{"id":22193,"date":"2014-10-22T00:51:12","date_gmt":"2014-10-22T04:51:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.andysowards.com\/blog\/?p=22193"},"modified":"2023-03-17T14:07:44","modified_gmt":"2023-03-17T18:07:44","slug":"redesign-your-logo-for-the-holidays","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/andysowards.com\/blog\/2014\/redesign-your-logo-for-the-holidays\/","title":{"rendered":"Redesign Your Logo for the Holidays"},"content":{"rendered":"

Who doesn’t love decorating for the holidays? Adorable Jack-o’-lanterns and creepy-crawly graveyard scenes let us know that Halloween is just around the corner. When we see Pilgrim figurines, origami turkeys, and paper leaf confetti in warm colors, our stomachs are ready for the impending Thanksgiving feast. And we all know what Christmas means: hot chocolate, mittens, snowy pinecones, twinkle lights, perfectly-wrapped presents, holly branches … we could list things for a while. Holidays like Kwanzaa, Chanukah, and Diwali also have their own distinctive, nostalgic looks. There’s no better way to tap into your customers’ holiday spirit than by decorating your business logo as well. When they see you sprucing up, whether online, in-store, or both, they know you’re ready for their holiday business.<\/p>\n

How Redesigning Your Logo Can Help You Meet Your Holiday Goals<\/h2>\n

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The holidays normally bring a shopping boom that has reaches into the billions nationwide, of which you will want to take full advantage. Using your logo to show that you feel festive will naturally attract customers who are also in the spirit of the season. While you’re thinking about the facelift you want to give your logo, check out these holiday marketing tips<\/a> that will work for you year after year. Things like consistent email lead-ins, free shipping offers, and mobile site optimization provide the needed backup for your snazzy new look. You can also tap into your consumer base if you need design inspiration. A call for holiday logo ideas is an awesome way to get customers engaged and ready to shop with you. Not only do such promotions go viral easily, but they are extremely simple to get started \u201d\u201d and they make shoppers feel like the essential part of your business that they are!<\/p>\n

Design Tips for a Holiday-Themed Logo<\/h2>\n

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Your logo’s new look can be as simple as adding a Santa hat to a character or rounded shape. For example, British supermarket giant Tesco adds a simple green paper crown (an English tradition) to the O during Christmas. If you want to go a little more in-depth, that’s fine, too. Just remember to follow the same basic rules that govern regular logo design \u201d\u201d uniqueness, versatility, simplicity, and tone. There is a fine line between cute and tacky, and the best way to stay on the right side of it is to keep all additions simple<\/a>. Here are some guidelines for you to keep in mind:<\/p>\n