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10-05-2009, 11:45 PM
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Fentoozler
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All About Logos
I'm in the process of a change over here...and logo creation is the soup de jour...
After reading a couple dozen threads, I've narrowed down the contestants to the 6 mentioned in the threads I read [some were duplicates or triplicates] [in NO particular order] KBK Graphicx ~ http://www.kbkgraphx.com/index.html The Logo Co ~ http://thelogocompany.net/ Rajasandhu ~ http://www.rajasandhu.com/ Logo Pond ~ http://logopond.com/ Sleek Logos ~ http://www.sleeklogos.com/ America's Print Center ~ http://www.americasprintcenter.com/ Who have I missed? I have NO desire to DIY this thing.
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10-06-2009, 12:24 AM
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Administrator
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Re: All About Logos
I really like www.99designs.com. You can run a contest and are able to pick from a large number of logos.
Remember to get a logo without to many colors (2 or 3 max) so that the cost of printing isn't to high. It's also good if you have a one color version of the logo for fliers, newspaper, and cheaper t-shirts.
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10-06-2009, 12:28 AM
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Home Depot aisle walker
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Re: All About Logos
How about some DIYers. I think we have some contenders on this site.
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10-06-2009, 12:30 AM
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Re: All About Logos
KBK
Logo pond sleek logos those are the ones I like the best out of your choices |
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10-06-2009, 12:45 AM
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Project Manager/Carpenter
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Re: All About Logos
....I just took an image I like...pretty standard. Its on the sweatshirts I just orderd...
  Its on my direct mail post cards, my business cards and will be on the side of my truck in a few weeks. It also looks like my webpage guy used it as a side bar on my upcoming website.....we shall see... Last edited by TBFGhost; 10-07-2009 at 10:23 PM. |
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10-06-2009, 12:52 AM
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10-06-2009, 10:58 AM
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Re: All About Logos
Hmmm, I thought maybe this thread was bait to see how I would respond.
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10-06-2009, 04:18 PM
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Re: All About Logos
The thing that makes KBK jump out to me is his direct marketing background.
Plus his work is nice and he seems to be experienced in this industry. In all fairness -- I didn't look at all of them as thoroughly. |
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10-06-2009, 05:27 PM
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Fentoozler
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Re: All About LogosQuote:
No bait. Just looking to change logos [among other things].
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10-06-2009, 05:29 PM
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Re: All About LogosQuote:
Neither have I.... I scanned through a ton of threads just grabbing company names.... hoping to get them all under one roof for discussion.
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10-06-2009, 07:31 PM
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10-07-2009, 01:21 AM
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Re: All About LogosQuote:
Rather than add to your list, I would just point out the different approaches to logo design. The one I advise against is where you get x number of concepts, get to choose one, and maybe do a few tweaks, then call it done. It's often packaged to sound a bit more complex, but that's about it. The approach I favor is when the designer looks at your business, asks questions, studies your market well enough to avoid creating anything that looks similar to someone else's, and only then creates concepts. Those concepts are worked into a final logo based on your input and the designer's knowledge. This one is more complex than it sounds. I encourage anyone considering a logo to think about the fact that they will likely be using it for years (maybe the life of the business). The process should not be rushed through or treated like something on an assembly line. It's not the cheapest way to do a logo, but if you figure the mileage you get from a logo, it's one of your least expensive investments. Since you will use it on everything, it's worth doing well. Hopefully this will help for going through any list of providers when you are trying to choose someone.
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10-07-2009, 02:33 AM
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10-17-2009, 06:42 PM
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Re: All About LogosLast edited by Paulie; 11-16-2009 at 09:50 AM. |
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10-17-2009, 09:58 PM
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Re: All About Logos
Kieth over at KBX is a great guy, He does awesome work
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10-17-2009, 11:47 PM
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Re: All About Logos
I thought there was going to be an article in this thread about branding. Or at least have a picture of a cow or something.
Maybe an article about color theory or Isaac Newton. But NOTHING but some old clunkers bruising each others foot. Did ya'll have your reward?
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10-18-2009, 12:58 AM
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Fentoozler
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Re: All About LogosQuote:
Here:  Happy now? We have a logo. Some crazy font An animal ...and branding.
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10-18-2009, 09:49 AM
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You did what??
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Re: All About Logos
I worked with keith (not for logo work) for cards, postcards, newspaper ads...good work.
I've recently worked with http://thelogocompany.net/logo-design-prices.htm $149 for logo design, take a look at the portfolio pages, nice stuff. They also do card, postcards, presentation folders, etc. I love http://www.vistaprint.com/vp/welcome...v=welcome&rd=2 (after logo is completed) for ordering all sorts of stuff, been using them for a few years. Here's a thread with pics/prices of stuff I've done through vistaprint: http://www.contractortalk.com/f11/vi...t-stuff-65937/ They also do logo design, but I've never worked with them on that end. |
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10-23-2009, 11:33 AM
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tile mason
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Re: All About Logos
I used to use VistaPrint extensively. But I found a local printer that pumps things out within 2-3 days. And they even stay open after working hours so I can pick up my order on my way home from work.
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10-23-2009, 11:36 AM
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You did what??
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Re: All About Logos
That's great turnaround time. I like having the stuff delivered to my door, and I always order stuff way before I need it, so waiting a week or two hasn't been a problem.
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