Elevating Your Filament Application with a Custom Logo

First impressions matter, and your application’s logo is often the first visual element users encounter. A well-designed logo enhances brand recognition and creates a professional, cohesive user experience. This guide explores how to customize your Filament application’s logo, moving beyond the default text to something that truly reflects your brand.

Understanding Filament’s Default Logo

By default, Filament uses your application’s name as a simple text-based logo. This provides immediate, basic branding. However, as your application matures, a custom logo becomes essential for establishing a unique identity.

Customization Options: From Simple Text to Dynamic SVGs

Filament offers several ways to customize your logo, ranging from simple text modifications to fully custom SVG implementations. Let’s explore each method:

1. Modifying the Default Text Logo

The easiest way to customize your logo is by changing the default text. This is ideal if you prefer a text-based logo but want something more descriptive or brand-specific than your application’s technical name.

Use the brandName() method in your panel configuration:

use Filament\Panel;

public function panel(Panel $panel): Panel
{
    return $panel
        // ...
        ->brandName('Your Brand Name');
}

This simple change allows you to:

• Use a marketing-friendly name.
• Include a tagline or version number.
• Employ recognizable abbreviations.

This approach is lightweight and responsive, requiring no additional assets.

2. Implementing an Image Logo

For a more visually striking brand representation, use an image logo. This allows you to incorporate your full brand identity, including colors, typography, and graphical elements.

Use the brandLogo() method, providing the URL to your logo file:

use Filament\Panel;

public function panel(Panel $panel): Panel
{
    return $panel
        // ...
        ->brandLogo(asset('images/logo.svg'));
}

Place your logo file within your project’s public directory (e.g., public/images/logo.svg).

When selecting an image format, consider:

• SVG: The best choice for logos. SVGs are vector-based, meaning they scale perfectly without losing quality, and they generally have small file sizes.
• PNG: A good alternative if you need transparency and can’t use SVG.
• WebP: A modern format offering excellent compression, but check for browser compatibility.

3. Leveraging Inline SVGs for Ultimate Control

For maximum control and flexibility, embed your SVG code directly into your Filament panel. This offers significant advantages:

• CSS Styling: Style your SVG with CSS for dynamic effects and color changes.
• No Extra HTTP Requests: The logo loads instantly with the page, improving performance.
• Animation Potential: Add subtle animations to your logo elements.
• Seamless Dark Mode Integration: Easily adapt your logo to dark mode using CSS.

Use the brandLogo() method with a function that returns a Blade view:

use Filament\Panel;

public function panel(Panel $panel): Panel
{
    return $panel
        // ...
        ->brandLogo(fn () => view('filament.admin.logo'));
}

Create a Blade view file (e.g., resources/views/filament/admin/logo.blade.php) containing your SVG markup:

“`html+blade

Notice the use of Tailwind CSS classes, including `dark:fill-gray-400` for dark mode support.

## Supporting Dark Mode

Filament natively supports dark mode.  You can provide a separate logo for dark mode using the `darkModeBrandLogo()` method:

```php
use Filament\Panel;

public function panel(Panel $panel): Panel
{
    return $panel
        // ...
        ->brandLogo(asset('images/logo-light.svg'))
        ->darkModeBrandLogo(asset('images/logo-dark.svg'));
}
</code></pre>

When designing for dark mode:

<ul>
<li>Maintain visual consistency with your light mode logo, adjusting colors as needed.</li>
<li>Use lighter colors on dark backgrounds.</li>
<li>Ensure sufficient contrast in both modes.</li>
<li>Consider inverting colors or using a monochrome version for dark mode.</li>
</ul>

With inline SVGs, you can often handle dark mode directly within the SVG's CSS using Tailwind's dark mode utilities:

```html+blade



## Adjusting Logo Dimensions

Filament provides a default logo height, but you can customize it using the `brandLogoHeight()` method:

```php
use Filament\Panel;

public function panel(Panel $panel): Panel
{
    return $panel
        // ...
        ->brandLogo(fn () => view('filament.admin.logo'))
        ->brandLogoHeight('2rem');
}
</code></pre>

Use any valid CSS unit (<code>rem</code>, <code>px</code>, <code>%</code>, <code>vh</code>).  <code>rem</code> units are generally recommended for responsiveness.

Consider these factors when setting the height:

<ul>
<li>The navigation bar's size.</li>
<li>Appearance on various screen sizes.</li>
<li>Sufficient whitespace around the logo.</li>
<li>Legibility at the chosen size.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Logo Implementation Best Practices</h2>

<ul>
<li><strong>Maintain Contrast:</strong> Ensure your logo is clearly visible against its background.</li>
<li><strong>Optimize File Size:</strong> Compress images and minimize SVG code for faster loading.</li>
<li><strong>Test Across Devices:</strong> Verify appearance on desktops, tablets, and mobile devices.</li>
<li><strong>Accessibility:</strong> Ensure readability and provide alternative text if needed.</li>
<li><strong>Brand Consistency:</strong> Match your Filament logo to your overall brand guidelines.</li>
<li><strong>Version Control:</strong> Include logo files in your project's version control system.</li>
<li><strong>Prefer SVG:</strong> Use SVG whenever possible for scalability and flexibility.</li>
</ul>

<h2>Advanced Techniques</h2>

<h3>Conditional Logos</h3>

Display different logos based on context (e.g., user role, tenant):

<pre><code class="language-php">->brandLogo(function () {
    if (auth()->user()->isAdmin()) {
        return asset('images/admin-logo.svg');
    }

    return asset('images/user-logo.svg');
})
</code></pre>

<h3>Animated Logos</h3>

Use CSS animations with inline SVGs:

```html+blade


Use animations sparingly to avoid distracting users.

### Seasonal or Campaign Logos

Temporarily change your logo for special events:

```php
->brandLogo(function () {
    $isHolidaySeason = now()->month == 12;

    return $isHolidaySeason
        ? asset('images/holiday-logo.svg')
        : asset('images/standard-logo.svg');
})

Conclusion: A Polished Brand Presentation
Customizing your Filament logo is a crucial step in crafting a professional and memorable user experience. By choosing the right method and following best practices, you can create a logo that effectively represents your brand within your Filament application. A well-implemented logo reinforces brand identity and contributes to a positive first impression.
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