Logo Design and Branding

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Peruse a diverse selection of my logo design work below. Then contact me today to discuss your ideas. I would love to work together with you to custom build the cornerstone of your company’s image!

Honor Circle consulting logo design for business coach in Kentucky

Turnaround Tour / Bowling Green, KY

Gary Gunn was a long time employer and later a freelance client who coached independent automotive repair shop owners. When I worked with him full time, he had me redesign his website, as well as his brands’ logos. Honor Circle was his premium monthly business coaching program. Here is the story of this consulting logo design.

Consulting logo design story

Since this program catered to Gary’s highest paying clients, I set out to convey a high-class feel. As such, the main color needed to be green, the color of money! I chose a thick sans serif font to communicate that this was an exclusive brand.

I altered the word “Honor” by stylizing the H, extending the left side stems on both the top and bottom. Then, I made the O’s italic to further make it stand out. They overlap with the C’s in such a way that they are “circling” one another. I italicized the entire word “Circle”. This differentiates it from “Honor” and adds more forward motion to the consulting logo design.

A drop shadow makes the white text pop even more. I created the dark to light gradient background by first outlining the text with a thick stroke. I added a subtle light to dark gradient and an inner shadow. These create depth and shine to further enhance the image.

Finally, I topped off the design with a golden stroke outline. I solidified the outline and added a gradient shine to it as well. The end result is a mark that attracted the choosiest auto repair shop owners who were committed to investing in their businesses.

Hire me for your coaching business logo

Are you are rolling out a new program for your coaching business? Then you will need a high end logo that represents the quality of your brand! Contact me today and make it happen.

Auto repair logo design for Modesti's Car Care Center in California

Modesti’s Car Care Center / Culver City, CA

This California full service shop sought to update their existing auto repair logo design. Modesti’s was founded in 1972, and had built a sterling reputation for customer service. As such, the family owned automotive business needed to retain their brand’s traditional image, while adding a modern flair.

Auto repair logo design story

Modesti’s requested that I keep both their original font and colors. However, they could not provide me with image files of their existing logo. Since Modesti’s only provided photographs of their original mark, I meticulously retraced their custom drawn script font. Next, I created an orange gradient effect in order to give the main title a high end shine.

Finally, I stacked up thick strokes in orange, white, and black. These solid outlines add depth, and also make the name pop off of the background.

I then combined the familiar “Doughnut Frame” and “Hand Grasping Wrench” elements behind the name. Sometimes the most obvious solution is the best one!

The bold white font spelling “Car Care Center” over the green circular frame hearkens another West Coast business institution, Starbucks. I styled the hand and wrench with detailed shadows and highlights. This creates a realistic illustration for this auto repair logo design.

Last of all, I embossed the shop’s establishment date on the chrome wrench. This is one last reminder of their strength and stability.

I also provided the shop with simplified versions of the logo. Both the black and white versions and solid color versions leave out the chrome and gradient. I also left out the extra details of the hand. Modesti’s enhanced their brand via their shop’s signage and vehicle wraps. Here are some examples of how they used their logo.

Contact me for your shop’s service center logo design

I have been working with independent auto repair shops for many years creating logos, websites, and more. Contact me today to your automotive shop logo design needs.

Booking Logo Design by Derek Price, Graphic Designer

The Gagne Group / Rochester, MN

The chairman of this entertainment booking company had worked with me on several projects before. For this new project, he requested a classy, sturdy mark to represent his brand. The right booking logo design is extremely important to establish a company’s image.

Booking logo design story

We connected in a few online meetings to brainstorm the right image. During our meetings, my client decided on a logo hearkening back to ancient Roman fonts and architecture. The popular Trajan Pro serif font nailed the look he desired. It is a familiar. Everyone uses it. However, it is a timeless go-to font.

The word “The” on the top gives the mark a touch of modern class, since it is set in the LHF Tideway Script. I then embossed all of the logo lettering so as to give it a chiseled effect. That effect, along with the the brown stroke, make the yellow text appear gilded.

Finally, I added a subtle shadow that gives the words depth. After I finished my work on the fonts, I focused on the background shape. It is a mix between a roof and a shield, rounded at the bottom. The “roof” invokes images of the Parthenon, as well as many other classical structures.

I styled the background with a pattern of grey clouds. This pattern simulates a marble texture. I also added an inside stroke emboss to give it more depth and a high end engraved feel. Perfect for a booking logo design.

Last of all, I added an outside stroke, shadow, and a white overlay to give it a glossy shine. In addition to the full color logo with effects, I also included a simple black and white version. The final product pleased my client, to say the least.

I always provide my customers with files for any application. Whether you need to use your logo on uniforms, print ads, or billboards, I have you covered.

I Want To Design Your Agency’s Brand

You run a high end booking agency. Your brand’s image needs to reflect the discerning taste of your roster and clients. Contact me today to get started.