Wrap and Flip Text Around a Circle in Illustrator | Type on a Path + Badge Logo Tutorial

Download my FREE Logo Design Workbook: [Insert Link] ☕️ Start your 7-day free Adobe Creative Cloud trial → https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K ► Logo Design Workbook — https://cryestudio.systeme.io/logo_design_workbook In this tutorial, you'll learn how to wrap text around a circle in Illustrator step-by-step for logo design. This is one of those essential skills every aspiring designer needs, especially if you want your typography to look clean and professional instead of awkward and uneven. I’ll walk you through not just the steps, but how to think about spacing, alignment, and kerning so your circular text actually looks good. If you’ve struggled with text on a path before, this will finally make it click. 🔥 WHAT YOU’LL LEARN ► How to wrap text around a circle in Illustrator step-by-step ► How to use the Type on a Path tool properly ► How to flip and position text on the bottom of a circle ► How to fix spacing issues with kerning and tracking ► How to align and refine your logo layout for a clean result ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:10 Drawing the circle 00:30 Using Type on a Path tool 01:05 Adjusting font and spacing 02:00 Aligning circles properly 03:10 Flipping bottom text 04:00 Matching font styles 04:30 Fixing kerning and spacing 05:10 Final adjustments If you want to improve your logo design skills and actually understand what you're doing in Illustrator, this is a must-watch. 🎨 TOOLS I RECOMMEND: 👉 Try Canva Pro free for 30 days→ https://partner.canva.com/kOARLL ☕️ Start your 7-day free Adobe Creative Cloud trial → https://adobe.prf.hn/click/camref:1101lKN6K 🎁 FREE DESIGN RESOURCES ► Logo Design Workbook — https://cryestudio.systeme.io/logo_design_workbook ► Logo Export Cheat Sheet + Template — https://cryestudio.systeme.io/logoexporttemplate ► Favorite Logo Design Books + Tools — https://cryestudio.systeme.io/logo-design-resources ► Free Guide: 100 Digital Download Ideas — https://cryestudio.systeme.io/free-resources ► Download a free print prep checklist for Adobe InDesign: https://cryestudio.systeme.io/free-resources ► Download the free project brief template: https://cryestudio.systeme.io/free-resources ➡️ FOLLOW ME ► Subscribe to my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@cryestudio ► Check out my blog and get in touch: http://cryestudio.com ► Check out my graphic design portfolio: https://www.behance.net/cryestudio 🍿WATCH NEXT ► Graphic design fundamentals course - https://youtu.be/apmfczSOHjM?si=H9rFrqfun6Yk2Znv/ ► Photoshop for beginners - FULL COURSE: https://youtu.be/M888EFXvhsQ ► Adobe InDesign course for beginners: https://youtu.be/89LLXnncncA?si=WZWnjcSttJKQL9qN ► Full Logo Design Process: https://youtu.be/NdTTyk3KJBM?si=Va2y4m2uKfWvU157 ► Create an ad design in Adobe InDesign: https://youtu.be/r0-NjNg-T0U?si=ZNJZEuYwzCxrMXH- Have other questions not covered in this video? Let me know in the comments below. 👋 ABOUT ME Hi, I’m Kellie Crye Ward — a graphic and web designer with 20+ years of experience helping brands stand out through smart, intentional design. On this channel, I make complex design tools like Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and Canva feel simple and approachable — so you can design with confidence, not overwhelm. Through CryeStudio, I teach creative business owners and aspiring designers how to create logos, marketing materials, and digital products that look professional and feel like you. 🎨 Subscribe for step-by-step tutorials, Canva and Adobe tips, branding guides, and free design resources to level up your creative skills. For questions or collaborations → info@cryestudio.com #GraphicDesign #DesignEducation #LearnGraphicDesign #GraphicDesignTips #BrandingDesign #LogoDesign #DesignTutorial #GraphicDesignTutorial #Canva #CanvaTutorial #AdobeIllustrator #AdobeInDesign #AdobePhotoshop #AdobeAcrobat #AdobePremierePro #Figma #FigmaDesign #IllustratorTips #PhotoshopTips #DesignForBeginners #CreativeBusiness #SmallBusinessBranding #CreativeEntrepreneur #DesignInspiration #DesignProcess #CreativeProcess #illustrator #logodesign #graphicdesign #typography #adobeillustrator #designtutorial #logotutorial #designtips #typeonapath #beginnerdesign