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I think we should try to avoid typical coin logo as a pattern: this is so much more than a just a coin. A coin logo doesn't do justice to the intent of ClearingHouse.

Can one person post more than 1 entry?

Sure. I'm after an exceptional logo.

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

So here it is.

Not much explaining to do... I went for simple, clean, sleek and scalable.
The logo itself is (obviously) a house and the connected squares in the middle represent the blockchain.
In terms of colouring, it's whatever you wanna do with it pretty much. I think it looks best with a solid colour, but you could go for a gradient or some patern.

Hope you like it.

16x16:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28583592/16_16.png

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Slight variation of the logo in a more "traditional" coin composition, but still very clean.

16x16:

https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/28583592/16_16.png

And a few banners:

https://i.imgur.com/WAswpVW.png   

16x  https://i.imgur.com/lHKarZx.png



https://i.imgur.com/8LK77Gv.png

I notice nearly all these loges have CH on them yet in your heading you have [XCH] - should it be XCH on the logo? or CH? thanks!

these are some sweet logos !

I'm looking for something that can double as a logo for ClearingHouse and a symbol for XCH. It should not be a coin style logo, it should not be complex and it should be able to reduce down to 16x16 and still be legible.

So I've had a quick exchange with Btcdrak and I think I have some input that could help in the direction of this logo design.  

Essentially Viacoin is a decentralized blockchain zero trust clearing house. And ClearingHouse is a major component that works with and on top of Viacoin.  
 
With that being said, here are the things to keep in mind.

The logo should be something small, more of an emblem (that can be used as a coin logo as well if necessary).  

Here are some examples of what we mean by more of an emblem:

http://www.triathlonbusiness.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/130916_London-Cycle-Exchange-logo.png?e00db3
http://hazencreative.com/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/the-exchange-logo.jpg
http://i1.cdnds.net/13/26/618x412/new-motorola-logo.jpg
http://blogs.arts.ac.uk/camberwell/files/2014/02/reuse-exchange-logo1.jpg
https://d13yacurqjgara.cloudfront.net/users/172795/screenshots/1377510/comfx_logos_v1_300_px.jpg
http://14clicks.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Sony-Vaio-Logo.png
http://www.graphics.com/sites/default/files/old/sections/peachpit/logolove/4.gif
http://www.embl-em.de/layout/logo.jpg
http://www.gerdeblog.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/09/ExchangeLogo1.jpg
 
The values the logo should communicate are:
 
subtle & complex while appearing at first glance to be clean & simple
forward thinking & modern but not too futuristic to where it seems fanatical
should convey integrity and trust even though it's designed to be zero trust.
should have a feel of being collaborative & supportive  
 
I'll expand a little on what we mean by collaborative and supportive.  So as we know, BTC has unwanted additions building on top of it.  One of the characteristics that differentiates Viacoin is that it welcomes applications be built on top of it's blockchain.  Also, other coins have zero control over bitcoin.  In this case VIA and XCH will be collaborating and supporting each other.  The logo should convey this dynamic.
 
Here are a few things to keep in mind when deciding on color (kinda the psychology behind them):
 
  Red: Passion, Anger, Vigor, Love, Danger, Risk
  Yellow: Knowledge, Energy, Joy, Intellect, Youth
  Green: Fertility, Wealth, Healing, Success, Growth
  White: Purity, Healing, Perfection, Clean, Virtue
  Blue: Knowledge, Trust, Tranquility, Calm, Peace, Cool
  Black: Fear, Secrecy, Formal, Luxury
  Purple: Royalty, Wisdom, Spirituality, Imagination
  Orange: Creativity, Invigoration, Unique, Stimulation
  Gray: Balance, Sophistication, Neutrality, Uncommitted
 
The choice of image will be the key in conveying a sense of collaboration and support, the dynamic between VIA and XCH.

The choice of font style, color of font and/or color of images will also be key to conveying the right values / tones.


I hope this helps, and I look forward to seeing what ideas this brings!

Then why not have the last designer make the new logo?
(Not complaining. Honest question.)

btcdrak mentioned in the post above yours that it shouldn't look like a coin logo, so why use the same bordering circle?
Also, please post VIA's font name.

Because he said he may not have time since he's on holiday...

Dont think it needs to match the Viacoin font.

Alright.
So apart from your posts is there anything we should take into account that has been mentioned in this thread? Like the elliptical shapes, the circle border or something else?

hmmm

I'm going to go out on a limb here and say no more circles. I do not want a coin logo.
I'm looking for a motif of some kind which can scale down to 16x16, and act as a logo. I would like the words ClearingHouse as part of the final logo but such that it can be cropped off. This will give a dual purpose symbol - as logo and as a currency emblem for exchanges etc.

