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How to Present a Logo to Clients in 6 Steps (Tips from Experts)

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1. Start with the logo design brief

2. make the logo presentation in-person or via video, 3. tell a compelling story about the logo, 4. include mockups & provide context, 5. show off the logo’s versatility, 6. focus on the audience, 3 logo presentation templates for inspiration, mastering how to present a logo.

Mastering how to present a logo to clients can take years of practice and experience.

Plus, there’s the pressure of getting a client logo presentation right the first time in order to avoid starting over or frustrating your client.

While a logo technically should stand on its own, my friend and logo expert Ian Paget perhaps put it best:

“I’ve learned through experience that how you present your design work is as important, if not more, than the physical design phase.”

With that in mind, I reached out to Ian, who runs a wonderfully successful logo design company in the UK and asked for a favor.

Could he connect me with dozens of talented logo designers to answer the question of how to present a logo to a client successfully?

What I got back was a collection of incredible advice from experienced logo designers who have been designing logos and presenting them to clients for years.

That means, instead of slogging through learning how to present a logo from scratch, you can learn from some talented and experienced logo designers exactly how to present a logo for the highest chances of client satisfaction.

• When presenting a logo, keep it simple. Present only your best design option(s).
• Explain how your design choices align with the client’s brand and goals.
• Consider using mockups to show how the logo would look in real-life scenarios.

Below are some of the most helpful responses I received. I hope they’ll prove useful as you perfect how to present a logo to your own clients.

The success of your logo presentation to a client starts long before you sit down to present your logo.

The real secret of how to present a logo begins in your initial meetings with clients when you send a proposal and agree on a creative brief.

Then, presenting a logo to a client becomes a matter of showing them how your design fulfills the requirements you both agreed on earlier in the process.

Here’s what a few expert logo designers had to say about how to present a logo according to the design brief:

Always start with a detailed design brief. If the client doesn’t provide you with one, create your own by asking the right questions. Once you have created a brief, get the client to approve this before starting anything. As part of my logo design process I create a tick-list of objectives by asking questions. I then ask the client to check and approve this list. 🎉 FINALLY... Our all-new version of SolidGigs has arrived. Get freelance leads on autopilot from a team of AI-assisted human experts. More leads, less work for you. Try FREE for 7 days »     This approach ensures that we’re both on the same page from the outset, and that I have goals to refer back to when presenting my work. — Ian Paget, LogoGeek Before presenting I start with a conversation. I tell them what they are going to see, and how I will explain the reasons behind the work. I talk about research and reiterate what the creative brief outlines. —Susan Feinberg, Fireside Sponsored Become a sponsor Take them through the logo design process and show them how your concept meets their criteria. —Col Gray, PixelsInk Refer back to the brief to show your understanding of their brand and requirements. — James Mortimer Start with the end in mind – the goal – then repeat the brief, linking to aspirations they have for their company/brand. Then take them through what you will be presenting and your thought process for each. — Danny Matthews, Danny & Co. The most important thing is that the client can see how the solution delivers the strategy. — Iain Hamilton

Another suggestion on how to present a logo that came up over and over again in our group of experts was to make your logo presentations to clients in-person (or online), not via email.

Part of mastering how to present a logo is being able to gauge client reactions on the fly and adapt to a wide variety of responses. This proves near impossible when you simply present a logo via email.

Taking time to prepare a logo presentation that you make “in person” also shows you care about how you present the logo and that you believe in your final logo design.

Here’s what a few of our expert logo designers had to say about how to present a logo in-person (or via video):

My best advice is to always present [the logo] face to face. Never just send a file… It’s a simple one but also one of the most important things, in my opinion.

— Mads Haakansson, N’fellows Have structure to the presentation and always do it in person/live, instead of email. — Danny Matthews If you’re presenting the logos over skype or Zoom, do not send the presentation document to the client ahead of the call, instead present the logos document to them page by page and talk them through what they are seeing. — Ben Stanbury – Prosper

Learning how to present a logo to a client is as much about storytelling as it is about professional presenting skills.

In fact, a story will often get you much further with a client than a stiff, executive-style presentation ever will.

Your story should present the problem the company or its customers have faced and how the new logo solves many previous issues.

Here’s what some of our experts had to say when it comes to using storytelling when presenting a logo:

Tell the story behind the logo and it’s meaning. Touch on how it meets their criteria and how you see it resonating with the target market. Make sure to summarize that story as a simple blurb in the presentation, so the client can reference it as they deliberate.

— Rachel Stoneking, Stoneking Design Take them on a journey. Tell a meaningful story both visually and in writing. — Craig Burton Make a little animation or GIF to explain the story of the logo. This makes your client’s life easier as they explain further to all other stakeholders. — Mohak Ahuja Tell their story. Show how you’ve listened and interpreted their core. Show them that you understand and share their vision and goals. The craft and implementation can come later in the presentation but they need to believe you’ve ‘got it’. — Jonathan Harris, Harrisment

In addition to telling a story and showing how your logo solves the client’s problem-at-hand, you’ll also want to learn how to present a logo in context by providing real-life scenarios and mock-ups.

By presenting a client’s logo in real-world settings (like on their products, on business stationary, or in advertisements), your client will be more likely to envision the strength of the new logo you’re presenting.

Here’s what logo presentation pros told me about harnessing the power of logo mockups:

Include mockups to show the logo in use in real world situations and not just on an empty white page. Many people need help with visualising their logo in use and it really helps to sell the design. — Col Gray Give the logos some context. Whether that’s on the back of a business card, or the side of a building. It will help them understand how their new brand is going to work in the real world. — Simon Potter, Pixels & Paper Show them how the logo will be used in real life and suggest an application they may not have thought of relating to their aspirations. So if they would love to bring out a new product in future – show how that would look in real life to give longevity to the designs. —Danny Matthews Showcase the logos on mockups! Be sure to use the typical business stationery mockups, but also include a few that are relevant to the clients and their industry. Mockups are a great way to show clients how their new logo will work in the real world. —Rachel Stoneking Choose some selected key visuals/mockups of their identity in action. Get them to buy into themselves and their audience using and experiencing the new scheme. —Jonathan Harris You have to present [the logo] in context, and build on a story that the client will embrace. All of this stems from understanding the business, the culture, and the brand to help establish the right design for the right narrative. — Tony Lopez

In addition to presenting mockups of the logo’s potential usage, it will be helpful to show how versatile your logo can be.

Learning how to present a logo in a wide variety of ways will help your client see how flexible and timeless your new design is. It will help them see exactly why you charge good money for logo design .

Here’s what some of our logo design pros said about versatility:

Present it in as many ways as you can. Show it big, small, white only, black only. Show it embroidered, screen printed, embossed, glossy, matte. Show it on a mug, a hat, a t-shirt, on paper, on a car, on a billboard, in a newspaper… you get the idea. The point is to show them the versatility of the logo. Show that you’ve put in enough thought on the design that no matter the situation your design is going to work for them and not be something they need to “find a solution for” down the road. — Mike Pickett Don’t just show it large, show it tiny too. Large is impactful, but small shows it has range. There’s no point progressing a design that doesn’t work at 100px wide. —Mark Bowley, Bowley Design

Throughout your entire logo design presentation, you want to focus on the logo’s audience.

The audience is often not the client you’re presenting the logo to, but their customers or clients. So while it may be tempting to talk about how much your client should like your new logo designs, learning how to present a logo with the right audience in mind is critical to your success.

Perhaps one of the most critical pieces of advice was given by logo designer Ben Mottershead from Ben Designs: “Always show the logo as it would be seen by an audience.”

That means as you’re presenting mockups or highlighting the versatility of your new logo design, make sure you highlight the new logo from the perspective of the most important audience: your client’s customer.

You may find you need to remind your client to judge the new concept based on the audience, as I was reminded by designer Darius Enache: “Tell them on what criteria they should judge the logo (functionality, not personal preference).”

