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darren
09-17-2005, 04:54 AM
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Hi,

I've filled out the whole blurb below, which hopefully will give you all a good indication of what we're looking for. If there are any questions, just ask.

Thanks
Darren

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
IMBT Software

What type of product or service do you offer?
We're a small software design company, focusing primarily on writing tools: word processors for creative writers and academic users. The logo does not need to reflect the type of software we design. We'd prefer a generic logo in case the focus of the company ever changes.

Our web-site is http://www.imbt.co.uk

How long have you been in business?
Startup

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Basically a generic logo that reflects what we stand for - Simplicity, style, nothing to offend the eye.

What are your long term goals?
To design commonly used software applications better than the multi nationals. To design software like Apple designed the iPod - for style rather than functionality.

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
The primary target audience of our first product is creative writers. Our second product, due out next year will be aimed at academic writers.

Who would you like to add to your audience?
People who have had enough of feature heavy, boring, difficult to use Microsoft software.

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
The logo design we're looking for is simple and stylish. Looking at some of the examples spread around the site, I'd like to avoid logos with straight lines, sharp angles and large "in your face" logos. Keep it simple but elegant.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
Possibly green or yellow(ochre), but I'm not tied to either. The only reason being they feature in the design elements of our first product.

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
No.

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
Style and simplicity, because this is how we design our software, and reflects the message we are trying to present.

What is your tagline or slogan?
None.

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
That complexity and an abundance of features are over rated. That simple and elegant is more important than big and impersonal.

Where will your new logo be used?
Web-site.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
Not interested.

List competitive URLs if possible

What sets you apart from your competitors?
We design specifically for small target groups rather than generically for everyone. We design for ease of use rather than abundance of functionality.

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Style matters.

Raja
09-20-2005, 09:10 AM
Hello

*edit - What does IMBT abbreviate?

darren
09-20-2005, 11:51 AM
Raja,

Excellent start! I was beginning to feel lost and forgotten.

You've got the general feel for what I'm looking for. I like the simplicity of the design, and the colours of the logo contrast well with the grey of the text.

Of the three designs, the first two I feel are the strongest; the logo of the third lines up a little too neatly with the text.

On to the difficult part: For the first ten minutes of looking at the image, all I saw was the four M's in the logo. As soon as I looked closely at the black and white image however, all I could see was the white cross in the middle of the image. Now I'm alternating between the two and finding the image itself difficult to focus clearly on.

Can you try and change the logo so that it doesn't show two competing images?

Definitely on the right track though.

IMBT - (It must be Tuesday) - Believe me, it's safer not to ask.

Thanks
Darren

Radu
09-21-2005, 03:36 PM
Here are some ideas. Let me know your opinion. Thank you.

No. 1

Radu
09-21-2005, 03:36 PM
No. 2

Radu
09-21-2005, 03:37 PM
No. 3

CriaturaCreativa
09-21-2005, 06:09 PM
Hello!

Here it goes my first try!

Hope you like it

Regards

Eduardo

gig
09-21-2005, 10:47 PM
hello Darren, I have two! :cool:, this is the first entry

gig
09-21-2005, 10:51 PM
and this the second ;)

darren
09-22-2005, 02:27 AM
Good response guys - you've given me three very different directions to look at.

Ruari
Three interesting designs, but they're not really what I'm looking for. The common traits running through the images that I want to avoid are sharp angles and straight lines in the logo. I'm really looking for a more natural shape. The colours work well though.


CriaturaCreativa
This looks very promising and is growing on me the more I look at it. Of the two, I prefer the first image, the second seems to have too many strong colours. Can I suggest a couple of changes to the first logo? The logo itself is good, but I'd like to see examples of different colours.

Can you try a slightly weaker red in one image?
Possibly a green colour in another?
And finally, I'd like to see an example with another colour used for the text - possibly grey?

I really like this design though.

Gig
You've come up with two very interesting designs. I like the colours you're using, particularly in version 2, while the design of the first logo in version 1 is impressive. I'd like to see the text colour in version 1 changed, possibly trying greys or some of the colours from version 2. Also, can I see one example where the version 1 logo uses the green colour of version 2 in place of the orange.

Thanks guys
Darren

castell
09-22-2005, 06:14 AM
Hello, Darren

Here is the first logo proposition. It takes advantage of a different composition and alignment options, thus creating an recognizable logotype.

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/imbt/imbt1.gif

Galin

castell
09-22-2005, 06:18 AM
The second and more thorough composition is based on the concept of integration. I have taken meticulous effort in order to create a smooth-going logo that is not using any angle and rig constructions. Notice how there is no single straight line in the primary logotype. This is the result, hope you like it.

