{"id":16061,"date":"2026-01-20T19:21:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-20T19:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/?p=16061"},"modified":"2026-04-15T11:16:50","modified_gmt":"2026-04-15T11:16:50","slug":"how-to-make-a-custom-super-bowl-logo-design-cut-text-pod","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/how-to-make-a-custom-super-bowl-logo-design-cut-text-pod\/","title":{"rendered":"5 steps to create a custom Super Bowl 2026 logo design with cut text effect"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Super Bowl 2026 hits fast. As the playoff race tightens around familiar contenders like the <strong>Chiefs, 49ers, Eagles, Bills, Cowboys, and Ravens<\/strong>, attention spikes everywhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In the U.S. alone, football reaches over <a href=\"https:\/\/operations.nfl.com\/updates\/the-game\/super-bowl-lviii-is-most-watched-telecast-in-history\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>200 million viewers each season<\/strong><\/a>, and Super Bowl weekend consistently drives one of the biggest merch and print-on-demand surges of the year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But let\u2019s be honest. <strong>What if you don\u2019t love the new Super Bowl look?<\/strong> Or what if you\u2019ve seen the official <strong>Super Bowl 2026 logo design<\/strong> and already know you don\u2019t want your merch to feel like a copy of it?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A lot of creators want to ride the hype without borrowing too closely from official visuals or risking licensing issues. When ideas run dry, it\u2019s easy to feel stuck between playing it safe and sitting the season out entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where designing your own Super Bowl\u2013inspired look makes sense. Super Bowl poster design, shirts, and social graphics still need to be bold, readable, and ready to launch while demand is climbing, but they don\u2019t need official logos to feel powerful, particularly if your goal is <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/make-money-online-with-design-bgt\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>making money online with design<\/strong><\/a> during high-demand moments like the Super Bowl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A <strong>cut text effect<\/strong> delivers that sharp, athletic energy through typography alone, making it ideal for original <strong>Super Bowl merch design<\/strong> that prints cleanly and stands out in crowded feeds. Don\u2019t take our word for it. Try the cut text effect in Kittl and create your own <strong>Super Bowl 2026\u2013inspired design<\/strong> without borrowing from the official playbook.<\/p>\n\n\n<style>.wp-block-kadence-column.kb-section-dir-horizontal > .kt-inside-inner-col > .kt-info-box16061_f21f49-1e .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{max-width:unset;}.kt-info-box16061_f21f49-1e .kt-blocks-info-box-link-wrap{border-top:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-right:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-bottom:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-left:5px solid var(--global-palette7, #eeeeee);border-top-left-radius:30px;border-top-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-right-radius:30px;border-bottom-left-radius:30px;background:#e0f2ff;padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-xs, 1rem);}.kt-info-box16061_f21f49-1e .kadence-info-box-icon-container 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><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>Prefer to follow along visually?<\/strong><\/span><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">We\u2019ve included a YouTube tutorial at the end to walk you through the cut text effect step by step.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-content-justification-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-buttons-is-layout-16018d1d wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"http:\/\/app.kittl.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Create Super Bowl\u2013ready merch in minutes<\/strong><\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<style>.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id16061_c04efb-7c .kb-table-of-content-wrap{padding-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-right:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-bottom:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);padding-left:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id16061_c04efb-7c .kb-table-of-contents-title-wrap{padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id16061_c04efb-7c .kb-table-of-contents-title{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;}.kb-table-of-content-nav.kb-table-of-content-id16061_c04efb-7c .kb-table-of-content-wrap .kb-table-of-content-list{font-weight:regular;font-style:normal;margin-top:var(--global-kb-spacing-sm, 1.5rem);margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:0px;margin-left:0px;}<\/style>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 1: Add your Superbowl 2026 logo design text &amp; choose a bold, condensed font in Kittl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-1.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20403\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-1.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-1-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-1-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>To start building this cut text effect, open Kittl and <strong>press T <\/strong>to add text to your canvas.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Type a short, punchy copy <\/strong>that would work on Super Bowl 2026 merch, posters, or social graphics. For example, design something like <strong>\u201cLX\u201d<\/strong>, similar to how it appears in the 2026 Super Bowl logo design, or something short like a local team name.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Keeping <strong>the text minimal<\/strong> makes the cut text effect clearer and more impactful across merch and social formats.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, choose <strong>a condensed display font<\/strong>. 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19.3539H8.3349C7.83784 19.3539 7.4349 18.9509 7.4349 18.4539Z\"\/><\/g><defs ><clipPath id=\"clip0_1680_2910\"><rect width=\"20\" height=\"20\" transform=\"translate(0 0.120605)\"\/><\/clipPath><\/defs><\/svg><\/span><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"kt-infobox-textcontent\"><span class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-title\"><strong>More design ideas<\/strong><\/span><p class=\"kt-blocks-info-box-text\">Want to create a fan t-shirt for your favorite football team instead? <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/how-to-create-seahawks-inspired-shirt\/\">Read: 4 simple steps for eye-catching Seahawks custom football shirts<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 2: Duplicate your text and set up layers for the cut text effect for your Super Bowl 2026 logo design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-2.