Mathematically correct logo mark - help

Question

Hey there

I am trying to make the attached icon - At the moment its a bit rough so I need to make it mathmatically correct - I am also hoping that there is some solution that I can tweak the spaces between the pattern pieces in the bottom section - to make sure I get it right.

Does anyone know the best way to tackle this in illustrator - Would a brush work best - or is there a better way of rotating objects?

Jacob Bugge · Accepted Answer

Melanie,

Apart from the fact that what looks right is right, in some cases/parts it can best be made using mathematics/geometry, but that requires your making some fundamental choices, such as:

Proportion of inner bounds of outer parts to the central circle,

Whether the inner bounds are to be the same for the top with the spokes and the shape with the white letters (they seem to be),

Whether the outer bounds are to be the same for top and bottom (they seem to be different, the spokes being shorter), or which difference is desired (one option could be that the outer bounds of the spokes correspond to midway between the outer bounds of the shape and the letters),

Whether the whole rim round the letters is to have the same width (it seems to vary),

Whether the top of the bottom part is to be flush with the centre,

The transition from spokes to the bottom shape (likely to be determined/adjusted optically),

Choice of centre for the letters at the bottom (consistent with only one centre).

kphotopage · Answer

Melaniescooby, Hi. This was a fun challenge.

Here are the steps I took to recreate.

I random color as I work.

Side note, I always dulicate my paths or layers before expanding or outlining in case of editing.

Getting started. Draw concentric circles + crosshair. Align

Next, Effects>Transform for “Spikes”. Expand Transform.

For the Roman Numeral Type, I used a capital I and capital V. It’s type on a path. All type is live. Tweak your settings in Character Panel and Type on Path>Options. When finish, Outline text.

Next is Live Paint. Expand Paint, delete your strokes. Pathfinders>Unite same colors.

The final here I recolored, 2 colors.

If you need more details, please let me know.

K

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