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

YES! You CAN create your logo in Canva. But there are certain rules you need to follow. I'll step you through some of my top ones here.
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00:00 - Introduction
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
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[@Jana-zp4to]

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

[@MichelleFillipini]

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

[@writerriya324]

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.

[@GodWinsInTheEnd]

This was GREAT!!! Thanks so much!

[@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 :)

[@jenniferkirschnickduffy2098]

Thank you so much - 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 :)

[@LeaderMX]

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

[@khaoulabb7757]

Thank you for the info 🥰

[@feedyoursoul1383]

Thank you Jacqui! This helped me a lot :)

[@jacquinaunton]

Glad to hear it!! Such a pleasure :)

[@tshiamobahumi]

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

[@jacquinaunton]

Such a pleasure! Thanks for watching 💜

[@agbatachidera8626]

Thanks for sharing

[@Jamie-qz4yk]

thank you 💗

[@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 :)

[@stellalovesskz6264]

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

[@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.

[@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 :)

[@Iyanaj.]

how do you draw and make digitally have your logo

[@TumishoM-gz4bg]

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.

[@TumishoM-gz4bg]

@@jacquinaunton you’re awesome!!

[@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

[@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!! :)

[@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! 😍

[@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.

[@tanysims]

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

[@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 :)

[@claddiee]

what font is used in the ISLAND VILLAGE?

[@jacquinaunton]

Bright

[@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

[@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

[@beatrizcoimbra9104]

what's cat dunn's font called?

[@jacquinaunton]

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

[@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?

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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!

[@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

[@munchkinm6929]

There is no point in having canva then.

[@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 :)

[@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

[@Kenansvtt]

You need pro to save SVG files 😭😭😭

[@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 😉

[@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 💜

[@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 :)