A logo project turned my view on detailed illustrations upside down

I thought simple shapes were the only way for good logos. Working on a cafe brand, the owner wanted a detailed coffee plant drawing. At first, I worried it would look messy on small screens. But we made it work with clean lines and limited colors. Now I see detailed art can add unique character if done right. Try sketching your idea first, then simplify it step by step.

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the_gray2mo ago

Totally! Always test at tiny sizes first.

fiona_clark1mo ago

What's the smallest size you've tested? I learned the hard way that even simple shapes can blur if you don't check them on actual fabric first. Always do a test print on the final product if you can!

the_sean2mo ago

Glad it worked for your cafe project, but that detailed approach often falls apart in real use. Try getting that coffee plant embroidered on a hat or faxed on a letterhead, @the_gray. Simple shapes aren't just a style choice, they're about surviving every bad print and tiny screen.