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Brand Logo Critique

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Hello,

 

Please can I have some suggestions on my logo... I'm trying to create a REALLY simple logo, but not sure if it's working or not? It's for my photography brand...

 

Thanks!

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I have to be honest here, it's not great.

 

The colours are not the most professional and don't work together very well either. The kerning and font choice is poor. Try optical kerning on the text and a more professional font.

 

I usually like typographic logos but here you might benefit from a symbol of some kind

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I have to be honest here, it's not great.

 

The colours are not the most professional and don't work together very well either. The kerning and font choice is poor. Try optical kerning on the text and a more professional font.

 

I usually like typographic logos but here you might benefit from a symbol of some kind

 

Aha okay :D

 

I shall go on the hunt for a new font. What colour(s) would you suggest for this sort? I was thinking maybe a grey and orange instead?

You could get the colours working but they currently remind me of kids crayons at the moment! Maybe try more pastel shades?

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You could get the colours working but they currently remind me of kids crayons at the moment! Maybe try more pastel shades?

 

What about these colours? (just trying to look for a new font now!).

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Maybe something like this with a more bold font?

 

jack-tracy.jpg

 

Not 100% sure of the orange on that one, also it might be a bit old for you.

 

This one is a bit more modern..

 

jack-tracy2.jpg

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Maybe something like this with a more bold font?

 

jack-tracy.jpg

 

Not 100% sure of the orange on that one, also it might be a bit old for you.

 

This one is a bit more modern..

 

jack-tracy2.jpg

 

I agree! I deffinitly like the second one alot more... What font(s) did you use? Also you mentioned putting a symbol in? Could you please elaborate on that?:D

 

Thanks so much for your help!

I used brisa for the main font, you might be able to download it free can't remember

 

Then district thin for the other although another similar thin font should work

 

 

symbol? This sort of thing usually works. Although it might be too much altogether with the text

 

jack-tracy3.jpg

Edited by oakleaves

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I used brisa for the main font, you might be able to download it free can't remember

 

Then district thin for the other although another similar thin font should work

 

 

symbol? This sort of thing usually works. Although it might be too much altogether with the text

 

jack-tracy3.jpg

 

Ah great, thanks.

 

Yeah not too sure how I can fit something like that in...

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I probably wouldn't. Either go symbol or typographic but not both

 

Minimal is best for photography sites, let your photography work shine

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I probably wouldn't. Either go symbol or typographic but not both

 

Minimal is best for photography sites, let your photography work shine

 

Typographic it is!

 

That's the exact thing I was trying to achieve :)

 

Thanks for your support looks ALOT better now!

You guys are just unbelievable! How did you learn those skills?

 

The only thing I saw was that the name should be capitalyzed!

 

Any ressources anybody can recommend so I can learn graphic design? I suck at it!

You guys are just unbelievable! How did you learn those skills?

 

The only thing I saw was that the name should be capitalyzed!

 

Any ressources anybody can recommend so I can learn graphic design? I suck at it!

 

Graphic Design is definitely learned over time and unless you haven't had any lessons on typography and composition then it is generally harder to pick up.

 

Some tutorials can be found here:

 

http://tutvid.com/category/tutorials/photoshop/

 

^ This page will hopefully get you past any 'technical' difficulties, as most problems I had when starting out was 'how the hell do I do this, and this and this..' and not knowing the correct terms made it difficult for me to find out how to fix and/or how to do things the correct way.

 

I would start out slowly by looking at fonts on: http://www.fontsquirrel.com/ (which are fonts handpicked for designers!) and then start making fake prototypes for merchandise you like or bands you like. You can always start out small, by finding a gig poster you like and changing it, an album cover or even redesign a website - all these along with this forum and others will slowly help you develop the awareness and skills needed to better yourself.

 

It's all down to experience and putting the time aside.. But as long as your interested you'll slowly better yourself :)

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