New Logo

[alexbozhenov]

I took the owl from clipart and changed it a bit http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

I don't like an idea to include an owl in logo http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

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[mags]

Alex, great logos there.

For what's its worth, I personally think this is the route you should be taking Simon. I really, really don't want to offend but the logos you have come up with to date, in my opinion, just do not do you justice and are a bit weak. Sorry!

Regards

Mags

[stlewis]

In these, I have (mostly) taken Alexander's view that I should scrap the poor owl.

I have played with TLA in lower case, bending the fonts and breaking them up into lines.

I will be interested to see if people think these are stronger; I will then have to add something in because they no longer say anything about the business!

It is so much easier when a client says "You have till Monday and I want the owl in" - even if you think it's horrible!

Thanks again... Hopefully all these iterations will be useful to someone!

www.bricksandbrass.co.uk

[This message was edited by Simon T Lewis on October 11, 2003 at 12:51.]

[jens g.r. benthien]

you are not IBM, so forget just TLA. What does it mean? TransLucentAtlantic? Tough Love Ahead? Tossed Lots Around?

See what I mean? Your biz name should at least incluce your program, or better saying: your program or service or USP should reach the client in an instant through the biz name.

So at least you should have the word 'design' somewhere. Or 'consulting'. And your NAME, so that everybody knows who's behind the scene.

Maybe the basics in marketing are less important in today's world, but the past years showed how many companies and wanna-be-companies went down the gutter. I've grown up with TBWA (the acronym for an ad agency), and DMM and IBM, but not with TLA. TWA on the other hand does have a meaning to me, because I flew with them several times.

JGRB wouldn't say anything to you, but I guess Jens would say more. It's a face you remember, messages, tips and tricks, opinions.

You are an individual, so be proud of it, show pride in your capabilities and experience and forget the three meaningless letters.

Just my two cents...

I just imagine receiving a call Monday morning: this is TLA, I would like to talk to Mr. Benthien please... I'd say: who of who from where? But if the voice would say: This is Simon T. Lewis, I would like to talk to Mr. Benthien please, I'd **know** in a fraction of a second who you are and where you are from.

Simon T. Lewis is **someting**, but TLA is nothing. Toast Leverage Association. Total Lost Acronym. Tough Loser Asset.

Hm, don't take my playing with words personally, I just want to make the problem tangible for you.

JGRB
(Just Got Right Back)
(Jungle Glow Ride Bark)
(Jesus Gone Riding Barefoot)
= Jens G.R. Benthien

;-}

Guess which one is unique.

All the best,

jens g.r. benthien
designer
http://www.sacalobra.de

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[stlewis]

This makes sense. 'TLA' also means 'three letter abbreviation' which to people in a consultancy world of endless such made a slight joke.

Version set 7 soon!

www.bricksandbrass.co.uk

[stlewis]

Scrapped 'TLA'; in full instead. The owl is in but more stylised. The fonts may still be disliked... Are these 'stronger'?

Thanks again.

www.bricksandbrass.co.uk

[rsallen]

Here is my idea for a possibility of incorporating the other stylized owl that Gary liked.

I did this fairly quickly - so there are a lot of possibilities. If you want the Xara File - let me know.

Good luck! http://www.talkgraphics.com/images/smilies/smile.gif

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XaraXone 2002 Featured Logo Artist


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[xander11]

...Is even more sad! There is no choice. Today I shall try to create my version.

Xander

[xander11]

...now I have tried to make it too...

Xander

[jens g.r. benthien]

sorry, this doesn't mean to be an offense, but the # 1 and # 3 look more like a new brand for jeans. A logo for a designer or consultant should be more classic and straightforward, that means avoid the type faces you've used. American Typewriter looks good in fashion, but not in design...

Otherwise your logo developments are well executed!

jens g.r. benthien
designer
http://www.sacalobra.de

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