Artistic Opinions Needed!!!

Radar · 02-26-2007, 09:43 PM

My wife is going to have a baby girl in about 2 months so she won't be able to work for awhile. She doesn't make much money anyway so I was thinking rather than pay a babysitter $500+ per month to watch our baby, my wife can watch her and I can make some money with an online store and eBay store. I'm fairly confident that I'll be able to earn at least this much part time in addition to my regular job.

I've paid for a company to design a logo for my business and they've given me 8 concepts.

Please take a moment to look at them, but DO NOT click on the submit button or choose any of the designs on the website. Please let me know your opinions here.

Keep in mind, once I go with a concept, I can make unlimited revisions (colors, small design changes, etc) until I like it.

Thank you all for your help. Your opinions are valuable to me; especially in artistic matters. I'd appreciate it if we can stick to the subject at hand and not turn this into an attack thread against me by those who don't like me personally. Thanks.

You can view the samples here:

http://www.logobee.com/view/homeschool

Aliantha · 02-26-2007, 09:57 PM

I like the first one because it's clear and concise with minimal distraction from the actual product you're selling. The basic colour scheme is good too.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-26-2007, 10:06 PM

I'm partial to #3, only because "supply house" is prominant. It defines you are not a home school organization, advice column or support group. You are a supply house.

Kingswood · 02-26-2007, 10:22 PM

I like #1 best, with the "Homeschool" rendered in a different font such as Comic Sans.

Radar · 02-26-2007, 11:03 PM

Most people seem to like #1, but it seems strangely familiar to me. I swear I've seen that hat/roof with a similar font in another logo before. It's bugging the heck out of me that I can't remember where I've seen it.

DucksNuts · 02-26-2007, 11:25 PM

I like #1 but #4 appeals to me too.

monster · 02-26-2007, 11:47 PM

# 5-9 are too busy

#1 is the most eye-catching, but I share the sense of familiarity and wonder if it is reminiscent of a family sitcom logo?

#2 The H and the two lines make it looks a little like a highway logo

#3 looks a little like a recycling logo

#4 is a bit old fashioned

#10 is a little forgettable

I think on balance I like #1, but wonder if the text might be better being a bit less "comedy" -perhaps not squished by the roof?

I'm also thinking maybe the red, white and blue is a little done to death as a color scheme right now? What about the gold and blue of #7?

hth

Radar · 02-27-2007, 12:16 AM

It's very funny that you mentioned a family sitcom because I was thinking the same thing.

Here's my observations:

1. Jumped out at me, but seems very familiar. The whole point of paying for a logo was to make me stand out.

2. Boring and I don't like the attempt to be cute by making the H into a person.

3. I like that SUPPLY HOUSE is displayed in the same size font as HOMESCHOOL.

4. Don't like the colors, and I agree with the old fashioned look mentioned above.

5. Busy, but balanced and it has nice colors. This might work if it has some revisions to simplify it.

6. I just don't like it.

7. I like the sort of asian little house design in the middle except for the cross in the middle of the window that looks too much like a crucifix for my comfort. The circle is too small, and the homeschool font and color is wrong and should not have an outline. It might work with a several revisions.

8. Interesting, but it seems like it would be better for a furniture store.

9. I like the 3D pen coming off the paper, but other than that, it's pretty boring and wouldn't stick in the minds of people.

I think the mark of a good logo is in its simplicity, it's relation to the product, and the way it sticks in your memory. A good logo should be able to be printed in black and white and still look good.

SteveDallas · 02-27-2007, 01:09 AM

3, 8, and 10 all have some appeal to me, but I think 1 would be my choice.

Radar · 02-27-2007, 01:36 AM

Maybe if I made the wedge of the roof like like a cross between a compas and a roof, and I got rid of that curly thing coming off the book for no apparent reason, I'd like #1 more.

xoxoxoBruce · 02-27-2007, 03:57 AM

Griff · 02-27-2007, 05:57 AM

They are all nicely done but, I like the feel of number 1. The roof implies security and pen says acedemic success.

Sundae · 02-27-2007, 06:51 AM

I like 1, the same as everyone else. But I actually really like 5 as well. I agree it is a leetle busy, but it is sophisticated imo.

LabRat · 02-27-2007, 08:53 AM

I initially liked #1 the best, with the following revisions:

The "Homeschool" font shouldn't be so cartoonish, people don't homeschool for fun. I like the font of #2 (but with a regular H). I also like the two shades of blue in #2, they seem to be a little more feminine than the other color schemes, and I'm guessing that mostly women are going to be your buyers (but I may be TOTALLY wrong--don't flame me). Since #1 is a little more complicated than #2, a third color is definately needed.

Neat idea, good luck!!

Sheldonrs · 02-27-2007, 09:07 AM

I like #1 the most with #3 my second choice.

They remind me of the logo for the org. where I work.

