Help us choose a new logo! [designedbypheebsandsam]

Bes · 03-04-2012, 23:19

Hello!

Long- time lurker, new-ish poster here! Before I go any further, I want to point out that Pheebs said it was OK to post this here, so mods please direct any bans/ punishment her way

So to give you a bit of background: I've known BD's very own Pheebs for a few years now. I am also the proprietor of a recently-launched personalised greeting card website that I developed from the ground up myself - including the current horrible logo and masthead/ colour-scheme (http://www.saltnpaper.co.uk - and yes we sell A Kettle Of Fish cards!! - and we are donating 25p from every AKOF sale towards Clare & Sam's charity ride![/plug]).

Anyway...

All the graphics/ logo are rather ugly looking, as I did them myself on a budget. The time has come for a much- needed refresh - I will be changing the colour scheme, graphics, logo, everything, so I thought I should grab a bit a Clare and Sam's time before they embark on their round the world trip, and what can I say? except they have done a really great job so far!

What I really want is just some feedback on which logo or style of logo people feel is best for the site and products, or how they could be improved. On the below images, please ignore the un- numbered ones on the left, as they are the original concepts (and what you are judging are some developed designs).

Just to give you a bit more background about who we are what we do, and who we are appealing to:

We sell personalised greeting cards, both to individuals, and for B2B (e.g. corporate greetings). However, the website itself is mainly aimed at individuals.

All our cards are all design- lead and designed by independent designers who normally license exclusively to us. We try and really focus on quality designs, and stay away from brand tie-ins like Disney, etc. The majority of our customers are female.

The logo would go at the top of the website, but would also be as part of a re-brand- same layout but totally overhauled colour scheme - i.e. a new masthead behind the logo and so on (and a move away from green).

The logos would also appear on the back of all the products we sell and be used on all our social media outlets.

Thanks for all and any feedback!

Feek · 03-04-2012, 23:35

I like number 5.

Joe 90 · 04-04-2012, 00:29

I like 5 & 7. Maybe 8, but can't decide.

Garp · 04-04-2012, 01:01

5 would be my first choice, 7 second.

vix · 04-04-2012, 06:51

4 and 5!

Piggymon · 04-04-2012, 07:24

I actually love the old version of 4,5,6

volospian · 04-04-2012, 07:59

Will it just be the one logo, or one of each of the three areas?

the best in each area is 3, 4 and 7 for me (although if using one of each, the ampersand in 7 could incorporate the heart of 3 and 4?) but I also agree with Piggy, the old version of the middle row is better than the new ones and if I had to pick one, I'd go with that

Kitten · 04-04-2012, 09:03

Off topic.....Can I talk to you about maybe selling some designs via you guys? Have been planning something but would be interested to know how it works with a third party....

Oh, and 6

Desmo · 04-04-2012, 20:16

I like 2 & 5. Totally different styles but like them both in their own way.

Bes · 04-04-2012, 21:00

Thanks guys great feedback so far it's all very useful

Kitten drop me a mail at submissions[at] saltnpaper.co.uk

Thanks!

03-04-2012, 23:19	#1
Bes Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	Help us choose a new logo! [designedbypheebsandsam] Hello! Long- time lurker, new-ish poster here! Before I go any further, I want to point out that Pheebs said it was OK to post this here, so mods please direct any bans/ punishment her way So to give you a bit of background: I've known BD's very own Pheebs for a few years now. I am also the proprietor of a recently-launched personalised greeting card website that I developed from the ground up myself - including the current horrible logo and masthead/ colour-scheme (http://www.saltnpaper.co.uk - and yes we sell A Kettle Of Fish cards!! - and we are donating 25p from every AKOF sale towards Clare & Sam's charity ride![/plug]). Anyway... All the graphics/ logo are rather ugly looking, as I did them myself on a budget. The time has come for a much- needed refresh - I will be changing the colour scheme, graphics, logo, everything, so I thought I should grab a bit a Clare and Sam's time before they embark on their round the world trip, and what can I say? except they have done a really great job so far! What I really want is just some feedback on which logo or style of logo people feel is best for the site and products, or how they could be improved. On the below images, please ignore the un- numbered ones on the left, as they are the original concepts (and what you are judging are some developed designs). Just to give you a bit more background about who we are what we do, and who we are appealing to: We sell personalised greeting cards, both to individuals, and for B2B (e.g. corporate greetings). However, the website itself is mainly aimed at individuals. All our cards are all design- lead and designed by independent designers who normally license exclusively to us. We try and really focus on quality designs, and stay away from brand tie-ins like Disney, etc. The majority of our customers are female. The logo would go at the top of the website, but would also be as part of a re-brand- same layout but totally overhauled colour scheme - i.e. a new masthead behind the logo and so on (and a move away from green). The logos would also appear on the back of all the products we sell and be used on all our social media outlets. Thanks for all and any feedback!

03-04-2012, 23:35	#2
Feek ex SAS Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: JO01ou Posts: 10,062	I like number 5. __________________

04-04-2012, 00:29	#3
Joe 90 Absinthe Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chester Posts: 2,345	I like 5 & 7. Maybe 8, but can't decide. __________________ 360 Blog \| Join GiffGaff \| Twitter

04-04-2012, 01:01	#4
Garp Preparing more tumbleweed Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Hawaii Posts: 6,038	5 would be my first choice, 7 second. __________________ Mal: Define "interesting"? Wash: "Oh, God, oh, God, we're all gonna die"?

04-04-2012, 06:51	#5
vix Penelope Pitstop Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 4,426	4 and 5! __________________

04-04-2012, 07:24	#6
Piggymon Lara Croft Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: PigmoPad - Braintree Essex Posts: 8,604	I actually love the old version of 4,5,6 __________________ BF% 28/08/08 - 21%

04-04-2012, 07:59	#7
volospian Vodka Martini Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 786	Will it just be the one logo, or one of each of the three areas? the best in each area is 3, 4 and 7 for me (although if using one of each, the ampersand in 7 could incorporate the heart of 3 and 4?) but I also agree with Piggy, the old version of the middle row is better than the new ones and if I had to pick one, I'd go with that

04-04-2012, 09:03	#8
Kitten Spinky-Spank Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: 668. The Neighbour of the Beast Posts: 11,226	Off topic.....Can I talk to you about maybe selling some designs via you guys? Have been planning something but would be interested to know how it works with a third party.... Oh, and 6 __________________ "You only get one life. There's no God, no rules, except for those you accept or create for yourself. Then once it's over... it's over. Dreamless sleep for ever and ever. So why not be happy while you're here?" Nate Fisher

04-04-2012, 20:16	#9
Desmo The Last Airbender Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Pigmopad Posts: 11,915	I like 2 & 5. Totally different styles but like them both in their own way. __________________

04-04-2012, 21:00	#10
Bes Nice weak cup of Earl Grey Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 7	Thanks guys great feedback so far it's all very useful Kitten drop me a mail at submissions[at] saltnpaper.co.uk Thanks!