[Project Complete] Gleem Studios Logo

[gleem]

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My company Gleem Studios needs a new logo to help build our brand and identity. We have been providing web hosting, design and development services since 2000, and its now time for a change.

We are in the process of launching a new site that will be expanding services and we would love to have I nice logo to be introduced with it.
To get an idea of the new site design please see the following link - it's not complete but should give you an idea:
New Gleem Site (http://www.gleem.com/brand/g2a.jpg)

I'm looking for something very simple and clean, that would be able to fit with the new site design. I tend to favor more circular type of icon designs, positioned to the left of the text, but I'm open to new ideas. I would also like the concept to have some connection to our name and our foucs. Some keywords that may help:
vibrant, positive, fun, energetic, simplified

Overall, I'm looking for something with a very simple and professional design. However, don't be affraid to give it some personality to capture the keywords I listed above.

The name of the company is Gleem Studios, but we usually only use "Gleeem".
Some tag lines you could include:
- internet solutions
- make it shine

Here are some examples of logos with styles similar to what I'm looking for - very simple and clean

http://gleem.com/brand/gleem_sample.jpg



Thanks gang! I look forward to seeing what develops.


Kevin

[eziey]

:)

[shnickerdoodle studios]

One from me...

Thanks,
Deanna

[Unorthodox]

:d

[gleem]

Thanks for joining eziey and Deanna.

Below is my feedback and also some examples that may help with the concept-

eziey
The design is to "bold" for what I'm looking for (see the logo samples I recently added in the project decription). I like what you have done with the "G" but I would prefer having a symbol that was not letter based. something more abstract that could capture the name (i know it's not an easy concept :weep: ).

Deanna
I'm looking for something a lot more simple and not so strong. I would prefer the text to be more of a corporate style. I would also keep the icon seperate from the the text.

Take a look at the samples I recenlty added in the project description. I'm using these as examples to illustrate the overall style I'm looking for. The main things to keep in mind here is minimal and simple


Hope that helps.. Please let me know if I can provide any further details.

Thanks,
Kevin

[gleem]

Welcome lonelyrabbit

You are on the right track with the simplicity of your design. Try moving away from using the "G" as the icon, and try using another font that is less bold. However, I do like the "studios" font.

Please review my comments and the logos above for more information.

Thanks

[Paula23]

:)

Thanks,Paula

[eziey]

Another one..This design is currently lost in previous contest...More abstract but it is still a G...hehe

[DesignGeneral]

Hi Kevin :)

[gleem]

Thanks for joining Paula and Adrian

Paula
Your design is similar to Deanna's. Please see my comments above
Thanks

eziey
Better but still not really what I'm looking for. Try doing something with the icon to the left of the text. The icon should be small - no higher than that of the text. Keep working on the circle ideas - try thinking of ways to show expansion. this is an example of what i mean:
http://www.logoed.fsnet.co.uk/logos/page03/echo-logo.gif

DesignGeneral
Interesting concept. I like the bouncy and bubbly feel it has. Keep working on this idea but take out the center circle. Try some variations of the layout of the circles and their style.

Thanks everyone!

[DesignGeneral]

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the feedback :)

Here is a revision.

Cheers,

Adrian

[gleem]

Adrian
I like what you have but I would like to see some other variations. Maybe something with the circles coming downward toward gleem (like they are shining down), or try the opposite, where they are moving away from gleem (shining out).

Also, try working with a font that is a little more crisp. What you have isn't bad but I would like to see something like what you have here (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31333&stc=1)

Thanks

[shnickerdoodle studios]

Two more from me...

The concept 3 uses a series of G's to make the icon.... :D

Thanks,
Deanna

[Mark]

my entry :)

[Bill]

Here's my entry...

[Unorthodox]

:d

[Tyler]

:d

[DesignGeneral]

:)

[DesignGeneral]

another idea :)

[Taldo]

:)

[gleem]

Hello all,
Please see my comments below:

Deanna
Sorry, this is still to strong for what I'm looking for.
Thanks

Welcome Mark and Bill
Both examples are not the style I'm looking for. I would prefer to have an icon with the logo.
Thanks

lonelyrabbit
Not bad. I like the previous example better with the circles a bit skewed - just didn't want to have the "g". try some examples similar to the first.
Thanks

RadicalSEED
I like your design but i don't want the "g" in the symbol. keep working on something similar. also, try a less bold font, something very crisp, and take out the box around "studios".
Looks good, thanks

DesignGeneral
#3 looks nice but #4 isn't as good. I would still like to see an example from my previous comment when I mentioned showing the circles as if they are moving away from gleem (shining out). Also, did you try using a similar font as mentioned before, like the one you show her (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=31333&stc=1)
The "gleem" still looks to bold.
Thanks

Welcome Taldo
You did a good job in capturing the clean and simple style I want. I like the balance you have with the symbol and font, so stay with that. Play around some with some simlar concepts. Also, try using a sans serif font, something like at gettyimages (http://creative.gettyimages.com)
I do like the lowercase.
Thanks

I appreciate everyones help. Keep up the good work and please feel free to ask any questions that I can help with.

