Live Practice– Designing Logos and Banners

we’ll create a logo for a fictitious “Sunrise Coffee House” and a matching banner for their social media profiles.

Designing a Logo:

1. Log in to Canva:
   • Visit www.canva.com and log in to your Canva account.
2. Start a New Design for the Logo:
   • Click the “Create a design” button.
   • In the search bar, type “Logo.”
   • Choose a blank template (e.g., 800×800 pixels).
3. Select a Template:
   • Browse through Canva’s logo templates.
   • Choose a template that suits the coffee house theme. Let’s select a template with a coffee cup icon.
4. Customize the Logo:
   • Click on the coffee cup icon and customize its color to a warm brown.
   • Edit the text to say “Sunrise Coffee House.”
   • Choose a complementary font, adjust the size, and add a subtle shadow effect to the text for depth.
5. Save and Download the Logo:
   • Click the “Download” button.
   • Choose PNG format with a transparent background.
   • Download the logo to your computer.

Designing a Banner:

1. Start a New Design for the Banner:
   • Click the “Create a design” button.
   • In the search bar, type the dimensions for a social media banner (e.g., 1200×600 pixels).
2. Select a Template:
   • Browse through banner templates.
   • Choose a template that complements the logo’s style. Let’s select a template with a warm color palette and coffee-related graphics.
3. Customize the Banner:
   • Replace the template text with “Welcome to Sunrise Coffee House.”
   • Add your logo to the banner. Resize and position it appropriately.
   • Adjust the background color or image to match the coffee house theme.
   • Include additional text or elements like “Enjoy a Cup of Happiness” or any special offers.
4. Save and Download the Banner:
   • Click the “Download” button.
   • Choose PNG or JPG format, depending on your preferences.
   • Download the banner to your computer.

Final Steps:

• You now have a custom logo and matching banner for Sunrise Coffee House.
• You can upload the banner to your social media profiles and use the logo for branding materials, such as menus or business cards.

Remember to explore Canva’s extensive library of design elements, fonts, and templates to find the perfect elements for your logo and banner. Canva’s user-friendly interface makes it easy to create professional-looking designs even if you’re not a graphic design expert