Graphical Opinion

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Joined: Jun 2002

Hi guys!

Could I please have your feedback on this logo I have designed for my website. The logo is viewable at http://www.cmdirector.neosurge.net/banner.jpg and the site, with the logo on is http://www.cmdirector.neosurge.net/ .

I think that I, perhaps, need to do something more, or do you guys think it is ok?

Thanks!

Greg K's picture

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If your intent is for a serious business site, I do think it needs something more, as I didn't get that feel.

On the logo, the "Sink to the top" stood out way more than the "KitchenSink", perhaps make it a darker blue and the Sink to the top lighter?

The logo to me did not identify the site to me as in what to expect. It made me have to read the text to find out what it was about. Keep in mind, that while this was possible, I went there specifically for that reason, others who are just browsing my want a simpler to understand logo.

Lastly, off what you asked for, be sure to check your site when you are done on differnet browsers and resolutions (especially over 800x600).

Hope this helps,

-Greg

They have: 344 posts

Joined: Jun 2002

Greg K wrote: If your intent is for a serious business site, I do think it needs something more, as I didn't get that feel.

Yeah I agree. But I'm not exactly sure what I could do to give it that feel.

Quote: On the logo, the "Sink to the top" stood out way more than the "KitchenSink", perhaps make it a darker blue and the Sink to the top lighter?

I think I'll just stick the KitchenSink text in front of the lines and perhaps move the Sink To The Top backward.

Quote: The logo to me did not identify the site to me as in what to expect. It made me have to read the text to find out what it was about. Keep in mind, that while this was possible, I went there specifically for that reason, others who are just browsing my want a simpler to understand logo.

Is it a bad thing that it forced you to read on? In some ways I'd have said it was a good thing.

Quote: Lastly, off what you asked for, be sure to check your site when you are done on differnet browsers and resolutions (especially over 800x600).

I think I've fixed the particular problem you were referring to. If I haven't, just say! Smiling

Thanks for the response.

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I think you need to do a little reading up on logo design. A banner graphic does not make a logo. It's a complex relationship between fonts and graphics and the message you want to convey. Take a step back and think about the message you want the audience to get from your graphic. Study well known logos and try to put a finger on what they've done to get their message across with a timeless graphic representation.

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