Philipp: Thanks for the logo. I like the design, but I'm not sure how or if i'll use it.
I really like the icon and might be using that as my favicon once I can do some cropping and image resizing.
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The first three logos are so, so. However, the Social Patterns logo isn't half bad. |
Original logos are always so difficult to create – especially when the designer has little knowledge about the site it's intended for.
My favourite – by far – is the logo for Social Patterns. I particulary like the icon, which looks very neat.
However, I have to say that I think the other three logos are a little poor. Having seen some of the logos in the GotLogos gallery, I was expecting much more. This might be because the logos you sponsored were for blogs. If the logos were for a company, or other type of website, the results might have been a bit more varied. Still, I think that for $25 they're good value for money – but only if you don't have a clue how to use Photoshop or PaintShopPro...
If you do go ahead with another round, I think it would be interesting to see what gets produced if the logos aren't allowed to be for blogs. |
For my review, visit: http://hansmast.com/ |
Philipp:
Thank you for sponsoring a logo for my blog. I disagree with the assessment of others who have posted comments. I like the logo that was provided, but it does need a little work. I will work with Gotlogos.com to resize it and also create a version that works on a white background. (The transparent versions aren't that great.)
All in all, I think it was a successful experiment and I am glad I was a part of it. Thank you again for your generosity. |
i just changed the blog's page, using the new logo. i have mixed feelings about it.
as someone pointed out earlier, the galleries at gotologo.com must have a very well chosen group of logos, as expected.
i really, really like what they've done to social patterns. i don't even think the other three are in the same league. i understand how difficult it must be to design something for someone you've never met, based on a ten line description and maybe some visits to the sites and expect a result that will be just perfect for the client. i think we should expect a lot more after some kind of conversation with the design team.
i will keep the logo for a few days and see how it goes. i don't think the green will work for me (i hate green) but i can always change the color).
it was a pleasure taking part in this 'contest' and look forward to future iniciatives. thank you very much for the offer. |
Your link timed out last time you posted about them, and still times out this time. Any hints on getting there fromt the US? |
http://www.maique.com/blog
the servers are hosted in the US, you should have no problem. hope it works this time. |
Well, I think we need to put the logo quality in relation to the $25 if we judge them. Also, it might be the case if there's a preferred logo style that can be nailed down by pointing at an existing logo, the results can be more objectively judged. And – possibly, a tag line added to the logo's main text would help. I will remember this for a potential next round. |
Well I decided to use the icon as part of my header. I also used the icon to create my own favicon.
Tell me what you all think.
http://www.socialpatterns.com/ |
I've worked with them and the designer, Daniel, was most unprofessional. Also to achieve a respectable quality one is forced to pay several $10 revision fees. Sometimes for the designer's silly mistakes or not adhering to the brief. |
...At one stage he was even trying to get me to pay $15 for a revision. When I asked how come, he was unable to defend this and backed down. I felt the longer my project lasted the less attention they paid to it. Plus the attitude I got was as if they were doing me a favour rather than a job! Eventually I got really pissed but when I tried to make a complaint I found no phone numbers on the site and wasn't sure if the irritating designer was doubling as receptionist and quality controller too. I would stay away! |