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TulaneJeff
03-05-2006, 11:23 PM
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We are looking to design a new logo/brand mark for Village Kids Learning Center.

I feel that the survey below aptly describes what we are looking for, as well as any applicable business history.

Overall, we’re looking for a first-class logo, that tells a story, yet is still simple and not too cartoonish. I want something as timeless and respected as Starbucks, but as fun as Nickelodeon (Nick Jr.) or ‘Dora the Explorer’.

The designer should also submit a stationary package (letterhead, business card (2 sided) and envelope), along with their logo. I want a complete, unified visual identity.

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Village Kids Learning Center

What type of product or service do you offer?
Childcare, Daycare, Pre-K

How long have you been in business?
1 year

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Create a distinguishable brand mark, something that can translate well from signage, to stationary and uniform apparel

What are your long term goals?
Expand the business by leveraging the logo to build a strong local brand

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
March 18

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Young parents and their children

Who would you like to add to your audience?
Wealthy young parents

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
Fun, youthful and iconic, combined with a professional, trustworthy image.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
Blue, green

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
One theme may be to have a child in a knight’s armor, with a shield featuring educational imagery (books, toys, blocks, animals etc).

Other options might include a focus on exploring, creative, nature, safari, and learning.

You can view a photo of the building below. Note that it’s a Tahitian style building, with a hidden temple vibe. I think the focus on exploration and learning will suit it well.

http://www.bastroptexas.net/around_bastrop/images/tahitian16.jpg

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
Creative, artistic, gifted, advanced, professional

What is your tagline or slogan?
Give your child a smart start (logo should not include tagline, may be okay to use on stationary).

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
The best childcare and early learning, in a fun, healthful environment.

Where will your new logo be used?
Signage, business cards, apparel

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
Little Blue Schoolhouse…very homemade, very amateur

List competitive URLs if possible
http://www.littleblueschoolhouse.com/

What sets you apart from your competitors?
Professionalism, focus on exploring and learning, quality teachers and in a fun, exciting space. Christian background and values.

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

Blesseville
03-06-2006, 09:44 AM
A tree symbolizing the growth, development and self-actualization of a child, also associated to "village" kids. It is also related to Christian values and symbolism, as it is in the Tree of Knowledge or the Tree of Life.

http://www.medigraph.net/do/vk1.jpg

gig
03-06-2006, 10:37 AM
:)

TulaneJeff
03-08-2006, 09:51 PM
Hey guys,
These are looking good.

I think the open book with a story inside might be a really cool concept. I like the idea of having the world as your laboratory...or opening a world of learning.

Instead of the spacesuit kid, maybe we can make this a hispanic kid, with a canvas safari hat, and a khaki explorer outfit. Also, instead of using exclusively space imagery, we can have a rocket flying overhead, maybe an animal like a monkey (or frog, toucan, butterfly). It will be more rainforest, mayan temple, safari oriented.

I do think making it like a very diverse pop-up book would describe the story we're trying to tell well.

I hope some more designers will join in and run with what I've described. :D

Jeff

Titania
03-09-2006, 05:45 AM
i'm in this one. i'll post asap. :D

gig
03-09-2006, 02:11 PM
hi, thanks for feedback, I'll make some revision :)

gig
03-10-2006, 11:03 AM
hi, this is revision of spacekids mixing with rainforest environment :)

gig
03-10-2006, 11:06 AM
and I've been made this safari kid, also mixing with space environment, to portray the complexity of learning centre :)

TulaneJeff
03-10-2006, 08:41 PM
and I've been made this safari kid, also mixing with space environment, to portray the complexity of learning centre :)

Love the safari theme.

Can we make the hat more like this...
http://www.littlelids.com/safari.jpg

or this...
http://www.geocities.jp/pokonet_hp/Avatar/m1-Safari-Hat.gif

A little more rounded and bowl like.

Also, can we change the rocket to look more like this, and less like a spaceship or plane...
http://www.drawshop.com/examples/Alien%20riding%20sitting%20on%20a%20rocket%20in%20 space.jpg

It's looking really great!

Jeff

gig
03-11-2006, 10:33 AM
Hello, I just revise the hat & rocket, also added a butterfly :)

Titania
03-13-2006, 09:03 PM
http://www.titania.myown.com.ar/do/titania_vklc.jpg

TulaneJeff
03-15-2006, 11:32 AM
Gig,
I'm really loving your logo. Can you please submit a stationary package to go along with this?

We're about ready to select a winner. So if you have any last minute ideas, please submit them now.

Jeff

gig
03-15-2006, 09:46 PM
Hello Jeff, this is a set of stationery...

TulaneJeff
03-17-2006, 09:04 AM
Gig,
This looks great.

Admins, I'd like to select Gig as my designer.

Gig, can we follow up in the revisions forum, or by PM, to customize the stationary?

gig
03-17-2006, 09:44 AM
Thank you Jeff for choosing my design :)
lets follow up here/revision forum and when we finish I will pm you the files.

Now, just let me know what next step? any minor revision?

thanks

Paula23
03-19-2006, 09:28 PM
You are now in revisions :)
Congratulations to Gig!

gig
03-19-2006, 09:53 PM
thank you, Paula :)

hello Jeff?

TulaneJeff
03-19-2006, 10:46 PM
PM sent with personal info for stationary.

Jeff

gig
03-20-2006, 01:39 AM
files sent. Please read your PM for link :)