Show customers using products with the new logo. Show team vans parked on streets with the new logo plastered on the side. Mock-up a banner to see what the logo might look like at a major convention.

Putting the audience first through the entire process will be critical as you learn how to present a logo successfully.

To help your logo presentations and spark some ideas, here’s 5 designs done from experts showing you how it’s done.

Grid logo presentation by Gennady Savinov

In this logo presentation, designer Gennady Savinov created a simple, yet effective grid layout to show both color variations. Additionally, he included the logo spacing spec for added visuals. This layout quickly and easily shows the client your design concept.

Single logo presentation by Angie Mathot

Detailed logo presentation by Jeroen van Eerden

In this logo presentation design, designer Jeroen van Eerden created a one-pager full of info. This gives a breakdown of who the company is, what they’re about, the logo design variations, and the typography to be used. Although it’s a little busy, this style can be super informational and useful for relaying brand guidelines.

The truth is, you won’t be perfect at presenting logos to clients overnight. And that’s ok.

But with time, and using the advice of the expert logo designers above on how to present a logo, you’re way ahead of the competition.

In addition to the advice shared above, Steve Evans from Sed+Co urges, “Make sure you … tell them to sleep on the concepts. Far too often clients are too quick to pick an option. Once they’ve gained some distance from the initial excitement, they’re mind is clearer to make an informed ‘business minded’ decision.”

And, of course, perhaps the most important advice for anyone wanting to learn how to present a logo comes from designer Liam Jackson:

“Only present designs you’re happy with. (We all know why 😅 ).”

For anyone who doesn’t know (yet), there’s an unwritten law in logo design that the client will always, ALWAYS pick the design you like the least.

So when presenting logos to clients, never show them something you’re not happy with yourself.

With that, you’re ready to go. All of us wish you the best of luck on your next logo design presentation!

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Comments from the community

All of these are highly appreciated and remarkable client dealing strategies. But I have a query, what if you get some really annoying client who is not willing to show any interest in that design you made with full dedication and hard work. I was in a trouble last month when this type of situation happened to me and after all the efforts, I was no excuse for my services I provided him. However, nice post and I’ve learnt a lot from this.

Thank you for this great article. It is very important to provide clients with more than one logo concept for them to be satisfied with the service you have offered. This gives them a chance to choose from different styles and options.

Offering clients free revisions will also win clients over.

I just want to know how designers deliver the logos to the client? By email? By jump drive?

i see that a lot of logo designers who post their work online present their work on business cards or a large wooden panel. Especially for compete branding packages. How do they do this?

Focus should be on the logo and not presenting it on different material or backgrounds. That stuff comes later. The logo should be on a white background and free of clutter and other distractions. what your talking about is a brand identity which comes with big budget clients and possibly after they select one of the designs.

I’m not in agreement with this. A logo is never seen in isolation, so why present in this way? I think a logo needs to be tested in application by the designer, and also presented in this way too. I personally present the logo on its own as you mentioned, together with a few slides showing it in use as it helps to sell the design. There’s lots of really cool tools out there to make this a quick/easy process.

Awesome article. I love being able to explain “why” I create a logo the way I do and the elements I choose to include. It does double duty as showing the client that I was listening to their wants and it serves as a barrier to keep me from including irrelevant information or elements. Again, awesome post!

Your article covers almost all points.But I want to know to make a attractive background and portfolio that can help me getting more clients.I make good logos but problem comes while showing them .please help

Great article, nice tips! The first impression is so important, that there’s no room for bad logos. Unfortunatelly it is sometimes hard to convince clients of the solution that would be the best for them.

Nice article. Anyone that is presenting full web designs should remember to create a “mockup” of their work that your client can view in a browser with a background.

Very good post, awesome read, thanks

To echo Shea’s comment, Murphy’s law applies here. If you include a logo you are not 100% pleased with, the client will pick that one. Also, if you are working with an AE on the project, be sure to sit down beforehand and explain your reasoning so they can appropriately champion your work to the client. If you don’t work together as a team, it will make everyone look bad, not just the design. Great article Preston!

– “Present practical application”

Very often their first reaction is not so good when you showed them JUST logo. Then you put in on the business card, stationery, t-shirt, whatever – and they love it.

Most people perceive things depending on their surroundings :).

@Michal Kozak, That is a very good point! It seems that the client is always more impressed when you go the extra mile to help them understand application of the logo. Thanks for adding.

Sure do all that work but make sure your getting paid for all that additional work. That stuff comes after they decide on one of the concepts. Also the proper way is to have them pic a logo and if there are additional revisions, then you move to all that jazz with business cards etc.. You only do that if they pay for it, not to win them over. Your logo should do that by itself.

Nice Article. The first impression counts!

The “why” factor is always acting as the main principle in my presentation. From my experience: the more time you spend and efforts give to writing presentation the more positive client’s reaction is. So obviously sometimes it’s just not enough for a result and then it comes to how good you can be at explanations of your decisions.

And never present something that you don’t love. If it’s just okay… It it’s your least favorite… If it’s one one that you did just to illustrate how much better of an idea the others are, It is guaranteed that the client will pick that one.

YES! THIS CANNOT BE OVERSTATED! It has proven true SO many times.

It must be your best pick. Nice one Shea.

Nice tips! The way we present the logos might be 50% of success. We can drive the client’s mind to what we want 🙂

wicked article. You defiantly hit the nail on the head with a lot of those points. A lot of what I have read says that how you present your concept is just as important as what you present to a client.

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Learn how to present logo design and identity projects to your clients and win their hearts and minds.

I have mastered this presentation methodology by years of experience working with some of the best design agencies.

So if you're wondering how to present logos to your clients—you're in the right place!

Before we go into nitty gritty of how to present logo design work, first it’s worth to mention that:

Presenting logos is a science, not an art.

If you follow my proven process, you won’t have to sell nothing to your client, they will be sold on their own.

If your logo is the product that you sell, then your logo presentation is the packaging of that product.

As we all know, we buy with eyes, so that your logo presentation just as packaging must be very attractive. ‍

How you present your logos is as important as the logo designs themselves.

PS. If you prefer watching a YouTube video— check it out my channel .

5-Steps To Present Logos

• Prepare your client
• Start with objectives
• Explain your process
• Reveal the logos
• Get the feedback

Of course, before you proceed you have to have some logo concepts to show and someone to show them to.

I’m not going to talk here about how to design a logo , but I will just focus on the presentation itself—so let's assume that you have some logos designed.

First, it's important to establish some rules—let’s talk about the DO’s and DONT’s of presenting logos.

Common mistakes when presenting logos

The first biggest mistake you can make is presenting too many options .

How many logos should you present?—Show only three logos.

I’ve heard of designers presenting even 20 to 30 concepts—that’s way too many!

My client recently called me and said that some other designer presented them with 15 logos .

All of which were really bad, they didn’t like none of them .

You might be thinking that the more logos you present the greater the chance your client will like one, but the reality is that it will only confuse them .

Not even mentioning the energy and creativity you have to dilute over those 15 concepts—most likely you would end up with mediocre concepts.

It’s much better to focus on presenting only three strong logo concepts! ‍

Behind the scenes you can sketch hundreds of logos —no problem, just don’t show them all to your client!

The second biggest mistake you can make is sending them over by emai l, in an attachment. ‍

Is best to present logo and identity design projects either over the phone or in-person .

I usually present my logo design work via Zoom video call , after which I send my client the link to that logo presentation by email.

That way I get the chance to describe my logos , explain my ideas and say what I have to say, before letting the client voice their opinion.

Now, let’s talk about some of the best practices when it comes to logo presentation.

Best practices when presenting logos

The first best practice to follow when presenting your logo concepts is to start with a solid strategy session .

This sessions will provide you with all the necessary words that you can use to translate strategy into visual concepts .

This is basically about extracting important information from the client, but also engaging the client in the process and generating some ideas.

