DieCommieScum
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concept:
Logo discussion
- Thread starter LimLims
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LazarusLong10
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The shield as a symbol is an interesting concept. Does putting a D on it make anyone else think of the word defender or defense? It does for me. I still think a lock is a more precise symbol of DRK, though.
One thing I think I'm realizing is that the logo should have little to no black in it. The color has a whole set of connotations that reinforce the very things we don't want reinforced. If one insists on using dark colors for the logo, a rich, dark blue is just more attractive anyway. I wonder, though, if a lighter color scheme (or the incorporation of a lighter color or two in an overall dark palette) might be better in that it creates a dissonance with the connotation of dark=evil/illicit, since light colors generally have the opposite effect.
One thing I think I'm realizing is that the logo should have little to no black in it. The color has a whole set of connotations that reinforce the very things we don't want reinforced. If one insists on using dark colors for the logo, a rich, dark blue is just more attractive anyway. I wonder, though, if a lighter color scheme (or the incorporation of a lighter color or two in an overall dark palette) might be better in that it creates a dissonance with the connotation of dark=evil/illicit, since light colors generally have the opposite effect.
24601
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Just another concept:
Wow.
Yeah, I think by implying defense it is implying positive aspects about anonymity as opposed to illicit aspects. On the other hand, if there was a light colored logo that dissonance between the name and the logo could actually be interesting.
Has anyone considered a theme that emphasizes dark gravity wave? I mean, it was released only a short while before some exciting scientific results about gravity waves themselves....
Enzwell
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Yea, I was thinking about that too. The problem is trying to represent a wave of some sort in such a simple graphic way that it will hold together when you shrink the logo down to a little icon. That's a very important feature of any real logo.
patrolman
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Here are a couple that I've been working on. Maybe the logos are a bit too simple, I like LimLims's idea of using the shield. I had already tried working with some of the text symbols he reposted over at bitcointalk. The logos below are meant to look like this letter/symbol: ᗫ
ErrorId
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Raze try mixing your design with the shield. I think it would be really good.Just another concept:
patrolman
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I've had a quick play around with a shield to see if it looks any good with my logo attempts.
And just to give a bit of insight as why I went with stripe/s (I tried with 1 or 2 as well) through the middle, I though it might be a kind of subtle tribute to Evan Duffield's work, as it looks a little like an "E" and a "D" together, especially if the colour of the letter and/or stripe/s are similar. I think I might have a way to make a Darksend logo in a similar vein, but that will have to wait for at least a few hours of sleep.
And just to give a bit of insight as why I went with stripe/s (I tried with 1 or 2 as well) through the middle, I though it might be a kind of subtle tribute to Evan Duffield's work, as it looks a little like an "E" and a "D" together, especially if the colour of the letter and/or stripe/s are similar. I think I might have a way to make a Darksend logo in a similar vein, but that will have to wait for at least a few hours of sleep.
Propulsion
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It's nice to see all these designs that are unique and not restricted to being in the shape of a circle.
ErrorId
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Nice, I like it.
patrolman
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I worked on the key idea a little more. The first one is a little different and then I had the idea that the border around the circle could be the "c" in "Darkcoin". Not sure if that's necessary though as I believe it has been stated that it's one word.The others are just experimenting with different colours.
Raze, I love your last one with the shield, and Patrolman, I like the last one on the above post, just like the way the lettering pops a bit better there.
These are seriously good, but do they shrink well? I'm afraid Raze's would look better as just the shield. Though I really like the key
Where the heck were you guys 3 weeks ago?? eh? Now we're spending coin on a thing-a-ma-bobber... um, what the heck is it called? LOL, for designers to compete!
These are seriously good, but do they shrink well? I'm afraid Raze's would look better as just the shield. Though I really like the key
Where the heck were you guys 3 weeks ago?? eh? Now we're spending coin on a thing-a-ma-bobber... um, what the heck is it called? LOL, for designers to compete!
n00b_miner
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Just wow.... This is fantastic. I think it really embodies a number of the core principles behind DRK.
patrolman
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I agree with you. I think Raze's shield is great but in my opinion the text probably needs a little work. The keys are coming along and when I did the last two I thought they did pop a little more, but they certainly won't do scaled down as an icon. I'm running out of time this morning but I whipped up this and will continue probing later:
