[ProjectComplete]Deadline Aug 5th - Logo/business card - $300

[jvp]

Admin code added by Abby - 82R02387RU640824P DO NOT DELETE for business card design 9LX41292KG813303A

Hi,

I am a photographer (it really doesn't matter what specialty) and I am looking for a new logo.

The intent of the logo is to create branding. I would also like to use it (or elements of it) as a watermark on photos.

I don't know what I like until I see it. I think it will be easier to tell you what I don't like:

-don't like flowery, bubbly elements in it
-although the clients are mostly females, I'm not crazy about pastel colors


I am looking for something simple, clean, professional looking. I am not looking for just a pretty font (I can do that myself).

Since I don't want to influence you (I like to see your creativity) I will not post logos that I like or my site. The name of the business is Jean Valentin Photography .

The dead line is August 5, at 12:00 AM Eastern Time (USA).

I've seen some cool logos in here and I can't wait to see what you can come up with.

JVP

ETA:

I forgot to mention that the logo will be used in all of our marketing materials, stationery, web site...

I need 2 types of the logo: B&W(for single color printing) and color.

I have Adobe Illustrator (CS2) so a native, scalable vector file will be fine.

[Ratbaggy]

Ummm, we're going to need to know the name of the business eh - it's like asking you to take a portrait that captures the essence of a person ... we'll cover their head with a paper bag, but the bag won't be featured in the final image.

[jvp]

Done.

[nhr]

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[jvp]

Thank your for your submission.

It didn't grab my attention when I saw it.

It has a corporate look to it.

Hope you have more ideas.

Thank you.

[pracus]

:)

[jvp]

Pracus

It's not corporate looking, but it still didn't grab my attention.

Thank you. Looking forward to more ideas.

[Senter]

Count me in on this one.

[Blesseville]

http://www.medigraph.net/do/jvp1.jpg

[jvp]

Medigraph,

Thank you for your submition. I'm afraid is not my thing.
Also, the illustration part is very similar with a very popular software:
http://www.iview-multimedia.com/

[skyvee]

Hi! Here's one from me. Thanks! :)

[Taldo]

:)

[nhr]

..

[nhr]

..

[BlueCherryGraphics]

v1

[Rongie]

Concept: The symbol can either be a letter J or V.

[castell]

Hello,

Here is my idea of "j" and "v" combined into one.

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv1.gif

Castell

[castell]

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv1a.gif

Castell

[jvp]

Thank you everybody for your submittion. Very creative ideas in here.

I will try to give some feedback one by one:


Skyvee - the graphic looks game like. It looks like a shield.

Taldo - not sure what the graphic represents

nhr - the graphic part just didn't grab my attention.

Jennifer - not sure what the graphic represents

Rongen - when I look at the graphic part, to me, it looks a little like a bird. Can you please try some variations?

Castell - the graphic looks a little pharmaceutical like


Thank you again everybody for your work. Although I didn't want to show any examples because I don't want to influence you, I will post one so you can get an idea of something that I like.

www.peterprior.com

[djaka]

any comments are appreciated
thank you
:)

[jvp]

Djaka,

Thank you for your submittion. It doesn't grab my attention.
Looking forward to more ideas.

Thank you.

[BlueCherryGraphics]

Jennifer - not sure what the graphic represents

Abstract aperture

[splunking]

Here is an initial idea. I look forward to your feedback.

Thanks,
Cindy
Flashbrite Studios

[castell]

Here is a different idea. :)

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv2.gif

Castell

[castell]

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv3.gif

Castell

[jvp]

Jennifer,

Thank you. It didn't cross my mind.

[jvp]

Cindy - I like your submission. Can you please try different colors? Also, can you please have the jv part (the shadowed one) separate? I want to use it as a watermark.

Castell - I like both versions. On v2 can you change it a bit so it has more flow to it? It seems that the curved part fights with the linear part (I hope you can understand what I'm trying to say).
On v3, can you please try different colors? Also, I would like to see the jv part separate (I would use it as a watermark).

Thank you.

[eziey]

:)

[Blesseville]

http://www.medigraph.net/do/jvp2.jpg

[Blesseville]

http://www.medigraph.net/do/jvp2-1.jpg

[jvp]

Eziey - I like the concept but maybe use different fonts for the graphic part?

Medigraph - I like v 2.0 better. Can you please try v 2.0 with lower caps letters?


Thank you.

[jvp]

I want to say thank you to everybody that has participated so far. I appreciate your work. I know it is difficult to come up with something that appeals to a stranger. Keep up the good work.

Looking forward for more ideas.

[Blesseville]

Sure :)

http://www.medigraph.net/do/jvp2-2.jpg

[pracus]

:)

[nhr]

...

