HOW TO GET FEEDBACK ON A LOGO DESIGN
- Logo Designs
- Nov 23, 2022
- 5 min read
As a designer, you will need to get feedback on your logo designs at some point.
To make the best choice, you might also want your feedback on designs created for you.
Designers will present their work to clients, collaborate on ideas with other designers, or join design communities to get objective feedback that will help them improve as designers.
After managing the Logo Geek Facebook Community for roughly three years, I've seen designers present their work well and poorly.

On the other hand, I've also worked with clients who have shared the logo I've designed with friends and family, and I've seen what happens when that isn't done correctly. As a client, you may be perplexed, and as a designer, it may turn into a nightmare of repeated modifications. All in all, it's frustrating. I've also seen what happens when that is done incorrectly.
Fortunately, I can assist, so I hope this blog and accompanying podcast (linked above) will help logo designers and business owners.
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Avoid Subjective Feedback The most important thing we want to avoid in every situation is subjective feedback. It should start with how you present designs to your client or approach are asking friends or family for feedback on a plan.
It doesn't matter what they think. That's the first thing I want to emphasize.
It matters not what other people think of the design of your logo.
With any area of configuration, NEVER request anybody their thought process from a plan.
I'll explain so you understand because this sounds like solid work.
Why do you never ask people what they think of your logo design in Dubai? We are not creating art when we design anything, especially logos.
We are working on a design that you can use.
An object created to compete with a particular spectrum of businesses, products, or services; a thing designed to attract a specific audience; an entity created to capture an aesthetic that reflects
In addition, there is a technical aspect to logo design in UAE specifically. To be successful as a little social media emblem on a website, a building, clothes, automobiles, or items. The list goes on—the logo needs to be adaptable, for example. As a result, the logo must be legible and sufficiently straightforward.
As a result, my thesis is that anything "designed," even a logo,
Every part of a design has been carefully considered if you are good at what you do.
Every line has a reason behind it—each curve, every color, from its individuality to its lack of detail.
If you ask somebody their thought process, they'll let you know what THEY think, and by and large, as everybody has an assessment, the criticism and considerations you get will seldom be helpful to you, except if they have inside information concerning your objectives.
When you ask someone for their opinion, you almost certainly get subjective feedback. Because it is what they believe, it is personal to them! I've clarified that it doesn't matter what they think personally.
Presenting your designs to avoid receiving subjective feedback To help you understand why we should never inquire about other people's opinions, I frequently use the following charming illustration to convey my point to the average person.
Imagine that I have stapled a piece of paper to the desk in front of you. How do you feel about the stapler?
YOU PICK UP THE STAPLER. WHAT DO YOU THINK?
You'll have something to say, I'm sure. There will be things you enjoy and things you dislike.
I think, "Blacks are dull; I'd rather have one in blue." It feels too mechanical to me. The shape bugs me. I'd like if it a piece more modest."
As a result, your responses to the question "what do you think" will be personal and subjective. You will get many answers when you ask a group of people what they think.
Sadly, this occurs in the design industry. You've asked your customer, friend, or family member what they think of the design you worked so hard on, and you got a list of things they like and don't like.
Sadly, many designers will pay attention and implement the updates. Isn't that a terrible situation?
We want to avoid that so that I will show you the stapler differently for comparison. For this exercise, I'm going to pretend that you asked me to design it for you.
So I show you the stapler and begin a brief presentation by saying, "Based on our initial discussion, you required a device that could permanently clip multiple pieces of paper together." You needed it to be made in large quantities at a low cost.
The solution is what I am presenting to you today. I have developed a product that fits comfortably in your hand. Look at how easily the staples slide in! I've added a spring-loaded mechanism to install them in two steps. We have used black plastic, which is gender-neutral and affordable, making it suitable for a broad audience. I have carefully designed the shape to be easy to mass produce.
It effectively accomplishes the objectives established at the beginning of the process. Can we move forward with production with your approval?
Since I have accomplished the objectives, you are compelled to agree. The goals are what business owners care about—their plan and how your product achieves that.
Even you, the non-businessperson, I bet, were nodding along and agreeing with what I was saying as you listened to my presentation.
I have presented the work by returning to the project's objectives, the difficulties encountered, and the practical ways I have overcome them.
Therefore, if you present in that manner, you will either receive a yes or, given that we have emphasized achieving our goals, you will receive precise and objective feedback that will enhance the product.
The conversation is very different because the work is presented differently. It has transformed into an intelligent discussion based on goals—based on business targets and strategic decisions—rather than one in which everyone shares their personal opinions. My client and I can benefit from the feedback I'm getting.
THEREFORE, TO EMPHASIZE, NEVER ASK A CLIENT OR A DESIGNER FOR FEEDBACK ON A LOGO, "WHAT DO YOU THINK?"
Getting feedback from a friend, Of course, the stapler example from earlier is particular to how you present your work. What if you want feedback on your logo design in Ajman from a friend, family member, or group of people?
The same idea applies, then. It would help if you offered context. You need to say what you want to accomplish and how you've completed it, and ask if you've successfully overcome the obstacles, just like in the stapler example.
People will assist you in achieving your goals if they are aware of them. As a result, you will receive valuable feedback.
If you're very specific about the feedback you want, you'll get more high-quality responses when you ask for it.
Concentrate on gathering comments on a single aspect of the identity design. That way, you'll get input on the precise topics you need assistance with, and others will be more willing to assist you if they can focus on what you want to discuss.
I advise clients seeking feedback to ask specific questions of their target audience when working with them.
For instance, if we have two choices, we shouldn't ask anyone which they prefer because doing so is just as subjective as asking what they think. We don't care what other people think.
We want to inquire about the project's objectives.
For instance, which of these designs best depicts an innovative accounting company?
Which of these logos appeals to you the most?
What amount should every one of these organizations cost?
Which of these businesses makes you feel the most at ease and approachable?
Which of these two logo designs in Sharjah evokes the impression of a trusted, small business?
There are no end-of-questions you could ask, but if they are all related to the project's goals, you will get helpful and constructive information and help you make the best choice.
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