Learn more about how to develop and then translate strategy into visual design in my other article.

The second best practice to follow when presenting your logos is to take smaller steps with your client. ‍

You see, logo and identity design is often a long windy road towards the right solution.

It’s not like you just design something fast and there's is a big reveal where you expect to WOW your client.

it’s more of a sequential process where you’re building towards the final logo in a set of steps.

One of the best steps you can take is to use moodboards or stylescapes. ‍

Taking smaller steps will point you (and your client) in the right direction with confidence.

So remember—Never just send your logo presentation by email, and never present more than three concepts.

Tools to prepare your logo presentation

There are many ways in which you can present your design work successfully.

It could be a high-res PDF, a PowerPoint or Keynote, or you can simply use an online visual board tool like InVision.

First, I prepare mockups in PSD , then I embed these mockups in Indesign (one mockup per slide).

So that when I'm making changes to my mockup in Photoshop, the presentation will be automatically updated in Indesign.

Next, I don’t export a PDF like you would expect, but I rather publish that PDF to the cloud straight form InDesign, so that I can simply send my client a link later on.

That way, if I want to change something in my presentation, I simply republish it with just one click straight from InDesign and my client can see the changes .

They can also download the PDF for their own record or just to print it out if they want to.

So with that being said, let’s jump into building the logo presentation.

1. Prepare your client

First, before you show any of you logo work, you need to prepare your client for what’s coming.

You must put your client in the right state of mind before you show them anything.

I like to remind my client about two things: what a logo is and what makes a good logo .

So I open my presentation with a quite by great designer Sagi Haviv (that I had a pleasure to work with):

“A good logo is NOT about what one likes or dislikes, it’s about what works.“ —Sagi Haviv

The reason for saying that is to simply remind your client that logo design is NOT about personal preferences .

A logo doesn’t have to communicate or illustrate everything, so you shouldn’t try to say too many things with it.

A logo is more like an empty vessel and meaning can be attached to it over time , with its consistent use and following through on brand promise.

I say this in order to prevent the client from trying to make the logo look too busy and therefore confusing.

Next, I follow up with a slide that talks about logo design principles— what makes a good vs bad logo. ‍

Clients usually tend to be a bit subjective, so you have to remind them about some of the basic principles of logo design.

This should save you from hearing pointless suggestions later on that could ruin your great work.

We, as designers, have a good sense of aesthetics and we usually know why one logo is better than the other.

However, sometimes it’s not easy to explain that to our client.

That’s why I use the following slide with three logo design principles (again, developed by Sagi Haviv).

"A logo must be appropriate, simple and memorable." —Sagi Haviv

I say this out loud when I show this slide.

Next, I describe shortly each of them:

• Appropriate —Is your logo appropriate for the business?
• Simple —Is your logo simple enough to work in all sizes?
• Memorable —Is it distinctive, so it can be easily remembered?

I also explain that I use these rules when determining what logos would potentially work (I use it as a checklist).

Now, with those two opening slides, I don’t go into showing off the logos yet.

2. Start with objectives

Before you show any of your logo design concepts, you need to start with some basic facts .

You can start by saying something like this:

“Our goal is to design a new identity for Medihuanna, one that resonates better with our customers...”

Your goal here is to remind the client about the goals and objectives of this project or what kind of problems we’re trying to solve.

Here are some of the examples of the reasons why people need a new brand identity.

• repositions you to gain more sales
• increase your revenue
• connect better with target audience

This should have been fleshed out way before you start working—in your first sales call.

So if you follow my other guides on how to develop brand strategy and how to translate strategy into visuals , then you should know by now what I’m talking about here.

By reminding your client about the objectives for designing the logo, you will put them back into the buying mode—which can be a powerful thing when it comes to approvals.

This is also a great way to reassure the client that you understand the problem and you truly want to help them succeed.

Aside form that, it will help you remove yours or clients’ design preferences from the equation.

They will be more likely to settle on a logo they may not necessarily love, but they know it can work effectively for their business.

3. Explain your process

Once I stated the project's objectives, then I inform them about the strategy we took to accomplish these objectives.

Here, you simply want to summarize what you’ve done so far—I usually say something like:

"Before I show you the work, let’s take a step back and review the process to date."

Here I simply refer back to our strategy session and the brief that came out of that.

First, I show them the words that we chose to describe the brand , and next I show them the moodboards we created to express these words visually.

Here I just want to remind them what we’ve gone through together, from initial phone call, through brand strategy, to brand brief with moodboards.

I do this because it’s much more difficult to disagree with yourself than with other people.

So if you remind them about something they said earlier in the process (like during the strategy session), they most likely won’t refute the results of those decisions.

For example, if they chose the word “ credible ” to describe their brand during the strategy session, and then I use colors or fonts to reflect that “credibility”—it's much easier for me to explain my designs.

This whole summary shouldn’t take more than 5 minutes—it’s just a good way to get everybody on the same page .

This will help your client stay objective when you start showing them your logos.

Moreover, it will give your client a sense of ownership—after all, it’s their insights what drove your decisions .

4. Reveal the logos

Finally it’s time to reveal your logos and explain your thoughts behind each concept.

For example, this is how I presented my first logo concept:

"In the first logo we use a minimalist sans-serif font that conveys the simplicity of use and the clarity of our courses.“

First I say this as I show the first slide, which is just the logo alone centered on a white background .

The second slide is usually the logo on dark background and with some photo behind it.

So as I continue going through the slides I'm describing my work:

“To make the logo distinctive, we replaced the dot over the “i” with a leaflet which symbolizes nature and natural treatment that cannabis provides.“

The next—third slide—is a split screen showing the logo on white background on the left and black background on the right.

As I navigate through the slides (3-5 sec for each) I also say a few words about the designs and the decisions I’ve made.

For example, when I reach the slide with the pattern, I say this:

“I designed a geometric leaflet that can be used as an identity element and an extension of the simplistic wordmark”

And then when I go to the next slide I follow up with:

“This leaflet allows us plenty of room for expression, it can be used as a unifying graphic element on all applications.”

Remember that a huge part of successful presentation is your ability to articulate your design choices (the style, fonts and colors you picked).

Here, you can prepare yourself by reading design reviews , for example: I like to read the BrandNew Blog .

This will help you build your design literacy, so that describing your work will become much easier.

Of course, whatever you say it must be backed up by strategy and decisions you’ve made with your client in the past.

So the following few slides is a collection of different mockups relevant to your client. ‍

You should know by now what mockups to use based on the discovery session ( the 6th exercise of my strategy guide ).

However, typical mockups would include something like business cards , envelope , stationery , perhaps a website , maybe social media graphic , a signage and so on.

All the things that your client expect to see the logo on.

Here, it’s important to show a couple of small format mockups like pins, icons, pencils, cufflinks as well as large-format mockups like signage, way-finding, interior graphics, billboards etc.

Your client needs to see how the logo will look like when used in small size as well as at scale—in large format.

Here you can even go beyond of what they would typically use the logo on and add a couple of extra mockups .

That way you can really help them envision this logo in use in real life.

Beginner designers often ask me—how to find best mockups for logo presentation?

There are many places where you can find free mockups , but the problem with that is that they tend to be everywhere just because they’re free.

A much better way is to buy premium mockups —they won’t cost you a fortune, but you will end up with a gorgeous logo presentation.

Alternatively you can create mockups yourself by finding stock photos and then using Smart Objects in Photoshop.

It always try to include at least one or two realistic photos, for example a billboard on the street or on the side of a building.

As I go through these slide, I’m NOT asking for the feedback yet— I simply lead the presentation and navigate through slides while describing the designs.

If client interrupts me, I simply stop them saying:

"Please let me go through all the concepts first and then we can discuss them".

Once I’m done with presenting the first concept, then I go straight to the second one.

As I already mentioned, the ideal number of logos to present is three .