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

I would also like to see designs not based on letters, but the ideas of interconnectivity, trust, partnership, interlinking. There are two sides to every trade. We're embossing data on the blockchain cryptographically.

I think I'm pretty close to that then.
Maybe I'll submit a different one later if I come across something cool in my mind.

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https://i.imgur.com/JQib4uq.jpg

So here are some examples of emblems.  Some good, some clever, some just emblems.  

A lot of people are inclined to do round logos that have the C and H incorporated into them.  Geometrically, trying to use the C and H with the X just doesn't seem like it has a chance of working.  It's probably just best to try to create an image with just the X (to convey exchange), and focus on a good type font and color for the word ClearingHouse.  But that's just my opinion.  

I did notice when the Facebook Exchange emblem is turned 90 degrees it distinctly looks like a house (a clearing house!) and an X.  Maybe some of you can explore this direction?

+1 masternode

https://i.imgur.com/8AzIJoe.png

https://i.imgur.com/MyJ5FPJ.png

https://i.imgur.com/nJMfy0C.png

https://i.imgur.com/LYXW6d2.png

Updated my last submission and I've tried to incorporate the house into the X, think if the house symbol is too prominent it might end up looking like some sort of real estate logo.

Sorry, no offence, but it kind of reminds me a swastika and gives me the creeps.

Heil thermost!!  ;D

No offence taken, certainly wasn't intentional though there is a vague resemblance I suppose.

This is the best to me.Simple but looks warm!

https://i.imgur.com/0PzoNH1.png


   https://i.imgur.com/LcHGfP1.png

Had a few more ideas for the logo, will update this post with some more submissions soon, thanks.

ico 16x16  https://i.imgur.com/89esdU4.png

https://i.imgur.com/UNvuY04.png


https://i.imgur.com/tWPy45g.png


https://i.imgur.com/7UVtKhJ.png

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

So after yesterday's pointers I decided to have another go at it.
Basically the logo is a "C"-like structure that is housing the 4 dots. The dots aren't visually connected, but in your mind you can link them (even making an X); and that's what they represent: connectivity.
In case you miss it: the 16x16 icon is at the bottom of the image.

PS: I think I still like my first one better.

https://i.imgur.com/0PzoNH1.png





Like the simplicity of this one.

So far liking spofas' & thermost's attempts. Almost there. Keep it up guys.

Watchout, attaching an ugly logo to this project, and that will be the biggest mistake and the end in the same time.

Got few coming up tomorrow... black and white versions ready... Do you have any preferences for color scheme?

Tried myself at a logo   :D

So I kept the color scheme of the Viacoin one which is really classy imo and tried to do a squared one. I just tried to make a (clearing) house the most abstractly possible : very simple (simplistic ?) square with a thick border and a roof-looking stripe in the middle dividing the logo in two.

https://i.imgur.com/C3MiTcx.png

Icon :
https://i.imgur.com/UvEscaq.png

 :P

An old design that was once prepared for my start-up.
We abandoned it, so if you like it and think it might fit for CH, its free for usage, change or whatever.

https://i.imgur.com/VqpTx7U.png?1

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

wow...
i personally like this one.
Very clean, strong, grounded, implies connection between up and down through the arrows.
neat concept!
way to go!!!

Thank you.
Glad you liked my services = D
Concept is all in a logo

https://i.imgur.com/EGbcJHz.png
I had to learn illustrator for this so there's bound to be a glich or 2, fixing them soon.

Yeah, i noticed while posted, Did those yesterday and posted today. Box thingy was not so original after all ;)

I'm not keen on 3D logos, sorry. Make it flat, make it simple. No need to be incorporating C or H into it either. A symbol is fine.

Yes, I Agree
Good Luck =D

ico 16x16: https://i.imgur.com/Dr0xEc5.png   https://i.imgur.com/uWclW5M.png

https://i.imgur.com/0Uihajz.png


& rounded

https://i.imgur.com/F31c1i3.png


&more rounded

https://i.imgur.com/QGtzVSw.png



                           https://i.imgur.com/Zvl2dSJ.png

A clearinghouse has stuff flow in it and out of it. It's the connection point. It is the point of trust.

Late to the party.



https://i.imgur.com/C0UYTi7.png

While the graphic is interesting, consider making adjustments to the font?  Maybe have it to the right, and something a little less bold. 

@bit0 you could expand the idea with some kind of coloured interlocking X sandwiched between the two words.
ClearingXHouse

The middle emblem would have to be distinct enough that it could be used on it's own and still represent the emblem

Good idea. I'll see what I can do.

Thanks for the suggestion
I do not know if I can modify the logo contest.
If I am the winner and then we can check the font

Regards

Having one last go at it.
Won't be around for the next week, so GL to all!

https://i.imgur.com/yW6QY4l.png
Hi-res  (https://i.imgur.com/y6qlSQz.png)


no BG
https://i.imgur.com/ieruwnH.png

My submissions:


http://s25.postimg.org/n1q6z5skv/Clearing_House_3_6_600.png          
http://s25.postimg.org/ydynmkstr/Clearing_House_3_5_600.png
http://s25.postimg.org/4edyavv1r/Clearing_House_3_5_10_600.png

House  ->  abstraction similar to the roof of the house (top view);
Clearing ->   arrow;
And  "X"  :)

16x16        http://s25.postimg.org/ax1qqp0x7/Clearing_House_1_2_16.png          http://s25.postimg.org/ncygkfu97/Clearing_House_3_5_16.png

http://s25.postimg.org/5bjx0dpm7/Clearing_House_1_2_1_600.png
http://s25.postimg.org/rekln7svj/Clearing_House_1_2_600.png
http://s25.postimg.org/i9c8tcpgv/Clearing_House_1_2_10_600.png

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

a few more
https://i.imgur.com/CSuDuuZ.png
https://i.imgur.com/uCO0Gcz.png
woosh

bit0 getting better. The gliph in the center should be square in proportions. Most are too complex. I would try making one of the diagonals joined to each other with the opposing diagonal broken. Ditch the complex logos.

bit0 Second from top and second from bottom are the most interesting to me.

Ok second from top and the dark background one? Sorry I added a second set  from yesterday I forgot to add.

Ok I will focus on making those two better. I was just trying to get a feel for what you were looking for.

gotcha. Yeah, I was getting too happy with the pen tool. Most are just prototypes, I didn't want to spend too much time fixing details until I see what you see.

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

And new:

16x16    http://s25.postimg.org/l5z9tmvaj/Clearing_House_3_1_2_16.png

http://s25.postimg.org/q3cueqx9r/Clearing_House_3_1_2_600.png

boom
https://i.imgur.com/5xrFnoC.png

I like the first image at the top

I knew you would that is why I put it at the top.  ;D I think the longer X arrows just needed a touch of purple.  Though I like the 3rd and 4th one, but i think they belong on a gaming type site.

hmmm

That is funny. I could see how you would think so though since it is hard to trust people on the internet. I signed up to enter these design contests. This isn't the first one I have entered. I lost the last one to a hand drawn rainbow... a hand drawn rainbow. Check my posting history.

no offense, it IS hard to trust.  Regardless ideas you have, they are average, but your drawing is not pro bro.
I can see it everywhere, in color u use, in outlines you use,  and in method u use to achive effect that not looks how it should looks,


just one image, what i am thinking i am expressing on image.
there are lot of stuff, but i will post just one.

I am not tryng to troll, or to blame your work, nice that you posting logos,  and i will congrats to you if they choose your logo
but i just want everything to be real and crystal clear what we have here:
Maybe after this image you will fix mistakes, and you will become better drawer.
However this is just mine opinion and taste is taste, so i will shut up.

https://i.imgur.com/Eyt9Lff.png

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

EDIT: added XCH to first 2, but you get the drift. Font is just arial since i havent got any decent fonts in this computer

https://i.imgur.com/H66cMji.png

POP
https://i.imgur.com/Y6mZSgn.png

Very nice logos! :)

http://s15.postimg.org/yljbj3jsb/clearinghouse2_banner.png


http://s15.postimg.org/yljbj3jsb/clearinghouse2_banner.png

Deleted, sorry, deadline passed.

Thanks man.


Final set. Good luck everyone!
https://i.imgur.com/AxVioof.png

the choice will be voting for?
ends today in the UTC time

Regards.

I am going to have to extend this another week I think.

Why?

Because designs are not ready or usable yet.

you are referring to the XCH projects or projects of the logo?

Haha. The logos!! The XCH project is running fine!

Hi, nice move extending, good first impression for the whole project. >> not keeping the word.

I deleted all my 10 logos, sorry, deadline passed.

I am sure you already know my logos, and my work.
Please do not in any way use my logos without my approval.
If you need them just contact me i will sell them to you.
Thanks for undestanding.

Does not like it?
How do you want the logo?

Is what your saying that none of the current submissions are usable.

