Design Outpost http://www.designoutpost.com/forums en Thu, 17 May 2012 05:03:47 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/images/misc/rss.jpg Design Outpost http://www.designoutpost.com/forums <![CDATA[[Due June 1st] - Wedding Photography Logo - $250]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21610&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:14:15 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 0VH35469X5349653K) Project Summary: What text should be included in the main part of the logo? Papillio Photography What type of product or service do you offer? wedding photography but also general children/family to commercial and product How long have you... (Admin code added by Palmer - 0VH35469X5349653K)

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Papillio Photography

What type of product or service do you offer?
wedding photography
but also general children/family to commercial and product
How long have you been in business?
20 years practicing 4 years this brand

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
get noticed in a crowded market

What are your long term goals?
brand identity a reaching a higher price market

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
June 1


Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Intelligent young people who value quality photography sincerity and don’t need to be dazzled by hype

Who would you like to add to your audience?
Yuppies hipsters
young families


Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?

Ideas that inspire us are from roman mosaic to art deco graphic

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
earth tones warm bright
Our old logo was pink don’t know weather to keep it as a reference or discard


Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
Papillio means butterfly

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
class sophistication sincerity

What is your tagline or slogan?
Telling your story

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
We sell cars for less

Where will your new logo be used?
ads, Websites, Facebook, Magazines, Flash Banners
copyright stamp

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?

http://lafflerphotography.com/
http://www.inkuphoto.com/
http://www.thebleustudio.com/
http://bkdog.com/
http://maggiemcgill.com/
http://www.bradross.net/
http://giovanniphotographicartist.com/
http://www.jasongroupp.com/


What sets you apart from your competitors?

No bull**** - no hype
grown up photography


Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Integrity ]]> Logos papillio http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21610 <![CDATA[[Due June 15th] - Wedding Photographer - Creative, Romantic Images - $250]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21607&goto=newpost Tue, 15 May 2012 05:48:06 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 1DH14640Y2992641W) Project Summary: What text should be included in the main part of the logo? CecilyJo Weddings What type of product or service do you offer? Wedding Photography and Second Shooter services How long have you been in business? (Admin code added by Palmer - 1DH14640Y2992641W)

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
CecilyJo Weddings

What type of product or service do you offer?
Wedding Photography and Second Shooter services

How long have you been in business?
5 years

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Establish a brand

What are your long term goals?
To become a full time wedding photographer

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
June 15

Audience Profile:
Photographers looking to hire a professional second shooter

Who would you like to add to your audience?
Couples looking for a photographer

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
simple, with a script font for the CecilyJo text
I really like this one: http://www.kristiwrightphotography.com/

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
no colors in particular, prefer softer colors

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
a banner of some kind for the word "weddings"

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
laid back, romantic, modern

What is your tagline or slogan?
none

Where will your new logo be used?
website, business cards, watermarking, note cards

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Creative, romantic photography ]]> Logos cecilyjo http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21607 <![CDATA[[Due May 25th] - Training Provider Logo - $150]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21592&goto=newpost Sun, 13 May 2012 19:00:20 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - : 0DN366340P179391V)

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
No text needed, but if you include text - use: “EE-Training”
It’s important that the logo has a small version that works as “favicon” as well.

What type of product or service do you offer?
Training courses for electronic engineers and other professionals

How long have you been in business?
Since 2004 under another name (see www.axcon.dk), switched to EE-Training just now.

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Be recognized and remembered easily.

What are your long term goals?
Providing training across Europe.

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
May 25th, 2012.

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Electronic engineers. Designers of electronic circuits. Employed in small and big companies across Europe. Well educated. Specialists. Nerds rather than hip. Quality and craftsmanship focused.

Who would you like to add to your audience?
More of the same.

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
All is fair game.

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?
Technology. Knowledge.

What is your tagline or slogan?
Knowledge Makes You Curious

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?

Where will your new logo be used?
In training material power point templates, on the web-site: www.ee-training.dk , in email and as “favicon”.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?

List competitive URLs if possible
http://www.signalintegrity.com/
http://www.bethesignal.com/bogatin/index.php
http://www.eyeknowhow.de/

What sets you apart from your competitors?

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Seek the optimum ]]> Logos R0ST http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21592 <![CDATA[[Due May 14] Gift Card Design - $90]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21583&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 19:00:44 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 51320966705265115)

We need a design for a gift certificate on business card format (2x3.5).

