Looking for a Logo - 0.1 btc + money for 2nd/3rd - [done]

[serp]

SERPCO is a name I use when monetizing my free time.
This has been everything from software development to creative writing to woodworking.
I would like a logo that I can use for a website, business cards, and engraved on products.

Things I'm looking for are:
 - Original design with no stock photography.
 - Minimal design
 - Design can stand on it's own without words.
 - I would prefer to have the file in SVG format.

I'm open to anything but something related to science, math, tech, maker, labs appeal to me.

I will pay 0.1 BTC for a design I use.  If for some reason I do not get a logo I would like to use by Friday (2/14/2014), I will gift 0.05 BTC to the design I like best with no transfer of ownership.  I don't expect this to be the case but I want to add some guarantee to attract interest.

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I am also adding two gifts of 0.02 each to the 2nd and 3rd place designs.  These will be gifts with no ownership transfer.

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I have been asked to give more guidance so I will give 2 ideas I'd love to see.

  - A light bulb with a Bohr's Atom model inside it.
  - A shield with circuits on it like a circuit board.

I've said this a few times before but I'd like the end design to be minimal with flat textures and in a vector format.

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[likehiro]

If you are interested you can contact me I have done a logotype for you in the past. If you want to check my most recent work check my flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sebastiancoria

See you!

[devthedev]

Working on it.

[serp]

If you are interested you can contact me I have done a logotype for you in the past. If you want to check my most recent work check my flickr:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/sebastiancoria

See you!

Hey likehiro, I remember working with you and I do like your designs.  I have committed to this open format for this logo but would love to see your ideas for it.

[gogodr]

SERPCO, does it have a meaning behind?
is the CO from corporation? or stands for anything at all?
What do you want to portray with the logo?
What kind of activities do you intend to represent with that logo?
Maybe you don't want it to represent anything and want to build a brand out of it?

-Just a couple of questions that could really help before starting to work on it.

[serp]

SERPCO, does it have a meaning behind?
is the CO from corporation? or stands for anything at all?
What do you want to portray with the logo?
What kind of activities do you intend to represent with that logo?
Maybe you don't want it to represent anything and want to build a brand out of it?

-Just a couple of questions that could really help before starting to work on it.

Hey gogodr.  Those are good questions.  I do not want it to represent any one thing.  I'd like for it to be just a generic brand for me to use on anything I do.  I understand this poses a challenge.

[likehiro]

I'd love to work on it but I'm actually working in some projects and I don't have much time to participate in contests because I need to prioritize customers projects. If you want to contact me in the future, if you have anything more to be designed, I'll be glad to work with you again

[devthedev]

First mockup, let me know what you think!



Full res transparent + white bg here, https://db.tt/zUz2EnIs

Let me know what you think about the colors and such.

[gogodr]

Since it is branding what you want. 
This is my entry, I hope you like it. (A signature like logo)

[serp]

First mockup, let me know what you think!



Full res transparent + white bg here, https://db.tt/zUz2EnIs

Let me know what you think about the colors and such.

This is interesting.  I like the simplistic nature of it.  Maybe if the box was colored in black or dark gray and the cpu design in it was white.  My only knock here would be the computer nature of it but that is probably ok because even most of future woodwork designs will likely involve some laser cutting or cnc.  I'm wondering if it would stand on it's own without the words though.

[serp]

Since it is branding what you want. 
This is my entry, I hope you like it. (A signature like logo)

Hey gogodr.  Thanks for the entry but I am hoping for a symbol that can stand on it's own either with or without words.

[devthedev]

This is interesting.  I like the simplistic nature of it.  Maybe if the box was colored in black or dark gray and the cpu design in it was white.  My only knock here would be the computer nature of it but that is probably ok because even most of future woodwork designs will likely involve some laser cutting or cnc.  I'm wondering if it would stand on it's own without the words though.

I'll get that modification to you ASAP. Thanks for the input!

Edit:
What are your thoughts on this mockup?

[gogodr]

Since it is branding what you want. 
This is my entry, I hope you like it. (A signature like logo)

Hey gogodr.  Thanks for the entry but I am hoping for a symbol that can stand on it's own either with or without words.

That's quite hard to do, I'm sorry but you are asking for the impossible here.
There is no way a designer can come up with a logo without a concept behind it.
If the concept behind is a person (which is what I thought), then the logo should represent his main activity. Without the main activity the only link in between a person and a logo is a signature or his face.
I'm sorry but if you can't provide that information and don't want a signature like brand logo, I must withdraw.
I'm not criticizing you, it is a valid thing to not know what you want, but the only way I can see you picking any logo is for a couple of amateurs or designers with free time willing to give shots in the dark with this.
I'm sorry, but I don't work like that.