[eziey]

v2

[eziey]

v3

[castell]

Castell - I like both versions. On v2 can you change it a bit so it has more flow to it? It seems that the curved part fights with the linear part (I hope you can understand what I'm trying to say).
On v3, can you please try different colors? Also, I would like to see the jv part separate (I would use it as a watermark).

Here are some color changes and the separate watermark.

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv3_1.gif

Castell

[castell]

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv2_1.gif

Castell

[jvp]

Medigraph - you are on the right track, but there is still something that doesn't work. I can't pinpoint it.

Pracus - it doesn't grab my attention; hope to see more ideas from you

Nhr - it doesn't grab my attention; hope to see more ideas from you

eziey - I thought it would work, but I don't think is the direction I want to go; hope to see more ideas from you

castell - v 2_1 - I don't think is the direction I want to go

I you have more ideas, I would love to see them.

Thank you.

[nhr]

Nhr - it doesn't grab my attention; hope to see more ideas from you

...doing my best to "grab your attention" :D

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp4_nhr.png

Thank you.

[jvp]

...doing my best to "grab your attention" :D


nhr - I appreciate it :)

It is hard to express in a forum. My intention is to let you know if you are going the right direction.

I really appreciate your participation (and everybody's else).

Now...about v4 - I think you are going in the right direction :D ..... It looks like the graphic represents a J, a V and maybe a P? Can you make some variations where it is easier to see that they are the letters I mentioned?

Thank you.

[gig]

:)

[jvp]

gig - not feeling it, sorry. Could you perhaps work on some alternatives?

Thank you.

[jvp]

Everyone,

I was looking through archives and I found a description (by another photog) which describes exactly what I'm looking for. Hopefully this will aid you in the design process.

Appeal -
1. Professional
2. Fashionable
3. Artistic
4. Does it present a wide appeal to differing age groups?
5. Eye-catching
6. Distinguishing (one of a kind, not a cookie cutter logo)

Usage
1. Does it look good on the website?
2. Does the logo portion look good in the corner of a print?
3. Does the whole logo look good on a bordered print?
4. Does the business card stand out among other cards?
5. Does the logo lend itself to shirts/etc? (Other uses)
6. Within advertisments, print media does the logo look good in black and white and its native colors?


If there are any specific questions you need to ask me, please go ahead.

Thank you.

[Taldo]

:)

[castell]

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv4.gif

Castell

[Taldo]

:)

[jvp]

Thank you for the new versions. They look good.

Taldo - v2 - I like the colors. I like the look. There are 2 areas that I hope you can change. One, is that the "jean valentin photography" part is not visible (when you look at the logo overall) and I'm affraid that when used on small prints or web, it will get lost.
One of the requirements is that I want to use the graphic part (in this case the JVP) as a watermark and I'm not sure that it will look OK (especially since the P from photography is circled). I like the overall feel of the logo.

v3 - I like the look. The graphic part overpowers the writing a little bit. Can you try to even them out a little? Also, can you try the "jean valentin" part in lower caps letters?

Castell - v4 - I don't think is the direction I want to go. Can you please try some other colors on v3?

Thank you.

[nhr]

[Now...about v4 - I think you are going in the right direction :D ..... It looks like the graphic represents a J, a V and maybe a P? Can you make some variations where it is easier to see that they are the letters I mentioned?
Thank you.

Yes, they are "jvp". My revision coming.
Thank you very much :)

[Taldo]

Here is another version also showing what it would look like as watermark. :)

[Taldo]

:)

[Senter]

My try :D
http://www.senterbrands.com/designout/JVP1.gif

[jvp]

Thank you for the new submissions/revisions.

Taldo - v4 - I'm on the fence about this one.

v5 - can you please try some different colors? I would like the jean valentin part to be more visible. Also, can you try photography along the entire lenght of jean valentin?

Senter - v1 - thank you for your submission. I like the colors but I don't feel the logo, sorry. Could you perharps work on some alternatives?

Thank you.

[castell]

Here is another design. I have also placed the symbol as you requested before.

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jvp5.gif

Castell

[bogglins]

hi..
trying to make something symbolic to make it easier to remember.. :)

[Fabian]

Hi

[jvp]

Castell - v5 - I don't feel this one. Can I see some variations on v3?

Bogglins - v1 - thank you for your participation. The first thing that comes to mind is "Valentine's Day". I would like to stay away from hearts and things of that nature. Hope to see more ideas from you.

Fabian - v1 - thank you for your participation. The feeling I get from this one is "Fairy Godmother". Could your perharps work on some alternatives?


Thank you.

[jvp]

Hi all,

Since I don't have a winner yet, I will extend the deadline to Wednesday, August 9th.

There have been great designs so far, but I still don't have one that I can say "This is it".

You have to understand that this logo will represent my business for a long time and I need something that I'm 100% sure of.