And each of the three logo concepts should be explained on the same sequence of slides.

What it means is that you should use the same mockups for each concept just to make the comparison fair.

Your client will probably reject one of them and then lean toward either one of the other two.

Rarely clients will make a decision on the spot—but that’s fine, that’s why we’re preparing such a beautiful logo presentation.

That way the client can sleep on it, show it to other people and get back to you with some feedback.

So you do the same with the other two concepts—you should have about 5 to 10 slides per concept.

And again, while you’re preparing those mockups, try to describe your thought behind each concept .

For example, this is how I described my 3rd logo concept:

“This concept was inspired by crests that are often being used in logos of universities.”

and then while I go through the slides, I add:

“In combination with the prestigious-looking color palette, this identity portrays Medihuanna as a well-established and respected educational organization.”

When I reach the slide with the mark, then I add:

“Here we retain the serpent-entwined rod (symbol of health) from the old logo, but we refined the shape to nicely sit inside the university-like crest.”

When I’m on the slide with book covers, I talk about typography:

“Using the classic, traditional serifs as the primary font, adds to the heritage, plus it compliments well the sans serif wordmark set in all caps.”

So I just gave you a few examples of what I say when presenting logos to my clients and I hope it gives you an idea of how to describe your logos.

Remember—having a story behind each piece helps you sell it easier .

And finally at the very end you need to add one more slide to compare all three options .

Once I reach this comparison slide, I follow up with a question to release the tension .

A good question you can end your logo presentation with is:

“Did we take a step in the right direction to connect better with our customers?”

After all, I have been presenting for the past few minutes and didn’t let them talk yet.

Now, it’s time to get some feedback.

5. Get the feedback

Once you finished your presentation, then let your client talk but don’t push them to make a decision just yet.

The worst you could say at the end is:

“What do you think?”, or “Which concept do you like?”.

Instead, you should refer back to the strategy and ask them to step into customer shoes .

I usually say something along the lines:

“How do you think John would react to each of those concepts?”

This will help you take the client away from subjectivity (once again) and help them see it through the eyes of customers.

Every time your clients says something like “I don’t like this” or “I like that” — help them get back in the right mindset.

Simply remind them that while you understand that they pay and they must “like” the new identity, we should really focus on the target audience because ultimately it is for them.

We should really think about how potential customers would respond when judging these logo concepts.

Even if your client have some favorite right away, they most likely won’t tell you just yet and you shouldn’t force either.

A much better way is to follow up with something like that:

“Is there one direction that we should definitely eliminate now?”

Usually, clients will come to consensus that one concept we could cross off the list.

Sometimes clients can give you an immediate feedback like “I’m leaning toward the first concept”.

However, I usually want to give them some time to sleep on it and invite them to discuss these concepts internally.

I say something like this:

“I know it’s a lot to digest and you probably want to show it around—how about we regroup in 3 days?”.

By saying that, you will take the pressure off your client and give them more time to make the final decision.

Just don’t leave the meeting without scheduling a specific time to talk.

Whether it be a call or an email, ask them when they might be ready.

Conclusions

When you present your work as a graphic designer , you might feel a bit anxious and insecure , but this is normal.

Only you know the amount of time and effort you’ve put on into designing these logos, so it’s natural to fear the client rejecting them all .

Just imagine your client “not getting it” or demanding changes that will ruin your hard work.

Does it sound familiar?—It happened to me so many times when I was starting my career as a logo designer.

But eventually, over the years I’ve developed this process that makes my logo presentations go smooth .

Not only the logo presentation, but the whole process of working with clients who come to me for logo design.

Starting with the initial discovery call, to strategy session, to execution and presentation—my process allows me to be super effective and efficient.

So if you follow my process of presenting logos, then you should just nail it at first with a beautiful presentation that is hard to reject.

My client picked the 1st logo concept, next we just refined the leaflet a bit, polished the designs and then I delivered the logo artwork and brand guidelines.

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• December 11, 2019

Nick Saporito

In this post I’ll be sharing a copy of the template that I use to present logo ideas to my clients. This is useful because it lays out all of the potential design choices in numbered rows and displays how they look on a light background, a dark background, and in monotone.

One of the members of my logo design academy requested that I share a copy of this template after watching the client presentation section of the course, and I thought it would be helpful to share a copy of it here on my blog as well.

Logo Presentation Template

Whenever I present logo designs to a client, I usually offer several design ideas to choose from. The way that I do this is by placing each design on its own row, and in 3 different columns that display variations of how the design will look under the following conditions…

• In color, on a white background
• On a dark background
• In monotone

Logos need to be versatile enough to work in many in different contexts, and because of that you will typically need to provide your client with color variations that they can use on any color background. This logo presentation template allows the client to visualize how their logo would look in those contexts.

Here’s an example of the template in use…

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Each box of the logo presentation template is sized at 800px by 500px. This is typically a large enough size for the client to get a good enough view of the logos on any device (desktop, tablet, phone,) but not so large that it’s going to hog disk space.

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You can download a free copy of the template here: Logo-Presentation-Template.zip

Here’s how the blank template looks…

I’ve included two copies — one for Inkscape users (.svg) and one for Illustrator users (.ai.) However, the the SVG copy can be used with any vector graphics software, not just Inkscape.

I use this template so frequently that I’ve set it as my startup document in Inkscape so that every time I launch Inkscape, it opens this document instead of the standard blank document. I have a tutorial on changing Inkscape’s startup file here if you’d like to do the same.

Use it however you’d like. No attribution or credit necessary. Enjoy!

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Thank you, very helpful!

Thank you, Nick.

Kenyan Grafik

Hi Nick, I have been reading your articles and this resource is very nice. Thanks for helping us in all sorts of ways.

Muhammad Hamrozi

Hi Nick! Thank you so much for the blog.

I wonder, if I wanted to send the concept to the client. What kind of file I should send?

Thank You -Ozi

I usually send it as a PNG

Great value Nick, thank you so much! What a great time saver!

Glad to help 👍

Frank Okunwe

Thank you for this, I normally do this on the design brief, just colored and grayscale, incorporating this in future deliveries would be such an upgrade, once again, thank you!

Good stuff. Thanks for everything. I’m very grateful to have found you on the net.

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When you design a logo, you might think that the entire process is all about designing. However, there is also another important element when you want to deliver a project, and that is a strong logo presentation .

You might feel really confident about the way you do your work but when it comes to presentations some of us might be anxious.  Presenting your logo can actually be the most important step of the logo design process .

Sometimes graphic designer fails to communicate well and understand exactly the client’s needs and this results in confusion and undesired redesigning efforts. One of the key aspects when creating a logo is to take your client into confidence. They don’t know what colors to choose or to give certain guides but still a client will be part of the design process because in the end they give the final approval!

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Why present, instead of email?

I never email logo concepts to clients without first presenting the concepts. Live presentations (whether in person or via ZOOM) are critical for several reasons:

• It gives you the chance to explain the logic and insights that drove your creative decisions
• It allows you to educate the client while presenting (most clients need guidance on what makes for a good, and consequently a bad logo)
• It helps build rapport with the client and stakeholders
• It reassures the client that the design concepts are not random expressions of your subjective preference
• It allows you to show the concepts in the order and manner you choose
• It enables you to gauge the temperature of the room and gain feedback in real time
• It gives you the chance to defend your design decisions when met with pushback, if needed

Build your design vocabulary

A huge part of the presentation is the designer’s ability to articulate the design direction, the decisions made, the style of design, and the usage for the logo. Reading books, forums, reviews, and blogs about design will help build our design literacy.

The Presentation Flow

Every time I present logo concepts to clients, I follow the same general flow of presentation.

