Local Builder - please review the choice of logos

darren13 · #1 (**permalink**) 01-21-2006, 03:15 AM

Hi - I've put them all on a page at http://www.fourcornersproperty.co.uk/logos.htm for you guys to have a peek at.

If you would be kind enough, please leave your comments. And if you have a logo you would like me to take a look at, please just say, and I'll do what I can!

(Please note, that while the site is 'up' online, it's still a work in progress so no reviews required of this at the moment!)

Many Thanks,
Darren.

Jerry · #2 (**permalink**) 01-21-2006, 07:11 AM

My take is logo 6. Though number 1 could be adapted to have the corners made bold, leaving the box.

I'm a great fan of logoType, and others may have differing opinions, but for me, 6 is the way to go

darren13 · #3 (**permalink**) 01-21-2006, 07:32 AM

Thanks for your comments Jerry - I appreciate them. One vote to Numero Six then. I've amended Number 1 a little and saved it as Number 7 for you to see - is that what you had in mind?

One question - what is 'logoType' anyway - is it a combination of graphics/text I take it? Or is it a company who specialise in logos?

Thanks again,
Darren.

darren13 · #4 (**permalink**) 01-21-2006, 09:46 AM

Hi - logos now included here:-

Logo 1

Logo 2

Logo 3

Logo 4

Logo 5

Logo 6

Logo 7

Tried this before but screen bombed out, hopefully this will go okay...Any thoughts please? Thanks again,

Darren

darren13 · #5 (**permalink**) 01-23-2006, 06:39 AM

Now I like this one too -

- it's a re-work of one of the previous logos just jiggled around a bit really - any comments?
Thanks,
Darren.

TRL · #6 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 07:59 AM

I vote number 8. Def number 8.

You could even incorporate the idea of the colours in 2 for some uses. I'm all for slight variation in logos for certain occasions, or even just a bit of flexibility. I change the colour of our parent company logo regularly to fit with the branding of each of its subsidiaries.

I suppose you could use Google as a good example of logo variation (http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7732.asp). There is a danger of confusing your audience, but when your brand is as powerful as Google you can play knowing that people will still easily recognise you.

Sorry, I’m getting carried away… back to my point. I like number 8!

Cheers

Jude

WomenXtra · #7 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:06 AM

my vote is number 8 :))

**dharrison** · #8 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 10:34 AM

I like logo 8. Have you thought of having the colours from logo 2 incorporated into the boxes on logo 8?

Just my two quid's worth. :)

darren13 · #9 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TRL

I vote number 8. Def number 8.

You could even incorporate the idea of the colours in 2 for some uses. ...I suppose you could use Google as a good example of logo variation (http://www.imediaconnection.com/content/7732.asp).
Jude

Hi Jude- thanks for the comments - have incorporated the colours as suggested - I followed the link above - yes, I do remember when the braille logo was up - it stuck in my head.

There didn't seem to be enough contrast for the letters inside the (now coloured) boxes - I've given each letter a white stroke/outline to try to contrast it more with the surrounding colour, still not sure it's enough though.

Hi dharrison - thanks for the comments - same answer as above I suppose! You can see the new flavour here:-

Hello WomenXtra - thanks for your vote!

Anyway, here's variation No 9!

All comments welcome,

Thanks,
Darren.

darren13 · #10 (**permalink**) 01-25-2006, 02:11 PM

Actually, that looks startlingly similar to the Windows XP logo on my Start Menu!
Darren.

TRL · #11 (**permalink**) 01-26-2006, 12:06 PM

Yeah, now you mention it, it does look like the Windows logo. Well if it’s worked for them...

Maybe people will think they have seen your logo before, or subconsciously associate it with Microsoft, and therefore trust you much quicker.... well, maybe.

I do like 9, the white outline on each letter is definitely a good move, but I also still like the simplicity of 8. Sorry, I'm not really helping am I!

Jude

darren13 · #12 (**permalink**) 01-28-2006, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by TRL

Jude

Thanks Jude - that narrows it down to 2 of the 9, so it definitely helps!

Darren.

Faglork · #13 (**permalink**) 01-29-2006, 01:21 PM

I like nr 8 better. I think the incorporation of the colors makes the logo too "busy". I like the simplicity of nr. 8 ...

Also, did you check how the logo works out in print, in B/W and on a fax machine? Nr. 8 wins hands down ...

faglork

TRL · #14 (**permalink**) 01-30-2006, 11:53 AM

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Originally Posted by darren13

Thanks Jude

No Probs :)

darren13 · #15 (**permalink**) 01-31-2006, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Faglork

I like nr 8 better. I think the incorporation of the colors makes the logo too "busy". I like the simplicity of nr. 8 ...

Also, did you check how the logo works out in print, in B/W and on a fax machine? Nr. 8 wins hands down ...

faglork

Hi Faglork - thanks for the thoughts - I agree it's a bit busy with all the colours going on. 8 definitely seems to be the cleanest/simplest so far. I didn't physically check on the fax/print/b&w output, but it did cross my mind and I thought that 8 would be best there, so it's good to have that confirmed by someone else. Maybe 9 would only be usable in a limited scope as mentioned by Jude - but as the primary logo 8 looks like it's getting the vote!
Thanks again,
Darren.

EmmaGale · #16 (**permalink**) 02-03-2006, 09:35 AM

I really like logo 9 without the colours - its clean and I feel the colours make it slightly too busy.

EmmaGale · #17 (**permalink**) 02-03-2006, 09:36 AM

Got the number wrong - meant no 8!

chadhaajay · #18 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 01:11 AM

Hello Daren,

I like both number 8 and 9. 9 is somewhat lively since it has colors so it definitely catches the eyes. 8 is good for printing and greyscale displays.

I think you should use 9 for web and online displays and 8 for printing purposes.

Tell me what do you think of the phpkb's logo at http://www.knowledgebase-script.com

chadhaajay · #19 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 01:12 AM

Hello Daren,

I like both number 8 and 9. 9 is somewhat lively since it has colors so it definitely catches the eyes. 8 is good for printing and greyscale displays.

I think you should use 9 for web and online displays and 8 for printing purposes.

Tell me what do you think of the phpkb's logo at http://www.knowledgebase-script.com

Kangawallahop · #20 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 06:37 AM

I vote 9

darren13 · #21 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 08:34 AM

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Originally Posted by chadhaajay

...Tell me what do you think of the phpkb's logo athttp://www.knowledgebase-script.com

Hi Chadhaajay - I've checked the link - where is the post to write my comments? Had a quick look under your username, but couldn't find your logo post? Thanks for your comments re 8 and 9 - I'm thinking of how I could use the coloured version 9....maybe it could fit in somehow on the site,

Thanks,
Darren.

chadhaajay · #22 (**permalink**) 02-04-2006, 08:40 AM

Hello Daren,

I meant to check the logo design of "phpkb knowledge base script" at http://www.knowledgebase-script.com

By the way, go for logo number 9

darren13 · #23 (**permalink**) 02-05-2006, 12:04 AM

Hi Chadhaajay, Yep - I got your link and have seen the logo. What I meant is: where on Webproworld is your post re your logo. I couldn't find it to post my comments. Had a look under your username, but couldn't find the relevant Post or Topic. If you haven't started a post re your logo, and you want comments on it, that's the best way to get feedback. Let me know where to go!
Darren.