If so do you want new submissions and do not base these on any of the current designs

just trying to gauge the requirements of the logo

If you remember for the viacoin logos we also had to extend the deadline. A usable logo means we get to a stage that the submission is more or less what we want, but may need some tweaking after the competition has closed.

Mymenance, we're looking for something that is not a coin logo, can be be used as a logo for the project, but also double as a currency emblem for coinmarketcap etc. It needs to be simple, not complex because the emblem needs to reduce down to 16x16.

As for the chap who deleted his logos, you dont keep any submissions on this thread there is zero chance of being chosen.

hope you like   ;)

https://i.imgur.com/M02hlRm.png


could also flip the last one around. Looks more like a currency symbol.

https://i.imgur.com/uAUCxG1.png

--Withdrawn--

your right CoinExchange, great submissions, nice work everyone

http://s14.postimg.org/byw4udb41/clearinghouse7a.png

I'm going to mix myself into this contest with a design of my own:

The big circle basically represents the clearing house; the centre of everything. All the small circles connected are obviously the built applications (and other things) connected to the clearinghouse. Regarding the slogan; I just thought it looked good, that's obviously just an example and does not have to be final.

I want to emphasize that this logo is extremely easily scalable to even the smallest sizes.

https://i.imgur.com/h7jpEdK.png

https://i.imgur.com/TLRfG14.png

comments and feedback are welcome.

various styles and icon sizes.

https://i.imgur.com/xXsgwrQ.png
https://i.imgur.com/DMSe2i9.png
https://i.imgur.com/zjfwe4s.png
https://i.imgur.com/ihpkla6.png

https://i.imgur.com/nVhhaja.png
https://i.imgur.com/SBKMIbm.png
https://i.imgur.com/1uyXNbg.png

https://i.imgur.com/aaECWgl.png
https://i.imgur.com/oruDJTH.png
https://i.imgur.com/aShNQYS.png
https://i.imgur.com/CpJM3Kb.png

https://i.imgur.com/WpGUk8e.png
https://i.imgur.com/qC5IkEg.png
https://i.imgur.com/6cEDjpv.png
https://i.imgur.com/zuo3YKe.png
https://i.imgur.com/HNGtaWv.png
https://i.imgur.com/5gHsW6z.png
https://i.imgur.com/v1U2cZM.png
https://i.imgur.com/wsCJVT5.png
https://i.imgur.com/jxdPueN.png
https://i.imgur.com/EUu91zh.png
https://i.imgur.com/Yr22OLk.png
https://i.imgur.com/0T6giNF.png
https://i.imgur.com/cCrD2Hm.png
https://i.imgur.com/GOqVBPv.png
https://i.imgur.com/jC4EgOo.png

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Here's my stab at it.

https://i.imgur.com/axiaKZz.jpg

--Withdrawn--

https://i.imgur.com/r12mg57.png
https://i.imgur.com/r12mg57.png

--Withdrawn--

Didn't have time to play with colours and they are left too dark in my opinion, but tomorrow is my birthday and got to go to sleep. :)

https://i.imgur.com/rHdFr7v.png

I have to say this is freaking sweet looking!

Update

http://i57.tinypic.com/16jprip.jpg

;)

Sorry guys. I am still not satisfied.

I'm going to increase the bounty to 0.55 BTC and give it another week. I will go through the current submissions and tell you which I like.

ClearingHouse: Freedom by Blockchain

Here is my Entry Thank you
https://i.imgur.com/uE3VXkt.png

Add another loop and it could be something phallic  ;D

--Withdrawn--

The following are quite interesting concept wise

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8516645#msg8516645
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8293802#msg8293802
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8475823#msg8475823
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8403513#msg8403513

 :)

come here to show some support.

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Development of my previous version of the logo:

http://s25.postimg.org/r86ydm8a7/Clearing_House_8_1_3_800.png

And next version:

http://s25.postimg.org/v4b3i4ei7/Clearing_House_7_2_5_800.png

--Withdrawn--

https://i.imgur.com/6Rsyh9w.png
https://i.imgur.com/JFQ55ES.png
                  https://i.imgur.com/7kSxecm.png
                  https://i.imgur.com/gW0BV3L.png

So far bit0's work seems the best.

I know drak doesnt want anything complex but this (or a variation of) gets my vote (so far):

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8532766#msg8532766

https://i.imgur.com/HWGdhJt.png
Here is another of my entry

Logo is full layered design.

