Choose Your Podcast Logo
Design and create a podcast logo using paper, markers, and simple digital tools to explore shapes, color choices, and clear symbolism.
Step-by-step guide to design and create a podcast logo
Step 1
Choose a fun name for your podcast and write a one-sentence description of what it is about.
Step 2
Pick one word that describes the feeling you want your logo to show (for example excited calm mysterious or cheerful).
Step 3
Draw three tiny thumbnail logo ideas on paper using a pencil and try a different basic shape for each (circle square triangle).
Step 4
Pick your favorite thumbnail and redraw it larger and centered on a clean sheet of paper using your ruler to make neat shapes.
Step 5
Add a clear simple symbol that matches your podcast (like a microphone book lightbulb or musical note) inside or next to your shape.
Step 6
Choose two or three colors that match your feeling and color small test patches beside your drawing to see how they look.
Step 7
Trace your final pencil lines with the fine tip black marker so the logo looks bold and clear.
Step 8
Wait a minute for the ink to dry then erase any remaining pencil marks from the drawing.
Step 9
Fill in your logo with the chosen colors keeping the design simple and easy to read at small sizes.
Step 10
Scan or take a clear photo of your finished logo making sure the edges are straight and the colors look right.
Step 11
Open the image in a simple drawing or photo app and crop it to a square and adjust brightness if needed.
Step 12
Use basic shape and fill tools in the app to trace or recreate your logo neatly and keep the colors flat.
Step 13
Save or export your final logo image as a PNG or JPG file.
Step 14
Share your finished podcast logo on DIY.org.
Final steps
You're almost there! Complete all the steps, bring your creation to life, post it, and conquer the challenge!
Help!?
What can I use instead of a fine-tip black marker or a scanner if I don't have them?
Use a thin felt-tip pen or a sharpened black colored pencil to trace your final pencil lines in step 7, and use a smartphone camera held steady over the paper instead of a scanner for step 10.
My black marker smudged when I tried to erase—how do I fix that?
If the marker smudges during step 8, let the ink dry longer (several minutes), then gently erase remaining pencil marks with a clean white eraser while resting a scrap paper under your hand to avoid new smudges.
How can I change the activity to suit different ages?
For younger kids, simplify step 3 to drawing one large shape and use stickers or crayons for step 9, while older kids can follow steps 11–13 to recreate the logo digitally, try precise shape/fill tools, and test multiple color patches in step 6.
What are easy ways to extend or personalize the finished logo?
After exporting your PNG/JPG in step 13, create color variations and a tiny square favicon in the app, add your podcast name and the one-sentence description from step 1 as a caption, and try animating the simple symbol for social sharing.
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Facts about graphic design for kids
✒️ Simple, bold logos are easier to recognize at tiny sizes like podcast thumbnails and app icons.
🎨 Color can boost brand recognition by up to about 80%, so choose colors that match your podcast's mood.
🔺 Shapes send instant signals: circles feel friendly, triangles feel dynamic, and squares feel stable.
🔍 Test your design in small sizes and in black-and-white to make sure it stays clear and iconic.
🎙️ There are over 2 million podcasts worldwide, so a unique logo helps your show stand out.
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