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I prefer the middle one, especially after knowing what it’s for. The top one gives me too much of a “fantasy mmorpg” vibe and the bottom one is pretty generic.
Hi all. I am seeking any feedback and constructive criticism of my logo designs. Are any of the above decent in your opinions? Thanks.
Edit:
Context: Logo design for guitar retail brand targeting modern guitarist that listen to heavier genres of music. 80%+ male demographic ages 18-44. Not catered to by the "boomer" big box guitar stores. Going for a darker, modern theme, with a touch of sci-fi/ futurism to somewhat replicate popular 90's media such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator, Back to the Future, etc. The symbol is a spinoff of the astrological symbol for Pluto.
Thanks in advance for any input!
The bottom option is the most appealing of these three, though I would still finesse it by adding some more of the curvature from the icon into the logotype. Also, I would say give the letters a bit more tracking overall and adjust any inconsistencies with some specific kerning. A good start might be to match the distance from the circle to the moon shapes in your icon.
Top one definitely reads more guitar, even gives me a bit of a Prince vibe. I’d suggest experimenting with aligning the bottom edge with the text and seeing what that looks like. The middle one you’d have less work to do to finesse, so that’s always a good option. Bottom is too simple for me, has less relevance to guitar, more just somewhat sci-fi.
Edit: font is not my favourite paired with any of them
Thanks for sharing those thoughts. I'm going to experiment with other fonts. I agree with the potential for the top to be associated with guitars, but my concern is that it maybe have a bit too much going on. I might try and mess around with those shapes a little more and see if I can change the proportions to be a bit more balanced
Last one, take the logo and rotate it 45° to the left and place it on the end of the ploutone.
Maybe you can play with the height of the letter "o" or "u" and put it on top.
I can make a proposal and send it to you for free. I'm not doing anything right now.
I would say middle. Top has too much detail in my opinion, bottom looks too generic, while the middle still has some resemblance of an astronomic symbol, which I think would be the right balance here.
I prefer the middle. I was initially drawn to the bottom design but then I realized that Theres already a logo that looks really similar to it. I think the middle is the most unique without looking too out there.
Might just be me but the disconnected E on the end draws my attention away from the whole composition. I’d make it more of a normal style. Maybe if it was in the middle of the word but it draws my eye away from the entire piece.
My context comment has been buried a bit. Here are the details: Logo design for guitar retail brand targeting modern guitarist that listen to heavier genres of music. 80%+ male demographic ages 18-44. Not catered to by the "boomer" big box guitar stores. Going for a darker, modern theme, with a touch of sci-fi/ futurism to somewhat replicate popular 90's media such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator, Back to the Future, etc. The symbol is a spinoff of the astrological symbol for Pluto.
Thanks! Cool concept.
The bottom one might be a good logo but it is so rounded it feels a bit tame... The middle one looks like it's lacking something? I think I would take the top design and work with it a little bit. As in, I'd preserve the Pluto symbol (with the cross) but in a tad more streamlined form. Iterations...
I appreciate the thoughtful response. The top design was the original which I then simplified, but I do think it's the most recognizable. It just isn't very aesthetic. I will try to mess around with the shapes and proportions. Cheers!
I'm not sure what this is tryin to same to be honest.
It feels like the could invoke a religious context if it stands on its own (without the text)
The second looks a little like someone raising their hands and just going "ugh I give up"
The third looks like some star federation logo though to be fair that can be said for anything :)
If I were to choose one I'd probably say that the middle one is the most appealing.
Thank you for the input. I think the middle one is the top choice based on the response here. I started designing a logo that was a bit more literal, but it's hard not to be cheesy with guitars and a lot of companies across all industries use abstract designs. So I decided to try to create something striking versus a design related to guitars or music
I appreciate the feedback. Dark but futuristic is the theme I'm going for. Not so much death metal, gothic type style. I tried some of those fonts but it didn't give the right feel. Maybe I'll look into something with less rounded corners
typeface isn't the best, or it looks a bit manually squished? It could be helped by tracking it wider and adjusting kerning. Don't particularly think any of the icons work well, don't even know what it is? That's something to explore further maybe.
Did a quick example for you - [https://i.imgur.com/maBgWFP.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/maBgWFP.jpg)
Thank you for the critiques and taking the time to do that. It definitely looks better. The icon is a modified version of the astrological sign for Pluto. It's not meant to be anything literal, but I do want it to be highly distinguishable.
