Logo for Design Directive, Residential Design

Design Directive Residential Design

Contest Holder bigkahuna ?

Last Logged in : 1382days7hrs ago

Concepts Submitted

219

Guaranteed Prize

200

Winner(s)

A Logo, Monogram, or Icon

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Project: Logo for Design Directive, Reside ...

Industry: Architecture Logo

Contest Launched: Jun 28, 2011

Selected: 1 winning design from 219 concepts

Winning Design by: Crystal

Close Date: Jul 08, 2011

Concept #185

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Creative Brief

Project name

Logo for Design Directive, Residential Design

Design Text

Design Directive Residential Design

Tagline

Include this tagline in my logo.

Yes

Describe who/what this design is about

I do residential designs for custom homes, additions, remodeling.

I am a very small firm but dont want to feel like it from logo /image perpective. I am ready for a new fresh design.

Industry type

Architecture

What kind of design are you looking for?

Abstract Mark

Initials

How would you describe the effect in your logo:(Check all that apply)

Cutting-Edge
Unique/Creative
Clean/Simple
Sophisticated
Modern
Abstract
Geometric

What colors would you like?

2-3 ...Black & red, or Black & Gold or possibly orange. and possibly white ( or is white an absence of color ?) . I tend to see black or possibly gold as a solid background color on all or part of a business card when selection is made.

How many colors do you want in your design?

Do you have any additional suggestions or ideas?

I want to allow you to be creative and not restrict you but I do like

1. creative font effects, graphics in the name,

2. creative use of letters DD, as part of logo ???

3. Geometry ( lines, dots, arcs, curves etc.)

4. Homes do not need to be in the logo but if it is used it should be abstract, gesture sketch like or simple.

5. Logo /info will be incorporated for cards, letterhead and project yard signs so it should be easily seen /read.

6. I tend to see logo used on verticle format business cards if that matters but that to is open if your creativity suggests otherwise.

7. Residential design should be below Design Directive if not apparent in description.

I am open to your creativity as I ask my clients to be so if you have something creative that you feel fits ...go for it.

Thanks for your time and creativity in advance.

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Discussion

Comments

July 08, 2011 12:50 PM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

I want to thank all the designers for your hard work and creative designs. I have found it a fun and enjoyable experience. I must admit I thought I would be able to easily select a winner but there are several fantastic submissions that I need to closely review and select from. I wish you luck on this and all future projects.

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July 06, 2011 2:03 PM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

Wow everyone has really stepped it up and submitted some great ideas. I must admit this is harder to select than I thought it might be before starting the process. I have no doubt my final selection will be a fresh new memorable look for my company. I have tried to rate those that best fit my goals and needs. I am hoping there are still some great ideas out there and a few refinements to those that are already submitted before I make that final choice. Thanks again for all the creative solutions and effort.

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July 05, 2011 1:58 AM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

Wow, Have been away a few days but some nice submissions. I have responded to several individually with thoughts. I want the logo /graphic to read well and be easily recognized and remembered from cards, trade show signs and project/yard signs. One I have not considered before but possibly D2( squared) could somehow fit in logo?? Not sure !

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June 30, 2011 12:07 PM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

Benoit..If square I dont think the rounded corners fit..and perhaps eliminate circle in square one...possibly ad a hint of red in the black or white versions...a line, dots, letter I, ???

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June 30, 2011 9:36 AM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

Benoit.. I am more drawn to the feel of 9,10,11. Would also like to see it in black.red/white ? maybe without reflective letters color? Also curious how thye DD graphic would look inside a square?

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June 30, 2011 9:32 AM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

#21 Very nice liking the abstract nature of the D's in the graphic. Red /white on black would also be nice to see. Also perhaps if it could be done well maybew a thin line on the right side and an angled line over the top as an abstract of a roof line of a house. Not sure I want to be too literal but I am open to seeing how it would look. Thanks

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June 30, 2011 9:26 AM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

#19,20 very nice additions. Liking the creative uses of D in the graphic. Also would like to see some versions in red /black/white Perhaps a line separating design directive and residential design? Also not sure if both names should or need to be same color. Design and directive could be diffferent colors or them the same and residential design a different color or white Nice work everyone

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June 30, 2011 9:22 AM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

#18 This is a nice direction as well. I would like to see some variations in red /white letters/graphics on black background as well

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June 29, 2011 9:33 PM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

Benoit, the last few ( 12,13 ...) dont fit the feel as well as the previous ones. Love the effort and creativity so I dont want to stifle that. thanks

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June 29, 2011 2:56 PM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

#9 Like the font and feel of lower half nice classy look. may need line separating design directive / residential design. Possibly other color combinations..red /black nice ! #10 nice variations usiing lines, dots etc. Woul;d circle around logo look funny being thinner than for of the D's ?

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June 29, 2011 2:51 PM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

#7 clean look. Nice font... Logo is nice but looks possibly to thick ? Can font lines be thinner? Would also like to see version in red/black/white. Residential design still seems a bit small and maybe lines between DD and Residential design ? thanx #8 general feel isnt bad but font seems a bit heavy...same for circles. Also could see versions of these set in black or gold background .

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June 29, 2011 9:45 AM
bigkahuna
Project Holder

Wow quick start. #1 this has an abstract graphic nature that is a start but not yet the graphic that seems to fit. Design and Directive should have more separation. and read easily. One thing to keep in mind is that this will eventually be used in trade show booths and yard signs that require quick recognition and easy reading. This is why Red on Black with white may read best and is what I currently use. this is still open though. # 2 graphic is too literal I would like it to be more modern and abstract and names stronger and crisp #4 This is a nice start..Graphic does not have to be to the side. Can be above. Also would like to see some ideas with creative use of letters DD ??? Residential design needs to be bigger read easier. #4/5 I tend to see fonts in more modern crisp looks?? same with graphics. These are hard to convey I know but some nice starts everyone ..thanks

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