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This is already the third part in gradient effect series, I hope you’ll enjoy this one as you might like previous articles.
First one was about showcasing resources and premade gradients for Photoshop to get started, on the second part I made a research on how gradient effects are used in web designs and tried to look a little bit behind the scenes. Today you’ll see 30 logo designs using the same gradient effects to get 3D effect using beautiful colors. Actually it’s not so easy to create good looking logo using gradients, it comes from a lot of learning, but also that’s great way to easily create unique logo design, if you know how to use gradients in right way. This is kind of inspirational article to show great examples of gradient use, in the next and last gradient related article I’ll try to find really good Photoshop, Illustrator tutorials teaching you how to use gradients correctly, so stay with us and get inspired this time!
Maybe not really usable but looking good however.

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Dainis Graveris is 23 years old blogger and designer, founder of 1stWebDesigner, now more silently managing everything behind the scenes. He usually hangs out in Twitter tweeting design related links and chatting with people. If you have any questions or feedback that's the best place to start! Cheers!
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 20:05
Awesome ! I personally admired logos here, esspecially H+H.
It looks simple in first sight, but amazed me in third sight :)
Friday, May 21st, 2010 16:24
cool logos :) thanks for sharing!
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 10:54
Nice logos. When doing these for corporates do you also do a one or solid colour version for all their stationary needs? 3D logos are great but can’t be used in every instance.
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 17:22
Double WOW WOW on most of these logo designs. I love gradients and 3D effects. BUT I also want the logo design to also be readable if printed in one flat color — like for the FAX design or stamped, stenciled, or cut from vinyl for sign or decals.
Friday, July 31st, 2009 05:10
fantastic!!!!!!
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 23:33
:O Thanks for posting my logo… :D
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 19:43
These are awesome! I love this style of logo design, it’s really subtle/beautiful.
Monday, July 27th, 2009 12:59
Excellent article, I think you just missed the new Design Bump Logo. I think is excellent
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 21:45
Great logos here!
#7 and #11 are my favorites. ;]
Friday, July 24th, 2009 20:39
My favs:
Loop
Volume studios
bananas films
amazing logos !!!
Friday, July 24th, 2009 18:03
Very creative logos.So creative!
Friday, July 24th, 2009 22:54
very nice, the connect logo looks quite similar to the Symantec logo :/
Friday, July 24th, 2009 14:58
Very Cool!
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Jasmin Halkić
Friday, July 24th, 2009 13:48
Very nice logos!
Mahallo Media
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 16:11
Great logo inspiration, thanks for sharing!
Bruno Henrique Stein
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 21:45
Great logos here!
#7 and #11 are my favorites. ;]
Luis Lopez
Monday, July 27th, 2009 12:59
Excellent article, I think you just missed the new Design Bump Logo. I think is excellent
Martin
Saturday, July 25th, 2009 19:21
Very nice! I think #12 and #24 are my faves.
Jash Sayani
Friday, July 24th, 2009 20:39
My favs:
Loop
Volume studios
bananas films
amazing logos !!!
Victor
Friday, July 24th, 2009 14:58
Very Cool!
Cristhian S
Friday, July 24th, 2009 22:54
very nice, the connect logo looks quite similar to the Symantec logo :/
BunnygotBlog
Friday, July 24th, 2009 18:03
Very creative logos.So creative!
Dainis Graveris
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 13:04
@Luis Lopez – oh,yeah, great idea! It’s indeed an excellent example, I’ll include it soon!
Tom Ross
Tuesday, July 28th, 2009 19:43
These are awesome! I love this style of logo design, it’s really subtle/beautiful.
smink
Friday, May 21st, 2010 16:24
cool logos :) thanks for sharing!
Tussilly
Friday, July 23rd, 2010 20:05
Awesome ! I personally admired logos here, esspecially H+H.
It looks simple in first sight, but amazed me in third sight :)
Kayyanet
Wednesday, September 15th, 2010 21:31
perfect logos. thank ypu for shared!
Stickers
Thursday, May 13th, 2010 10:54
Nice logos. When doing these for corporates do you also do a one or solid colour version for all their stationary needs? 3D logos are great but can’t be used in every instance.
Joni
Thursday, August 6th, 2009 17:22
Double WOW WOW on most of these logo designs. I love gradients and 3D effects. BUT I also want the logo design to also be readable if printed in one flat color — like for the FAX design or stamped, stenciled, or cut from vinyl for sign or decals.
Budi Irawan
Thursday, July 30th, 2009 03:03
very nice logo design…I’m really inspired.
Oscar Sanchez
Wednesday, July 29th, 2009 23:33
:O Thanks for posting my logo… :D
Milko Melian
Friday, July 31st, 2009 05:10
fantastic!!!!!!