Alright, so I’ve been meaning to mess around with recreating famous logos, just for fun and practice, you know? Today, I decided to tackle the Roger Federer logo. It’s pretty iconic, and I thought it would be a good challenge.
First, I grabbed a good quality image of the logo online. I just searched for it, nothing fancy. I needed something clear so I could really see the details.
Then, I opened up my trusty old graphic design * is old software,because I don’t want spend much money.
I started by trying to figure out the basic shapes. It’s basically his initials, “R” and “F”, but stylized, right? I used the pen tool mostly, I think it gives you the most control for these kinds of things. I started with the “R”, tracing the outline as best as I could. It’s got these smooth curves and sharp points, so I took my time, zooming in and out to make sure I got it right.
My Detailed Steps
- Created a new document in my design software.
- Imported the reference image of the logo.
- Locked the reference image layer so I wouldn’t accidentally move it.
- Started tracing the “R” with the pen tool, creating anchor points and adjusting the curves.
- Moved on to the “F”, which kind of mirrors the “R” in some parts. Made sure the lines were smooth and consistent.
The “F” was a bit trickier, since it’s kind of intertwined with the “R”. I spent a good amount of time making sure the lines flowed nicely and the spacing was consistent. It’s all about those little details, I guess.
After I had the basic outlines, I filled them in with a solid color. I think the original is a kind of gold, but I just went with a basic gray for now. I can always change it later. It’s more satisfying to fill with color after hard trace.
Once I filled the shapes, I compare with original * and adjust and adjust…Finally I made it! Not perfect, but pretty close!
It’s not perfect, of course, but I’m pretty happy with how it turned out. It was a good exercise in using the pen tool and paying attention to detail. Maybe I’ll try another logo next time!