[shogdite]

[Rawted]

Having gone to the community a few times for graphics/logo work, i would highly suggest deleting the thread and just using graphicriver.net .

http://graphicriver.net/item/samium-logo-letter-s/6749583?WT.ac=solid_search_thumb&WT.seg_1=solid_search_thumb&WT.z_author=shaoleen

http://graphicriver.net/item/saminio-s-letter-logo/6751256?WT.ac=solid_search_item&WT.seg_1=solid_search_item&WT.z_author=flatos

^ Those two alone are miles better than anything you will receive from the armchair artists here.

[shogdite]

^ Those two alone are miles better than anything you will receive from the armchair artists here.

Well you know what the say about opinions

The two links you posted were the most generic logos I've ever seen.

[Mjbmonetarymetals]

Design idea

[serp]

Hey guys, I appreciate you all have opinions on this stuff but please don't divert this thread especially if it is negative.  I am not new to hiring designers.  I chose this open format on a bitcoin forum for this brand for a reason. 

Thank you for understanding.

[serp]

Several people have submitted ideas from outside this thread.  I just want to state that it isn't a requirement to post your ideas in here but that I will need to post the winning design and who the winner is in this thread at the end.  I'll also try and be forthcoming with what my favorite ideas are the next couple days as that is only fair to everyone.

The ones I like the best seem to be an abstract shape/design that then incorporates something into it such as a brain, light bulb, flask, etc.

I am also adding two gifts of 0.02 each to the 2nd and 3rd place designs.  These will be gifts with no ownership transfer.

[devthedev]

Several people have submitted ideas from outside this thread.  I just want to state that it isn't a requirement to post your ideas in here but that I will need to post the winning design and who the winner is in this thread at the end.  I'll also try and be forthcoming with what my favorite ideas are the next couple days as that is only fair to everyone.

The ones I like the best seem to be an abstract shape/design that then incorporates something into it such as a brain, light bulb, flask, etc.

I am also adding two gifts of 0.02 each to the 2nd and 3rd place designs.  These will be gifts with no ownership transfer.

Like the CPU one?

[serp]

Like the CPU one?

Oh hey, I missed that you added the new colors.  I do like the idea but it might need a bit more than just the cpu.  I want it to be able to stand alone without the word SERPCO and still be unique.

[devthedev]

Do you have an example?

Maybe the abbreviation SC, I'll get you a few more mockups!

[serp]

Do you have an example?

Maybe the abbreviation SC, I'll get you a few more mockups!

I generally want to avoid having letters in it if possible.  But maybe make the cpu more abstract and possibly something else inside it like a brain/lightbulb/something sciency/geeky/etc.  I want it to be something that is unique without words/letters.

[devthedev]

Alrighty, got it. I'll get you a few more mockups tomorrow morning.

[EvilPanda]

Here's my idea, could go well with your woodworking. This is just a rough version (both the saw and the letters can be modified).

[devthedev]

Do you have an example?

Maybe the abbreviation SC, I'll get you a few more mockups!

I generally want to avoid having letters in it if possible.  But maybe make the cpu more abstract and possibly something else inside it like a brain/lightbulb/something sciency/geeky/etc.  I want it to be something that is unique without words/letters.

Thoughts on this one?

https://db.tt/xBUkEOpp

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[serp]

Thoughts on this one?

https://db.tt/xBUkEOpp

Hrmm... it just doesn't seem to work for me.

[mymenace]

[mymenace]

[serp]

Hey mymenace, would it be possible to get this one in a minimal/flat design without the shading?

[mymenace]

Hey mymenace, would it be possible to get this one in a minimal/flat design without the shading?

full color




pastel color




any color you require

[Bitcrea]

I had some extra time, so here's my entry.



Different colors represents the variety of work you do.
Round shaped, because all the business is related to crypto.
Logo shapes represents ideas, brightness, mind sparkles.
Colors can be changed to any desirable ones.

Any feedback is appreciated 

[serp]

I had some extra time, so here's my entry.



Different colors represents the variety of work you do.
Round shaped, because all the business is related to crypto.
Logo shapes represents ideas, brightness, mind sparkles.
Colors can be changed to any desirable ones.

Any feedback is appreciated 

I really like that design Bitcrea.  Very original and unique which is what I'm looking for most.  I want to think about this one some.  I do need the logo to be two colors at most because it will sometimes be laser engraved into things.

