How to Use Simple Midjourney Prompts to Generate Logo Concepts

Want to explore different ideas for a logo? Midjourney can be a helpful tool for generating initial concepts and inspiration. You can use specific words and phrases in your prompts to steer the AI towards creating images that look like logos. This approach is great for getting started, finding ideas, or creating temporary images until you work with a professional designer.

Start with Basic Logo Prompts

You can begin with some straightforward terms to tell Midjourney you want a logo. Simply using the word "logo" is a good start. For example, "a logo for a Samurai helmet".

Other basic options include:

• emblem

• minimalist logo

• minimal

• vector logo (aims for a flatter style)

• logo design (often impacts the overall look)

You can combine these too, like "minimal emblem design" or "vector logo design". This helps refine the style and aim for simpler, flatter images that might be easier to convert to vector graphics later.

Control Shape and Style with Specific Words

You can guide the logo's shape by describing what it resembles. Try phrases like:

• shaped like the letter A (or any letter)

• shaped like a circle

• shaped like a triangle

• shaped like a star

• shaped like a mountain (you can use objects too)

To control the visual style, add terms that describe the appearance you want. This helps avoid unwanted effects like gradients.

• flat colors (important for many logos)

• vector shapes (encourages simple forms)

• geometric shapes

• smooth blobby shapes

• straight lines (for an outline style)

Mixing these is effective, such as "flat colors and geometric shapes" or "flat colors and blobby vector shapes." These styles are often easier to trace or convert if you plan to refine them in design software later.

Add or Remove Elements

You can embed objects or themes within your logo concept:

• featuring a smartphone and a hammer

• featuring a dragon and a computer

If you want to avoid certain things, use the `--no` parameter followed by what you don't want. This is useful for removing things that don't work well in logos.

• --no complex shapes

• --no shading

• --no gradients

• --no text

• --no letters

• --no numbers

Working with Text in Midjourney

With Midjourney V6, you can try adding text directly using the "add text" command. For example: "a logo design for a Samurai helmet add the text 'Budo Supermarket'". While this can give interesting results, it usually isn't perfect and you may need many regeneration attempts.

Often, a better option is to create the logo image in Midjourney and then add text using other software. Free tools like Canva are great for beginners. For professional use and vector conversion, programs like Adobe Illustrator are standard. You can also generate the image in Midjourney and then give it to a graphic designer who can recreate it properly, add the text, and build a full brand package.

Exploring many prompt variations is key to finding the best result. Automating this process can save significant time and effort. Get more efficient with your image generation by checking out the Midjourney Automation Suite from TitanXT.

Control Color and Logo Type

You can easily guide the color scheme:

• black and white logo

• warm color palette

• cool color palette

• neon colors

• purple and green (name specific colors)

Describe the kind of logo you are aiming for, either by its visual style or intended use platform.

• brand mark (focuses on the icon/image)

• word mark (aims for a text-based logo; often needs `--no imagery` and the `add text` command)

• mascot logo

• 3D gamer logo (can produce visually specific styles)

• social media icon

• YouTuber logo

• streamer logo

• Esports logo

• vintage style logo

Find Inspiration from Other Sources

You can try referencing the style of famous designers. Midjourney may attempt to capture aspects of their visual approach, though results vary. Try phrases like:

• designed by Carolyn Davidson

• engineered by Paul Rand

• crafted by Alan Fletcher

• influenced by Lynon Leader

Searching the Midjourney website is another excellent source of inspiration. Go to the site, type "logo" in the search bar, and browse what others have created. You can often click on an image to see the prompt used and adapt it for your own needs. Seeing what works for others can spark new ideas for your prompts or even for hand-drawn concepts.

Managing and organizing all these prompts and generated images can become overwhelming. Streamline your Midjourney workflow and generate concepts faster with the Midjourney Automation Suite by TitanXT.

Vector Conversion Basics

For a logo to be usable in most applications (print, web at different sizes), it needs to be in a vector format. Midjourney creates raster images (like JPEGs or PNGs).

Some tools can auto-vectorize images. Vectorizer AI is a paid option that often produces clean traces, and you can usually preview the result before paying. Adobe Express offers a free PNG to Vector converter that is simpler.

While these tools can convert basic shapes, they may struggle with complex details or gradients. For a truly professional, scalable logo, getting a graphic designer to manually recreate your chosen concept as a vector file is highly recommended.

Ready to stop manually tweaking prompts and conversions? Save time and maximize your creative output by automating parts of your process. Learn more about boosting your efficiency with the TitanXT Midjourney Automation Suite.

Conclusion

Midjourney is a powerful tool for exploring a wide range of logo ideas quickly. By using specific prompt techniques to control shape, style, elements, and color, you can generate concepts that serve as great starting points for inspiration. Remember that Midjourney serves best as the first step in the logo creation process. For a final, professional logo and complete brand identity, working with a skilled graphic designer is the industry standard.