Step 1) Pre-Framing

Pre-framing is a tactic of preparing your clients frame of mind before you show them your logo concepts. Before revealing the logo concepts, I like to remind the client of two things:

1. What a logo is. A logo is not communication, it is identification. It shouldn’t try to say a whole lot. It is best to think of a logo as an empty vessel that meaning can be breathed into over time, with consistency of use and follow through on the brand’s promise. When you try to communicate too much with a logo, it becomes too busy and distracting. Helping clients understand this will answer the notorious question/objection before it comes – “I don’t get it? What does it mean?”.

2. How we define good (and bad) design. Logo design has a bit of subjectivity to it. Who is the standard for what good and bad design is? When we see a good logo it’s difficult to explain why it’s good. We just kind of know it when we see it. Same goes for bad design. However, it’s not as arbitrary as you might think. There are some basic rules for what constitutes a good and bad logo. During Discovery I like to share a short video from the Futur featuring Sagi Haviv regarding the 3 rules to a good logo (I add a fourth rule). At the beginning of the logo reveal presentation, I remind them of the rules which, for us, act as the filter through which we determine what designs would work for their project.

Pre-framing takes only about 1-2 minutes, and I show them these two slides…

Step 2) Objectives and Strategy

Now that the ground is laid and the client is aware of what to expect for the logo presentation, I remind them of our objectives for designing the logo, and the strategy we took to accomplish their objectives.

Objectives need to come from the client – not the designer . It’s important for the designer to understand the client’s need for a logo design or logo redesign, and the need must be deeper than aesthetic preference. Objectives are uncovered during Discovery. Maybe they are trying to tap into a new market. Maybe their logo isn’t able to move with them into the future. Maybe there have been organizational changes and they want to communicate change through a fresh identity. Reviewing objectives not only reassures the client that you understood the problem to solve, it also removes their design preference from the equation. Most clients are willing to settle on a logo they don’t personally like, so long as the designer can clearly articulate why the logo meets their business objectives.

Strategy needs to come from the designer – not the client. Once I restate the client’s objectives for the logo design, I inform them of the strategy we took to accomplish their objectives. I inform them with words, first – then showing them how those words are expressed through the concepts we created. It’s critical to build the case for your strategy before you show the execution.

(Example from an actual presentation)

Step 3) Review Insights from Discovery

The logo concepts we come up with are a byproduct of the strategy we develop. The strategy we develop is the byproduct of the Discovery session. Discovery is a facilitated meeting lead by the designer for the purpose of uncovering insights that will inform the creative team on what and how to design.

The last step before revealing the logo concepts is to remind the client of the insights they gave you during Discovery. This reaffirms the fact that the logo concepts are just as much from them as they are from you. It gives the client a sense of ownership of the concepts since their insights are what drove your decisions.

Step 4) Reveal the Logos

Show only three logos. Even though during the creative process we may sketch or work on dozens of logo concepts, we typically only reveal up to three and no more. Showing too many concepts can be overwhelming and cause paralysis, making it more difficult for the client to choose. It also cheapens the design for each concept you show. When you narrow down your concepts to three, it reinforces the idea that these are the top three strongest choices.

Show one logo at a time. Instead of showing all the concepts together on one image, I focus on building a single case for each concept. Showing one logo at a time helps the client focus on the logic and the story, rather than their personal preference. If you start by showing them multiple concepts at once, their eye might naturally be drawn to the one of their personal preference – hindering them from hearing the case and logic for each logo.

Show the logo in context. In everyday life, you never see a logo by itself on a clean white background with no other distractions or surrounding elements. You always see a logo in context of something it’s placed on. During Discovery its important to identify what context the logo will be used in, then show the logo concept in those contexts. It changes a design when you see it on an application rather than on a simple white background. Remove as much guesswork as you can, filling in the mental gaps your client will have when they see your concepts.

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Step 5) Gain Feedback

After you reveal your concepts, building a case for each logo, ask your client to share their initial thoughts. “What are you thinking? How are you feeling? Which one feels right, based on the objectives and strategy?”

Don’t put pressure on the client to make a final decision on the spot. Reassure them that they will have time to make their determination (how long depends on how you structure your timeline). However, gaining their initial feedback during the time of the presentation is important. Document what they say by writing notes on each concept they comment on.

In my opinion, the more people in the room during the presentation the better. With more people it is easier to gauge consensus as people start to speak up. They will collectively start building a case for the popular choice, and landing on a decision will be quick. When there are only one or two other people in the room, there tends to be a bit more hesitation because they do not want to make a wrong decision. People thrive off confirmation, which is why you’ll hear “I love the concepts. Send me the samples and let me think about it over the weekend” (AKA – let me show a bunch of people and get a vote). Larger companies know better than to get cheap opinions from non-professionals – especially those who weren’t present for the Discovery session and have no insights into the strategy. However, even if this does happen, so long as you have done a good job articulating your case for each logo and demonstrating how the concepts are a direct result of their objectives, a few outside opinions won’t hurt. It is extremely rare when a client is unhappy with any of the concepts and asks for another one when you present well.

• Never email logo concepts, always do live presentations.
• Develop your design vocabulary so you can effectively articulate your concepts.
• Follow a structured flow for your presentation
• Pre-frame your client’s mindset before the reveal
• Remind them of the objectives and inform them of your strategy
• Review the insights from Discovery that informed your design decisions
• Reveal the logo concepts. No more than three, one at a time, and in context.
• Gain feedback

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This Logo Presentation Template helps you create the right context for your logo ideas and give them compelling backstories. You can use it to create presentations for your clients, colleagues, employees, or partners.

Help your audience recognize the relatability, beauty, and versatility of the new logo at a glance. Delight them by showing how it can help their brand become more recognizable and attractive to their target customers.

How to present a new logo

Sending over a PNG file with a logo on a white background won’t impress your clients — giving a stunning presentation will. Instead of making your clients wonder why they should change their branding at all, you can tell them a captivating story with your slides.

Delivering your logo design ideas in a professional way allows you to:

Highlight your expertise and skills and make your clients trust you and your design solutions more.

Convince your audience that the new logo is more compelling and won’t go out of style.

Show how the new logo can be used in different situations and on different media.

Help your clients overcome doubts and cut ties with the old brand identity.

What should be included in a logo presentation?

You don’t want to just present your logo — you want to amaze your audience and make them love the new concept. You can use mood boards or style scapes to convey the mood and show your sources of inspiration. It’ll add depth to your logo presentation and make it more emotive and engaging.

Your clients may have questions about the new logo applications, and you can answer them even before they arise. Add mockups to your presentation to demonstrate the new logo’s potential and how it will “behave” in real life. Put the new logo on merchandise, mobile apps, billboards, or public transport, depending on the niche and scale of your clients’ company.

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Step 1 . Prepare your mood boards, mockups, and other assets. Choose up to three of your boldest and most contrasting ideas. Make sure your logo works equally well in all sizes and on different materials, and outline the most important logo usage guidelines.

Step 2 . Choose this template and start customizing it. Add your branding, copy, and visuals. Show your logo in different sizes and on white and dark backgrounds. At this step, you can invite your colleagues to collaborate and share their thoughts on how formal or informal the presentation should be or how many slides to include.

Step 3 . When you’re done editing the template, switch to Presentation mode . It’s a full-screen view that lets you see your presentation exactly how your clients will see it, so it’s a good opportunity to spot and fix any minor mistakes. You don’t have to download or install anything to give a presentation — just always use Presentation mode whenever you need to use your slides.

The dos and don’ts of logo presentation

No matter how great your new logo is, the way you present it still plays a huge role. If you want to impress your audience, make sure to follow these best practices.

The dos of logo presentation:

Present your logo concept in person . You don’t want to distance yourself from your creative work. Presenting it in person also allows you to connect with your audience and address their concerns.

Show how you’ve arrived at the idea . Give your audience a glimpse of your design process and explain what influenced your decisions. You can also include their buyer personas in your presentation to remind your clients what this logo is for.

Explain why the new logo is better . Is it more relevant? Is it more memorable? You don’t have to make a side-by-side comparison, but it makes sense to list your new logo’s advantages using, for example, bullet points.