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-2.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-2-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-2-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With your text set, the next step is preparing the layers that make this <strong>cut text effect<\/strong> in Kittl possible.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Kittl, select your text and <strong>duplicate it<\/strong> so you have two identical versions sitting on top of each other. This is the foundation of the <strong>cut text effect<\/strong> and one of the reasons it\u2019s so fast to build.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Rename one layer <strong>Top<\/strong> and the other <strong>Bottom<\/strong>. This small step makes a big difference. You don\u2019t want to lose time clicking the wrong layer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once renamed, <strong>hide the Bottom layer<\/strong> so you can focus on shaping the top cut first.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For bold Super Bowl\u2013style designs, clean layer control keeps the text effect sharp and readable. This setup is also what allows Kittl\u2019s text effects to stay flexible, so you can adjust, remix, or reuse the design later for merch, posters, or social graphics without starting over.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Once your layers are duplicated and organized, you\u2019re ready to start carving the cut that gives this headline its impact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 3: Apply the cut text effect to the top layer&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-3.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-3.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-3-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-3-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Now it\u2019s time to start shaping the <strong>cut text effect<\/strong>. With the <strong>Bottom<\/strong> layer still hidden, select the <strong>Top<\/strong> text layer. Open the <strong>Text Effects<\/strong> panel in Kittl and apply the <strong>Color Cut<\/strong> decoration. This is where the split really starts to take form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Set your main text color to something bold and solid, like black or a dark team color. Then turn off the <strong>first color<\/strong> in the Color Cut settings. What this does is isolate only the top portion of the text, which is exactly what you want when building a clean <strong>split text effect<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <strong>Distance<\/strong> slider to control how much of the top half is visible. At this stage, you should see the top slice of your <strong>LX<\/strong> headline clearly defined. Once it looks balanced and bold, you\u2019re ready to move on and reveal the bottom half of the cut.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 4: Reveal the bottom cut and lock in your Super Bowl 2026 logo design<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"638\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-4.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-4.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-4-300x213.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-4-768x544.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Turn the <strong>Top<\/strong> layer off and select the <strong>Bottom<\/strong> text layer.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apply the <strong>Color Cut<\/strong> decoration again, but this time reverse the setup so the lower portion of the text is revealed. Set the top cut color to <strong>match your background<\/strong>. If your canvas is white, use white. If you\u2019re working with a bold background color, match it exactly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use the <strong>Distance<\/strong> slider to bring the bottom half of the text into view, then turn both layers back on. At this point, the full <strong>cut text effect<\/strong> should snap into place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For a short headline like a team name or the LX logo, this approach creates a strong, balanced look that feels right at home in <strong>Super Bowl 2026 logo design<\/strong>, posters, and merch. Once both layers are visible and aligned, you\u2019ve built a flexible headline using <strong>text effects in Kittl<\/strong> that can be reused, recolored, and resized quickly for different game-day designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Step 5: Fine-tune, customize, and prep your Super Bowl 2026 logo design for merch and social<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"475\" src=\"https:\/\/kittlb-26937.roald-dfw.servebolt.cloud\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-5.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-20408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-5.webp 900w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-5-300x158.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.kittl.com\/blogs\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/SuperBowlLogo-blog-5-768x405.webp 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>With the <strong>full cut text effect<\/strong> in place, this final step is about polishing the design so it\u2019s ready for real-world use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Start by slightly adjusting the <strong>Angle<\/strong> setting in the Color Cut controls. Even a small tilt can make the cut feel more dynamic and \u201csporty,\u201d which works especially well for <strong>Super Bowl 2026<\/strong> graphics.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Next, experiment with color. Use <strong>Project Colors<\/strong> in Kittl to quickly test different combinations that fit team palettes or game-day themes. This is where <strong>text effects in Kittl<\/strong> really shine. 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For Super Bowl poster design or social graphics, you can push contrast a bit further to grab attention in feeds.<\/p><\/div><\/span><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key takeaway: How to create your own Super Bowl 2026 logo design to make money<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"How To Make A Cut Text Effect In 2 Minutes\" width=\"720\" height=\"405\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/6rMmjOosyaU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Feeling the Super Bowl 2026 design rush already?<\/strong> A cut text effect in Kittl gives you a fast, repeatable way to design merch and social graphics that actually stand out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Type your copy <\/strong>and pick a <strong>bold, condensed display font<\/strong> so the cut stays crisp<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Duplicate the text<\/strong> so you have <strong>two identical layers<\/strong>. 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