Best,
Kevin

[Unorthodox]

:)

[DesignGeneral]

Hi Kevin,

Is this what you wanted?

Cheers,

Adrian

[gleem]

lonelyrabbit
I'm loooking for something more similar like the circles below.
See if you can think of some similar ideas.
Also, try to using a less bold font. Something more similar to the font below.
Thanks

Adrian
Looking back I think you had it best with the layout of #2. I like the crisp text you have in your last example but I don't care for the "e".
Keep with the layout for #2, but take a look at the examples provided below and see if you may have a few other concepts.

Symbol Examples:
http://gleem.com/brand/circles.gif

Font Example
http://gleem.com/brand/g_text.png

[DesignGeneral]

Hi Kevin,

Thanks for the feedback.

How is this?

Cheers,

Adrian

[gleem]

Adrian
Looks good, everything looks in order. Maybe not so much spacing between the letters in gleem. Also, instead of "studios" it should be either: "internet solutions" or "make it shine"
I would like to see one more concept similar to the black and grey circle design in my last post. I remember seeing a project that you had posted something similar but I can't find it.

Thanks!

[DesignGeneral]

:)

[DesignGeneral]

:cool:

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem01.gif

[gleem]

Adrian
That is looking nice. I like the solid circle best (like at the bottom).
No comments for now, but feel free to expand on what you have.

Good job!

[gleem]

Welcome samoyloff
Coming in strong. Nice design with the symbol.
Try to something similar but keep it minimal as possible. The text is a little heavy and not the style i'm looking for. See the font example I posted in the description to get a better idea.

Thanks

[DesignGeneral]

:)

[DesignGeneral]

:cool:

[gleem]

Adrian
Don't let me get in your way.. You creativity is on the move and i'm liking what you are doing. As it stands #10 is probably my favorite. I would like to see the symbol turned so the curves are on top, rather than the side. Also, try making the curves just a bit thinner.

keep it up, because I don't expect the other talent on this forum to simply let you walk away with this, Adrian. :P

[DesignGeneral]

:d

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem02.gif

[DesignGeneral]

thinner curves :)

[Fabian]

:)

[Mark]

new entry

[gleem]

samoyloff
Better... Try taking out the yellow gradient in the center. The size of the font is to dominant and not really the exact style i'm looking for. try a font with nice even lines

Welcome Fabian
Thanks for joining. I see you are trying to follow some of my examples, however, the curves I see on yours are not showing any "energy". they kind of look like they may be falling down. Let it shine Fabian :)

Adrian
Ok, you've given me a lot to look at so I'll try to narrow some of my choices down for you.
I'm kind of stuck somewhere in between #8 #10. #8 gives a very nice simple representation of something "shining". However, #10 adds a little more style but doesn't come across as meaningful.. I know that's not really giving you any direction, so just keep doing your thing.

Thanks everyone

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem03.gif

[gleem]

Good day, Mark
Much better concept. I don't know if you read my previous comments, but I'm trying to move away from having the "G" being part of the symbol (it's a long story). However, your design still has style and i like what you were doing with the circles. Keep with that simpleness and see if you can put something together - just a couple things to help me get a better perspective:

- put the symbol to left of the text instead above.
- see if you another font a little more similar to the one i show the description -
http://gleem.com/brand/g_text.png
- also be sure to keep focus on the shape examples in the desccription if you need ideas. i'm not looking for a copy but they illustrate a perfect example of how simple i want this to be, while looking professional.

Thanks

[gleem]

samoyloff
Yes, now you are starting to get in there. You've got a solid design there and you've stripped it down nicely. the font is still a little heavy, but don't worry much about that for now. Keep focus on the symbol and see if you can think of some variations similar to what you have... whatever you do, don't let it get out of control..
"The simplest pattern is the clearest"

[Mark]

:)

[Mark]

alternative

[samoyloff]

Do you know the name of this font on the sample?

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem04.gif

[eziey]

:)

[Carl]

Fun. Think of a spinning top - energy, vibrant.

[gleem]

Mark
Not sure about the symbol. reminds me to much of a gun target. however, the overall layout looks good. just need something different for the icon.

samoyloff
The font is called Benjamin-Medium (http://www.myfonts.com/fonts/wilton/benjamin/medium/)
The logo looks good, but i feel the design is to common.. don't feel you have to stay exactly with that style. i'm open to a lot of other concepts, all i ask is to keep it minimal

eziey
good to see you again.
i like that you came in with something different. It's a great design but I would prefer something more contained and balanced. you have all the makings of the logo, it just needs to be put in order. don't stop now - it's almost the last 24 hours.

