tell me if my new logo stinks!

sjafari · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

I have never really liked the logo that was on my website, so i decided to try making a new one today. Im not sure if i like this one either, and i plan on changing the colors later-- different hue and so that the 'foto' is a different color from the 'jafari'. anyway, please let me know what you think!

the old logo:

possible new logo?

thekid24 · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

To be honest, Im not fond of it. Its a little distracting. But I know how hard it is to come up with a logo, it can be frustrating at times. The only remedy is to just keep plugging at it and soon youll get to the point where you wont want to ask if its good or not, because you know it is

Please dont take my opinion to heart, it is just my opinion. Youll get it soon, if this doesnt please you. Good luck.

sjafari · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

its cool-- i dont really like it much as well!

joegolf68 · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

I like the second one, but only the first part, up to the AFAxxx which I would leave out. I don't think there is a need to use the full words for a logo, initials are ok, and you did well with that. Nice artistic touch, but as I said, I would cut out everything after the "J".

ifonline · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

Interesting, but too distracting. I can't make it out, although maybe that in itself is unique enough to leave your mark, so to speak.

theague · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

I prefer simplicity but that's just me.

Hellashot · 21st of January 2007 (Sun)

I agree with #1 being distractive and #2 is difficult to read quickly.

sjafari · 22nd of January 2007 (Mon)

well, thats a pretty good consensus that its hard to read, which was my main concern. Thanks for all the honest opinions everybody!

radiohead1075 · 22nd of January 2007 (Mon)

I think there's potential there, but as they are now they are too hard to read.

bill.br · 22nd of January 2007 (Mon)

Well if you could incorporate some of the interesting lines and relationships in a more legible version you may do better.

Picture North Carolina · 22nd of January 2007 (Mon)

The potential is there, you're using some good design elements and headed in the right direction. In #1, the zebra style is distracting and one character, the letter "f" ends up looking somewhat warped and diseased. I really do like #2... except for the wrap-around "J" It's disconnected from the "afari" to the extent the entire name reads "foto afari" with the "J" being some sort of "smile" in the design. Work with the "J" a little and you'll have something really nice in my opinion. /Dan

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sjafari Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 507 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! its cool-- i dont really like it much as well! __________________ -Shehab- http://www.fotojafari.net 5Dii, 16-35/2.8ii, 24-70/2.8, 135/2 Last edited by sjafari : 21st of January 2007 (Sun) at 18:28.

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joegolf68 Goldmember Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Sacramento CA area Posts: 3,269 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! I like the second one, but only the first part, up to the AFAxxx which I would leave out. I don't think there is a need to use the full words for a logo, initials are ok, and you did well with that. Nice artistic touch, but as I said, I would cut out everything after the "J". __________________ Gear List Peace be upon you

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ifonline Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Braselton, Georgia Posts: 721 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! Interesting, but too distracting. I can't make it out, although maybe that in itself is unique enough to leave your mark, so to speak. __________________ Ian Founder of Lightroom Forums Canon EOS-5D Mark III + Canon 24-105 ƒ/4L IS USM See everything HERE.

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sjafari Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 507 IMAGE EDITING OK	tell me if my new logo stinks! I have never really liked the logo that was on my website, so i decided to try making a new one today. Im not sure if i like this one either, and i plan on changing the colors later-- different hue and so that the 'foto' is a different color from the 'jafari'. anyway, please let me know what you think! the old logo: possible new logo? __________________ -Shehab- http://www.fotojafari.net 5Dii, 16-35/2.8ii, 24-70/2.8, 135/2

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thekid24 pro-zack-lee Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Oklahoma City,OK Posts: 8,532 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! To be honest, Im not fond of it. Its a little distracting. But I know how hard it is to come up with a logo, it can be frustrating at times. The only remedy is to just keep plugging at it and soon youll get to the point where you wont want to ask if its good or not, because you know it is Please dont take my opinion to heart, it is just my opinion. Youll get it soon, if this doesnt please you. Good luck. __________________ flickr

22nd of January 2007 (Mon)	#8
sjafari Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Minneapolis, MN Posts: 507 IMAGE EDITING OK	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! well, thats a pretty good consensus that its hard to read, which was my main concern. Thanks for all the honest opinions everybody! __________________ -Shehab- http://www.fotojafari.net 5Dii, 16-35/2.8ii, 24-70/2.8, 135/2

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radiohead1075 Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: PA Posts: 124	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! I think there's potential there, but as they are now they are too hard to read. __________________ 5D 16-35mm f/2.8L II \| 24-70mm f/2.8L I \| 70-300 f/4-5.6 IS My Photos

22nd of January 2007 (Mon)	#10
bill.br Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Posts: 2	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! Well if you could incorporate some of the interesting lines and relationships in a more legible version you may do better.

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Picture North Carolina Gaaaaa! DOH!! Oops! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: North Carolina Posts: 7,961	Re: tell me if my new logo stinks! The potential is there, you're using some good design elements and headed in the right direction. In #1, the zebra style is distracting and one character, the letter "f" ends up looking somewhat warped and diseased. I really do like #2... except for the wrap-around "J" It's disconnected from the "afari" to the extent the entire name reads "foto afari" with the "J" being some sort of "smile" in the design. Work with the "J" a little and you'll have something really nice in my opinion. /Dan __________________ ----------------------- Fine Art America \| Red Bubble \| Website \| Blog Gear list: Mine is bigger than yours.

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