DesignEvo (designevo.com, by PearlMountain) platform help — a budget freemium template-based logo maker + in-browser editor (10,000+ templates, 100+ fonts, millions of icons) with native Mac/Windows/Android apps. Freemium pay-per-logo: the FREE tier DOES download, but only a low-res PNG, requires crediting/sharing DesignEvo, and grants NO commercial ownership; Basic (one-time) adds high-res + transparent PNG/JPG; Plus (one-time) adds vector SVG/PDF + the fonts used + full re-edit/re-download + ownership. Vector and ownership are Plus-only. Use when making or editing a logo in DesignEvo, understanding what the free download actually gives you (and why it isn't really free to use), which tier unlocks vector SVG / transparent PNG / ownership, using its desktop or mobile app, or whether it has an API to automate logo generation — it is UI-only, NO public API/webhooks/Zapier/MCP. Do NOT use to generate the business name (use /sales-namelix) or to compare/validate branding tools (use /sales-idea-validation).
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DesignEvo (designevo.com, by PearlMountain) platform help — a budget freemium template-based logo maker + in-browser editor (10,000+ templates, 100+ fonts, millions of icons) with native Mac/Windows/Android apps. Freemium pay-per-logo: the FREE tier DOES download, but only a low-res PNG, requires crediting/sharing DesignEvo, and grants NO commercial ownership; Basic (one-time) adds high-res + transparent PNG/JPG; Plus (one-time) adds vector SVG/PDF + the fonts used + full re-edit/re-download + ownership. Vector and ownership are Plus-only. Use when making or editing a logo in DesignEvo, understanding what the free download actually gives you (and why it isn't really free to use), which tier unlocks vector SVG / transparent PNG / ownership, using its desktop or mobile app, or whether it has an API to automate logo generation — it is UI-only, NO public API/webhooks/Zapier/MCP. Do NOT use to generate the business name (use /sales-namelix) or to compare/validate branding tools (use /sales-idea-validation).
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[describe what you need help with in DesignEvo]
license
MIT
version
1.0.0
tags
["sales","branding","pre-launch","platform"]
DesignEvo Platform Help
DesignEvo (designevo.com, by PearlMountain, est. 2006) is a budget freemium template-based logo
maker + in-browser editor — a peer in the budget logo cluster (Hatchful / Brandolia / LogoAI / Zoviz /
Brandmark / Mojomox / Logomaster / Logomakerr / Looka). Unlike the "enter name + industry → AI proposes
concepts" tools, it's a template picker + manual editor: browse 10,000+ templates (marketed count) by
industry, then customize text/fonts (100+)/icons (a huge vector-icon library)/colors/layout in-browser or in
its native Mac / Windows desktop apps or Android app. It's the branding/logo step for founders and small
businesses who've locked a name — and the boundary matters: a logo is downstream of a locked name, which is
downstream of a validated idea, so validate demand first (/sales-idea-validation) and name it
(/sales-namelix) before branding.
The one fact that trips everyone up: "free" does not mean "free to use." DesignEvo's free tier does let you
download (unlike Hatchful's email gate or Brandolia's no-free-download), but only a low-resolution PNG, it
requires you to credit/share DesignEvo, and it grants NO commercial ownership. Usable, owned files are a
one-time paid purchase per logo — Basic (high-res + transparent raster) or Plus (adds vector
SVG/PDF, the fonts used, full re-edit/re-download, and copyright ownership). Vector and ownership are
Plus-only. It is UI-only — there is NO public API (see Step 4).
Step 1 — Gather context
If references/learnings.md exists, read it first for accumulated platform knowledge.
Ask only what you can't infer:
What do you want from DesignEvo?
A) Make/customize a logo (templates, fonts, icons, colors, layout)
B) Understand the free vs paid boundary — what the free download actually gives you and why it isn't
really "free to use"
C) Which tier you need — for vector SVG, transparent PNG, high-res, or ownership
D) Use the desktop (Mac/Windows) or Android app vs the web editor
E) Integrate or automate ("API" / bulk generation — see Step 4)
This decides the tier: free PNG is a credited placeholder you don't own; print/vector needs .
What will the logo be used for — digital/social, or print/large-format, and do you need to legally own it?
