Nice job. I really like this logo. It’s clever, it’s fun, it has character and stands on its own to mean something and convey a message.

That’s something I always appreciate in a logo. I see so many boring ones, like just a big, plain, blocky D for whatever D-named company… blah. *snooze*

Great job! (Though you always do a great job – that’s why I recommend you!)

I love reading them. :)

Keep up good work.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Texaco_logo.svg

Took a few minutes to process.

You have very strong elemental shapes here – I love the power and simplicity of it. I think many of the time-tested classic logos share common traits of element shapes and some kind of balanced ration of positive to negative space.

Great work!

I saw someone on a show that had design an ingenious lock for a…lunchbox. There was no way to open it. But the show host said “but what if someone just walks off with it?” and the inventor was stumped for an answer: the lock was too clever by half.

Anyway, really enjoy the black and white part of the logo design process. I find it indispensable. In most applications, a good logo design simply has to work in high-contrast black and white first before coming up with color variations, or the design will not be solid and will fail in some ways as it’s used in many different ways (fax, signage, letterhead, small, on glass, etc.)

James,
Hahah funny you mention the whole, “let’s put our initials in a circle logo” – way too many of these. Don’t get me wrong, they still work but there could have been better solutions.

And once again, thank you for the recommendations.

Matt,
No, not many people would even take a second glance, but I think most would at least see the star or the letter A, which both directly relate to the name. It’s only once you look further into it do the other meanings come out.

Kenny,
Stay tuned for the next logo.

The logo is appealing, I especially like the color choice. If I could offer my opinion though, I think there are one too many elements. Either the bounding circle, or the head on the star, or the star itself… omitting one of these could have simplified the logo, maybe made it more legible?

But, you’ve got client satisfaction, which is the most rewarding part of a project. Looking forward to your next logo.

Nice job. I really like this logo. It’s clever, it’s fun, it has character and stands on its own to mean something and convey a message.

That’s something I always appreciate in a logo. I see so many boring ones, like just a big, plain, blocky D for whatever D-named company… blah. *snooze*

Great job! (Though you always do a great job – that’s why I recommend you!)

F.Dans,
The reasoning behind not agreeing with the typeface shouldn’t be based on what other logos use the typeface… for example, think of how many businesses use Helvetica as their typeface. Or is this not what you implied? Thanks for your opinions ether way.

Kiren,
I was actually going to design the website (Mary wanted me too) but Leo opted for another designer. I don’t mind it, but I would prefer the logo on this page as the logo.

Laurent,
You don’t like it for being too clever? That’s a new one. Also, what did you mean by “by half”? Thanks for your feedback and hope to hear back from you.

Simply,
I never actually saw the halo, but after you mentioning I do. A nice surprise!

Gab,
Thanks for letting me know about the reposting – it’s a shame there are so many splogs (spam blogs) on the net. Are you subscribed to EV?

Jaz,
That’s what copyright handover is for… at least there is no added bevel or drop shadow heh? Either way, the logo on the website still works.

http://www.existingvisual.com/2009/09/08/a-list-blogging-bootcamps-identity-design/

Would not have said anything but it had a disclaimer at the end saying that it should only be posted here on JCD. I enjoy your blog and want to ensure you are getting your due.