Logo Design With a Star

Create a new file (File>New) having 450x450 px and 72 dpi.

Pick up the here indicated Ellipse Tool (U) to represent the primary layer of the logo to draw next.

The layer's parameters:

Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient's parameters:

Using the previous applied instrument, we'll create firstly the outside edges of the ring and then press the Alt button to cut out the inside part, selecting the same instrument.

The layer's parameters:

Blending Options>Drop Shadow

Blending Options>Inner Shadow

Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient's parameters:

Applying the same Ellipse Tool (U), we'll represent one more layer reserved for the indicator, colored with # 9C6856.

Make a mouse's click between the ring's layers and the recently made one, pressing simultaneously the Alt button and the layer will be applied in the ring's limits.

Next step includes selecting the Custom Shape Tool (U) for choosing the appropriate shape indicated in the next shown table.

The layer's parameters:

Blending Options>Drop Shadow

Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient's parameters:

Blending Options>Stroke

Gradient's parameters:

Choose the already well known Ellipse Tool (U) to draw a flare on the logo's surface.

After that select the Delete Anchor Point Tool to move off the circle's top. The Convert Pont Tool will be helpful in correcting the circle's shape.

The layer's parameters:

Fill 0% on the layers.

Blending Options>Gradient Overlay

Gradient's parameters:

The logo is finally drawn!