸

[@aliasif-zw4yo]

yes its soo good

[@DavidBrown2d]

Great piece of insight, I was planning to launch a new website on the back of an element gathered from Canva for a logo. Was shocked to see how many other companies are using it. I will now tweak to make it unique to me.

[@jacquinaunton]

Yesss! Glad ti hear it!

[@TrishaL-sl4nc]

Thank you for the extra tips in the video. I was blown away by the idea to use original drawings and elements, but it makes perfect sense.

[@stellalovesskz6264]

This video was so helpful! Thank you! Question: what about fonts? Can i use canva fonts??

[@bethk1280]

Thanks for the helpful video. With the circle logo, how do you create other versions? Earlier in the video, you mentioned that a long and tall version is also needed.

[@melehni]

it was difficult because I didn't have a fancy tablet to draw this. Just my finger my lap top and mouse lol but I used the drawing tool to create mine. I mention this because for what it looks like now, you wouldn't have guessed it was drawn because the lines were so wobbly looking lol

[@AngelloTVMX]

Great explanation! I'm thankfull. Regards from Mexico.🎉❤

[@MichelleFillipini]

Thank you for this!! Im starting my a business and this is so helpful!

[@lnuneamoarsxr4225]

I was wondering about Canva logo, that you and someone else may use the same template. I did use one and saved it as a PNG, Cricut Design Space told me that the resolution (wasn’t exactly the word they used) was not great, I didn’t understand how they can say that when I used a Canva template, however, it printed horrible and I was still baffled until I came across your video. Thank you so very much!

[@jacquinaunton]

So glad this was able to help!! :)

[@tshiamobahumi]

This is very informative, thank you very much.❤❤

[@jacquinaunton]

Such a pleasure! Thanks for watching 💜

[@LaDeeDah]

Are we going to 'blank' create design for logo? Orrrr? Whiteboard? How do we know its vector? No practical steps here. Unless I missed a first prelude video

[@2dogbull]

Thank you for the information. Craig

[@serenitycarino3202]

Your tutorial was so easy to follow!👏Thank you so much. ❤ I have my first Canva Logo. 🎉 Now I just have to add variations. 😊😅

[@jacquinaunton]

Good job!! Thrilled to help! Thanks for watching :)

[@Si_in_the_Sky]

genuinely valuable info - thank you!

[@JakiJade]

This is so helpful. It has taken me years to explain this to my graphic artist.

[@jacquinaunton]

So glad to hear that Jaki!! Thank you xx

[@TruthFreedom1776]

What I really need to know is how to make eight different design elements in my logo One Design element so that I can add it to a business letter without the logo becoming the design that I'm trying to put the logo on so I can try to get my business off the ground. I hope that makes sense. Every time I tried to add my logo to the top of a business letter the logo becomes the business letter like it becomes the entire it completely replaces my design and I don't understand why this is happening. I am not a graphic designer I just have a canva pro account and I am using Canva AI to make designs.

[@copewithlove]

super informative, thank you so much Loved this video

[@jacquinaunton]

Glad it was helpful!

[@TumiM04]

Thank you so much for this!🩷 Which drawing tools/apps/websides would you recommend for DIY elements creation?✨

[@jacquinaunton]

Such a pleasure! I share more of this in my course but using Canva itself can be useful (the line tool has improved a lot since recording!), or another personal favourite of mine is literally using a pen and paper and vectorsing the drawing. Or if you want to get a little more intricate using professional programs like Adobe Illustrator or Affinity Designer can be great! But also not being afraid to hire and illustrator to help you create parts that you meed too.

[@TumiM04]

@@jacquinaunton you’re awesome!!

[@jenniferkirschnickduffy2098]

Thank you so much - very helpful!

[@blakevslennox]

Can you pull elements and use different parts of two diff elements for it to be copywrited? E.g two different birds and you pull wings from one and a beak from another ?