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/imbt/imbt2.gif

Galin

darren
09-22-2005, 10:26 AM
Galin
Thanks for that. Of the two logos, I'm not that fond of the second one. I'd rather have an image of some kind beyond the text of the name.

In the first logo, I find the blue colour a bit bland and uninspiring. Also, I'd like to see the 'software' part of the name on the same level as 'IMBT'. It seems just a little too spread out as it is.

Thanks
Darren

CriaturaCreativa
09-22-2005, 12:33 PM
Darren,

Here goes te variations you've requested!, please keep in mind that colors may vary from real printed ones, so the best choice is to compare them to the pantone catalog, btw, they look similar, but not so strong in some cases.

I've tried 3 color variations, one set with black, and the other with cool grray.

Hope you like em!

Regards

Eduardo

CriaturaCreativa
09-22-2005, 12:34 PM
the cool gray versions!

Regards

Eduardo

gig
09-22-2005, 05:37 PM
Darren, let's see my two revisions

gig
09-22-2005, 05:40 PM
and this

darren
09-23-2005, 01:26 AM
Gig
Excellent work. Version 1c is looking very good. I've been playing around with it in my own amateur fashion and I'd like to see a small change. Can I see the first logo in version 1c with IMBT in black, and also a version with IMBT a dark grey colour. The green is working very well I think.

CriaturaCreative
Thanks for the updates - very good work. I've got enough of your designs to work with now. I expect to make a decision later today or tomorrow.

Thanks
Darren

Fabian
09-23-2005, 03:46 AM
:)

darren
09-23-2005, 06:44 AM
Fabian
Interesting design - very different to the others contributions. It doesn't quite hit the mark though - seems just a little too tame alongside some of the other designs.

Darren

Raja
09-23-2005, 10:26 AM
Hi Darren

Here is a revised version, this symbol was created using the letterforms IMBT, you can see them when the symbol is broken down in quarters (the red symbol at the bottom right)

castell
09-23-2005, 01:41 PM
Here are the revisions...

http://www.visualadv.net/projects/imbt/imbt1a.gif

Thank You,
Galin

Fabian
09-23-2005, 01:43 PM
:)

Radu
09-23-2005, 03:05 PM
The tuesday butterfly :).

gig
09-23-2005, 03:57 PM
my revision, hope you like, Darren ;)

darren
09-24-2005, 03:01 AM
Hi Guys,

I've decided to go with Gig's latest design. It was a tough decision to make as the quality of all the work was so high. I'd like to thank all of you for your work and the effort you put in.

Gig
We can discuss the details some more when the project moves across to the the revisions forum.

Thanks
Darren

gig
09-25-2005, 09:20 PM
Thank you Darren for your decide to use my design. This project is my first winning in DO ;)

Gig,

I've decided to go with your latest design Version_1d. I think the black text for IMBT is the stronger colour combination and the green is perfect.

They're taking their time in moving the thread to the revisions forum, so I'll carry on here.

What I'd like from you would be two images - one as it is now, which would be perfect for the web-site, and another 75% of the size. The smaller size would fit well as a stationary header. I've tried this out myself using word and simply reducing the dimensions of the image. It looks OK, but you could probably do a better job using whatever tools you design with.

What formats can you send the images in?

Darren
that is your PM to me, I move it here.
Ok let's discuss and revise the logo.

I work for logo using Macromedia Freehand MX, so the file is Freehand, a vector file so you can resize you want.
If you want image of logo in .JPG or .GIF I will do, I will post in the next post.

gig
09-25-2005, 11:26 PM
Darren,
here are the logo you want in many size in jpeg, also I change vector file from Freehand 11 to Illustrator 12.

enjoy!

darren
09-25-2005, 11:44 PM
Sounds good Gig. As many different file formats as possible would be good. I've no idea what Freehand is, but whatever I might need for possible changes in the future. There are no other changes I need at the moment, so if you could either email me or send me a link to download from.

Judging by the early hours of your postings I'm assuming we're working in different time zones. Where are you based?

Thanks
Darren

gig
09-26-2005, 01:00 AM
Yes, we are in different timezone. I am based in Indonesia ;)
So, if you want any other filetype, just let me now, throught this forum / Private message.

Thanks

gig

darren
09-27-2005, 10:30 AM
Gig,

Thousand apologies! I never noticed your second message from yesterday with the download links. I read your first message and probably replied without checking to see if you'd sent a follow up.

I feel all embarrassed now! Here was me thinking you were taking your time with the files and all the time it was my own fault.

Just downloaded them and they look great!

I'm happy with the result and fully prepared to sign off on everything, so you can mark the work completed.

Once again, sorry about the mix up, and thanks for all your work.

Darren