So, last night I gave birth (so to speak) to my new blog; a blog focused on life development. And to go along with the new theme, I thought it appropriate to give the site a new logo. It had to be simple and more mature, keeping in tune with the blog’s new feel. Have a look see at my process:
Inspiration
So, first things first, I needed a source of inspiration; in this case several. I perused the many logo sites out there, including Logo Pond, LogoSauce, and lo8os. But it turns out that I had the most help from an old friend, David Airey.
In an entry from about a month ago, he redesigned the logo for the famous blogging site, Dosh Dosh. I absolutely loved the logo. David has always been one of my favorite designers, but this one really did it for me. It was simple with a touch of cleverness and worked well with both dark and light backgrounds:
So I had some inspiration and a basic idea and color scheme for what I wanted. Now I needed to add my own touch and style.
The Logo Design
Now for the actual design of my logo, I wanted to incorporate several elements. First I wanted to make the design feel symmetrical; almost grid-like. Next, I chose to use the font Franklin Gothic, because of its symmetrical, but smooth appearance. And finally, I wanted to keep the “J” in a box or something along those lines, because that is kind of like my trademark.
When it came time to put the elements together, things just seemed to click. Although, I originally did have the square with the “J” attached to the “D”, but my girlfriend pointed out that it made it look like a coffee cup. I agreed, so I put a little space between the elements. By the end of all the tweaking, I had the logo you now see in use. Maybe in the future I may want to work in the coffee cup theme, but not yet…
What do you think of the new logo?
Developed Good Logo, it will totally Loos Professional Logo and suits to your blog.
nice logo and non glamour. agree with cocacolya
wowwowo … what a nice logo ..
this is awesome dude ..
thanks for this informations, now i find something that i want to know..
thanks you..
Well, I wish I have the same inspiration-awakening capabilities such as your. Haven’t got any to put as my blog logo up till now
Nice logo.simply beautiful!
Simple and best logo. Good choice.
Sure i would love to give opinion for your logo, till now i seen your logo in Black and White and little bit gray color in log current logo also looks good professional log but i wanted to see some color in log which make more attractive.
Your new logo looks great David, I have so much trouble designing logos in Photoshop. Keep up the great work.
Your logo looks really nice. Simple, professional and good color combination logo.
I actually like the first logo looks more professional.
And I have a logo that I have invented. True, it looks very simple … but in my opinion, when it comes to the logo, then the simpler the better.
The new logo looks great and it looks just as professional ( if not more so ) than the original.
I really like the new logo. And it’s true about having to find an inspiration, especially if you’re just starting out
Looks great David, stick with your new one, It is very professional.
By the way David did you use Photoshop to make this image? Again it looks really good. Keep up the great work!
That DOSH DOSH logo is really awesome. You have some really creative skills.
I think you should go on with this logo. Development of new logo might effect your branding for a time being.
Great logo re-design, very simple but effective, I like it.
Looks great David, very nice logo.
I think your new logo looks fantastic David, congrats!
Your logo looks very nice and professional. It’s unique. Good choice.
simple and elegant logo. it gives me an idea for creating a logo. thanks for sharing.
logo looks unique and very professional very good choice.
Simple yet good. Congrats !!!
Can i make money making logo’s on craigs list?so please tell me..
Simplicity is the real key …. well posted
I am looking for someone to make a logo for my website, I mean I already have the idea and specs just don’t know how to make it. If you know anyone please tell me.
minimalistic drawing ist the right way for a good looking logo.
goooooooooood thanks
Great !!!
The new logo looks great David, keep it up.
gooooooooooooooood
It is simple logo but very nice indeed.
Simple but simply wonderful, keep it up David.
Don’t listen to what other people have said here, your new logo is professional and simply nice looking too.
The new logo looks great David, keep it up.
I thinks this new logo looks great and profesional enough.
The logo indeed! It’s the most important part of a business, any business, and more so for online businesses. So a good start is all about the right logo and domain name.
The new logo looks wonderful David, a keeper.
The new logo looks wonderful David, a keeper.
What a nice, catchy and good looking logos. I like the way you manipulate the black&white color into the layout so that it doesn’t look dull and monotonous.
great logo is our value
it’s so wonderfull
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Logo does add value, there is no doubt about it.
Simple, to the point, and easy to remember.
so simple
Nice logo.
The se are really good. Thanx..