For inspiration and for consideration on how the logo will look like icon-wise, please look at Facebook, Google plus, LinkedIn, Twitter, Bitcoin, Paypal, Amazon

--Withdrawn--

https://i.imgur.com/naOMqQ0.png https://i.imgur.com/dRyIGS6.png https://i.imgur.com/bAT7xot.png https://i.imgur.com/XQLd1Lm.png


https://i.imgur.com/23DzCTL.png https://i.imgur.com/KhSGPcN.png https://i.imgur.com/YdcVMsf.png https://i.imgur.com/ZaXGgLG.png



https://i.imgur.com/k5tJQJk.png https://i.imgur.com/lasvKXD.png https://i.imgur.com/FeMZDtB.png https://i.imgur.com/qjkyGyf.png



https://i.imgur.com/VNs94NZ.png https://i.imgur.com/zsvLwFD.png https://i.imgur.com/YnGWZ2G.png https://i.imgur.com/IaU2FWb.png



https://i.imgur.com/84i87EY.png https://i.imgur.com/LV0eLE2.png https://i.imgur.com/LwUG0aQ.png https://i.imgur.com/DclgCl5.png

one more try

http://abload.de/img/clearinghouse1ickdm.png

Dealine passed... new round? :)

What would this look like with the arc turned up instead of down?

Now you see why i removed all my designs from here ?
If Devs doesn't keep their word, and still do not have a logo, then where are we heading at !!??!!
Now maybe things are not going well, and 0.55 btc are way too many to be paid.

i want it great logo, but to look great on 16x16, simple but inovative, not a circle or coin shape, but .. i dont what ..... it is just a propaganda, i saw this happend before.
And do not delete this post please.

Sorry, been really busy, but here are my comments so far:

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8475823#msg8475823
A little too complex, maybe less spokes?

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8516645#msg8516645
I think this has potential, but something isn't quite right, cant put my finger on it.

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8403513#msg8403513
Maybe less spokes? reminds me of a virus. I like the concept though

https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8622183#msg8622183 and https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8622761#msg8622761
I love everything pipipipopopo does but this has not been well received in our IRC channel.

In general though, I'd not received the same level of private feedback as when we did the Viacoin logo bounty, so it makes this really difficult.

since you seem to have accepted logos past deadline, maybe just leave it open for another week, encourage and remind the viacoin community to come here and give feedback. you should also give regular feedback yourself.

Agreed.

The logo submissions have definitely gotten better with time. I'm personally liking the recent submissions a lot more compared to the earlier ones.

I just now realized potential in this:
https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=728752.msg8516645#msg8516645

try different colors and definitely a new font perhaps?

Personally, I would've extended the logo contest myself. ClearingHouse is a pretty big deal and having the absolute best logo is a must. I urge all current participants to keep tweaking and submitting their logos.

I have extended the submission times again, see OP.

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Extending the deadline, is it for another week? Are we then increasing the bounty again? The other previous two extensions were followed by a increase of the bounty as an added incentive.

a sketchpad of ideas that led to this design:
https://www.cortex7.net/gfx/bitcointalk/logo_comps/clearing_house/logo7_scratch.png

https://www.cortex7.net/gfx/bitcointalk/logo_comps/clearing_house/logo7_tweak.png

The logo tiles nicely into a chain-mail like design, giving scope for some interesting uses:

https://www.cortex7.net/gfx/bitcointalk/logo_comps/clearing_house/logo7_euclidean.png

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i think i mentioned this before, but you should give feedback to every single submission

http://abload.de/img/xch129kzg.png

Hi :) Just was boring before going bed and wanted to post something here lol :)

It's cool, it's memorable, it's simple and it's a washer :)

http://puu.sh/bt5I0/c775ee6e65.png

Good luck everyone!

i like this. very simple.

put more emphasis on the chain. and try some different color schemes.

http://i58.tinypic.com/25krdyv.png

16x16

http://i61.tinypic.com/2vwabn8.png

Just saw one of the best logos in crypto world. Keep it up guys.

How to "keep it up", this is ridiculous, you want logo contest to lasts a few years ?
Deadline already passed 3 times, so close this, and cut the crap.

https://i.imgur.com/3tBJsXY.png     https://i.imgur.com/QixiKjh.png     https://i.imgur.com/mIypZOF.png

What's going on here ?

Shit

Nice logos you've done, and I have the same question... what's going on  ???

Death is going on here, i smell death.

That's how things ends when you overvalue yourself.

Terrific how you can see the same designers work in different accounts

Sorry for the delays. I'm going to choose a design in the next 48 hours.

I am choosing the designs from pipipipopopo.

Thanks to everyone who participated.

congrats pipipipopopo

Congrats pipipipopopo a good work indeed care to give tips to the losser ahahahah  ;D