Creating Unique Logos: The Role of Boolean Operations in Modern Design

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What are Boolean Operations?

Named after the mathematician George Boole, Boolean operations represent a branch of algebra that involves values of true and false, generally referred to as binary values. In the context of graphic design, Boolean operations are used to manipulate graphic objects, mainly through set operations like Union, Intersection, Difference, and Exclusion. These operations allow designers to combine or partition shapes in simple and intuitive ways to create complex graphics and icons.

Union: Combines two objects together, also known as addition

Subtract: Uses the Boolean object to cut away from target objects, also known as subtraction

Intersect: Combines shape layers

Exclude: Combines shape layers

Divide: Turns two objects into three

Practical Examples of Boolean Operations in Use