Copyright illustration of car in logo

[Ilse Thijs]

Hey All,

Little question. My client wants a specific car being incorporated in his logo.

I did made a nice illustration of the car but now I’m wondering if I can use it in the logo. Since the specific car is really recognizable.

Can’t find a good answer on google..

Hope you can help me out, thanks!

Ilse

[Mark Suszko]

My shortest answer: no.

My detailed answer: You can get close with a stylized outline, but the exact outline is going to get someone sued. We exist to tell clients when they’re wrong, and what can be done about it. You won’t do the client any favors if you just execute what they say, even if it’s going to bite them hard later. In the end, you get more respect that way too.