Pressed Logo Mockup
What's inside
- Applications Photoshop
- File Types PSD
- License Free (see author's terms)
- Author Pixelbuddha
This pressed logo mockup is a quick way to show a signage concept without a photo shoot.
Logo designers and branding studios tend to get the most out of files like this. Single-colour versions of a logo usually look better in embossed or foil effects than full-colour ones.
Logo reveals like this are usually the first image in a branding case study, so it’s worth getting the material right.
The file is made by Pixelbuddha. The download button takes you to their page, where you get the original file and the licence details.
What you can edit in this Pressed Logo Mockup
Everything below is on its own layer:
- Your design, placed through the smart object
- Front and back artwork, where both sides are shown
- Paper texture you can turn up or down
- Shadows and highlights on their own layers
Editing the Pressed Logo Mockup, step by step
- Get your artwork ready at print size, with 1/8 inch of bleed if it runs to the edge.
- Open the PSD in Photoshop and find the smart object layer, usually named “Your Design” or “Place Here”.
- Place your design, hide the sample artwork, save, and go back to the main file.
- Export with File › Export › Export As: JPG for sharing, PNG for the web.
Another tip: export your artwork at the size the smart object asks for; scaling a small file up is the usual reason print mockups look soft.
Where the Pressed Logo Mockup works best
- Share a signage concept on Instagram, Behance or Dribbble with a real-looking preview.
- Present a brand mark reveal in a client proposal or brand guide.
- Make two or three colour versions of a new logo and let the client pick.
Good to know
- Made by Pixelbuddha. The download size and format are listed on their page.
- Some free mockups ask for credit when you post them. A short line in your caption is enough.
- Check the smart object size before you design, so your artwork fits without stretching.
- The preview shows the angle, background and lighting you’ll get.
Browse more free logo mockups on Artistic Orbit, with new files added every day.
Questions about this mockup
What licence does it come with?
It's free to download, but the licence belongs to Pixelbuddha. Check their page: it states whether commercial use is allowed and if attribution is needed.
How do I put my artwork on the logo?
Find the smart object layer (it has a small icon on its thumbnail), double-click it, place your design, then save and close that tab.
Which Photoshop version do I need?
A recent Photoshop CC version is best. Older versions can open the file but sometimes have trouble with smart objects and effects.
Does the effect work with any logo?
Effects like foil, emboss or 3D are applied through layer styles, so any logo placed in the smart object gets them. Thin lines and tiny text may lose detail, so test a simplified version too.