On the one side we’d like to include the following text:

gift card / gift certificate (depending on what works best with the design)

use code: xxx
for a $25 discount on your frame order!

(then in fine print:) Valid on orders over $100. Not valid in combinations with any other offers, coupons or promotions. Limit one per household. Expires within two months.

The other side could show our logo and perhaps also “gift card”.

We want a fresh and modern look to the gift card.
Please have a look at our products here: www.zinframes.com.

Since we’ll need to add in the coupon code and expiry separately, we would require access to the source files.

Thanks so much in advance! ]]> Miscellaneous Projects RosanneK http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21583 <![CDATA[[Due May 31st] - Logo for a Realtor - $150]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21582&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 16:00:15 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - : 8R871098KR5086304 REF)

I am Terry's business development director and am working with him to create a new logo. His current business cards are attached.

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Terry Osti
Expect more...because you're worth it!

What type of product or service do you offer?
Residential Real Estate Agent

How long have you been in business?
5 years

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?

To create a brand and unify the Terry Osti presence through all marketing channels

What are your long term goals?
To become THE go to agent for his target market. Downtown and west side Vancouver

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

May 31

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience

95% are referrals because he is so kind and great to his clients

Who would you like to add to your audience?
Wealthier clients

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?

He likes Black and I have attached his current card. He is going to have on his site Tostimonials – a play on his last name for testimonials. So he is super
Business like but has a fun side and will do anything for his clients. Professional yet totally approachable. I think a play on his name would be great. Maybe his personal signature or like that?
http://www.jeromedeis.com/home.asp Like how they played with his initials here


Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
Black and Red is what he likes.

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
Cityscapes, contemporary, modern

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
Luxury, confidence, assurance.

What is your tagline or slogan?
Expect more...because you're worth it!

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
That Terry is the best and you won’t be disappointed. Ever.


Where will your new logo be used?
Website banner initially and then on cards, etc.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?

Here are some great makeovers we like. http://www.agentmakeover.com/before_...portfolio.html Not the standard realtor cards.

List competitive URLs if possible

http://faithwilsongroup.com/
www.therealestatespot.ca
http://www.jeromedeis.com/home.asp
http://kristafreeborn.com/
http://www.soprovich.com/
http://www.larryrahn.ca/about-larry-...stimonials.cfm NUMBER ONE FOR VANCOUVER REALESTATE SEARCH
http://westbroadwaybia.com


What sets you apart from your competitors?

Terry has incredible integrity, I am always amazed how far he goes above and beyond with his clients. He treats each one like his one and only important client. It amazes me.
We have helped people move, painted when his seller didn’t think it was required, things like that. He is prompt and efficient and reviews everything with his clients so there are no surprises.


Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Outstanding Agents. Outstanding Results
Attached Images
File Type: pdf OstiRemaxBizCard2.pdf (473.7 KB)
]]> Logos Tosti http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21582 <![CDATA[[Due May 27th] PalmSprings.com Front Page Redesign - $500]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21581&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 05:08:43 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 4L314413199928021)

Need glossy redesign to upgrade the look of the front page of PalmSprings.com.
PalmSprings.com was one of the first Geo sites on the internet (1995).

http://www.palmsprings.com

We need our frontpage to reflect this theme/images: Early 1960's Cool, Frank Sinatra/Rat Pack, Desert Resort, Martinis by the swimming pool, Golf courses, Mid-Century Modern Architecture, Swank.

These elements are key:
1) Spaces for current advertisers must remain in place where they are now (cannot be flash or Word Press).
2) Need to have large photos revolving (3 or 4) where top panoramic photo is now (cannot be via Database or WordPress plug-in)
3) Must be CSS.

We will be using larger ad photos, so please mockup to fill out those areas. If you click throughout the site you can get some feel for the area. You can use our photos from the site for your template mockup. ]]> Templates lonewolf56 http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21581 <![CDATA[[Due May 23rd] Logo for Sports Officiating (Referees and Umpires) company - $200]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21577&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 20:54:04 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 1PV97859LJ317413L)

Project Summary:

What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
"Officiating.com"

What type of product or service do you offer?
Online software for managing an officiating organization -- including scheduling, communication, video, etc.