There are also some common mistakes to avoid.

The don'ts of logo presentation:

Don’t overwhelm your clients with too many ideas . Narrow down the list of possible design choices before you show it to your audience. Ideally, you should present no more than three of your most interesting design concepts.

Don’t assume your clients have the same aesthetic taste as you . Try to stay objective and explain what makes a great logo, why the new logo will work better in different situations, and why it’ll resonate with their target audience.

Don’t overexplain your logo . Avoid making your slides text-heavy — use mockups and other visuals to get your point across. Also, instead of defending your idea after the fact, try to predict your clients’ objections and handle them right in your presentation.

Who should give a logo presentation?

You can present your logo designs as a team, but it’s always better to have one person do most of the talking to help your audience focus. If you are a design agency, usually, it’s the art director’s job to present finished design projects. In any case, you need to position yourself as an expert and build trust with your clients — it’ll also help you justify your price tag.

What makes a terrific logo presentation?

When you present a logo, you need to avoid subjectivity and focus on the practical tasks you’re solving with your design. If your clients see that your design can help them attract a new target audience or increase revenue in some other way, they will grow to like it. Also, don’t ask for feedback right away — give them some time to digest your creative logo designs and discuss them with their peers. This way, your presentation will be impactful but not pushy.

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Presenting a Logo to Clients: Best Practices

In the world of visual communication and branding, the presentation of a logo to a client is a crucial step that can make or break the deal. A logo is not just a graphical representation; it is the face of a company, something that directly impacts how a business is perceived. This task can be particularly challenging for freelancers who may not have the backing of a large team. However, with the right techniques in place, this process can be made much smoother. This article aims to equip you with the best practices for presenting a logo to clients and overcoming the challenges that come along the way.

Understanding the Importance of a Logo Presentation

A logo is a powerful tool in branding. It is often the first thing that a customer sees, and it plays a significant role in how they perceive the brand. Therefore, presenting a logo to a client is not just about showing a design; it’s about demonstrating your creativity and professionalism. A well-presented logo can greatly influence a client’s perspective and can set the foundation for a long-lasting professional relationship.

Preparing for the Presentation

Like any other professional endeavor, preparing for a logo presentation requires careful planning and strategic considerations. It’s important to understand the client’s business and target audience. What does the brand stand for? Who are they trying to reach? These insights can guide your design process. Additionally, staying on top of industry trends can help you create a logo that is modern and relevant. Remember, the final logo is not just a design; it’s a reflection of the brand’s identity. Therefore, it’s crucial to refine your design to the best possible version before the presentation.

Key Elements of a Successful Logo Presentation

What makes a logo presentation successful? There are several elements that, when combined, create a compelling and effective logo presentation. Each part plays a vital role in conveying the essence of the design and connecting it with the client’s brand identity.

Imagine you’re building a bridge. Every piece, from large supporting structures to small bolts, is important. Similarly, in a logo presentation, nothing should be left to chance. Each element needs to be carefully thought out and executed. But what are these elements? Let’s explore.

Clear Communication

First and foremost is the need for clear and concise communication. As a designer, it’s your job to explain your design choices and how they align with the client’s brand image.

Remember, your clients may not be design experts. Using complex design jargon can confuse them, making it harder for them to appreciate your work. So, use simple language and explain the reasoning behind your design decisions in a way that is easy to understand.

How does the chosen color palette reflect the brand’s personality? Why did you opt for a particular font? How does the logo design embody the brand’s mission and vision? These are all crucial points to cover in your presentation.

Visual Aids

Another crucial element is the use of visual aids. No, we’re not talking about fancy PowerPoint animations. We’re referring to mockups, sketches, or digital models that help clients visualize the logo in real-world applications.

For instance, showing how the logo looks on a billboard, business card, or a website can give clients a better understanding of its versatility and effectiveness. Visual aids add a layer of realism that clients can relate to, making your presentation more engaging and persuasive.

Handling Feedback

Lastly, but certainly not least, is the handling of feedback. As a designer, it’s crucial to be open to client feedback. After all, they know their brand better than anyone else.

Constructive criticism shouldn’t be viewed as a negative. Instead, see it as an opportunity to refine your design and make it even better. Show your clients that you value their input and are willing to make changes that align with their vision. This not only improves the final design but also builds trust and fosters a positive working relationship.

Incorporating Storytelling in Your Presentation

Have you ever noticed how stories can captivate us, making even complex ideas more digestible? The same principle applies to logo presentations.

Storytelling is a powerful tool that can instill an emotional connection and better explain the thought process behind your design. It’s not just about showing a pretty design; it’s about taking your clients on a journey, from the initial concept to the final product.

Explain the inspiration behind your design, the challenges you faced, and how you overcame them. Talk about the symbolism in the logo and how it represents the brand’s values. Make your presentation a narrative, and you’ll have your clients hooked from start to finish.

Client-centric Presentation Approach

Have you ever sat through a presentation that felt more like a sales pitch than a solution to your problem? That’s exactly what we want to avoid when presenting a logo design to a client. It’s crucial to make the presentation all about the client and their needs. But how exactly can you do this?

First, start by understanding the client’s business, their target audience, and their brand’s mission and values. The logo isn’t just a pretty picture; it’s a representation of the brand’s identity. So, every element of the design should align with the client’s brand.

Next, focus on how the logo can benefit the client’s business. How does it communicate the brand’s personality? How will it attract the target audience? This not only shows that you understand the client’s needs but also demonstrates the value of your design.

Lastly, be sure to empathize with the client’s objectives. Understand their goals and show them how your logo design can help them achieve these goals. This client-centric approach will make your presentation more impactful and persuasive.

Using Technology to Enhance Your Presentation

In today’s digital age, technology can play a significant role in enhancing your logo presentation. But with so many tools and platforms available, which ones should you use?

Digital portfolios are a great way to showcase your logo design. They allow clients to view the logo in high resolution and see it from different angles. Plus, you can include other design elements like color palettes, typography, and icons to give the client a more comprehensive view of the brand’s visual identity.

Slide presentations are another effective tool. They allow you to guide the client through your design process, explaining each step and decision along the way. You can include images, sketches, and notes to provide a visual representation of your thought process.

Lastly, video animations can add a dynamic element to your presentation. They can help clients visualize how the logo would look in various real-world applications, such as on a website, a billboard, or a business card. This can make your presentation more interactive and engaging, leaving a lasting impression on the client.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

One of the most crucial steps in delivering an effective logo presentation is being aware of the pitfalls that can undermine your efforts. By understanding these common mistakes, you can take precautionary steps to avoid them and make your presentation more impactful.

Getting Overly Technical

While explaining your design choices, it’s important to remember that not all clients will have a background in design. Therefore, getting overly technical with design jargon can confuse them, making your presentation less effective. Instead, try to simplify your explanations and relate them to how the design elements align with the client’s brand and objectives.

Not Being Prepared for Questions

Being unprepared for the questions your client may ask can make you seem unprofessional and undermine your credibility. Before the presentation, anticipate potential questions and prepare concise, clear answers. This preparedness will not only make you seem more professional but also help you build trust with your client.

Not Providing Context to Design Choices

When presenting a logo, it’s not enough to just showcase the final design. Clients often want to understand the thought process that led to the final design. Therefore, failing to provide context to your design choices can leave your clients feeling disconnected from the design. Make sure to clearly explain how each design element reflects the client’s brand identity and goals.

Finalizing the Presentation

The way you conclude your presentation can leave a lasting impression on your clients. Therefore, it’s important to end on a positive note and leave your clients feeling excited about their new logo.

Summarizing Key Points

Before closing your presentation, summarize the key points you’ve discussed. This recap can help reinforce your message and ensure that your clients have a clear understanding of the logo’s design and its alignment with their brand identity.