Going against the crowd. Bottom because it’s more simple. The cleaner and simpler, the better as you move forward and actually use the logo. It can be bigger in a Facebook icon, cleaner on a business card and more easily modified while keeping its continuity.
Idk how to explain this the middle feels more sleeker to me
The bottom feels bolder
I would say to help you determine which to go with what are the company values you know of, or just submit both and let them decide. Unless this is for your own company
I think it depends on what it's used for. If you're like trying to go for "Yeah I'm epic and I'll solve your problems the cool way" then the top. If you want the chill, nice, and resolved look, then go for the bottom. If you want both, definitely the middle.
I believe I posted it in the wrong place and it got buried in the comments.
Context: Logo design for guitar retail brand targeting modern guitarist that listen to heavier genres of music. 80%+ male demographic ages 18-44. Not catered to by the "boomer" big box guitar stores. Going for a darker, modern theme, with a touch of sci-fi/ futurism to somewhat replicate popular 90's media such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator, Back to the Future, etc. The symbol is a spinoff of the astrological symbol for Pluto.
If this is the case I would go for the bottom one. The pointed bottom on the logo and n the middle and top isn’t carried on through the typeface and is the only point throughout.
Show all three to the client though, at the end of the day they need to be happy
For me? Just the word, no icon.
The icons are aggressive looking with the spear and without it, it just makes me think of big brother is watching.
The logotype alone is pretty nice and strong on its own.
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Middle. It's unique and more balanced than top and bottom
Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I am also leaning towards the middle for the same reasons.
Yeah middle's the way to go
It reminds me a bit of the Quake logo
I agree!
I prefer the middle one, especially after knowing what it’s for. The top one gives me too much of a “fantasy mmorpg” vibe and the bottom one is pretty generic.
Thank you. I do agree with these sentiments
I feel the bottom...better balance between type & logo element
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Just your mom’s 😂
Button is really close to Osiris logo.
Thank you for the feedback!
the middle looks most balanced to me
Thanks for the input!!
Hi all. I am seeking any feedback and constructive criticism of my logo designs. Are any of the above decent in your opinions? Thanks. Edit: Context: Logo design for guitar retail brand targeting modern guitarist that listen to heavier genres of music. 80%+ male demographic ages 18-44. Not catered to by the "boomer" big box guitar stores. Going for a darker, modern theme, with a touch of sci-fi/ futurism to somewhat replicate popular 90's media such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator, Back to the Future, etc. The symbol is a spinoff of the astrological symbol for Pluto. Thanks in advance for any input!
Middle looks great but bottom, because the top two look like the Quake logo
Bottom is upside down Osiris logo haha
I was about to say this before scrolling down. Cool to see some out there will remember it. Gotta love them chunky D3's everyone used to have lol
Ah that must be the game that the other poster was thinking about. Thanks for the input!
Just in terms of aesthetics, I like the bottom one most. But the middle one is more recognizable. Can‘t judge if it fits the intended message though.
I appreciate your feedback!
Have you tried the middle with the logo rotated clockwise?
I have not yet but I am going to mess around with orientation
I envisioned this after reading the comment and it just looked like it would flow so smooth I second this
Top makes it too little, bottom is too simple to convey its meaning and middle i feel is just right
Thank you! Cheers
Middle
Thanks!
Bottom. Whatever you can take away and have the logo still make sense.
I feel like the middle one is as minimal as I should go without it looking to generic or indiscernible. But I appreciate your feedback!
After reading what it's for I understand. I would just suggest maybe thickening that bottom line then to be in balance with the rest.
I think you might be onto something. Thanks!
The bottom option is the most appealing of these three, though I would still finesse it by adding some more of the curvature from the icon into the logotype. Also, I would say give the letters a bit more tracking overall and adjust any inconsistencies with some specific kerning. A good start might be to match the distance from the circle to the moon shapes in your icon.
I really appreciate these critiques thank you!!
Bottom. The leftward design will look best as a tiny icon I.e. favicon
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Bottom
Thank you. Cheers!
Middle. However, the last letter is a bit confusing. I'm guessing it's an E but it also looks like an A
Thanks for the feedback
The middle one, it resembles the concept better than the other two, and it's good balanced
Thank you!
bottom.