How long have you been in business?
Over 10 years

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Revamp the look and feel of the brand and website. The old logo and site have not been updated in many years. (And the old logo is *awful*!)

I am going to repurpose the website as well -- the current site was more for educational use, but the new site will be focused on selling our software that helps manage officiating organizations as well as building our online community. We have the top officiating forum on the web and are going to expand this and add newer and better community features to engage officials online.

What are your long term goals?
Build an online community for sports officials and provide software that allows easy management of officiating organizations.

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
May 16th


Audience Profile:

Please describe your existing audience
Referee and Umpires at the collegiate, high school / jr high levels

Who would you like to add to your audience?
Officials that work any sport at any level


Perception/Tone/Guidelines:

What type of logo would you like?
Something that is appropriate for sports -- with an athletic feel. Something that is unique and recognizable over time.

Also, I want something that I can use with or without the "Officiating" or "Officiating.com" text, as the name is really long and doesn't work well in some aspects -- for example, having the logo printed on the side of a whistle.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
I'm open, but would like to limit to 1-2 colors because it makes it a lot easier to use the logo on printed / promotional items. Also, the logo should be distinguishable when printed in black and white.

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
I definitely do NOT want to use a whistle and stripes, as that only applies to certain sports (basketball and football mainly) … the logo should be generic enough to envoke a feeling of sports, speed, and something modern.


Communication Strategy:

What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
That we are technology savvy and leaders in that area, trust and credibility, have stood the test of time.

What is your tagline or slogan?
We do not use one currently … at one point we used "We Rule!" and I would be open to incorporating that, but I'm not sold either way.

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
That we provide the best, easiest-to-use online software for officials -- both for managing and organization and as community tools for officials (i.e. discussion forum, etc.)

Where will your new logo be used?
Website, printed materials, clothing bags, whistles, wherever we can!


Competitive Positioning:

Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
The main competitor is ArbiterSports.com (http://www.arbitersports.com/) -- Their logo is OK ... it does give you a sense of speed / athleticism somewhat. I do like that they have the "AS" square logo that they can use as a favicon and as a shortened logo.

Another is Assignr (http://assignr.com/) -- not great ... doesn't communicate anything about the service. Plain and boring.

Another is ZebraWeb (http://www.zebraweb.org/) -- stripes and whistle only applies to certain types of officials. Definitely do not want anything along those lines.

Many of the others sites out there don't have logos

List competitive URLs if possible
http://www.arbitersports.com/
http://www.assignr.com/
http://www.zebraweb.org/
http://reftown.com/
http://zebra-ware.com/
http://www.stripezone.com/

What sets you apart from your competitors?
That we are the easiest software to use, trusted by a large majority of NCAA Division I conferences to handle their officiating organizations,

(Officiating.com is going to be a project launched under BlueZebra Sports (http://bluezebrasports.com/, which is the name that we use and will continue to use for the larger NCAA Division I conferences -- so the Officiating.com logo shouldn't clash with the BZS logo, but they do not have to look similar or use the same colors … http://i.bzs.me/i/bz_logo_large.png)


Targeted Message:

State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Sports Officiating Community ]]> Logos bb13 http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21577 <![CDATA[[Due May 15th] - Logo for Public Sewer Service - $250.00]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21574&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 13:48:19 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 7MT56159EM4804916) To view our current LOGO and website: www.publicsewerservice.com (http://www.publicsewerservice.com) *Project Summary:* *What text should be included in the main part of the logo? *Public Sewer Service *What type of product or service do you... (Admin code added by Palmer - 7MT56159EM4804916)

To view our current LOGO and website:
www.publicsewerservice.com

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Public Sewer Service

What type of product or service do you offer?
Service company specializing in sewer and watermain repair and installation, commercially, residentially, and municipally. Additional services include grease trap cleaning, drain cleaning, Jetter and Vacuum service.

How long have you been in business?
70 years, Family owned

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Improved Brand Messaging

What are your long term goals?
To expand our business, via multiple locations

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
May 15th 2012

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
homeowners, commercial property management, insurance companies, private business.


Who would you like to add to your audience?
More of the same

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
Clean, Sharp, Striking, Identifiable

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
Blue? All of our equipment is white, However we are open to other color choices provided that they match with white. We would like to keep the amount of colors to no more than 2.

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

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
That we are the Leader in the Industry. That we are reliable, trustworthy, professional, highly skilled, fully equipped, and have the longevity to remain a large force in the industry.

