Seeing as everyone feels like designing logos now, I figured i'd post a few tips.

1: Don't use the bevel and emboss filter unless you smooth it A LOT. Nothing says shitty PS skills like bevel and emboss.

2: Make sure the logo fits the site, eg a KWWH logo would definately not work in yellow or purple.

3: Don't use shitty fonts, if you're new to Photoshop, chances are you can't tell a good font from a bad one. Stick to minimal fonts, Most people prefer sans-serif fonts now, but serif fonts can look really nice if used well.

4: If you're new to Photoshop, DONT use the outer glow filter with text, trust me its just shows you're a newb. If used lightly it can help, but unfortunately most people just leave it on its default settings which usually looks horrible.

5: Learn basic color theory. Learn which colors match and look good together. It will greatly help you if you decide to keep doing graphics.

6: Minimalism is key with your text, the background however looks nice when complex, but make sure it's a decent kind of complex, not like spammed C4D's, etc but it actually has flow, etc. A great logo I just saw is the Gra-Fix one, -->

See how the colors work really well together?

7: This isnt really a tip to help you with your graphics directly, but its important anyway. When someone critisizes your work, don't get all bitchy. Instead ask how you could improve. When we start we all think our work is great, I was the same. Then I saw some really good stuff and I was like wow, this really doesn't compare. Following on with this, don't try to sell your work straight away, no-one will buy it. Wait until you have a month or two of photoshop experience then try and sell.

Anyway, that's all I can be bothered to type right now, if you guys have anymore tips, post em below

EDIT: Before anyone asks, I don't pretend to be the best at photoshop, in fact i'm not even "good" compared to others. I have however been using photoshop for the past year(ish), and I figured i'd pass on some tips to beginners.
timtamboy63 Reviewed by timtamboy63 on . When designing logo's Seeing as everyone feels like designing logos now, I figured i'd post a few tips. 1: Don't use the bevel and emboss filter unless you smooth it A LOT. Nothing says shitty PS skills like bevel and emboss. 2: Make sure the logo fits the site, eg a KWWH logo would definately not work in yellow or purple. 3: Don't use shitty fonts, if you're new to Photoshop, chances are you can't tell a good font from a bad one. Stick to minimal fonts, Most people prefer sans-serif fonts now, but serif Rating: 5