Plus
Skip-ahead: a name (not a logo) → /sales-namelix; the validate-before-building method or a branding-tool
comparison → /sales-idea-validation; wider social/marketing creative → /sales-canva — route in Step 2.
Step 2 — Route or answer directly
If the user's question is about…
Route to
Generating the business name itself (not the logo)
/sales-namelix {question}
The validate-before-building method, or comparing branding/logo tools across the market
/sales-idea-validation {question}
Getting a vector from a raster logo / print-readiness in general
/sales-idea-validation {question}
Building the wider social/marketing creative or a design system at scale
/sales-canva {question}
When routing, give the exact command: "This is a {domain} question — run: /sales-namelix {original question}"
Otherwise, answer DesignEvo-specific questions using Step 3.
Step 3 — DesignEvo platform reference
Read references/platform-guide.md for the full reference — the browse-template → customize → download
workflow and every module's automation tag; the three-tier freemium pay-per-logo model (Free low-res
credited PNG with no ownership; Basic one-time high-res + transparent PNG/JPG; Plus one-time adding vector
SVG/PDF + fonts + full re-edit/re-download + ownership) and exactly which tier unlocks vector, transparent
PNG, high-res, and ownership; the free-tier trap (low-res, mandatory DesignEvo credit/share, no commercial
rights); the desktop (Mac App Store / Windows) and Android apps vs the web editor; the commercial-ownership
terms and their trademark limits; and the no-public-API reality (why logo generation can't be scripted and
what to use instead).
Answer using only the relevant section — don't dump the full reference.
Step 4 — Actionable guidance
"Free" ≠ "free to use" — set this expectation before anyone commits. DesignEvo's free tier does download,
but only a low-resolution PNG, it requires you to credit/share DesignEvo (e.g. a social-media share),
and it grants NO commercial ownership. Treat the free download as a credited placeholder, not a usable
owned asset. To actually own and use the logo commercially you buy a one-time package per logo. Flag all
pricing/limits as best-effort and point users to designevo.com/pricing — PearlMountain changes tiers.
Map the tier to the deliverable.Basic (one-time) = high-resolution + transparent PNG/JPG, raster
only. Plus (one-time) = adds vector SVG/PDF, the fonts used in the logo, full edit + re-download,
and copyright ownership. So: need vector SVG/PDF, editable fonts, or ownership → Plus; need only a
high-res/transparent raster for web/social → Basic; a throwaway credited preview → free. Don't tell a user Basic
gives vector — vector starts at Plus.
If they need print/large-format, they need vector — which means Plus. A raster PNG (free or Basic)
pixelates when enlarged and is wrong for print/signage/apparel. DesignEvo does export vector, but only on
Plus — so recommend Plus for anything going to print. (If they already have only a PNG, vectorizing it
by auto-trace is lossy and rarely production-clean — prefer re-exporting from DesignEvo as Plus vector.)
Lock the name (and validate the idea) before you make a logo. A logo is downstream: validate demand first
(/sales-idea-validation), settle the name (/sales-namelix), then make the logo — never brand a name you
might still change.
The paid logo is yours to use commercially (Plus), but ownership ≠ a registered trademark — do your own
clearance. DesignEvo grants copyright/commercial use on paid tiers, but a mark built from a shared template
library can be non-distinctive, and thousands of others use the same templates. Tell users to run a
USPTO/EUIPO search + distinctiveness check before relying on the mark legally.
Desktop/Android apps are the same editor, not an offline-first differentiator. DesignEvo ships native Mac
(Mac App Store) and Windows desktop apps and an Android app in addition to the web editor — a genuine
difference from the pure-web peers — but they're the same template editor, and the same free-vs-paid
download rules apply. Installing the app doesn't unlock free vector or free ownership.
There is NO public API — don't plan a pipeline around it. If asked to "use the DesignEvo API" or generate
logos in bulk from a script, be precise: it's entirely a human-in-the-loop UI tool — no REST endpoints,
no webhooks, no Zapier/Make, no MCP, and the desktop/mobile apps don't change that. Do not invent or
describe endpoints, auth, or SDKs for DesignEvo — there are none. For programmatic logo/image generation at
volume, use an image-generation service with a documented API.