[Tier]

I had some spare time so did a few.

[serp]

I had some spare time so did a few.

This one is simple and aesthetically pleasing.  I'm not sure this is the one for me but it is a solid entry.  The animated ones might make a nice loading screen icon

[mymenace]

[Tier]

I had some spare time so did a few.

This one is simple and aesthetically pleasing.  I'm not sure this is the one for me but it is a solid entry.  The animated ones might make a nice loading screen icon

Aye, was just experimenting a little with the animated ones. ;3 I appreciate the feedback, I may try a few more!

[Sarahiko]

Here is my entry i will try to come with another idea.
thank you

[Sicorack]

http://s12.postimg.org/3x1viwwyl/serpco3.png

This is absolutely bloody fantastic love it




I think this one has been done already
https://i.imgur.com/jXnxhU2.png
http://thumb7.shutterstock.com/display_pic_with_logo/610123/112148711/stock-vector-atom-inside-a-lightbulb-illustration-design-over-white-112148711.jpg

[Bitcrea]

I had some extra time, so here's my entry.



Different colors represents the variety of work you do.
Round shaped, because all the business is related to crypto.
Logo shapes represents ideas, brightness, mind sparkles.
Colors can be changed to any desirable ones.

Any feedback is appreciated 

I really like that design Bitcrea.  Very original and unique which is what I'm looking for most.  I want to think about this one some.  I do need the logo to be two colors at most because it will sometimes be laser engraved into things.

I'll make some variations as soon as possible, thanks for the feedback!

[Sarahiko]

[Bitcrea]

Here's some variations I did:


Colors can be changed to any desirable ones.
In some logos I've added a light bulb, as well as stylized "S", which can also be interpreted as infinity sign - Infinitive, innovative ideas.
I'm glad that I had time to participate in your contest, it is/was fun! Modifications to the current designs can be made if there will be a request for that

Feedback is appreciated!

[gjeric]

I hope you like simplicity and clever design

[serp]

Here's some variations I did:


Colors can be changed to any desirable ones.
In some logos I've added a light bulb, as well as stylized "S", which can also be interpreted as infinity sign - Infinitive, innovative ideas.
I'm glad that I had time to participate in your contest, it is/was fun! Modifications to the current designs can be made if there will be a request for that

Feedback is appreciated!

Great!  That first black one and that first blue one are my favorite in this image.

[serp]

I hope you like simplicity and clever design

I really like this one too!

[serp]

Here is my entry i will try to come with another idea.
thank you

I almost missed this one as i went straight to the 3rd page this morning.  I like this as well.

[Bitcrea]

Here's some variations I did:


Colors can be changed to any desirable ones.
In some logos I've added a light bulb, as well as stylized "S", which can also be interpreted as infinity sign - Infinitive, innovative ideas.
I'm glad that I had time to participate in your contest, it is/was fun! Modifications to the current designs can be made if there will be a request for that

Feedback is appreciated!

Great!  That first black one and that first blue one are my favorite in this image.

Thanks! Let me know if you would like to adjust something!

[serp]

Thanks! Let me know if you would like to adjust something!

The only thing I can think of is that I wonder what it would look like if the shading were the same pattern around the circle. 

[mymenace]

Nice to see my idea of the light bulb and atom being used by many designers I feel honored

thanks

[timelessco]

Here you go, simple & strong wordmark:
https://i.imgur.com/Zj2j3K5.png

[geomad]

http://i61.tinypic.com/j956bb.png

[gjeric]

Made some tweaks like improved type that works better together with symbol and bigger atom (dot).

[serp]

Last day now.  I will stop taking new submissions at midnight (EST) Friday morning. 

Thank you everyone for the great designs so far.

[serp]

Thank you everyone that participated.

My top 3 are:

0.10 btc - Bitcrea
0.02 btc - gjeric
0.02 btc - mymenace

I will start sending pm's now to settle up.

[serp]

I have sent a pm to everyone but it is late here so I will be sleeping soon.  If I miss you tonight I will try and catch up with you in the morning.

[Bitcrea]

Thank you everyone that participated.

My top 3 are:

0.10 btc - Bitcrea
0.02 btc - gjeric
0.02 btc - mymenace

I will start sending pm's now to settle up.

Hey, thanks for choosing me! It was fun making a logo for you!
Some shameless self promotion:
Here's my professional graphic design service thread: https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=444106.0
If some of you will ever need a my services! I will update it with freshest works ASAP.

Serpco, PM'ed!