CorelDraw is one of the best vector graphics generating tools which ive been using from past 5 years and i have gone too deep into logo designing using CorelDraw. Already i have written some post regarding Pepsi logo creation.

So here is an tutorial added to the coreldraw tutorial series.

Create a stunning hutch logo using coreldraw

Before i start with the tutorial let me make it clear. In coreldraw its very easy to produce any type of vector illustration weather its a logo design, poster design or any other types of designing.

First Open > CorelDraw from the desktop.

Open > New.

Goto > ToolBox > Select Bezier Tool

Draw the curves as in the below

Clone the curves and create two more sides like shown below using Pick Tool

Now select all the curves together and Goto >Arrange > Combine.

Then select each individual node using the Shape Tool and Join Two Nodes

After Joining all the open node. Next step to fill the color.

Just click and select the logo and fill the color from the sidebar. Now the figure logo

looks like this.

Select the Transparency Tool and drag on the logo so that the logo gives an 3D effect which makes the logo more realistic.

Just like show below figure.

Remove the outline of the logo and copy the logo and make two duplicates and arrange as show using the Pick Tool .

Now the Hutch Logo is created. For more tutorials series just show your interest by leaving a comment in this post.

CorelDRAW is an graphics editing and creating tool which is supposed to be the best vector graphics producing tool. I am a biggest fan and a regular user of coreldraw for illustration purposes and logo designing purpose. When ever a client places an order for a logo design, initally i start with the CorelDraw because you can ever find such an tools for designing logos. Basically logos are the main identity which gives a first look impressions for the clients. So it has to be clear ,corporate and best in resolution. These are the main features which we can get from CorelDRAW. And that is why i use and recommend CorelDRAW for vector illustration purposes.

So here are some of the best logo designing tutorials which i think as a best resources.

How to Create a 3D Iconic Sphere in CorelDraw

Create A Simple Pepsi Logo Using CorelDRAW

Shaping Commands for Corner Effects In CorelDRAW

Create a Sports Logo in CorelDRAW tutorial >>

Create A Simple Logo Using CorelDraw X4

Creating a flyer in CorelDRAW® Graphics Suite

Interactive Fit Text to Path Tool

15 Excellent Logo Design Tutorials Using Illustrator

How to create a beautiful flower in CorelDraw.

Logo is the basic identity for all kinds of business as everyone knows. ” A picture is equal to thousand  words“. This is a famous quote written by a famous artist. So while designing these unique  identities  the clients can be satisfied by following some of the rules mentioned below.

Rules To Follow While Designing A Logo :

1. 1. Do not use more than three colors.
2. 2. Get rid of everything that is not absolutely necessary.
3. 3. Type must be easy enough for your grandma to read.
4. 4. The logo must be recognizable.
5. 5. Create a unique shape or layout for the logo.
6. 6. Completely ignore what your parents and/or spouse think about the design.
7. 7. Confirm that the logo looks appealing to more than just three (3) individuals.
8. 8. Do not combine elements from popular logos and claim it as original work.
9. 9. Do not use clipart under any circumstances.
10. 10. The logo should look good in black and white.
11. 11. Make sure that the logo is recognizable when inverted.
12. 12. Make sure that the logo is recognizable when resized.
13. 13. If the logo contains an icon or symbol, as well as text, place each so that they complement one another.
14. 14. Avoid recent logo design trends. Instead, make the logo look timeless.
15. 15. Do not use special effects (including, but not limited to: gradients, drop shadows, reflections, and light bursts).

All the rules are not compulsory to follow, but it is an guide for the designers to plan a logo under the dark mind. As a logo designer i have followed these rules in order to complete successful logo designs for my clients.

In this tutorial we are going to learn how to create basic or simple logos using CorelDraw X3. I Have added a free video tutorial with this post so don’t miss it.

Just Open the CorelDraw X3 your desktop or your start menu.

Go to File>New.

Then change portrait to Landscape.

• Just draw a circle using Ellipse tool for the toolbox.
• Next select the Bezier tool and draw a line across this circle drawn.
• When you keep the Bezier tool on the circle edges we can find the quadrant of the circle automatically.
• So using this tips draw the line across the circle.

• Now select the line drawn on the circle using the shape tool and Right click the centre of the curve and select To curves.
• Then just bend the line as shown using shape tool and make curves as below.

• Now select the edges of the line draw using the Shape tool and press the shift key to select the node as shown in blue color.

• Now select the whole circle with the pointer tool.
• Go to the Arrange option from the main menu at the top
• Arrange>Shaping>Trim.
• Delete the Edges of the line not need for this by pressing the Delete Key.
• Select the whole circle with the Pointer and just go to.
• Arrange > Break Apart.
• Now the circle is bisected into two half as shown below.

• Now select each individual pieces of this circle.
• Fill colors for both as shown.

• Now remove the outline of this logo just by Right Clicking on the Box which is present at the Top of the Color Boxes.
• Now use the Interactive Transparency tool to give some light effects to this logo.

• This is the End of this tutorial.

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