What is your tagline or slogan?
"Leaders in the Industry"

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
That we offer the most comprehensive service at the highest level of quality.

Where will your new logo be used?
Website, uniforms, stationary, giveaways, billing, direct mail

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
Generally, unimpressed with competitor logos

List competitive URLs if possible
http://www.rotorooter.com/
http://www.nwmcc.com/
http://www.allamericansewerservice.com/


What sets you apart from your competitors?
We are family owned and operated since inception, and are extremely focused on total customer satisfaction.

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
We are the Pinnacle company in our Industry ]]> Logos john@publicsewerservice http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21574 <![CDATA[[Due May 21st] - Joyful Life Tools - Online Community - $150]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21572&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 23:59:47 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 5S150462VJ7819516) Project Summary: What text should be included in the main part of the logo? Joyful Life Tools What type of product or service do you offer? Information on a variety of topics to help people live a more balanced and joyful life. Topics will... (Admin code added by Palmer - 5S150462VJ7819516)

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Joyful Life Tools

What type of product or service do you offer?
Information on a variety of topics to help people live a more balanced and joyful life. Topics will include meditation, intuition, energy healing, journaling, yoga, and spirituality. (Please note “spirituality” in this case does not refer to a particular religious context.)

How long have you been in business?
New business

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
No later than May 21st

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Anyone looking to improve the happiness and balance in their life.

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
Soft, flowing lines. Not boxy or a lot of straight, sharp lines.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?) ?
Possibly jewel tones. Colors should represent the feel and purpose of the site which is encouraging, joyful, transformational, and inspiring.

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
No tool references. I would like to see a butterfly in the logo, but I am open to other ideas as well.

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
inspiring, transformational, joyful

What is your tagline or slogan?
None to be included in the logo.

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
This is the place to come to be encouraged, inspired, and uplifted.

Where will your new logo be used?
Online and print. We will need a illustrator file in case we need to resize for various projects. We also need ot own the copyright to the logo. We will fax the appropriate paper work once we have chosen a designer.

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Encouraging * Inspiring * Uplifting ]]> Logos SkyCastles http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21572 <![CDATA[[Project Complete] - Magnolia Paw Spa logo - $150]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21570&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 16:04:40 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 21B02702DY549792J) *Project Summary:* What text should be included in the main part of the logo? Magnolia Paw Spa What type of product or service do you offer? Full service dog and cat grooming (Admin code added by Palmer - 21B02702DY549792J)

Project Summary:

What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Magnolia Paw Spa

What type of product or service do you offer?
Full service dog and cat grooming

How long have you been in business?
It is a start-up business but I have been in the grooming industry for 11 years

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
To create brand recognition

What are your long term goals?

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
Friday May 11

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Devoted dog and cat owners in an affluent neighborhood

Who would you like to add to your audience?


Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
Nothing cartoonish, I want something that looks high end, maybe tying into the spa concept, representative of both dogs and cats

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
I don't have any colors in mind, but the colors of my logo I would like to use in the interior of my salon, for it all to tie in together

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?

What is your tagline or slogan?

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?

Where will your new logo be used?
All marketing material, store front signs, etc.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?

List competitive URLs if possible

What sets you apart from your competitors?

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company: ]]> Logo Project Archives angiebanjo http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21570 <![CDATA[[Due May 18th] - KooRaRoo Media (software product) - $600]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21565&goto=newpost Sun, 06 May 2012 00:02:41 GMT (admin code added by Palmer - 2GV18841LG028772S) Software details: 1a) Name: *KooRaRoo Media* 1b)Company Tag Line or slogan: *none yet, but leave some space for one* 1c) Do you have a company logo? *Software icon attached* (admin code added by Palmer - 2GV18841LG028772S)

Software details:

1a) Name: KooRaRoo Media

1b)Company Tag Line or slogan: none yet, but leave some space for one

1c) Do you have a company logo? Software icon attached

1d) Do you have a corporate visual identity (a customized (non stock) logo and color scheme carried out throughout your office, stationery, business cards, etc.)? no

1e) What is the nature of your business?: Briefly describe your products or services: KooRaRoo Media is a multimedia organizer (video, audio, photos) with a server that converts and sends your media files to DLNA and UPnP devices in your home.

1f) Who is your target market? Who are you hoping to reach with your site? Consumers

Website Details

1b) Do you have an existing website? If so, what is the URL? only the URL: http://www.kooraroo.com

2b) IMPORTANT: Please list at least 3 URLs (web addresses) of high quality sites that you like the look of (these do not have to be sites who’s business is similar to yours. It aids us in determining what your design style is.) Please consider layout, colors, navigation, graphics, and typography.

http://tvmobili.com/
http://sdiary.com/
http://www.fastspring.com/


3b) What colors or color schemes would you like?
light, light gray, light blue, perhaps some contrasting elements in orange or something like that

4b) List the Navigation links for your Site:

Home, Features, Download, Buy Now, Support, Forum, About


5b) What type of look are you trying to achieve? (e.g. clean, high-tech, conservative, warm, flashy, etc.)
clean and high-tech, with a bit of a fun feeling to it, after all, this is entertainment software

6b) Please provide the addresses of competitors' sites, if possible:

http://www.tvmobili.com
http://www.serviio.org
http://www.wildmediaserver.com/

7b) Do you have any images for use in the design of your site? If not, do you have images, can you offer suggestions of what you type of imagery you feel would be most suitable for your website:

I don't have anything, but I'll need some images relating to a home network with devices (such as TV, BDP, PS3/XBox) and of people enjoying watching something (see competition sites for ideas)


Deadlines and Deliverables

1c) What is the deadline for your template design? Ideally I'd like this done as soon as possible, but no later than 2-3 weeks from now

2c) Will you require HTML coding? (Yes/No) Yes

3c) If so, will you require it to be ONLY CSS layout? (Yes/No --- {fees}) Yes

4c) How many pages coded will you require delivered? ({fees}) 2

XHTML/CSS coding is not required, but will reduce the price to $500 (if approved by admins). So, PSD+HTML+CSS is $600, PSD only is $500.
Attached Images
 
]]> Templates dennisV http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21565 <![CDATA[[Due May 14th] - Logo for Doula, Childbirth Ed, & Midwifery Birth Services - $150]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21562&goto=newpost Sat, 05 May 2012 04:52:59 GMT To guide the designers in the right direction from the start, please complete the following questionnaire and copy and paste it in...]]> (Admin code added by Palmer - 70L18817AK2897148)

Logo Design Assessment
To guide the designers in the right direction from the start, please complete the following questionnaire and copy and paste it in the first message of your logo project:

Design Outpost Creative Brief Worksheet

Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
Discerning Baby Birth Care

What type of product or service do you offer?
Birth-related services, which include doula (a professional labor assistant), childbirth educator, and midwife. My business provides care, education, and support to families during pregnancy, during birth and delivery, and after the birth. I also provide breastfeeding assistance. I also do some additional services related to birth such as belly casts and placenta encapsulation.

How long have you been in business?
Just started

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Communicate high-quality birth care to families who care about their birth experience and want to give their children the best they can. This includes accurate information, evidence-based practices, physical, emotional, and informational support for families having babies

What are your long term goals?
To create a strong brand for Discerning Baby
To distinguish myself from average competitors
To provide other auxiliary family-related services
To create an association between my brand and high-quality childbirth services

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
May 19, 2012

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Families in their childbearing years, primarily couples within their 20s - 40s. Audience is generally very health conscious, well-educated, and seeks to do research and be informed about options, alternatives, risks, benefits & evidence-based best-practices related to childbirth in order to make informed decisions. Audience values providing high quality resources for their family, and believes that the birth experience is an important experience for the entire family. Many of the families will be seeking un-medicated and natural births, but all families generally believe that they should be active and involved participants in creating their birthing environment.

Who would you like to add to your audience?
Mainly, I would like to reach a broader audience of families in their childbearing years who wouldn't normally otherwise consider taking classes before birth, or hiring a doula or midwife for the birth.

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
Clean, classy, but approachable. Vector graphics illustration. Doesn’t need to be super serious, but should convey professionalism and poise (meaning it is classy, not cutsie-funny). I’m open to silhouette image as well.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
No, but would like to avoid typical baby pink & blue


Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
Some ideas are
- a baby with a monocle
- a baby with a book
- a baby with the scales of justice (think lady justice but no sword)
- a baby with a pince-nezglasses(Scrooge McDuck glasses)
Some themes are:
- Wisdom/wise
- Knowledge

Other ideas welcomed…



Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
Informed decisions, educating all clients, professional business, middle-to-high end business, family/client-focused birth care.


