Creating a Professional Logo in Microsoft Word

Creating a Professional Logo in Microsoft Word

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will be able to create a professional logo using Microsoft Word, utilizing shapes, WordArt, online clipart images, and the grouping function.

What do you already know about creating a logo in Microsoft Word?

Logo 1

1. Nikon
2. British Telecom
3. Lufthansa
4. European Research Council

Logo 2

1. Salomon
2. Puma
3. Adidas
4. Brooks

Logo 3

1. USPCA
2. Animal Rescue
3. PETA
4. World Wildlife Fund

Logo 4

1. Sega
2. Sony
3. Atari
4. PlayStation

Is this logo copyrighted?

1. Not Sure
2. Maybe
3. Yes
4. No

Is this logo copyrighted?

1. Not Sure
2. Maybe
3. No
4. Yes

What does this mean?

1. Royalties
2. Rotten
3. Registered
4. Recorded

Understanding the Tools

Microsoft Word offers a range of design tools including shapes, WordArt, and online clipart images that can be utilized to create a logo.

Utilizing Shapes

Select 'Insert' > 'Shapes' to choose from a variety of shapes that can be used as the basis for your logo design.

Using WordArt

The WordArt feature allows you to add stylized text to your logo, providing creative typography options.

Incorporating Clipart Images

Explore the 'Online Pictures' option to search for and insert clipart images that complement your logo design.

Grouping Elements

After creating the logo components, use the grouping function to combine them into a cohesive design that can be easily manipulated as a single unit.

Refining the Logo

Adjust the size, color, and positioning of the logo elements to achieve a polished and professional appearance.

Saving and Sharing

Once the logo is complete, save the file and explore options for sharing the logo digitally or in print.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.