{"id":41429,"date":"2022-07-30T16:03:43","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:03:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41429"},"modified":"2022-07-30T16:03:43","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T16:03:43","slug":"how-to-create-a-youtube-logo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-logo","title":{"rendered":"How to Create a YouTube Logo"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f30e3f3b118\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f30e3f3b118\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f30e3f3b118\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-logo\/#How_to_Create_a_YouTube_Logo\" title=\"How to Create a YouTube Logo\">How to Create a YouTube Logo<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-logo\/#Colors\" title=\"Colors\">Colors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-logo\/#Fonts\" title=\"Fonts\">Fonts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-logo\/#Gradients\" title=\"Gradients\">Gradients<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-create-a-youtube-logo\/#Tagline\" title=\"Tagline\">Tagline<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Create_a_YouTube_Logo\"><\/span>How to Create a YouTube Logo<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p> <img decoding=\"async\" align=\"left\" alt=\"how to create a youtube logo\" style=\"max-width:42% margin:0px 10px; max-height:394px; width:auto; height:auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/jk7sNIs.jpg\"> <\/p>\n<p>If you&#8217;re not sure how to create a YouTube logo, don&#8217;t worry! There are many tools to help you design the right logo. Use a tool like BrandCrowd to design your own YouTube logo! Keep in mind that your logo should represent your brand, help people remember you, and give them a hint of what you offer. Choose the right colors, fonts, and layout to make your logo stand out from the crowd. You can also add a text or icon to convey trustworthiness and fun.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Colors\"><\/span>Colors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Two years ago, YouTube changed the colors of its logo. They opted for a brighter red shade for the first half of the logo, but later made a change to a matte finish for the rest of the rectangle. The inscription remains the same, but the design of the text and the typeface changed. While the original design was largely cartoonish and 3D, this update has a much more serious and modern look.<\/p>\n<p>The YouTube logo has undergone some cosmetic changes in recent years. It was created to emphasize the smooth transition from a website to multi-platform applications. It also includes the names of its four sub-brands: YouTube Kids, YouTube Music, YouTube Red, YouTube TV, and YouTube Gaming. The team experimented with using a simple Y icon, but decided to incorporate a red play button in the center. This new version has an entirely different look than the previous one, but is still easily recognisable.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fonts\"><\/span>Fonts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The YouTube logo, which was updated in 2017, is a simple design consisting of the wordmark in black and a play button in pure red. Most likely, the letters used for this logo are custom lettering. Trade Gothic is a suitable choice for this purpose, but it is not free. Buying the font license is a must. Its weight and style are best suited for headline uses.<\/p>\n<p>Adding gradients is in style these days. Create a gradient by using the Fill drop-down menu. Choose colors for the gradient, then click the Apply button. You can apply gradients to both the shapes and the background. To apply gradients to more than one object, click the Fill drop-down menu. You can also apply a gradient to all objects or only one. You can also use shapes to create your YouTube logo. Select one from the shape tool, align it to the center of the canvas, and stack it over other shapes.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Gradients\"><\/span>Gradients<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you&#8217;re unsure of how to design a YouTube logo, start by learning about the basics of color gradients. Gradients are used on many different types of logos, including symbols, apps, and websites. Choosing the right color palette is crucial, as too many shades can overshadow the main elements. If you&#8217;re not sure how to design a YouTube logo, start by researching the styles of popular websites that use gradients. You can find many examples of color gradients on search engines like Google and Pinterest.<\/p>\n<p>Gradients are used to create an illusion of light and movement. The colors in a gradient are formed by forming points at different locations within a shape. These points are then colored to create the gradient path. You can also drag them around to change the range of colors in the gradient. Gradients can give your logo a unique and appealing look. Just remember that they also make it easier to use different colors.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tagline\"><\/span>Tagline<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the most important things to consider when designing a YouTube logo is how to make it stand out from competitors. Not only will it help your videos be found on YouTube&#8217;s search engine results, but it will also make them look appealing to followers and channel subscribers. These days, social media platforms such as YouTube and Facebook play a major role in gaining subscribers. In order to create an effective YouTube logo, make sure that the color palette, typography, and graphics are appealing and convey vital information about your digital persona.<\/p>\n<p>After deciding on a basic color palette, use the gradient tool to add different colors to the background. Gradients are currently very popular in logo design, and they can be used to enhance the look of your logo. Just select a color from the Fill window and drag it to the area where you would like the gradient to appear. Apply the gradient to both objects at once, if you like. In addition, you can create shapes and place them on the canvas by clicking on the shape tool. 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