If you discover a gotcha or tip not in references/learnings.md, append it there with today's date.
Gotchas
Best-effort from research (2026-07) — features, tiers, and terms move; verify at designevo.com/pricing.
The free download is a trap if you assume it's usable. It's a low-resolution PNG, it requires
crediting/sharing DesignEvo, and it comes with NO commercial ownership. Free = credited placeholder, not
an owned asset. Reported free resolution varies by source (~300–500px) — don't assert an exact number; verify.
Vector (SVG/PDF) is Plus-only — Basic is raster. Basic (one-time) gives high-res + transparent PNG/JPG
but no vector; Plus (one-time) is the tier that unlocks SVG/PDF, the fonts used, full re-edit/
re-download, and copyright ownership. Don't promise vector on Basic.
Three one-time tiers, not a subscription. Free / Basic / Plus are one-time purchases per logo project,
with a 7-day money-back window (best-effort). It's pay-per-logo, not a monthly plan.
Commercial ownership comes only with a paid tier — and even then ≠ a registered trademark. Templates are
shared by many users (non-distinctive); run your own USPTO/EUIPO clearance before trademarking.
There is NO public API, webhooks, Zapier/Make, or MCP. UI-only; logo generation can't be scripted, on web
or in the desktop/Android apps. For programmatic generation use an image-generation service with a documented API.
Native desktop (Mac/Windows) + Android apps exist — but they're the same editor. Same templates, same
free-vs-paid download rules; the app doesn't unlock free vector or ownership.
By PearlMountain (Chengdu, China), est. 2006. An established tool, not a 2025 indie — but treat all pricing
and feature specifics as best-effort and confirm live.
Related skills
/sales-namelix — Generate the business name first (a logo is the hand-off from the name)
/sales-hatchful — The other free logo maker (Shopify Logo Maker) — PNG-only, no vector at all; compare when "which free logo maker" is the question
/sales-namecheap-logo-maker — A 100% free logo maker (by registrar Namecheap) that exports free vector SVG — compare when weighing free-vector-here vs DesignEvo's paid-Plus vector (watch its Noun Project icon-licensing catch)
/sales-logo-com — A budget peer whose paid vector is a recurring subscription (Brand Plan) rather than DesignEvo's one-time per-logo Plus — compare the two payment models when the free PNG isn't enough
/sales-brandolia — A budget freemium peer (logo + brand kit + site builder; free to generate but can't download free) — compare the two freemium models
/sales-mojomox — Typography-first budget peer that exports vector SVG — compare if you want a modern type-led mark
/sales-logoai — Budget AI logo maker + Brand Center (PNG + vector) — compare if choosing a paid AI logo maker
/sales-zoviz — The cheapest paid logo/brand-kit peer + a broader Canva-like suite — compare if you need a full brand kit
/sales-brandmark — AI logo maker (Namelix's paid sister tool) — compare if choosing an AI logo maker
/sales-logomaker — LogoMaker.com: a one-time peer where vector SVG is in the base ~$40 package, but there's no free download at all — compare on cheap one-time vector vs DesignEvo's free-but-credited PNG / Plus-only vector
/sales-ucraft-logo-maker — A blank-canvas peer with a free PNG plus a ~$7 one-time SVG (the cheapest paid vector in the cluster) — compare against DesignEvo's pricier ~$50 Plus-only vector
/sales-freelogodesign — A template-based peer where vector sits in the base BASIC ~$45 one-time plan (not a Plus-only tier) — compare when weighing where each tool puts its paid vector (its free download is only a 200px PNG)
/sales-smashinglogo — The closest analog to DesignEvo's "vector is a tier upgrade": a one-time peer whose vector (EPS/PDF) unlocks at the mid Business tier (its cheapest tier is PNG-only) — but SmashingLogo has no free download at all (watermarked preview), while DesignEvo gives a free credited PNG
/sales-logonerds — A done-for-you HUMAN service (real designers, flat ~$27–$97, vector .ai/.eps in the base package) — contrast a DIY tool you operate with paying one designer team to make it for you when you want custom human work + source files
/sales-logogenie — Another template DIY peer, but with à-la-carte pricing (a base pack + per-feature add-ons) and exclusivity sold separately (~€120) rather than DesignEvo's Free/Basic/Plus tiers — compare if weighing pay-per-add-on vs a bundled paid tier
/sales-freelogocreator — The inverse free tier: its free PNG is uncredited and unwatermarked (vs DesignEvo's credited low-res PNG), but its only paid vector is a PDF — no SVG/EPS at any price — and its Terms keep the company's symbol rights perpetual even after you trademark the mark
/sales-idea-validation — The validate-before-building method and the full naming/branding landscape (validate and name before you brand; also covers the raster→vector / print-readiness problem)
/sales-canva — Once the logo's done, build the wider marketing/social creative and design system at scale
/sales-do — Not sure which skill to use? The router matches any sales objective to the right skill. Install: npx skills add sales-skills/sales --skill sales-do -a claude-code
Examples
Example 1: "DesignEvo says free — is my logo actually free to use?"
