logo-generator

name

logo-generator

description

Generate professional SVG logos and high-end showcase images. Use when the user wants to: (1) Create a logo or icon for their product/brand, (2) Generate logo design concepts based on product information, (3) Create professional logo showcase presentations with multiple background styles, (4) Export logos in various formats (SVG, PNG), or (5) Iterate on logo designs with different visual styles. Supports geometric patterns, dot matrix designs, line systems, and mixed compositions. Generates showcase images using Nano Banana (Gemini image generation) with 12 professional background styles.

Logo Generator

Generate professional SVG logos and high-end showcase presentations for products and brands.

Workflow

Phase 1: Information Gathering

Collect essential information from the user:

1. Product/Brand Name (required)
2. Industry/Category (e.g., AI, fintech, design tools)
3. Core Concept (e.g., connection, flow, security, simplicity)
4. Design Preferences:
   • Style: minimal/complex, geometric/organic
   • Color preference: monochrome/specific colors
   • Mood: cold/warm, professional/friendly

Ask concise questions to gather this information. Don't overwhelm the user with too many questions at once.

Phase 2: Pattern Matching & SVG Generation

Based on the gathered information:

1. Generate at least 6 design variants based on references/design_patterns.md

   • Match patterns to product characteristics
   • Use different pattern types and combinations for diversity
   • Include both single-pattern and mixed-pattern compositions
   • Vary complexity levels (simple geometric to layered compositions)
   • Each variant should feel distinctly different, not just parameter tweaks
   • Explain the design rationale for each variant

2. Generate SVG code for each variant

   • Use viewBox="0 0 100 100" for easy scaling
   • Keep code clean and well-structured
   • Use currentColor for flexible color control
   • Add subtle animations for web display (optional)

3. Create interactive showcase webpage

   • Display all 6+ logo variants in a grid layout
   • Use the template from assets/showcase_template.html
   • Include hover effects and smooth transitions
   • Add design rationale for each variant
   • Allow easy comparison between variants

Phase 3: Iteration & Refinement

Allow user to provide feedback:

• Select favorite variants (narrow down from 6+ to 2-3)
• Adjust specific parameters (size, spacing, rotation)
• Combine elements from different variants
• Change colors or add gradients
• Modify animations or effects
• Generate additional variants exploring specific directions

Make targeted adjustments based on feedback. Don't regenerate everything unless requested.

Phase 4: High-End Showcase Generation

Once the user selects a preferred logo direction:

1. Export SVG to PNG

   • Use scripts/svg_to_png.py to convert SVG to PNG
   • Default size: 1024x1024px
   • Ensure transparent background

2. Select showcase styles

   • Review references/background_styles.md
   • Recommend 4 styles based on product type and mood
   • Explain why each style fits

3. Generate showcase images

   • Set up environment (copy .env.example to .env, add API key)
   • Use scripts/generate_showcase.py with --all-styles flag
   • Or generate specific styles individually
   • Each image uses the PNG as reference with Nano Banana API

4. Create final presentation webpage

   • Combine SVG variants and showcase images
   • Use professional layout with micro-typography
   • Include download links for all assets

Phase 5: Delivery

Provide the user with:

• Interactive HTML showcase page
• SVG files (editable vector format)
• PNG exports (various sizes if requested)
• Showcase images (4 professional backgrounds)

Key Design Principles

1. Provide Variety: Generate at least 6 distinct variants to give users real choices
2. Start Simple: Begin with basic patterns, add complexity only when needed
3. Meaningful Design: Connect visual elements to product concepts
4. Scalability: Ensure logos work at all sizes
5. Professional Quality: Match high-end brand identity standards
6. Flexibility: Provide multiple variants for different use cases

Technical Notes

SVG Best Practices

• Keep viewBox at 0 0 100 100 for consistency
• Use semantic grouping with <g> tags
• Leverage <defs> for reusable elements
• Use <clipPath> for masking effects
• Prefer geometric primitives over complex paths when possible

Showcase Image Generation

The generate_showcase.py script requires:

• Python 3.8+
• Dependencies: pip install -r requirements.txt
• Environment variables in .env file
• Reference PNG image (exported from SVG)

Supports both official Google Gemini API and third-party endpoints via GEMINI_API_BASE_URL.

Available Background Styles

From references/background_styles.md:

12 Professional Styles Available:

Dark Styles (6):

• void (绝对虚空) - Absolute minimalism, hardcore tech
• frosted (磨砂穹顶) - Modern breathing space, premium products
• fluid (流体深渊) - AI-native fluidity, dynamic systems
• spotlight (物理影棚) - Studio lighting, editorial quality
• analog_liquid (物理流体) - Metallic shimmer on solid color base, creative brands
• led_matrix (数字硬件) - Digital retro, cyberpunk aesthetics

Light Styles (6):

• editorial (纸本编辑) - Specialty paper, humanistic brands
• iridescent (幻彩透砂) - Optical materials, tech hardware
• morning (晨雾光域) - AI softness, approachable products
• clinical (无菌影棚) - Spatial order, algorithm-driven brands
• ui_container (容器化界面) - Digital product native, SaaS platforms
• swiss_flat (瑞士扁平) - Absolute flatness, timeless authority

Each style has specific visual characteristics and suitable use cases. Consult the reference document for details.

Common Patterns

Pattern: Concentric Circle Dots

<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100">
  <g>
    <!-- Inner ring: 6 dots -->
    <circle cx="50" cy="38" r="3" fill="currentColor"/>
    <!-- Add more dots in circular arrangement -->
  </g>
</svg>

Pattern: Geometric Shape with Line Accent

<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100">
  <polygon points="50,30 70,60 30,60" fill="none" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2"/>
  <circle cx="50" cy="30" r="4" fill="currentColor"/>
</svg>

Pattern: Node Network

<svg viewBox="0 0 100 100">
  <path d="M 30 70 Q 50 70, 50 50 T 70 30" stroke="currentColor" stroke-width="2" fill="none"/>
  <circle cx="30" cy="70" r="4" fill="currentColor"/>
  <circle cx="50" cy="50" r="5" fill="currentColor"/>
  <circle cx="70" cy="30" r="4" fill="currentColor"/>
</svg>

For more patterns and combinations, see references/design_patterns.md.

Troubleshooting

SVG not displaying correctly: Check viewBox and ensure all paths are closed

PNG export fails: Verify cairosvg is installed (pip install cairosvg)

Showcase generation fails:

• Check .env file has valid GEMINI_API_KEY
• Verify reference PNG exists and is readable
• Check API quota/rate limits

Third-party API not working: Ensure GEMINI_API_BASE_URL is correctly formatted (e.g., https://api.example.com/v1)