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scottdyess
12-14-2006, 12:09 PM
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Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
"Bold Leads" is the main title - the subtitle is "boldly simple"
What type of product or service do you offer?
Live sales leads via phone transfer for mortgage professionals
How long have you been in business?
three weeks – new startup
What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
project memorable image of simplicity and dependability in a complicated industry
What are your long term goals?
to gain loyal and steady clients and therefore sell lots of leads
When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
December 22
Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
mortgage brokers and mortgage lenders who need sales leads - most probable client is not a large lending institution but rather a solo or small group effort
Who would you like to add to your audience?
eventually we want to branch into other industries. ie cosmetic surgery, graphic design, financial planning…
Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
simple, but bold, but more simple than bold. text only...no graphics, although the text should be designed in such a way as to catch the eye
Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
warm orange and soft reds.
Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
nope
Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
simplicity and dependability
What is your tagline or slogan?
“boldly simple”
What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
if you use us for your lead needs, you will have less headaches and confusion…although the price is good, it’s not the selling point
Where will your new logo be used?
website, business cards, letterhead, web banners, magazine ads, etc.
Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
we have many competitors. Only a couple have decent logos, but nothing spectacular
List competitive URLs if possible
juicyleads.com, leadbull.com, nrleads.com, ileads.com…
What sets you apart from your competitors?
simplicity and price…simplicity is big. It’s not just a simple process to get their leads from us, it’s also no strings attached. No signing up, no minimum orders per month, no pricing structures that change based on geography or lead filters…everything about it is simpler…the price is just a perk
Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company: simple

Senter
12-15-2006, 08:04 AM
Ill have something soon. Thanks for the compliments and invitation to this contest.

scottdyess
12-15-2006, 08:06 AM
senter, no problem. thanks for the quick response. scottdyess.

BlueCherryGraphics
12-15-2006, 08:58 AM
v1

BlueCherryGraphics
12-15-2006, 08:58 AM
v2

OffbeatDesign
12-15-2006, 09:13 AM
Thanks for the invitation. Here's my first concept. Very bold. Very simple.

OffbeatDesign
12-15-2006, 09:15 AM
Version 2

OffbeatDesign
12-15-2006, 09:23 AM
Version 3

djaka
12-15-2006, 10:08 AM
any comments are appreciated
thank you
:)

Blesseville
12-15-2006, 11:16 AM
http://www.blesseville.com/do/blm1.jpg

Blesseville
12-15-2006, 11:21 AM
A small window added to the above one.

http://www.blesseville.com/do/blm2.jpg

OffbeatDesign
12-15-2006, 11:43 AM
Version 4

pracus
12-15-2006, 01:56 PM
:)

Taldo
12-15-2006, 08:57 PM
:)

nhr
12-16-2006, 06:57 PM
Hello:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads_nhr.png

nhr
12-16-2006, 06:57 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads11_nhr.png

nhr
12-16-2006, 06:57 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads2_nhr.png

nhr
12-16-2006, 06:57 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads21_nhr.png

nhr
12-16-2006, 06:58 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads3_nhr.png

nhr
12-16-2006, 06:58 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads31_nhr.png

Thank you.

eziey
12-16-2006, 08:07 PM
:)

scottdyess
12-16-2006, 09:27 PM
Wow everyone! I was away from the my comp. for a day and I return and there are a gazillion options for me. So, I'll get right down to it.

Go to boldleads.com for a better idea of colors. The red in the background will be softened greatly...most likely to match the shade of red in the logo I choose. I do like the orange in the first version of the website.

The logo will overlap the top left corner and will be twice the size of the one you see in the example.

I am liking some designs and not others. I'll give you a line-up of the ones I like and why.

Message #8: Great simplicity without going dull. I've seen similar logos and have always liked them. That particular shade of red is not sitting well with me. Could you give me some options on it? Also, could you show me some options with a slightly more rounded font for the main text? And, maybe rounded corners on the box.

Message #17: I dig it, but I'm not sure why. It's simple. I think it may need a little more bulk. Maybe a border or shadowing or reflection. Could you give me some options with that sort?

Message #19: Nicely simple. Again, though, maybe some more bulk to add some weight to it. Does that make sense?

Message #16: I like how the line draws the eye. Nice technique. I would like to see it with a font more like the one in message #17.