02-26-2007, 11:03 PM	#5
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Most people seem to like #1, but it seems strangely familiar to me. I swear I've seen that hat/roof with a similar font in another logo before. It's bugging the heck out of me that I can't remember where I've seen it. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

02-27-2007, 12:16 AM	#8
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	It's very funny that you mentioned a family sitcom because I was thinking the same thing. Here's my observations: 1. Jumped out at me, but seems very familiar. The whole point of paying for a logo was to make me stand out. 2. Boring and I don't like the attempt to be cute by making the H into a person. 3. I like that SUPPLY HOUSE is displayed in the same size font as HOMESCHOOL. 4. Don't like the colors, and I agree with the old fashioned look mentioned above. 5. Busy, but balanced and it has nice colors. This might work if it has some revisions to simplify it. 6. I just don't like it. 7. I like the sort of asian little house design in the middle except for the cross in the middle of the window that looks too much like a crucifix for my comfort. The circle is too small, and the homeschool font and color is wrong and should not have an outline. It might work with a several revisions. 8. Interesting, but it seems like it would be better for a furniture store. 9. I like the 3D pen coming off the paper, but other than that, it's pretty boring and wouldn't stick in the minds of people. I think the mark of a good logo is in its simplicity, it's relation to the product, and the way it sticks in your memory. A good logo should be able to be printed in black and white and still look good. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

02-27-2007, 03:57 AM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	__________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump. Last edited by xoxoxoBruce; 04-07-2007 at 05:46 PM.

02-27-2007, 05:57 AM	#12
Griff still says videotape Join Date: Feb 2001 Posts: 26,813	They are all nicely done but, I like the feel of number 1. The roof implies security and pen says acedemic success. __________________ If you would only recognize that life is hard, things would be so much easier for you. - Louis D. Brandeis

02-27-2007, 06:51 AM	#13
Sundae polaroid of perfection Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 24,185	I like 1, the same as everyone else. But I actually really like 5 as well. I agree it is a leetle busy, but it is sophisticated imo. __________________ Life's hard you know, so strike a pose on a Cadillac

02-26-2007, 09:43 PM	#1
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Artistic Opinions Needed!!! My wife is going to have a baby girl in about 2 months so she won't be able to work for awhile. She doesn't make much money anyway so I was thinking rather than pay a babysitter $500+ per month to watch our baby, my wife can watch her and I can make some money with an online store and eBay store. I'm fairly confident that I'll be able to earn at least this much part time in addition to my regular job. I've paid for a company to design a logo for my business and they've given me 8 concepts. Please take a moment to look at them, but DO NOT click on the submit button or choose any of the designs on the website. Please let me know your opinions here. Keep in mind, once I go with a concept, I can make unlimited revisions (colors, small design changes, etc) until I like it. Thank you all for your help. Your opinions are valuable to me; especially in artistic matters. I'd appreciate it if we can stick to the subject at hand and not turn this into an attack thread against me by those who don't like me personally. Thanks. You can view the samples here: http://www.logobee.com/view/homeschool __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

02-26-2007, 09:57 PM	#2
Aliantha trying hard to be a better person Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Brisbane, Australia Posts: 16,493	I like the first one because it's clear and concise with minimal distraction from the actual product you're selling. The basic colour scheme is good too. __________________ Kind words are the music of the world. F. W. Faber

02-26-2007, 10:06 PM	#3
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I'm partial to #3, only because "supply house" is prominant. It defines you are not a home school organization, advice column or support group. You are a supply house. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

02-26-2007, 10:22 PM	#4
Kingswood Draco dormiens nunquam titillandus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Melbourne, Vic Posts: 316	I like #1 best, with the "Homeschool" rendered in a different font such as Comic Sans.

02-26-2007, 11:25 PM	#6
DucksNuts Bitchy Little Brat Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Queensland, Australia Posts: 5,067	I like #1 but #4 appeals to me too.

02-26-2007, 11:47 PM	#7
monster I hear them call the tide Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Perpetual Chaos Posts: 30,852	# 5-9 are too busy #1 is the most eye-catching, but I share the sense of familiarity and wonder if it is reminiscent of a family sitcom logo? #2 The H and the two lines make it looks a little like a highway logo #3 looks a little like a recycling logo #4 is a bit old fashioned #10 is a little forgettable I think on balance I like #1, but wonder if the text might be better being a bit less "comedy" -perhaps not squished by the roof? I'm also thinking maybe the red, white and blue is a little done to death as a color scheme right now? What about the gold and blue of #7? hth __________________ The most difficult thing is the decision to act, the rest is merely tenacity Amelia Earhart

02-27-2007, 01:09 AM	#9
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	3, 8, and 10 all have some appeal to me, but I think 1 would be my choice.

02-27-2007, 01:36 AM	#10
Radar Constitutional Scholar Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Ocala, FL Posts: 4,006	Maybe if I made the wedge of the roof like like a cross between a compas and a roof, and I got rid of that curly thing coming off the book for no apparent reason, I'd like #1 more. __________________ "I'm completely in favor of the separation of Church and State. My idea is that these two institutions screw us up enough on their own, so both of them together is certain death." - George Carlin

02-27-2007, 08:53 AM	#14
LabRat twatfaced two legged bumhole Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 3,143	I initially liked #1 the best, with the following revisions: The "Homeschool" font shouldn't be so cartoonish, people don't homeschool for fun. I like the font of #2 (but with a regular H). I also like the two shades of blue in #2, they seem to be a little more feminine than the other color schemes, and I'm guessing that mostly women are going to be your buyers (but I may be TOTALLY wrong--don't flame me). Since #1 is a little more complicated than #2, a third color is definately needed. Neat idea, good luck!! __________________ Strength does not come from how much weight you can lift, or how many miles you can run. It comes from knowing that you set a goal, and rose to the challenge. Strength comes from within.

02-27-2007, 09:07 AM	#15
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I like #1 the most with #3 my second choice. They remind me of the logo for the org. where I work. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

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