Symbols in Design Using Law Firm Logos and Physical Therapy Logos As Examples

The logo design of a business serves as a visualmedical symbol is used way too often in physical
identifier. This visual identifier may be createdtherapy and medical logos. Instead, try and come
using fonts, symbols or a combination of both. Forup with an unique universal symbol or a symbol
this logo design tip, we will focus on logos whichwhich is unique to the physical therapy and
use symbols.medical industry.
If you are planning on using a symbol in your logo,A great example of a successful logo design
make sure it is unique within your industry. Forwhich used symbols uniquely, is the old version of
example, if you designing a law firm logo, try tothe UPS logo. Instead of using a symbol of an
use symbols which are unique to the legalenvelope, mailbox, or a mail truck; UPS used a
industry. In other words, avoid using a "judges"gift wrapped package symbol" to represent "mail"
anvil" or "balance scales." These symbols are alland a "shield symbol" to represent "protection."
too common among law firm logos. Using theseThis effectively communicated: "we protect your
symbols may communicate that you are noprecious packages." This communication helps give
different than any other law firm, when you wantthe consumer confidence in UPS.
to communicate that your law firm is better.Not all logos use symbols. But, if you decide to
Same with the design of a physical therapy logo.use symbols in your logo, make sure they are
You should try using a symbol which is unique, notunique to your industry. By following this tip, you
only among physical therapy clinics, but unique toshould be that much closer to a successful logo
the medical industry. For example, the "caduceus"design.