[@jacquinaunton]

Good question!! Maybe. I usually recommend from scratch/basic shapes so it’s 100% your IP. What you’re saying may be okay. But definitely don’t take this as legal advice 😅

[@magicfox9573]

To plain and lacts character and doesnt work for me and what I needed it for . I did more fun and colorful and sold much more when I had it this way

[@taffythegreat1986]

Why have these logos in elements, like palm trees, ribbons, animals etc if you can’t use them. I’m in the middle of making my logos for T shirts and I’ve been using them plus what I see on the internet to compile my different logos. Love the video, it was an eye opener 👍👍👍

[@jacquinaunton]

You CAN use them - you’ll just never have a logo unique to you 💜 (you also never be able to trademark)

[@taffythegreat1986]

@ my over all logos are unique because they’re made up of all bits and pieces. But I know where you’re coming from👍👍👍

[@jacquinaunton]

Fab! Just good to make sure all those bits and pieces are your IP :)

[@rdEYE-ii3ty]

This is great and helpful information I want use a microphone from canva is this considered someone elses

[@jacquinaunton]

Unfortunately yes, something specific like a microphone will be someone else’s. You CAN use it.. just means it’s not unique to you and can’t be copyrighted/trademarked in the future

[@ZZP-SchoolNL]

Thanks for all your tips! Gave me new ideas on how to use my logo 👍👍👍 My logo predates Canva (made the original in 2007, put the hat on in 2013) 😉 I made it in a vector program (Xara) that my sister owned and used for her clients. Because in that time faxes were still being sent, I even have a version without colour. While watching your video, I realised that it in no way 'follows' your design rules 🤭 But I still love it - it literally made me money and it's very recognisable in a weird way: people refer to it as "that purple elephant". That's mainly, but not exclusively, because of the companyname that goes with the original one: (translated) The Purple Elephant. Funny how the mind works. 😁 Long story short: I'm aware of the limitations of my logo. But for me the pros still outway the cons big time ❤

[@jacquinaunton]

There’s something to be said about a logo that people recognise!! If it’s still working for you there’s no need to change it! 😍

[@taffythegreat1986]

Why save it to SVG and not PNG. What would be the difference? Im learning something new as I’m going through the video 👍

[@jacquinaunton]

Both are good to have on file. But SVG is a “vector” file which means it’s scalable to ANY size. Which is important as logos should be versatile.

[@taffythegreat1986]

@ that’s good to know. Just to make sure I have the right, So what you’re saying is PNG you can’t scale up or down if I save it to any other devices, but you can with SVG cheers for that 👍👍👍

[@jacquinaunton]

Yep that’s right :) well you can scale PNG down but I wouldn’t recommend hugely upscaling

[@abigail-joannaedwards7167]

How and where do we find elements to use instead of the icons in CANVA?

[@jacquinaunton]

When I teach my students this I focus on helping them create their own unique icon using canva shapes, draw tool or even sketching their own and uploading :)

[@niyeliherrera5096]

@@jacquinaunton what's the website that can professionalize my hand drawn logo?

[@qrtr_equestrian]

@@jacquinauntonwhat do you suggest we use to hand draw a logo? Is there a specific drawing pad you recommend?

[@andresgisolf27]

very helpfull, thank you jacqui. do you work also with other countries?

[@jacquinaunton]

Yep! I have people all over the world partake in my course :)

[@feedyoursoul1383]

Thank you Jacqui! This helped me a lot :)

[@jacquinaunton]

Glad to hear it!! Such a pleasure :)

[@aaronw3145]

You rule, Jacqui.