User says: "I made a logo in DesignEvo and downloaded it for free. Can I put it on my website and business cards and own it?"
Skill does: Explains that DesignEvo's free download is a low-resolution PNG that requires crediting/sharing
DesignEvo and grants NO commercial ownership — a credited placeholder, not an owned asset. To actually own and
use it, they need a one-time paid tier: Basic for high-res + transparent raster, or Plus for
vector + fonts + full editing + copyright ownership. Flags pricing as best-effort → designevo.com/pricing.
Result: The user learns the free logo isn't safe to build a brand on, and knows which tier to buy.
Example 2: "Which DesignEvo plan gives me an SVG for print?" (plan-gated / references)
User says: "My printer needs a vector SVG of my logo. Does Basic give me that, or do I need to pay more?"
Skill does: States that vector (SVG/PDF) is Plus-only — Basic is raster (high-res + transparent
PNG/JPG) with no vector. Recommends Plus for anything going to print, since it also includes the fonts used
and full re-edit/re-download. Notes a raster PNG pixelates when enlarged and that auto-tracing a PNG to vector is
lossy — better to export vector from DesignEvo directly on Plus.
Result: The user buys the correct tier once instead of paying for Basic and finding no SVG.
Example 3: "Can I use the DesignEvo API to generate logos in bulk?" (developer/automation)
User says: "How do I call the DesignEvo API to auto-generate 200 logos for my clients from a script?"
Skill does: States that DesignEvo has no public API — it's entirely a UI tool (web + Mac/Windows
desktop + Android) with no REST endpoints, webhooks, Zapier/Make, or MCP — so logo generation cannot be
scripted. Suggests an image-generation service with a documented API for programmatic logo/image generation
at volume. Does not invent endpoints.
Result: The user avoids building on a nonexistent API and picks a workable path.
Troubleshooting
"I downloaded my logo free but it's tiny / low quality / says I must credit DesignEvo"
Symptom: The free download is a small, low-resolution PNG and asks you to promote/credit DesignEvo.
Cause: That's the free tier by design — low-res PNG, mandatory DesignEvo credit/share, and no commercial
ownership. It's a preview-grade placeholder, not a usable owned file.
Solution: Buy a one-time paid tier for a real file — Basic (high-res + transparent PNG/JPG) or Plus
(vector SVG/PDF + fonts + full editing + ownership). Confirm current tiers at designevo.com/pricing.
"There's no SVG in my download — I paid but only got PNG"
Symptom: You purchased but the files are PNG/JPG, no vector SVG/PDF.
Cause: You're on Basic, which is raster only. Vector (SVG/PDF) is Plus-only.Solution: Upgrade to Plus to get vector SVG/PDF (plus the fonts used and full re-edit/re-download). Vector
is the tier to buy for print/large-format.
"Is there an API to generate logos in bulk?"
Symptom: Can't find API docs to script logo creation.
Cause: DesignEvo is UI-only — no REST endpoints, webhooks, Zapier/Make, or MCP on web or in the
desktop/Android apps.
Solution: Don't build a bulk-generation pipeline on it. For programmatic logo/image generation, use an
image-generation service with a documented API. Reserve DesignEvo for interactive, one-off logos.