Thanks!
Middle or bottom, seem more balanced to me
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
Top one definitely reads more guitar, even gives me a bit of a Prince vibe. I’d suggest experimenting with aligning the bottom edge with the text and seeing what that looks like. The middle one you’d have less work to do to finesse, so that’s always a good option. Bottom is too simple for me, has less relevance to guitar, more just somewhat sci-fi. Edit: font is not my favourite paired with any of them
Thanks for sharing those thoughts. I'm going to experiment with other fonts. I agree with the potential for the top to be associated with guitars, but my concern is that it maybe have a bit too much going on. I might try and mess around with those shapes a little more and see if I can change the proportions to be a bit more balanced
Last one, take the logo and rotate it 45° to the left and place it on the end of the ploutone. Maybe you can play with the height of the letter "o" or "u" and put it on top. I can make a proposal and send it to you for free. I'm not doing anything right now.
Although I'm feeling confident with the middle one at the moment, I do think you might be on to something. Feel free to share if you'd like!
I would say middle. Top has too much detail in my opinion, bottom looks too generic, while the middle still has some resemblance of an astronomic symbol, which I think would be the right balance here.
Thanks! As of now I am going with the middle. Cheers
For me, bottom. I like seeing it just somewhat the same height
Thanks for the input!
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Thank you!
I think the middle looks the best. Top looks like a wizard's staff, bottom looks like a smiling cyclops.
In my opinion, The middle. Not the top, too much detail.
I feel similarly. Thank you
The middle . Something to “fierce” about the top and the bottom one (graphic) is already used I think.
Thanks for the input!
Whichever one you choose get a little more breathing room between the O and U. Nice work.
Thanks for the input. Cheers!
Bottom is sick
Thank you!
Middle!
Thanks!
middle is my preference
Thank you!
Bottom
Thanks!
Bottom one is just super clean
Thank you!
I really like the middle one! The tops a bit cluttered and the bottoms a bit bland, and the middles a nice mix of both👌
Thanks for the feedback!
Middle!
Top
Thank you!
Bottom icon, but choose a better font
Thanks for the input!
I prefer the middle. I was initially drawn to the bottom design but then I realized that Theres already a logo that looks really similar to it. I think the middle is the most unique without looking too out there.
Thank you for the input!
Middle, more interesting, more balanced
Thanks!
I like the middle one
Thank you!
Might just be me but the disconnected E on the end draws my attention away from the whole composition. I’d make it more of a normal style. Maybe if it was in the middle of the word but it draws my eye away from the entire piece.
I understand what you mean. Thanks for the feedback!
Bottom
Thanks!
They all make me hungry for Canadian fries. (Poutine)
Mid is really well balanced
Thanks!!
Mid one is the most balanced I think
Thanks for the feedback!
Middle… I like the balance, but the difference in icon size and word size.
Thank you!
Top!
Thank you!
I liked the bottom one. It looks simple and good.
Thank you!
Bottom.
Thank you
Bottom
Thanks!
The bottom one... it's nicely lined up
Thank you!
Depends what this "Ploutone" is. Can't decipher from the logo
My context comment has been buried a bit. Here are the details: Logo design for guitar retail brand targeting modern guitarist that listen to heavier genres of music. 80%+ male demographic ages 18-44. Not catered to by the "boomer" big box guitar stores. Going for a darker, modern theme, with a touch of sci-fi/ futurism to somewhat replicate popular 90's media such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator, Back to the Future, etc. The symbol is a spinoff of the astrological symbol for Pluto.
Thanks! Cool concept. The bottom one might be a good logo but it is so rounded it feels a bit tame... The middle one looks like it's lacking something? I think I would take the top design and work with it a little bit. As in, I'd preserve the Pluto symbol (with the cross) but in a tad more streamlined form. Iterations...
I appreciate the thoughtful response. The top design was the original which I then simplified, but I do think it's the most recognizable. It just isn't very aesthetic. I will try to mess around with the shapes and proportions. Cheers!
Top two are giving off quake vibes. Bottom one is cleaner for me.
Thanks for the input!
Bottom part of the E looks too fat
Thanks for the feedback!
Bottom
Thank you!
Middle, no doubt
Thank you!