Extending the Conversation

Finally, remember that the presentation shouldn’t be the end of the conversation. Invite feedback from your clients and make them feel involved in the process. Additionally, suggest scheduling a follow-up meeting to discuss any potential revisions or to answer any further questions they might have.

Tips for Continuous Improvement

Improving your presentation skills is a continuous process. Here are a few tips that can help you enhance your skills over time.

Practicing Public Speaking

Public speaking can be daunting, but it’s a skill that can be improved with practice. Seek out opportunities to present in front of others, whether it’s in a small meeting or a larger event. Each experience will help you become more comfortable and confident in your speaking abilities.

Seeking Feedback

Don’t be afraid to ask for feedback on your presentations. Whether it’s from a colleague, a mentor, or the clients themselves, constructive criticism can provide valuable insights into areas where you can improve.

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Logo Design Presentation Template

Organize and share your logo design concepts

How you present your design work is just as important as the actual artwork itself. It's here that you get to tell the story and strategy behind your work, not just share the final artwork.

Whether you're presenting in person or remotely, it's important to display your concepts in a way that's easy for others to compare and discuss, and most importantly shows your work in the best light.

In this guide, you'll learn the modern approach to presenting logo concepts and gathering feedback from your team and client using Milanote. This template is part of our guide on How to plan a logo design project .

• Explore ideas
• Organize visually
• Share with your team & clients
• Gather feedback
• Export to PDF

How to use this template

Whether you’re a designer or creative director, follow this step-by-step guide to learn the modern process of sharing logo concepts with your team or client in Milanote, a free tool used by top creatives.

1. Start with an empty template

The Logo Design Presentation template contains beautifully composed placeholders for images, video, notes and more. Just drag and drop your content onto the board to create a presentation in minutes.

Create a new board for your concepts.

Create a new board

Drag a board out from the toolbar. Give it a name, then double click to open it.

Choose the Logo Design Presentation template.

Choose a template

Each new board gives you the option to start with a beautiful template.

2. Arrange your concepts

Start by uploading the concepts you've designed so you can share them with your team or client. Provide a few example of the logo in different environments. E.g. If it's a logo for a clothing brand, show how the logo will looks on its own, on store signage and on packaging or wrapping paper.

It's best to provide at least 2-3 different concepts so your team and client can start to debate which one best suits the business.

Drag files from your computer.

Upload a file or document

Click the "Upload" button or just drag a file onto your board. You can add images, logos, documents, videos, audio and much more.

3. Explain your thinking

Next, include some written notes about each concept. This will help explain your ideas and keep everything in context. Refer to the client's goals you set earlier in the  Logo Brief  and the visual direction from the  Moodboard  to communicate the path to this point.

Try to provide reasons why these concepts will provide the perfect visual brand for the client's company. Explain how they embody the brand personality and why they'll appeal to the target audience.

Add a note to describe each option.

Drag a note card onto your board

Start typing then use the formatting tools in the left hand toolbar.

4. Share with your team or client

With any creative technique or project, it’s important to be open to constructive criticism. Now that you've prepared the initial concepts, it's time to ask for specific feedback. Share the board with your team or client and get together to choose a final direction.

Share the concepts with your team.

Share a read-only link with others.

Click Share in the top right of your board. You can add a Welcome message for viewers, allow comments, set a password or embed the board in another app or website.

5. Agree on a concept

Ensure that everyone involved agrees on the concept direction before you start finalizing the logo artwork. Try to keep the conversation focused on the strategy behind the logo rather than discussing just the visual aspects. Consider how the logo addresses the goals, audience and requirements. Lastly, make sure you stay open to suggestions and improvements and try not to take criticism personally.

Start a conversation about the options.

Start a comment thread

Drag out a comment from the toolbar on the left and place it on your board. Other editors can reply to your comment.

Mention others to get their attention.

Mention teammates to get their attention

Type '@' in any text field to mention someone who has access to your board. They'll receive a notification and be able to respond to your comment.

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How to present your logos to the client?

When you present your logo work to clients, your goal is convincing them in your creative vision and stylistic choices. There’s a problem, though – clients aren’t designers. Things that you take for granted might not be that obvious to a client. Creative decisions that would be immediately appreciated by fellow-designers or art-directors often don’t stand out to business owners.

Clients might not understand the difference between fonts and gradients. But we all understand and love a good story. The inspiration behind the concept, the workflow, mission, and vision that lie at the core of the work – all these things should be spelled out in your presentation. 

What’s the gain? Professional design presentation makes a difference in the way clients perceive you. If you don’t limit yourself to just a brand logo but prepare a full brand identity instead, you will be able to charge more. You will be able to enter the pro league. 

What is the logo presentation?

It’s a document that features your logos, alternatives, variations, mission, vision. You can include additional branding elements like color palettes, fonts, and icons.

A good logo presentation is the one that

• Shows the full concept behind the logo rather than just slapping images in the client’s face;
• Describes the inspiration behind the design, letting the client in the creative process
• Collects all the alternatives and variations and presents them to clients;
• Provides answers to practical questions like “How will the logo look on the dark background? or “Does it fit for printed ads?”
• Makes file navigation comfortable both for you and your client.

Many designers don’t invest that much time in presenting their logos. They prefer traditional methods like sending files over emails. Generally, it’s not a good idea – and here’s why.

• Designers are expected to put in efforts in visuals and presentation . We are getting paid to make things look good, and it’s natural that clients come with certain expectations. We have to provide each step of the way that we are careful with artistic details and concepts.
• Files in email attachment give off the draft vibe . Clients think that you are sending logos not for approval but for discussion. You are laying the ground for multiple edits and feedback loops.
• When you will be building your portfolio , you’ll have to invest more time in presenting logos anyway. Why not save yourself some time and present your work properly right away? You’ll save a lot of time in the long run. 
• You can charge a lot more for brand identity compared to ordinary logo prices . When you present logos with variations, use cases, palettes, you are increasing the price tag on your design. 
• Designers who send files in attachments will struggle to present themselves as pros . To distinguish yourself from beginners, you have to use practices that beginners either don’t know about or ignore. Set the bar higher than the rest of the market – that’s how you will move to the premium category. 

So, by presenting your logos in the detailed presentation, you avoid unnecessary questions and edits. You can charge 2-3 times more and provide the full brand identity, based on the logo work.

At this point, you might have a question. Sure, the gain is obvious, but how much more effort will it require to prepare an impressive presentation? 

If you were to do it manually in the Illustrator, it could take up to several days. But you don’t have to take this road. With Gingersauce, you can create a full brand book for your logos in just 5 minutes. 

How to present your logos with Gingersauce?

Gingersauce is an online platform that allows designers to build a branding identity from just a logo. It’s a professional tool built for designers who want to present their work in the full presentation. 

We took all the best manual practices that are used by professional graphic and branding designers and automated them in the smart editor. After reading this guide, you’ll know how to create a presentation with logo variation, fonts, palettes, mission, vision. The fun part is, the style of the brand book itself is automatically designed to suit your logo’s style and colors, yet everything is still customizable for your creativity to shine.

Here’s what we are talking about. This is an example of Skype’s brand book that we built with Gingersauce.

See the neat little detail? The word “logo” is underlined by a blue line, exactly in Skype’s logo color. There are dozens of such small details dispersed throughout the brand book. These small accents give your brand book the custom look and feel – even if in reality, it was built in less than 5 minutes!

Getting started

Start by entering your brand name and slogan. Upload a logo. Select the type of brand book that you’d like to build. Are you branding a product or a company? Is it a new brand or rebranding? The editor selects templates depending on your purpose.

Step 1 – Upload the main logo

Select an SVG logo to get started with building a brand book. Gingersauce editor will use this vector image as the main reference for creating a palette, fonts, use cases, proportions, etc.

Gingersauce uses SVG files because they can be easily modified by the editor. This format is not damaged during edits, providing professional logo variations and use cases. After testing multiple formats and getting feedback from users, we understood that SVG logos fit the needs of logo presentation the most.

