How To Make Logo In Photoshop 7.0

Let's talk about logo design. Specifically, logo design in Photoshop 7.0.

Photoshop 7.0: Still a Thing?

Okay, unpopular opinion time. Photoshop 7.0 isn't *completely* useless. Don't @ me! It's like that old comfy sweater you can't bear to throw away.

It's simple. Nostalgic, even. Plus, it's probably running on that ancient computer gathering dust in your attic. Perfect for, well, "vintage" logo design.

Getting Started (Brace Yourself)

First, fire up that dinosaur. Prepare for the interface. Remember, Ctrl+Z is your best friend. You'll need it. Trust me.

New document time! Think about size. Not too big, not too small. Somewhere in the middle. Like Goldilocks and her porridge.

Choose your colors. Bright and bold? Subtle and sophisticated? Whatever floats your boat! Just don't clash too much. Please.

The Fun Part (Maybe?)

Now, for the actual *logo*. I like to start with a basic shape.

The shape tool is your friend. Rectangles, circles, triangles… the possibilities! Or, you know, limitations, depending on how you look at it.

Add some text! Use the text tool (duh). Pick a font. Please choose wisely, Comic Sans is a crime.

Layer styles! Ah, yes. Shadows, glows, bevels. Go crazy (but not *too* crazy). A little shadow can add depth. A lot of shadow makes it look like it's trying to hide.

Duplicate layers. Move things around. Experiment! See what sticks. It's all about trial and error.

Advanced Techniques (Sort Of)

Feeling adventurous? Try the magic wand! Select parts of your logo and change their color or brightness. It's like a digital coloring book.

Filters! So many filters. Twirl! Ripple! Ocean Ripple! (Please don't use Ocean Ripple). Be subtle. Subtlety is key.

Path tool. Okay, this is where things get tricky. Don't worry if you don't understand it. Most people don't. Just pretend you do.

Saving Your Masterpiece (Hopefully)

Alright, you've slaved away. Now you need to save it. Not just as a .psd, of course. You need a usable format.

Save a copy as a .jpg or .png. These are universal formats. Everyone can open them.

But remember! Photoshop 7.0 isn't exactly known for its vector capabilities. Your logo might look a little... pixelated when scaled up.

The Finished Product (Be Proud!)

Congratulations! You've created a logo in Photoshop 7.0!

Is it perfect? Probably not. But you made it. And that's what counts. (Right?)

Now go forth and conquer the world! Or, at least, put your logo on your personal website. Baby steps, people, baby steps.

Just maybe, consider upgrading to a newer version someday. For your sanity.

Remember, this process is more about the journey than the destination. Even if that journey involves dial-up internet speeds and the dreaded spinning wheel of death.