Thanks for all the options so far. They're all great. I just needed to narrow it down a bit. Scottdyess.

djaka
12-17-2006, 03:42 AM
any comments are appreciated
thank you
:)

Blesseville
12-17-2006, 03:43 AM
http://www.blesseville.com/do/blm3.jpg

nhr
12-17-2006, 04:20 PM
Thank you very much for the feedback :)

Revisions are here:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads111_nhr.png

nhr
12-17-2006, 04:21 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads201-3_nhr.png

nhr
12-17-2006, 04:22 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads204-5_nhr.png

nhr
12-17-2006, 04:22 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads301-2_nhr.png

:)

OffbeatDesign
12-17-2006, 07:06 PM
Various font and color combinations to follow.

OffbeatDesign
12-17-2006, 07:06 PM
version 6

OffbeatDesign
12-17-2006, 07:06 PM
version 7

OffbeatDesign
12-17-2006, 07:07 PM
Any could be done without the box as well.

scottdyess
12-17-2006, 08:24 PM
Ok, so I'll break it down a little more:

Message #27: Version 2.05 is good. It's definitely in the running. Don't change it.

Message #28: Version 3.02 is real nice. Could you swap the red and orange? Orange on top and red on the bottom?

Message #30: I like the style of the bottom color version. However, could you offer me the same thing, but with the font from message #31? I hope that makes sense.

Thanks for the hard work so far everyone!

djaka
12-17-2006, 10:53 PM
any comments are appreciated
thank you
:)

djaka
12-17-2006, 11:13 PM
:)

nhr
12-18-2006, 03:04 AM
Message #28: Version 3.02 is real nice. Could you swap the red and orange? Orange on top and red on the bottom?

Of course:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads303_nhr.png

Thank you.

OffbeatDesign
12-18-2006, 05:53 AM
Thanks for the feedback. Let me know if you need anything else.

Jeff

scottdyess
12-18-2006, 06:48 AM
Great!

I've got a few more days before the end of the time I set for all work to be completed, so I'm going to wait. Just in case something phenomenal hits.

Otherwise, it's a toss up between #36 and #37. This week will give me some time to think about it.

Great work everyone. Thanks for all the feedback.

Senter
12-18-2006, 07:10 AM
http://www.senterbrands.com/designout/BoldLeads1.gif

scottdyess
12-18-2006, 09:33 AM
senter. could you give me a couple of different reds for the one above? thanks.

Senter
12-18-2006, 10:26 AM
Color can easily be adjusted. Literally a 5 second change. Let me know your thoughts.
http://www.senterbrands.com/designout/BoldLeads2.gif

Unorthodox
12-19-2006, 08:11 PM
simple yet dynamic :)

Unorthodox
12-20-2006, 07:36 PM
:)

Unorthodox
12-20-2006, 07:40 PM
A bold approach :)

Unorthodox
12-20-2006, 07:49 PM
:)

scottdyess
12-21-2006, 11:45 AM
NHR,

Could you give me a slightly thicker font on message #36? Also, could you separate the bottom from the top a little more, but only a little? Also, is it possible to soften the corners on the boxy arrow? Could you round them off a little? Thanks. Scottdyess.

nhr
12-21-2006, 11:52 AM
NHR,

Could you give me a slightly thicker font on message #36? Also, could you separate the bottom from the top a little more, but only a little? Also, is it possible to soften the corners on the boxy arrow? Could you round them off a little? Thanks. Scottdyess.

Of course :)
I will be able to do that later today.
Thank you for patience...

...and here we are:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads304_nhr.png

nhr
12-21-2006, 04:12 PM
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b92/nhrdesign/DO_/BoldLeads305_nhr.png

Thank you.

scottdyess
12-21-2006, 06:49 PM
nhr,

perfect on the last one!

scottdyess

scottdyess
12-22-2006, 04:28 PM
Thanks for all the hard work everyone. I have decided to award offbeatdesign the winner.

scottdyess.

scottdyess
12-22-2006, 04:30 PM
offbeatdesign, no revisions are necessary.

scottdyess.

OffbeatDesign
12-22-2006, 08:00 PM
Thanks. Link to files sent in message board.

OffbeatDesign
12-23-2006, 05:43 PM
here are the PSDs you requested.

scottdyess
12-23-2006, 08:41 PM
i got the files, thanks.

scottdyess.