What to do if I don’t have an SVG logo?

Just open your file in Adobe Illustrator and resave it as SVG. It takes less than a minute. If you don’t have Illustrator or experience some difficulties with the process, don’t worry. You can write in our messenger Chat (in the lower right corner of the page), and we’ll convert it for you right away.

Add alternative logos

A good logo presentation should feature more than one logo, but it’s not a mandatory requirement. To get a perfect presentation, we encourage you to add a secondary logo. 

Gingersauce allows you to add 2 more logo images to represent your brand in its full colors and complete style. 

The editor will edit both your primary and secondary logos, prepare variations, calculate proportions, and prepare custom palettes.

Approve a palette

When you create a color palette for the logo, you are going beyond simply creating logos. You start talking about brand identity – and that’s exactly what most clients are really looking for. Also, using a color palette in the presentation gives the client a better view of your creative process. 

Gingersauce pulls up the color palette used in your primary and secondary logos. You can edit each color manually – the editor has a smart design for selecting a precise color shade.

• Each color is described by its code: you can easily use these specific colors in all promotional materials, design projects, product design, etc.
• You can manually choose the preferred shade and the editor will find a matching 6-character code.

Approve logo variations

We are nearing the most important part of the brand presentation. Seeing one variation of the logo allows clients to understand a basic concept. To understand how the logo can be used practically, designers have to apply it to different backgrounds and styles.

The old-fashioned strategy is to create all these variations manually, spending 5-10 minutes on each icon. If you have many logos and icons, you’ll need days to wrap things up. 

However, our smart automation offers you a much smarter alternative. Gingersauce will offer you 3-6 alternatives for your logo use. These options include black and white positive, negative, primary color positive and negative, and others. The exact types and number of variations depending on the logo itself. You can also upload all the logo variations that you have created manually. Automation is a feature, but it’s only optional.

Add a brand icon to your logo presentation

Logos often tend to be pretty big. You need to fit in the name of the brand or incorporate several visual elements. Obviously, a large-format logo doesn’t fit to all advertising formats, websites favicons, and other mediums. This is why you absolutely need to include an icon into your logo presentation. 

With Gingersauce, you can upload the favicon for your brand in the vector file. Remember though that you should create the icon beforehand – so far, Gingersauce doesn’t have features that would let you create an icon right on spot. 

However, if you already have an image, Gingersauce will help you do the rest of the magic for you. The editor will offer its variation, use and misuse cases, and insert it between the pages. This step adds a touch of personality to the brand book. 

Approve a brand icon variation

Just like a primary logo, a brand icon is set to undergo variations, which are executed after the user’s approval. Consider multiple design options, black and white negative and positive, primary color variations, etc. 

At this point, your logo presentation already has multiple layers and variety. What before would’ve been a simple email is now forming into a full-fledged brand book. And we aren’t even done yet. 

Describe logo proportions

A logo will be used to represent the brand everywhere. This is why your clients will appreciate having precise information on the logo’s characteristics and use cases. Most people you’ll work with might not even ask for these details – but since you are an expert, it’s up to you to know better. That’s what pushing the bar is all about. 

Why do you need to describe proportions scientifically?

Industry standards are pretty specific when it comes to defining proportions, shapes, and dimensions. There are geometric rules and laws that most designers are taught to follow. Many of the images that you interact with are governed by precise geometrical laws and composition rules. 

Professional designers are those who know how to combine creativity and science. Gingersauce makes it a lot easier – just choose a law and proportion, and the editor will automatically adjust the image.

Now you’ll be able to casually mention to clients that you used the Fibonacci compositional scheme and adhered to Pythagoras space laws. 

• Choose logo proportions among common compositional schemes like Leonardo, Michaelangelo, Fibonacci, Vitruvius, etc. 
• Determining a clear space: choose physical laws for the space around the logo among Newton, Hawkings, Einstein, Pythagoras, and other mathematical and physical principles. 
• Determine dimensions for minimal size calculation: you can choose the minimum allowed size of the logo that will still preserve the general look and readability. Gingersauce Editor offers four options, from the smallest to the largest: quarks, neutrons, atoms, molecules. 

Once again, you don’t have to know in-depth details about these proportions. Gingersauce will provide you explanation and information, and most importantly, you’ll see the effects of each of these laws in action, on your logo. After some trial and error, you’ll quickly figure out what options work best for this particular project.

Approve logo misuses

Every professional logo presentation sets clear restrictions on how a logo shouldn’t be used. This way, designers help teams to figure out the best ways of applying logos to materials. The presentation should be a guideline to logo use – this is how you can help your client to avoid mistakes later on. 

What’s in it for you? Including logo misuses into your presentation shows that you care about your logo’s destiny once it’s out there. This speaks volumes about your professional quality – thinking long-term and seeing the bigger picture are qualities of thorough, experienced, and enthusiastic designers.

Gingersauce Editor automatically processes the main logo and determines laws that shouldn’t be violated in the process of logo modification. The examples of logo misuse options in Gingersauce are:

• Do not distort or alter the proportions of the logo.
• Do not add contours to the logo.
• Do not add a drop shadow to the logo.
• Do not change any elements respectively to each other.
• Do not rotate the logo to any angle.

You don’t have to agree with every logo misuse law, proposed by Gingersauce. It’s possible to reject some of the offered options.

Select primary and secondary fonts

If you want to dive even deeper into offering full-fledged brand identity, consider adding fonts to your presentation. It won’t take long – Gingersauce allows you to upload custom fonts as well as choosing among existing ones. 

In the editor, you can define the main font and pick additional variations. Make sure that these fonts are unified by a single concept and fit cohesively with the style of the logo.

Adding a font to your logo presentation takes a couple of minutes, possibly seconds. The impact, however, is much bigger. Your client will see that you are willing to go overboard and include additional elements into the project. Once again, you will be taking your logo work to the next level – without making any changes to the logo itself

Another fun part: add mission, vision, values

At this point, the visual preparation of your presentation is almost done. All that’s left is describing your inspiration and the concept behind the visual. 

Gingersauce presentations feature pages, dedicated to the brand’s mission, vision, values. Such structure of a brand book gives designers a chance to elaborate on their creative thought. You can describe the bigger picture behind your logo. 

Professional designers who prepare logos and brand identity for large brands excel in this. They research key values and elaborate on them in the final work. Even if your logo is a simple black square, you might have a shot of selling it – if there’s a compelling story behind. 

Examples of brand missions that you can use to describe your concept

• Slack : the speech bubble evokes communication and connectivity, and will form the basis of a system of customized icons, illustrations, and motifs with rounded corners that echo the shapes of the logo.
• Starbucks : the logo is derived from a twin-tailed siren in an old sixteenth-century Norse woodcut.
• Skype : the brand name is inserted in the Cloud that represents the communication bubble, an integral element of Skype’s interface. The blue color in the Skype logo expresses main brand values – communication, prosperity, and the emotion of hope; White color represents harmony and peace.

As you can see, professional designers and big brands care a lot about the story behind their logos. Your clients do, too. In fact, the story might be just as important as the visual itself.

In Gingersauce, you can simply type or paste your mission in the editor – the tool will add it to the presentation and present it in the style of the brand.

It’s time to present your logos

For years, designers had to create logo presentations manually, which took loads of time. With such an inefficient method, it’s no wonder so many choose to simply send logos via attachments. 

Hopefully, our work here at Gingersauce will make it easier for you to present your logos. You don’t need to install any software or edit every variation manually. All the process is online and takes less than 5 minutes. The result, however, is highly professional and custom. Try it out yourself – and offer a lot more value to your clients.

Josh is a multidisciplinary designer with over 20 years of experience in industrial design, exhibitions, branding, 2d and 3d animation, graphics for print and digital, illustration, and UX/UI for mobile and desktop apps.

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