Are you thinking of starting up a business? If you are kickstarting a business in the new year, then you've probably thought of a name for your enterprise but what about branding for your new business? A company logo is a key starting point to building a professional image that will catch buyer's eyes. Rather then hitting up MS Paint and designing your own logo or spend a fortune with a traditional agency there is a new way to get great design. Just post a design brief on a crowdsourcing logo design site such as DesignCrowd you'll receive dozens of design ideas from professional designers from around the world.

Inspiration: Building Industry Logos

Finding the best branding solution for both designers and business owners isn't the easiest of tasks. But don't stress. You have the inter-webs at your disposal to get the creativity flowing! Start browsing for design inspiration on the DesignCrowd blog (and design galleries like BrandCrowd.com and Behance.com. Right now enjoy the this collection of 20 great "construction" logos. All of the following designs show a remarkable understanding of aesthetics, uniqueness and usefulness - and they were crowdsourced by clients from the construction and building industries.

Logo Design Gallery

Logomark by Cr8tive Code

Helmut Logo by Bjan

Tree Logo by Logotypo

Crest Logo by Workflow

Hand Logo by O4graphics

Letter G Logo by Elisha Leo

Building Logo by Alchemist

Digger Logo by Estante Envi

Leaf Logo by Alchemist

Comb Logo by Jaimesp

Wordmark Logo by Starch

Hornet Building Systems by bografik

Ibex Builder by Ppnelance

House Logo by Dove Fendi

Wordmark Logo by Atvento Graphics

Engineering Logo by Greenlamp

Construction Company Logo by Madeli

Yellow Logo by Ppnelance

Building Logo by Esolbiz

Square Logo by Zaldy Abelido

To wrap it up, building a strong and professional logo is a key step in creating a brand that sticks in people’s minds. Whether you’re launching a tech startup, opening a retail shop, or working on a construction business plan, a well-thought-out logo speaks volumes about your values and helps you stand out in a crowded market. With platforms like DesignCrowd, you can tap into the creativity of designers from around the globe without spending a fortune. As you lay the groundwork for your business, remember that great design is where great branding begins.

Written by Jo Sabin on Thursday, December 19, 2013

Jo Sabin is Head of Designer Community at DesignCrowd. She's led the company's public relations and social media programs since 2012. With more than ten years' experience working with Australian and international tech startups in the creative industries, Jo has been instrumental in meeting DesignCrowd's objectives in Australia and abroad. Get in touch via Twitter.