Handmade Brand Logo Design - 26/07/2026 18:43 EDT

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Logo Design Request: The Explorer's Magic Company Timeline: 2–4 weeks (standard, no rush needed) Concepts requested: 3–4 distinct initial directions Revisions: 2 rounds included on the chosen concept before final files About the Brand The Explorer's Magic Company is a new handmade goods brand. It currently sells mandala dot art, and will expand over time to include candles, soap, scent diffusers, DIY kits, and in-person/online classes. Everything is made by hand, one piece at a time. The brand voice is warm and confident — not sleepy, soft, or "cutesy." There's a light witchy/mystical undertone (candles, ritual, ingredients grown/made by hand) but the overall feel should stay elevated and professional rather than costume-y or novelty-shop. A separate existing candle line, "Magic Inside," may eventually nest under this brand as a named collection — the new logo does not need to reference that line directly, but should feel like it could sit as a "parent" identity above other sub-brands later. Style Direction Mood words: warm, confident, handmade, magical (subtle, not literal spellbook/cauldron imagery), grounded, a little mystical Avoid: anything that reads as stage-magician/illusionist, generic "witchy" clip-art (cauldrons, broomsticks, black cats), anything that looks templated or like a stock mandala clip-art logo Visual references to consider: mandala/circular patterns, dot-work art, hand-drawn or slightly imperfect linework (reflecting handmade, one-at-a-time process) — but should NOT be locked into "dots" as the only visual idea, since the product line will expand beyond dot art. Optional ideas, dragonflies, magic swirly, sparkles. Options can include the initials EMC with the full company name with a slight nod to energy. Tone comparison: think boutique apothecary or a well-branded independent candle/ritual goods shop — not a children's craft brand, not a corporate tech startup Color Direction (open to designer's interpretation, but as a starting point) Deep, rich tones over pastel or neon — think ink, plum, deep gold, warm cream Open to one metallic or jewel-tone accent (antique gold, deep mauve, etc.) Avoid overly bright/primary colors — should feel elevated, not playful-kid-brand Deliverables Needed All files Primary logo (full wordmark + any icon/mark ) Standalone icon/mark version (for social media profile, favicon, packaging stickers) Black-and-white / single-color versions / Multicolor versions / Gold / Transparent background in all variations. Editable Files: vector (AI or EPS), PDF, and high-res PNG (transparent background), Canva/ Figma link Basic usage notes (minimum size, clear space) Any fonts and colors used 1. File Formats — Vector • AI (Adobe Illustrator) — The original editable source file. • EPS — A universal vector format that works in virtually all professional design software. • SVG — A vector format that works on the web and in free software like Inkscape. • PDF (vector) — A print-ready vector PDF that commercial printers can use directly. 2. File Formats — Raster (For Everyday Use) • PNG — With transparent background — 500px, 1000px, and 2000px wide. • PNG on white background — Same logo on a white background • PNG on dark background — Same logo on a dark/green background — for use on dark materials and merchandise mockups. • JPG — Standard format for web and email use. • TIFF (high resolution) — 300 DPI minimum. Required for high-quality professional printing. 3. Color Specifications • HEX codes — For all web and digital use. Example: #1a3d2b • RGB values — For screen and digital display. Example: R 26, G 61, B 43 • CMYK values — For all print materials. Example: C 80, M 40, Y 70, K 50 • Pantone / PMS numbers — The industry standard for color matching across vendors, merchandise, and embroidery. This ensures green looks the same on a hat, a sticker, and a brochure. 4. Logo Variations • Full color version — The standard logo with all colors • Single color — Black — The entire logo in solid black. Used for black and white printing, and embossing. • Single color — White — The entire logo in solid white. Used on dark backgrounds, dark apparel, and colored materials. • Single color — Dark green — The entire logo in solid green • Single color — Grey — The entire logo in solid grey • Single color — Gold — The entire logo in solid gold • Ombre rainbow version -The entire logo in an ombre rainbow that starts with green. • Reversed / inverted version — White or light logo on your dark green background. Essential for merchandise and web headers. • Icon only • Text only version 5. Typography Information • Font names — The exact name of every font used in the logo • Font licenses — If required • Font files 6. Embroidery & Merchandise Version • Simplified embroidery version — A simplified version of the logo with no fine lines thinner than what embroidery can reproduce. • 4-color maximum version — Embroidery is billed by the number of colors. A version using 4 colors or fewer. • Small size test — The logo at exactly 1 inch wide, confirming it is still readable and clean at small size. 7. Brand Guidelines (At Minimum One Page) • Minimum size — What is the smallest size the logo can be reproduced and still be legible? • Clear space rules — How much empty space must always surround the logo? • Any other details I should know.

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Adobe Illustrator

Adobe Photoshop

Branding

Creative Design

Graphic Design

Illustration

Logo Design

Print Design

Typography

Vector Design

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Sultan

@sksultan107

19 minutes ago

Hello sir, I am Sultan, I have been working in graphics design for a long time, I have read your uploads with great care and attention, I have experience in doing this kind of work, I will work the way you want, according to your choice, I will give you the files in high resolution as many formats as you want, and I will do unlimited revisions. If you want to work with me, then knock on the chat box. I am waiting for you. Thank you, Sultan.

Carl

@HeatonBDesign

3 days ago

CH, a timely warning, you're going to get Many HUNDREDS of entries and the bulk will be AI generated, 99% AI. These scammers apply no craft whatsoever, they paste your brief into an AI tool and submit the result in seconds flat. No creativity, no skill, no human input. Genuine hand crafted design demands real time and expertise, and it shows in the work. This is why so many entries will look nearly the same, the AI is simply responding to your description with no independent thought behind it. REAL DESIGN TAKES TIME, SAMENESS IS WHAT GIVES THEM AWAY. ALSO PLEASE NOTE!!! AI-generated images hold no copyright protection, leaving any third party free to replicate the design, which could result in legal disputes over ownership or usage rights in the future.

Rasel

@nahidula

3 hours ago

Please check my entries #1004 Hello, i hope you like it, this logo very incredible. and this type logo help to grow your business. The colors and implements used here, will make your business more attractive to public. so if you like it please contract with me and also if you need to any change this logo please tell me now, i will unlimited revision for you. 1/ Dear Contest Holder Sir, I have submitted new entries, entries. Kindly check and would appreciate your valuable feedback sir. Thank you