I know it’s not an easy task for you since there is no tag line or a theme, but I know you will come out with something great.

These are the logos that are going in the right direction:

Castell - v3
Medigraph - v2.2 - I would like to see some revisions on this one. One comment that I got was that the 3 letters look like someone dancing/doing yoga. Maybe try without the "p"?
NHR - v4 - waiting on his revision
Taldo - v2, v5


Thank you for your participation so far. It is much appreciated.

Looking forward to seeing more great work.

[nhr]

Revision is here, sorry for little delay:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp51_nhr.png
Thank you.

*update: slight change on "j"

[jvp]

Thank you for the update.

NHR - v5.1 - still not there. Can you try something more contemporary looking (the jvp part)? The current version looks like old writing (old as in gothic type thing).

Thank you.

[nhr]

Thank you for the update.

NHR - v5.1 - still not there. Can you try something more contemporary looking (the jvp part)? The current version looks like old writing (old as in gothic type thing).

Thank you.

:yes:
Somehow I got the filling that you want that...

However, more cotemporary version: :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp52_nhr.png

Thank you.

[Fabian]

The feeling I get from this one is "Fairy Godmother".

:lol: your right now I see that!

[castell]

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jvp3a.gif

Castell

[castell]

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jvp3b.gif

[castell]

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jvp3c.gif

Castell

[Radu]

How about something like this?

[Taldo]

:)

[Taldo]

revised version

[jvp]

Thank you for your submissions/revisions.


NHR - v5.2 - is better but I still get that old writing feeling. I think is the end of the J and of the P (the swirl) that leaves that impression.

Castell - v3.a, v3.c - it looks too busy. Between v3 and v3.b, I still like better v3. One thing that I can't feel, is the color, sorry. I appreciate your new revisions and if you have any other ideas, please show them

Ruairi - thank you for your participation. I like the simplicity, I like the colors. The "photography" seems to be a little off (to the left). Can you please also try "jean valentin" with lower letters? Also, one concern I have is the height of the logo. On my site, the height for the logo is 70 pixels. I'm not sure how it will look at that size.

Taldo - v7 - no more revisions needed; v6 looks better now. Can you please try 2 things: jean valentin in lower letters and different color combinations?



Thank you.

[carlos(esparza)]

hi, here's a thought:

<img src="http://carlos.errorproductions.com/outpost/jean-valentin.gif">

[Taldo]

:)

[Radu]

JVP,
thank you for your feedback.

Here are some variations. Let me know what you think.

[Radu]

No. 3

[Radu]

and No. 4

[jvp]

Thank you for your submissions/revisions.


Carlos - v1 - thank your for your submission. It's an interesting idea, but the first thing that came to mind was architect, not photographer. It would look cool as a business card though. I hope to see more ideas from you.

Taldo - v8 - thank your for the revision with different colors.

Ruairi - v2,3,4 - between the 3 of them, I like v2 better. The problem now is that when printing in BW, it's hard to see that there is a J with a shadow. I still like the concept, but I don't have any suggestions about the BW version. Can you please work on some alternatives that will render the logo good in both color and BW?

Thank you.

[castell]

Hello JVP,

Here is another design, it is unique in the business and it will good for branding and positioning.

I will provide some variation on v3 as you requested later today.

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/other/jv6.gif

Castell

[jvp]

Hello JVP,

Here is another design, it is unique in the business and it will good for branding and positioning.
Castell

Castell,

Thank you for your new submission. It is very unique, but I'm affraid it is too busy. I'm trying to keep it simple.

I really appreciate your effort.

Thank you.

[jvp]

Taldo,

Can you please post a revision as in v8 (just one color; orange) with a line separating the jean valentin/photography? Also, maybe with the j beeing a little more alongated (downwards) and the line starting from j? Don't know which way looks better; just thinking out loud.

Thank you.

[Radu]

Hello,

here are some ideas based on your comments.

Thank you.

[Radu]

No. 6

[Radu]

No. 7

[Radu]

and No. 8

[Taldo]

:)

[nhr]

I am still here:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp53_nhr.png

[nhr]

And variation of my previous concept (4.0):

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp41_nhr.png

Thank you.

[nhr]

and variation of variation:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp42_nhr.png

[nhr]

no more:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp43_nhr.png

Thank you very much.

[jvp]

Thank your for your revisions.


Ruairi - I like both v7 & v8. Is it possible to have the "V" in the BW version to be a dark gray instead of black (this way you can differentiate better the J from V)

Taldo - I wasn't to clear in my previous post: the line doesn't have to touch the J; start where "photography" starts; also can I see the version with an orange line?

NHR - between the 5.3 and the v4 revisions, I like v4.2
This revision is what I had in mind when I first asked you to work on it a little (you grabbed my attention :D )

Thank you.

[Radu]

Here they are. I have used 50% Black for the V and 10% Black for the box.

