Decent free software for designing makers mark?

[Scaniaman]

What software are you people using for design? I am not going complicated, probably just a Loveless type logo if I can't think of anything better.

Any ideas?

 

[FunkCoaster]

Simple:
LibreOffice Writer : Roughly equivalent to MS Word.
You can insert "fontwork" to have text along paths.

Less Simple:
Inkscape. Roughly equivalent to adobe Illustrator.
You can do pretty much anything, including text along paths.

In my opinion, it's worth spending the a couple hours to learn more about inkscape. You can also use it for knife design, business cards, and all kinds of other stuff.

 

[Larrin]

I would also think Inkscape would be a place to start.

 

[Scaniaman]

Thanks, I'll take a look at those!

 

[seanj]

I've been using Inkscape for sometime now. Excellent choice. You can start right in with the basics and learn as you go along. Very intuitive.

 

[john april]

i drew mine by hand, and the guy at the company drew it up professionally.

 

[MotorCityMike]

Posting in

 

[N.W. Gean]

i drew mine by hand, and the guy at the company drew it up professionally.

I sent a picture of my dog to an artist. Cost about 100 bucks.

 

[Scaniaman]

The company I am buying the etching unit from offers this service too I think. PicoElektra. May be an option.

i drew mine by hand, and the guy at the company drew it up professionally.

 

[MT Borg]

If you are looking for a one time design and know what you want. I would suggest taking your ruff design to a design (printing) company. For maybe $25-50 they will polish it up for you in the size and format you want. If you are going to make multiple designs, get a program.