The psychology of logo designs

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Any branding expert will tell you that colours are loaded with subtle messages and meanings that will affect how consumers perceive your products. From passionate reds and soothing blues to creative purples and caring greens, there's a whole spectrum of signals to consider when coming up with a colour scheme.

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Dom Carter

Dom Carter is a freelance writer who specialises in art and design. Formerly a staff writer for Creative Bloq, his work has also appeared on Creative Boom and in the pages of ImagineFX, Computer Arts, 3D World, and .net. He has been a D&AD New Blood judge, and has a particular interest in picture books.

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