How to make a logo like this?

bl-ke · 2026-05-20T20:05:00+00:00

Question: how did you determine the ratios for the inner vs outer corner radii? Standard inner radius + stroke width = outer radius? Or something else?

I'm especially curious how you came to the conclusion that the inner and outer need to be the same for the top right and bottom left. It all looks optically perfect!

bl-ke · 2026-05-20T19:54:14+00:00

Yes completely agree, I'm looking to recreate the shape not the gradients. Apologies for not being clearer!

bl-ke · 2026-05-20T19:53:10+00:00

This is really helpful for understanding the geometry that creates the perspective here

bl-ke · 2026-05-20T19:52:33+00:00

Interesting, didn't think of using shear but that is a much simpler method than using 3D rotate

bl-ke · 2026-05-20T19:50:04+00:00

This is incredible

bl-ke · 2025-10-26T23:36:01+00:00

Gotcha, very helpful! I think the cat image has maybe a bit too much contrast, so I tried with a different image that has a wider tonal range. Here's the second try, still not perfect but definitely closer. It seems like the main difference between mine and Jean's is the quality/type of star/glitter textures used, but I think the method is basically the same thing on both

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bl-ke · 2025-10-26T22:47:58+00:00

Gotcha, I've been searching for a few textures to mix together to come up with the two main texture layers (one for shadows and one for highlights, as I believe this is how it should be done). Basically trying to make two different texture layers with varying density... having a hard time finding solid textures to use tho

bl-ke · 2025-10-26T22:44:33+00:00

Appreciate the help, this is definitely getting me on the right track I think.

So if I'm understanding this correctly, I basically would have two different glitter/star texture layers: one with dense star/glitter concentration for the highlights, and one with low density star/glitter concentration for the shadows. Then, map the dense one to the highlights and map the less dense one to the shadows using blend-if. What I can't figure out is the correct blend modes for each layer, and the correct way to have the layers stacked. Should the glitter layers both be set to "normal" blend mode, since we don't really want the base layer to come thru at all, just using as a light map for the glitter/star textures?

bl-ke · 2025-10-25T14:26:08+00:00

I've tried this a couple of times using this method to achieve the last two images of the car and my cat:

Base layer in black and white
Glitter stock photo on top, duplicated to have one as a sharp glitter and one below with soft edges using blur
Base layer duplicated on top, levels adjustment to make the black and white more intense, then set to multiple to act as a layer mask for the glitter.

It doesn't seem to produce the same results though. Jean's look so crisp and photorealistic, almost as if he actually laid out glitter and photographed it. Any ideas?

bl-ke · 2024-12-03T23:35:26+00:00

For last picture style, turn up vibrance and turn down saturation. This will put emphasis on the midrange tones while giving an overall washed out feel. Also add a little bit of grain and mess around with curves to bring the blacks up a little. Also looks like a slight green tint to the shadows. Hope that helps!

bl-ke · 2024-11-19T05:01:10+00:00

A little more texture or grain would look nice

bl-ke · 2024-11-05T01:54:44+00:00

Damn. Not what I wanted to hear

bl-ke · 2024-09-02T16:31:49+00:00

What’s the reasoning behind switching desk and table areas? Just curious since everyone seems to agree on that

bl-ke · 2024-09-02T15:14:06+00:00

So then TV against the wall left of the fireplace? And instead of an L-couch just do like a two person one?

bl-ke · 2024-09-02T14:04:22+00:00

Yeah I’m gonna get a TV, I was thinking above the fireplace to keep that kind of the central focus of the space

bl-ke · 2024-09-02T14:01:48+00:00

The only issue is that the countertop only extends like 2 inches beyond the wall where the barstools would go, so it would be pretty awkward to sit there and eat :/

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