What is your tagline or slogan?
Providing care, support, and knowledge for families seeking safe and healthy childbirth choices


What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
If a baby could make its own decisions about what type of care it would get (before and after birth) and how it would be born, the baby would choose Discerning Baby Birth Care. The objective of my clients is to have a safe birth and a healthy baby while feeling empowered, informed, and supported. I am attempting to educate and advocate for families before, during, and after birth so that they have the information they need to make decisions related to their birth experience that are ultimately the best for the baby. In a sense the name “discerning baby” is a proxy for “discerning parent(s);” it just sounds less pretentious and it’s cuter. We want to attract parents who want to learn and we want to encourage parents to make empowered and informed choices and ultimately have a positive birth experience that is satisfying for the parents and ideal for the baby.

Where will your new logo be used?
Business cards, website, facebook business page, flyers, postcards

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
Other doula/midwifery services. For the most part, I don't really see very many catchy logos... lots of stock photos, and lots of "earthy mama hippy birthy" images, which isn't really what I am going for.

List competitive URLs if possible
http://www.sixseedsbirth.com/
http://www.wellspringchildbirth.com/index.html
http://birthingbody.org/
http://growingmamas.com/GrowingMamas/Home.html
http://www.mothernatureshelper.net/index.html

What sets you apart from your competitors?
My distinctions:
- I hand make a newborn knit hat,
- I bring over baked goods & help parents adjust to life with a new baby.
- I also give each client a written birth story from my perspective.
The bulk of the services I offer are pretty standard, but I believe I have a great ability to connect with each family individually in order to give them unique, continuous, and holistic care.

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Birth care for discerning babies and discerning families during pregnancy, birth, and beyond

Here is a little bit more about what I do and believe as a birth doula:

As a birth doula, I assist women in labor in order to help them achieve safe and satisfying birth experiences. I act as a non-clinical care provider drawing on my professional training, knowledge, and experience, to provide the mother and her partner with emotional support, physical comfort, pain management techniques, and informational support during her labor and birth experience.

I provide reassurance and perspective to the laboring woman and her partner and make suggestions for labor progress, help with relaxation, massage, positioning, and other techniques for comfort. Although I cannot act as their voice, I will provide clients with any information necessary for them to make informed decisions about their care.

I believe that childbirth is a natural and normal physiological process and I will provide holistic and continuous support for the birthing process. I work with families seeking all types of birth experiences, such as medicated/unmedicated cesarean, VBAC, or waterbirth. I support all births attended by an experienced caregiver independent of birth location. I value evidence-based practices, informed decision making, and the avoidance of unnecessary medical interventions as the healthiest choice for babies and women. ]]> Logos Discerning Baby http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21562 <![CDATA[[Project Complete] - eBook Cover, Sidebar signup form, Popover signup form - $250]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21561&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 21:21:11 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - 5115259764007035L)

Hello Designers,

I've developed an ebook for my website malestandard.com. The eBook is titled MaleStandard.com's Ultimate Guide to Grooming. It's a book that teaches men how to look their best no matter who they are. It will cover shaving, hair, and skin care tips for men. We're looking for a cover that's sexy, masculine. NOTE: We're focusing on GROOMING not fashion.

Here's what we're looking for:
- ebook cover
- sidebar signup
- popover signup


eBook:
Title: MaleStandard.com's Ultimate Guide to Grooming
Author: MaleStandard.com

Book style examples:
http://www.amazon.com/A-Butlers-Guid...6011621&sr=1-4

http://www.askmen.com/products/books...ble/?nav_books
http://www.askmen.com/products/books...o_the_bedroom/

Sidebar signup:
The sidebar signup should contain the eBook cover, text (provided below), a form field (first name, email) and a sign up button.

Text: Download MaleStandard's Ultimate Guide to grooming, and find out how to look your absolute best. Simple step-by-step guides and checklists make it easy. Gain confidence and feel great. Enter your email and get the book now!

Popover signup:
Whenever a new person visits our site, a popover will appear asking them to download the ebook.

Width: approx. 600px (not sure what the standard size is)
Text: Download MaleStandard's Ultimate Guide to grooming, and find out how to look your absolute best. Simple step-by-step guides and checklists make it easy. Gain confidence and feel great. Enter your email and get the book now!