[@khaoulabb7757]

Thank you for the info 🥰

[@hannalechtigmartinez1477]

Hi! If I save as an SVG file, and airdrop the image to my phone, I am not able to save the image out of the files app, I think bc iphone doesn't support that file type. Is there a way around this while still keeping the image crisp? If I save as png its not as HD. I want to use the logo for an instagram profile pic

[@jacquinaunton]

You don't need to export it as SVG. SVG I great for inside Canva or for other needs (ie. some printing, web, etc). But for an IG profile pic I'd just make a 2000px square design (or anything larger than 800px) in Canva, arrange my logo there (perhaps with a nice colour in the background), then just export as a PNG and send to phone. No need to have SVG for that :)

[@mtnk096]

How about the fonts on canva can you use that? Or you have to create your own font's too?

[@jacquinaunton]

You can use fonts in your logo (doesn't matter what program you use, Canva or otherwise), but I recommend not JUST having plain text as your logo. Either customise the font or add in an icon :)

[@agbatachidera8626]

Thanks for sharing

[@jasie26]

Thanks. Can we use Canva fonts for our logo?

[@jacquinaunton]

Yes I believe so :) you just wouldn’t be able to trademark if your logo was ONLY text with no customisation.

[@grenvallion]

You can use any of the fonts available. If you have pro, you can also use those too. Source: I asked canva support.

[@miguelmata5033]

When resizing the logo to the A4 size, you can’t upload the logo because of the file size exceeds the capacity of Canva 😢. Which would be the correct size so I can use it in my designs as well? Thank you!

[@jacquinaunton]

I’ve never had an issue with A4 size. Is your logo quite detailed? Or what file type are you saving it as? If you have canva pro I’d recommend saving as a transparent SVG. if you do that it doesn’t matter what size the design is.

[@tahaniplays]

This is sad that we cant use them in logo or in education templets 😢

[@anadaniellaespinoza4693]

You talked very fast. How do you save your logos?

[@phanuelmutimbanyoka5225]

Thank you very much

[@ichooseaffirmations5957]

I tried to upload my SVG file to Instagram, but looks like they only allow jpg and png. So I uploaded a png, but it's blurry when I zoom in. Do you have this problem too?

[@jacquinaunton]

Yes, save SVGs for inside canva use then export as png or jpg for social media. Blurry images are usually caused if the canva file is too small (although zooming in isn’t a common thing people do on Instagram). Try making your canva design at least 1080px wide

[@JamieHolleyBurkett]

thank you 💗

[@claddiee]

what font is used in the ISLAND VILLAGE?

[@jacquinaunton]

Bright

[@maryamiftikhar6530]

We can't use elements because obviously someone else created them, but what about fonts? Can we use them or we can't?

[@jacquinaunton]

Yep :) you can use fonts. However I wouldn’t recommend your whole logo being just a word. Ie. Pair it with an icon or customise the word/text somehow to ensure it’s unique.

[@maryamiftikhar6530]

Thankyou!

[@ryune1]

Can claim elements as my branding logo? is it copyrighted free?

[@jacquinaunton]

Are you asking if you can use Canva elements in your logo? Technically you can however it’s never going to be uniquely yours, able to claim full copyright yourself or trademark it.

[@ryune1]

@@jacquinaunton Yes, Ex: TS logo from Canva Elements. Good to know!

[@Badstormz]

You should add time stamps

[@jacquinaunton]

I really should! I’m still learning how to do everything and have been putting learning how to timestamp off 😅 I’ll do this today - thanks for the nudge :)

[@jenniferw1570]

I'm in desperate need of logo and branding for a jewelry business. I stay awake at night with stress. I thought Canva would work, I can't pay $1000. any advice?

[@jacquinaunton]

Canva can absolutely work - just making sure you follow the tips in this video :) Or if you want more step-by-step guidance you can join my DIY course (on sale it's around $460 USD). It really depends on how you want your jewelry biz to be perceived - if you you don't mind starting off with a more amateur look, or you want to hit the ground running with a strong professional brand

[@LolliGagMerch]

You can do this in Canva dear...just watch some youtube tutorials?

[@studioomaga]

Hi! For research purpose, if you're desperate but can't pay 1k, how much are you willing to spend? Or would you rather not spend at all?

