Create Your Own Logo w/ CapitalO
Design and make your own logo using a capital letter O, drawing, coloring, cutting shapes, and experimenting with patterns to express your style.
Step-by-step guide to create your own logo with a capital O
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Step 1
Think of a fun theme or feeling you want your logo to show.
Step 2
Decide how big you want your capital O logo to be.
Step 3
Pick a sheet of paper to make your logo on.
Step 4
Lightly draw a large capital O in the center of the paper with your pencil.
Step 5
Sketch one simple drawing inside or around the O that matches your theme.
Step 6
Add patterns like lines dots or small shapes inside the O to give it texture.
Step 7
Outline the O and your main drawing with a black marker to make them bold.
Step 8
Color the O and your design using your coloring materials.
Step 9
Cut out extra shapes from scrap paper if you want a layered look.
Step 10
Glue any cutout shapes or stickers onto your paper to decorate the logo.
Step 11
Erase stray pencil lines and make small final touch ups.
Step 12
Share your finished creation 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 we use if we don't have a black marker or certain coloring materials?
If you don't have a black marker, outline the O and your main drawing with a dark pencil, pen, or thin permanent marker, and substitute crayons, colored pencils, or watercolor for other coloring materials.
My pencil O looks crooked or my patterns aren't neat—what should I do?
If your O is crooked or patterns are messy, lightly erase and redraw the capital O using a circular object as a guide, practice the patterns on scrap paper, then confidently outline with the black marker as in the instructions.
How can I change this activity for younger or older kids?
For younger kids, pre-trace a large capital O on the sheet and let them choose one simple drawing and a few dot or line patterns to color, while older kids can design detailed textures, cut layered scrap-paper shapes, and experiment with more complex themes before sharing on DIY.org.
How can we make the logo more special or display-worthy?
Make the logo display-ready by adding glued-on cutout shapes and stickers for a layered look, using metallic pens or fabric scraps for texture, erasing stray pencil lines carefully, and framing or photographing the finished piece to share on DIY.org.
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Facts about logo design for kids
✂️ Designers often start logo ideas with circles and cut-out shapes when working on 'O' designs to explore styles quickly.
🔠 A logo made from a single letter is called a lettermark (like McDonald's 'M' or Facebook's 'f').
🔍 Negative space can hide surprises — the FedEx logo uses a hidden arrow between the 'E' and 'x'.
🟠 The letter 'O' is the 4th most common letter in English and its round shape often reads as friendly and bold in logos.
🎨 The Nike "Swoosh" was designed in 1971 for just $35 — simple shapes can become iconic!
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