It should contain the ebook cover, text, form fields (first name, email) and a sign up button. ]]> Elements vicmac12 http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21561 <![CDATA[[DUE May 15th] - Logo/Brand for Exclusive Consulting, LLC - $150]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21560&goto=newpost Fri, 04 May 2012 17:04:07 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - : 5LW54341B1859173V) We are interested in having a logo designed for our company. Here is the questionnaire: Project Summary: What text should be included in the main part of the logo? We would like to have a logo that is graphic only but would be open to adding... (Admin code added by Palmer - : 5LW54341B1859173V)

We are interested in having a logo designed for our company. Here is the questionnaire:
Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
We would like to have a logo that is graphic only but would be open to adding the business name, “Exclusive Consulting, LLC”

What type of product or service do you offer?
Business consulting, technology consulting, personal consulting/concierge.

How long have you been in business?
We are restructuring our company of 5 years under a new business name.

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Expanding into areas that our previous brand did not allow.

What are your long term goals?
To grow a business that generates a high income.

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
May 15, 2012

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Upper class individuals, small/large businesses, senior citizens.


Who would you like to add to your audience?
More of the same.

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
We are open to all ideas that incorporate a business environment with technology and high tech attributes.

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
Electric blue (High tech, grabs attention), black, gray, and white (to look sleek).

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?
Growth, high tech, wealth, success.

What is your tagline or slogan?
Something similar to “We got it covered”.

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
That no matter what, we can take care of it and the client doesn’t have to get involved.


Where will your new logo be used?
Everywhere.

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?



List competitive URLs if possible



What sets you apart from your competitors?
Our emphasis on technology to facilitate, create, and implement methodologies and systems that enhance efficiency and organization.

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Exclusive. ]]> Logos ExclusiveConsulting http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21560 <![CDATA[[Project Complete] - Logo for Bra Organizer - $125]]> http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=21555&goto=newpost Wed, 02 May 2012 22:43:36 GMT (Admin code added by Palmer - : 6SR14240SW230705T) Hey designers, we are in need of a creative logo for our patent pending bra drying and storage rack, the BraLadder. Attached are some photos of the product in use. The final color of the product will be pink Pantone 239. Suggested colors: pink... (Admin code added by Palmer - : 6SR14240SW230705T)

Hey designers, we are in need of a creative logo for our patent pending bra drying and storage rack, the BraLadder. Attached are some photos of the product in use. The final color of the product will be pink Pantone 239.

Suggested colors: pink (Pantone 239 for text or 237 for images, same as breast cancer awareness ribbon because a portion of proceeds will go there), white
Demographics: women 25-55
Similar products: BraTree.com (we like that logo), HookNDry.com (terrible logo)
Logos we like: BraTree, SavetheTatas.com
Criteria: Logo needs to be easy to read, creative, and give a sense of what our product does. Final files in ai/psd format.

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

What type of product or service do you offer?
Drying and storage rack for bras.

How long have you been in business?
New

What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
Create a memorable experience for customers

What are your long term goals?
Establish a brand around this product

When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
5/15/12

Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
Women with C cup or larger, curvy women, 25-55

Who would you like to add to your audience?
NA

Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
Text and image

Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
Pink Pantone 239 if for text and 237 for graphics, white. We are associating this product with breast cancer awarenes and will give a portion of revenues to Save the Tatas. The breast cancer awareness ribbon uses Pink Pantone 237.

Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
Ladder, hanger, or organizer

Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
Women centric, curves, improving life

What is your tagline or slogan?
Love Your Bras

What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
The BraLadder prevents wear and tear on your bras, makes them last longer, and keeps them off door handles and shower curtain rods.

Where will your new logo be used?
Website, packaging, business cards

Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
BraTree - decent logo
Hook N Dry - poor logo
Bravo Bra - poor logo
BraBall - poor logo

List competitive URLs if possible
BraTree.com
HookNDry.com
BraBall.com

What sets you apart from your competitors?
Hold bras the same way they are worn.
Holds up to 5 bras, but more BraLadders can be hooked to bottom for more.
Bras spaced so they can air dry.
Fits on existing hangers.

Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
Dry and store bras out of sight.


I look forward to working with you!

Thanks!

Bryan
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