Carl
Glad to see you could stop by.
Your design did what it was suppose to by capturing a lot of the keywords of gleem, and you also kept everyting really clean and simple. However, the arches above the "l" make the logo seem to high for me.. I want this logo to have a nice soft balance, so neither the text are icon is taking over. This nike logo is a good example of what i'm trying to capture:
http://www.logoed.fsnet.co.uk/logos/page23/nikespherelogo.gif

[eziey]

:)

[Mark]

:)

[Mark]

slight variation of one above :)

[eziey]

:)

[Taldo]

an abstract image showing your client's website "shining"

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem05.gif

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem06.gif

[gleem]

Hi Everyone,

I appreciate everyones efforts so far and I have seen some very nice concepts.

To help put things into perspective for the last hours of the project, I have listed the logos that have caught my attention and display the style and quality i'm looking for. This does not mean I have settled on any of these logos, and there's still plenty of time left for new concepts to be considered. So please don't hesitate to submit examples if your name isn't on the list below. I'm simply using this as a guide to possibly help others see what I'm interested in..

http://gleem.com/brand/logo_project.gif

Good luck.. If anyone wants specific feedback please let me know and I will be more than happy to respond. I'll be here.

Thanks everyone!
Kevin

[gleem]

eziey & Taldo
As you can see from my last post I do like your design and you have accomplished getting the concept together :)

I would like to see more examples similar to what you have if you should have other ideas.

Taldo - maybe try something more rounded.

Thanks

[Mark]

two more ideas (earth, sun, moon) then I give up. :D

[gleem]

Mark
Thanks.. V6 is very nice and definitely worth considering. It's up to you if you want to expand on that concept and provide some simlar examples to consider. I know it's probably been a long week.

Thanks!

[Mark]

ouch! I was just informed that v6 might be a little close to dotster's logo... http://www.dotster.com/
Just to let you know that I've never seen that logo before until now and don't think it would jeopardise any copyright but just in case you're considering it, I thought I better let you know. ;)

[gleem]

Mark,
hmm.. I can see the similarity but also can understand the likelihood of the occurrence. The style of design I want is so minimal with basic shapes, that many of the concepts probably can be found in other logos, as well. I guess similarities are bound to happen.

I do appreciate you making me aware this and will take it into consideration. However, please know that I have no concern or question of the authenticity of your concept(s).

Thanks

[Mark]

Here's another take on it. :)

[Taldo]

:)

[Fabian]

one last shot at glory ;)

[gleem]

Taldo
Looks good.. Try something similar without the planet look

Fabian
Thanks for the update.. I like your new design a lot better. If you have it in you I would like to see a similar concept without the spikes. I'll prpbably keep this open for another 6 -8 more hours, so there's still time.

[Fabian]

;)

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem07.gif

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem08.gif

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem09.gif

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem10.gif

[eziey]

:)

[eziey]

:)

[Taldo]

:)

[gleem]

Hello all,
I'm going to keep this open for the day just to see if anything new develops. Please see my comments for the recent post/concepts:

Fabian
I like the new concept better but it feels like it needs something new or unique. See the examples below for some new ideas.

samoyloff
I still like your #4 concept the best. See if you can get any ideas from the symbols below.

eziey
Thanks for the new concepts. #5 is still my favorite but its always good to see your ideas.

Taldo
I always get a good feel from your designs because you seem to capture the clean, crisp and balanced layout almost perfect. But the design of your symbol is not really holding up. Try moving away from the rays that you are using and see if you can get some ideas from the examples below, or from what I have in the project description.

http://gleem.com/brand/logo_sample2.gif

Thanks!

[DesignGeneral]

Hi Kevin :)

[gleem]

Hi Adrian
Thanks for the example. All your concepts have been very nice. I wanted to see if you could do an example like you have in #8 (the bottom example) but with the thicker top arch like you show in #10 & #11

Also, I'm still very much in favor of your #7 concept. You can see I posted a simlar example in my last post but it has a little more randomness of the circles. If you want, see if you can give #7 some variety similar to what I have shown.

Thanks

[DesignGeneral]

:)

[DesignGeneral]

Hi Kevin,

I wanted to see if you could do an example like you have in #8 (the bottom example) but with the thicker top arch like you show in #10 & #11

Is concept from top what you envisioned?

2nd concept is a variation from #8 ( you can see a shining guy too with hands raised :) )

What do you think?

