company logo opinions?

[lxskllr]

If you like old fonts, an art deco font might work. That gives you the classic appearance of a different time, but something forward thinking and modern.

 

[Q]

Originally posted by: mjrand

Originally posted by: Quintox

Originally posted by: mjrand

Originally posted by: slayer202
the font is terrible


I suggest ripping off an idea from here:

http://99designs.com/

Wow some of the designs there are amazing. I really don't want to rip off another design, but I can't afford what they're offering either. $500!?

Do I what I suggested above. Move it to $10 and you will be very surprised how nice they can be.

Any chance somebody here is already a member there and could post it for me?

I tried registering myself, but it says I have to wait 14 days and have 25 posts before I can post in that forum.

I can, PM me with what you want to say, prize $ amount, etc.

 

[Mo0o]

Originally posted by: mjrand
I feel terrible now. I used my very best ideas to come up with that logo.

How many of your best ideas did you have to use

 

[Krynj]

Too cartoony?

http://i23.photobucket.com/alb...fetuscakemix/bytes.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/alb...etuscakemix/bytes2.jpg

 

[EGGO]

Computer company?

Keep it simple. Clean and minimal. I'd even try to make a new name if it's at all possible. "x & Beyond" never really works for anyone, save for Bed, Bath & Beyond.

How big is the company? Is it owned by more than one person?

If my art director came to me with this, I'd catch it on fire (and I've been known to).

 

[foghorn67]

Originally posted by: FetusCakeMix
Too cartoony?

http://i23.photobucket.com/alb...fetuscakemix/bytes.jpg
http://i23.photobucket.com/alb...etuscakemix/bytes2.jpg

haha, reminds me of Ice Age.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

You are kidding, right?

Go to a professional if you're actually serious about this "business".

 

[FDF12389]

Originally posted by: Sabot
You are kidding, right?

Go to a professional if you're actually serious about this "business".

Why? If all he needs is a good logo ten bux and a paypal account can do wonders.

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Originally posted by: FDF12389

Originally posted by: Sabot
You are kidding, right?

Go to a professional if you're actually serious about this "business".

Why? If all he needs is a good logo ten bux and a paypal account can do wonders.

Attitudes like this that sees businesses fail because they don't have any soft of brand or identity strategy, how are you going to stand out, let alone communicate effectively with your customers? You're not.

 

[mjrand]

Ok so I redid the original logo with a bit more gloss. What do you guys think?

See it at http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1966/bab7.jpg

 

[UnatcoAgent]

Why are you using a 1800's mid-century font if you're a computer company?

 

[lxskllr]

Originally posted by: mjrand
Ok so I redid the original logo with a bit more gloss. What do you guys think?

See it at http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1966/bab7.jpg

That looks better, but I still prefer art deco fonts.

 

[foghorn67]

If you like nostalgia, go for some 50's stuff. Especially artwork inspired by sc-fi or the space race.
There is a whole science to it, something I have a grasp of, but no education to back me up.

So I hired someone to do mine.

I still had to offer ideas or creative inspiration so the artist could throw some proposals, but it's best to get some help.

Do this. Go to your DVD/BluRay collection. if you don't have one, go to best buy, fry's, etc. Look carefully at the cover art and why they chose it. What you want to do is establish a working theme, and why it suits you.
if you find something that grabs your attention, rent it, buy it, whatever...take a look at the opening credits and listen to the theme music. Get immersed.

I think this is easier for the first step. It's too easy to get lost in browsing other logos when needing inspiration.

 

[Epic Fail]

Originally posted by: mjrand
Ok so I redid the original logo with a bit more gloss. What do you guys think?

See it at http://img8.imageshack.us/img8/1966/bab7.jpg

No, no, no and no.

The B is way too big even if you change it to a modern font.

 

[xanis]

what about something like this?

(my attempt)

 

[Safeway]

Originally posted by: Xanis
what about something like this?

(my attempt)

I like it.

OP, you could also do some pixel art. You really want part of the banner logo to also function as a stand alone logo. For example, the X of Xerox is easily recognizable and functions as a partial logo.

 

[Safeway]

You need a logo like these companies: http://blogs.pcworld.com/staff...rp-Microsoft-Yahoo.jpg

Recognizable without any text.

 

[EGGO]

Originally posted by: Xanis
what about something like this?

(my attempt)

Very 50's, kerning's all over the place, color choice isn't bad, font choice is getting close but not there, and the "+" is usually used for companies/agencies where it's two specific names and whatnot (Wieden + Kennedy, Lloyd (+co), etc...)