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Alright guys, so today I’m gonna walk you through how I made a Madden Sentinels logo. It was a bit of a grind, not gonna lie, but the end result is pretty sweet, if I do say so myself.
First things first, I fired up Illustrator. Needed a clean slate, you know? I started sketching out some ideas on paper first – a sentinel helmet, maybe some crossed spears, that kinda thing. Just brainstorming, throwing stuff at the wall to see what sticks.
Then, I took my favorite sketch and started building it out in Illustrator. Started with the basic shapes. Lots of circles and rectangles to get the overall form down. The Pen Tool was my best friend for this part. I spent ages tweaking curves and anchor points to get it just right. Seriously, hours. I’m a bit of a perfectionist.
Next up, the details. This is where it gets fun, but also kinda tedious. Adding highlights and shadows to give the logo some depth. Experimented with different gradients and blending modes. Lots of trial and error here. Undo is your friend, trust me.
After the main design was solid, I messed around with the colors. Went through a bunch of different palettes before settling on a combo that felt right. Wanted something that looked both modern and kinda intimidating, you know? Settled on a dark blue and silver combo with some orange accents. I think it pops.

Then came the text. Spent a while choosing the right font. Wanted something bold and easy to read. Tried a few different options before settling on a sans-serif that felt right. Adjusted the kerning and tracking to get it looking nice and balanced.
Finally, the finishing touches. Added a subtle outline to the logo to make it stand out against different backgrounds. Exported it in a bunch of different formats – PNG, SVG, you name it. Made sure it looked good at different sizes. Always gotta think about those details!
And that’s pretty much it! It was a long process, but I’m happy with how it turned out. Hope this gives you some ideas if you’re ever designing a logo yourself. Keep at it, and don’t be afraid to experiment!
- Started with sketching.
- Moved to Illustrator.
- Basic shapes first.
- Then details and shading.
- Color palettes and fonts.
- Finishing touches and export.
Tips for Logo Design
Just a few quick tips I learned along the way:
- Start simple.
- Don’t be afraid to iterate.
- Pay attention to detail.
- Choose the right colors and fonts.
Later!