Cheers,

Adrian

[gleem]

Andrian
Sorry, I probably confused you with so many references. An easier way to put it is to remove the top arch on #11 example and resize it some to make up the difference in height.

Thanks

[Raja]

'Sup Kevin, thanks for the invite...here is a quick concept that would require more thought if you consider it a possibilty...I didn't have time to read the entire thread, sorry.

[DesignGeneral]

:)

[Raja]

some off-base concepts in web presentation

comp_2

[Raja]

Does your logo have to be on a blue background?

Don't mind me...G + S

[gleem]

Raja
Thanks for jumping in. Your concepts are nice; comp #3 is probably more in line with the style i'm looking for.. I'd prefer something more balanced with the overall shape of the circle. Something very simple just like below:
http://gleem.com/brand/circles.gif
http://www.logoed.fsnet.co.uk/logos/page23/nikespherelogo.gif

I also like the design of your EveryMessage (http://69.193.60.111/portfolio/images/logos/everymessage.gif) logo.

I'm mostly looking for overall concepts at this point, especially in regard to the icon design. Any posted concepts can be very simple without extra time needed in details (font style, colors, etc). I'll get the general idea.

Thanks!

[gleem]

Adrian,
Yes, that's exactly what I was refering to. No further comments for now.

Thanks

[QuirkDesign]

:D

http://www.quirk-design.com/DesignOutpost/gleemlogo3web.gif
http://www.quirk-design.com/DesignOutpost/gleemscreen.jpg

[Fabian]

another idea ;)

[gleem]

Welcome QuirkDesign
I like the liquid style you have with the cubes. Unfortunately, I'm looking for something with a more rounded/circular style. Feel free to submit any other ideas within the next few hours.

Fabian
Very nice.. You just keep getting better.
I appreciate you keeping the changes very subtle. From where you started, you are obviously a determined designer and seem to have found your way into the minimal style I'm trying to achieve.

I'll be taking new post/concepts for a few more hours if you are interested in showing any more examples.

Thanks

[Taldo]

:)

[Tyler]

:d

[QuirkDesign]

:)

http://www.quirk-design.com/DesignOutpost/gleemlogo5web.gif

[eziey]

:)

[eziey]

:)

[samoyloff]

http://samoyloff.com/0502gleem11.gif

[gleem]

After much consideration I have chosen DesignGeneral as the winner for Gleem Studios logo. Adrian came in strong and provided several examples that captured the clean and minimal style I was looking for. His #7 (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=132491&postcount=27) was a favorite from early in the contest. Then he continued to deliver several other inspiring concepts. The one I have chosen is #16 (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showpost.php?p=132491&postcount=80)

I would also like to give special thanks to the following designers that made my decision a lot harder:

Taldo
Displayed some excellent examples and delivered some very clean and crisp layouts. I think with more time Taldo could of easily took lead.

Fabian
A true designer that had solid determination to understand what the client wanted and did not let go until he found it. His final example had really caught my attention and his motivation was just as inpiring.

Mark
First, I would like to give thanks to Mark for helping me get started with my first project here. Mark has a style of design that is smooth and bold, and delivers identity that stands strong. Mark has what it takes and he offered me some very nice designs. Thanks Mark.

eziey
I think it goes without saying that eziey is one talented designer and brings the competition to every contest he enters. eziey's style is quick to adjust to any project and he makes his mark by demonstrating designs that oooze of style and beauty that can make clients fall in love :P

Also wanted to say thanks to:
samoyloff & RadicalSEED
They both stayed with the project and continued to deliver examples that kept getting better.

Finally, thanks to all the other designers here, you haven't been forgetten and I appreciate all your efforts for helping me with this project. I'm sure I will be back soon.

Adrian, I don't have any requested changes or edits with the logo. Looks fine the way it is.

Thanks again everyone!
Kevin

[Taldo]

Congrats Design General! And Kevin, I think it is very cool how you gave everyone feedback. Thanks!

[gleem]

Taldo,
You are more than welcomed. Thank you for your participation.

[Fabian]

Congrats DesignGeneral

Thank you Kevin for a great contest and your kind words,looking forward to your next :)

Cheers
Fabian

[DesignGeneral]

Hi Kevin,

Great news :yes: and great feedback :cool:

Thanks for choosing my design.

I'll prepare files and send.

Cheers,

Adrian

[DesignGeneral]

Thanks Taldo and Fabian :)

It was a great contest :D

[Mark]

Congrats Adrian :D

[DesignGeneral]

Thanks Mark :)

[DesignGeneral]

Files Sent.

Kevin,

Let me know if everything is ok. :)

Cheers,

Adrian

[gleem]

Hi Andrian,

Files have been received and everything looks great.

Thank you,
Kevin