[@Outlawed_nairobian]

$1000 for a logo? Damn

[@BlackwoodHinterlandVibes360]

When I want to use canva online, it always doesn´t work properly. There are alway connection issues.

[@jacquinaunton]

Sorry to hear that! That’s the trouble with an online program - it really does only work well if your internet connection is really stable. I always find it hard to use on road trips and out on trips because of this too

[@leeleescraftcottage4225]

Can I sell the logos I make on Canva? I have people asking me to make logos.

[@jacquinaunton]

If you’re making the icon from scratch then you can

[@heatherrene8829]

Whats the point of educating us on "Logos" and telling us we can't or shouldn't use Canva to make a Logo cause it's not our own, but not telling us how to create one?

[@jacquinaunton]

Hey Heather 💜 Creating a logo is an intricate process that takes me a lot longer than a punchy KZbin video to explain. I also believe in the importance of a logo and that to do it well as a DIYer needs support and feedback. I offer all of this in my course that anyone is welcome to join 💜

[@hassanmajdi407]

Hello, how can I become your student?

[@jacquinaunton]

Hello! :) you’re welcome to join my course at any time! www.diydesignmybiz.com. Hope to see you inside!

[@beatrizcoimbra9104]

what's cat dunn's font called?

[@jacquinaunton]

It's part of the TAN font collection on Canva :)

[@jm_historian7997]

To Everyone- YOU CAN USE ANY AND ALL ELEMENTS ON CANVA. THAT INFORMATION IS WRONG. NOTHING IS GOING TO HAPPEN IF YOU DO. You need to stop telling people that you can’t use the elements on canva on their creations. It is on the licensing agreement that users CAN use the canva elements on free and pro versions. If you’re going to make a video educating people about canva, maybe you should only speak to the information you are 100% certain on.

[@jacquinaunton]

You are correct - I say this because if you use an element on Canva as your logo this isn't great practice. You cannot trademark the logo nor is it unique to you (the goal of a logo IS to be unique). So as a professional helping people to design professional logos - my advice is to avoid using premade Canva elements as your logo.

[@ced-one374]

I believe the info given is to persuade you to be more original. Have you ever seen business cards or flyers from two different entities with the same logo styles? I think that’s what this creator is attempting to convey.. maybe I’m wrong but that’s how I took it

[@Promptshot]

whats canver

[@jacquinaunton]

Canva is a free online design program :) www.canva.com

[@Promptshot]

I was picking on your accent lol @@jacquinaunton

[@jacquinaunton]

Bahaha! :P I was a bit suprised someone who didn't know about Canva would even watch this video 😂@@Promptshot

[@Promptshot]

@@jacquinaunton 🤣🤣 btw the video was helpful. I was over complicating things a lot with my designs.

[@jacquinaunton]

Thrilled to hear it!! It's easy to get caught up in that @@Promptshot

[@Relatable_posting]

You need pro to save SVG files 😭😭😭

[@1ofaKindbyLeslie]

Can you use any fonts from Canva in a logo? Meaning free or Pro fonts?

[@melaniestamps]

(((((Jacqui))))) your actually speaking to me aren't you????? lol!!!!!! My issue is I am actually not selling or making anything yet....that is why I tried to make my logo in Canva, ;-/

[@jacquinaunton]

Hehe hey Mel!! Definitely not bad to make it in Canva! Just gotta keep a few things in mind first 😉

[@cookwithmeEli]

Good information, but you speak too fast and incomprehensible. For a non-native English speaker, it is very difficult to understand.

[@fbryce1ify]

use the speed setting to slow it down

[@karoinnovation1033]

If you speak just a little bit faster it is completely impossible to understand you.

[@jacquinaunton]

Some viewers find slowing the playback speed of the video down to .75x helpful :)

[@munchkinm6929]

There is no point in having canva then.

[@ced-one374]

@backburnerboy🤫 lol like if the square won’t fit in the circle, put the circle in the square…