Thank you.

[Radu]

No. 7-2

[Radu]

and 8-1

[Taldo]

:)

[jvp]

Taldo and Ruari: thank you for your revisions.

Now, the designer that will be chosen will also work on the stationery (envelopes, letterheads..; that will be another project).

Based on the submissions made so far, the following designs are in the run:

Castell - v3
NHR - v4.1 and v4.2
Taldo - v10
Ruairi - v7.1 and v8.1

In order to aid me in the decision making part, I would like to see 2 things:

1. a business card design (2 sides)
2. the graphic part used as a watermark

If you need a picture, you can go to my site under the portfolio (on the flash side) and select the first picture (the dress). We will use the same picture (actually you will :D ) so the comparison will be fair ("www.jean-valentin.com/flash").

When designing the business card, please keep in mind that everything should integrate (business card, letterhead, envelopes) into a complete package/look.

If you have any other suggestions/ideas, please let me know.

Thank you.

[nhr]

Hello again :)

Suggestions/Questions:

1) can you attach this image or give us direct link (I don't know how to get image from flash, except with PrintScreen)
2) is image here for:
a) business card (image is vertical, you prefer vertical business card?)
or
b) for watermark example? (your image already have watermark...)

Thank you for patience :D

[jvp]

1) can you attach this image or give us direct link (I don't know how to get image from flash, except with PrintScreen)
Image attached
2) is image here for:
a) business card (image is vertical, you prefer vertical business card?)
No; I don't have any preference for bc
or
b) for watermark example? (your image already have watermark...)
Yes (I would like to see your watermark :D )


If you have any other questions, please let me know.

Thank you.

[jvp]

Also, I forgot to mention:

I would like only the web site and phone number (and of course the logo ;) ) on the card.


Thank you.

[nhr]

Let's start semifinal :)

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp_bcard1_nhr.png

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp_watermark_1.jpg

[nhr]

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp_bcard2_nhr.png

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO/jvp_watermark_2.jpg

Thank you.

p.s. Now you know what I mean by: "your image already have watermark..." We need to cut this part :D

[jvp]

NHR - thank you for the quick response. It looks very nice.

Thank you.

[Taldo]

:)

[jvp]

Taldo - Do you have the image with the watermark?

Thank you.

[Radu]

Hello JV,

here are my entries:

Business card based on #7-1
http://www.box.net/public/static/48zs8pkv7g.png


Business Card Based on 8-1 (v1)
http://www.box.net/public/static/3gvmkimyp7.gif

Business Card Based on 8-1 (v2)
http://www.box.net/public/static/aa9tpuf9fa.png

Watermark option #1
http://www.box.net/public/static/qtnk9s19b6.jpg

Watermark option #2
http://www.box.net/public/static/djlm9z5rtn.jpg

Thank you.

[Taldo]

:)

[jvp]

Taldo - thank you.

Castell - I hope that you will have a chance to submitt your bc/watermark version.


I will accept submissions/revisions until midnight (12 hours). After that, I will decide who is the winner (not an easy task).

Thank you.

[castell]

Hello,

Hope that I am still on the deadline. Here are my versions.

Thank you so much,
Castell

[jvp]

Hi,

At this point the project is closed.

I want to thank all designers that participated in this project. I was very impressed with the creativity and the professionalism showed during the project.

Thank you.

[jvp]

In the next day or so, I will make the decision of which design I will go with.

I was hopping that the business card will make my decision easier: it made it harder :D

Great work. It will be a dificult decision to make since all of them are good.

Thank you.

[jvp]

Hi,

First I want to say thank you again to Castell, NHR, Taldo and Ruairi for your hard work. You all presented great designs and it was a difficult task to select one. I am very pleased with the work presented and with the professionalism shown. I will definitely be back for future projects and I will definitely recommend you guys/gals.

The design I decided to go with it was the one presented by Ruairi. I'm not still sure which version I will go with, but I will email you with details of what revisions I would like to see.

I guess the next step is to move this to revisions and finalize the project.

Thank you again to all designers that participated in this project. Your work is much appreciated.

Regards,
Valentin

[Radu]

Valentin,
Thank you for choosing my design. It was, indeed, a very nice and tough contest.

I have received your email and will reply today.

Thank you.

[abby]

Ruairi I have received the $100 deposit for the business card. You can start working on it and when you have sent finial files please post a message here in the project that they were sent. Then you can request your payment. Thank you and let me know if you need anything from me.

[Radu]

Thank you, Abby. Will do that. :)

[abby]

Project Update: This project has been moved to the Revisions Forum until the business card design is complete.

[Radu]

Final files sent by email.

Thank you.

[jvp]

Files received.

Ruairi did a fantastic job. He is very professional and accomodating. Thank you again for your great work.

Valentin