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I suck at design—How I make somewhat beautiful logos for free in 5 min

Hey, I'm Marc and I build startups in public on Twitter (17 projects in the last 2 years)

When I launch, I do the same thing over and over:

  • Buy domain
  • Set DNS
  • Find a color palette
  • Make logo
  • and 1 million more things

I suck at design. And I don't want to overthink my logo. After years of trial and error, I finally found a blueprint that allows me to create somewhat beautiful logos, without skills, in 5 minutes. And it's free!

I wrote an article about it, and I'd love to hear what you think about it.

on October 17, 2023
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    Thanks Mark, good guide at a time when people are creating sometimes terrible logos using AI. I also like your natural style of writing, I'm going in this direction

    1. 1

      As a non-native speaker, I really appreciate this comment. Thanks!

  2. 3

    Thanks for sharing Marc, I feel like I’m seeing you everywhere nowadays 😂 keep it up 💪🏻

  3. 2

    Thanks for the tips Marc!

  4. 2

    excellent advice in the linked post, thanks Marc!

  5. 2

    Yoooo Marc, nice seeing you over here. And I love the logo of your arm!

  6. 2

    thanks, thats very interesting!

  7. 2

    Thank you for sharing this!

  8. 2

    This is pretty cool actually, I like the minimalism. Especially, knowing that a good logo might sometimes cost you $5-10K.

  9. 2

    Thanks for sharing this Marc!

  10. 2

    This is really helpful. Having experienced this issue myself, this is a very useful method. Thanks!

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    It's common to feel overwhelmed by the repetitive tasks involved in launching a project. To streamline the process, consider using a project management tool to organize and automate these tasks. For your logo and design needs, utilize online resources like logo generators (e.g., Canva, Looka) which can help you create a professional logo in minutes without design skills. These tools offer a wide range of templates and color palettes, enabling you to produce visually appealing results quickly and for free, reducing both effort and overthinking.

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    Best logo design guide!

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    I am sticking to Radix UI and principles along with Shadcn since I discovered them. Really recommend it. Will get you out of th etrouble of creating a palette

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