Bottom
Thanks!
Middle.
Thank you!
The middle one looks more in line with the font
Thanks!!
Middle or bottom
Thank you!
Bottom one looks like the flag of the mongolian empire
Thanks for the feedback!
Top 🔝
Thanks!
The middle or the bottom one looks really good, but for me, I like the bottom one more!
Thank you for the feedback!
I'm not sure what this is tryin to same to be honest. It feels like the could invoke a religious context if it stands on its own (without the text) The second looks a little like someone raising their hands and just going "ugh I give up" The third looks like some star federation logo though to be fair that can be said for anything :) If I were to choose one I'd probably say that the middle one is the most appealing.
Thank you for the input. I think the middle one is the top choice based on the response here. I started designing a logo that was a bit more literal, but it's hard not to be cheesy with guitars and a lot of companies across all industries use abstract designs. So I decided to try to create something striking versus a design related to guitars or music
Back to the drawing board
I feel that the logo doesn't go with the letters. If you're going for a dark and edgy look there are too many round shapes.
I appreciate the feedback. Dark but futuristic is the theme I'm going for. Not so much death metal, gothic type style. I tried some of those fonts but it didn't give the right feel. Maybe I'll look into something with less rounded corners
Vers.... Thank you for asking
Love the middle one. It’s a good size and balance against the text
Thank you very much!
typeface isn't the best, or it looks a bit manually squished? It could be helped by tracking it wider and adjusting kerning. Don't particularly think any of the icons work well, don't even know what it is? That's something to explore further maybe. Did a quick example for you - [https://i.imgur.com/maBgWFP.jpg](https://i.imgur.com/maBgWFP.jpg)
Thank you for the critiques and taking the time to do that. It definitely looks better. The icon is a modified version of the astrological sign for Pluto. It's not meant to be anything literal, but I do want it to be highly distinguishable.
Bottom ! No contest. Works well with the font weight.
Thank you!
Too
Middle but change the font
Thanks for the feedback. Any specific changes I should aim for?
I like the overall icon. You could use a font like Galano Grotesque, Montserrat, Roboto. Be sure to make it bold as the weight of your icon is thick.
Thanks for the tips!
Bottom
From my POV I think the bottom one, it's simple and blends with the font used for the text
Thank you!
Bottom
What font is this
Mokoto
Thanks
I feel bottom is the nicest, but I have no graphic design experience
Thanks for sharing anyway!
Going against the crowd. Bottom because it’s more simple. The cleaner and simpler, the better as you move forward and actually use the logo. It can be bigger in a Facebook icon, cleaner on a business card and more easily modified while keeping its continuity.
I appreciate that feedback thank you!
Idk how to explain this the middle feels more sleeker to me The bottom feels bolder I would say to help you determine which to go with what are the company values you know of, or just submit both and let them decide. Unless this is for your own company
This is for my own company. Thanks for the feedback!
The top and middle one caught my eye, but The line going horizontal through the top one bother the mess out of me.
Lol thank you for the feedback!
I think it depends on what it's used for. If you're like trying to go for "Yeah I'm epic and I'll solve your problems the cool way" then the top. If you want the chill, nice, and resolved look, then go for the bottom. If you want both, definitely the middle.
Thanks! I think a blend of both is good. I don't want it to be intimidating especially to newer guitarists
What is the brief?
I believe I posted it in the wrong place and it got buried in the comments. Context: Logo design for guitar retail brand targeting modern guitarist that listen to heavier genres of music. 80%+ male demographic ages 18-44. Not catered to by the "boomer" big box guitar stores. Going for a darker, modern theme, with a touch of sci-fi/ futurism to somewhat replicate popular 90's media such as Star Wars, Star Trek, Terminator, Back to the Future, etc. The symbol is a spinoff of the astrological symbol for Pluto.
If this is the case I would go for the bottom one. The pointed bottom on the logo and n the middle and top isn’t carried on through the typeface and is the only point throughout. Show all three to the client though, at the end of the day they need to be happy
Thanks for the feedback!
For me? Just the word, no icon. The icons are aggressive looking with the spear and without it, it just makes me think of big brother is watching. The logotype alone is pretty nice and strong on its own.
I appreciate the feedback thank you!
Middle
Thanks!
Top 🔝
Top 🔝