What do you think about my logo?

[16k_zx81]

3/10 rubber chickens from me

I like the concept better, but the execution still leaves an awful lot to be desired.

TBH I think your designer is not coming through with quality product on any of the examples I have seen here.

If it was my business I would be looking elsewhere for the graphical work.

 

[hightechrex]

3/10 rubber chickens from me

I like the concept better, but the execution still leaves an awful lot to be desired.

TBH I think your designer is not coming through with quality product on any of the examples I have seen here.

If it was my business I would be looking elsewhere for the graphical work.

Yes, concept. Thats just what it is, a concept. I will give him 1 or 2 revisions and if I'm still not pleased. I'm willing to work with him until then. If im still not happy, Ill go elsewhere.

 

[hightechrex]

Here are some more concepts (I much prefer the last one) What do you guys think?



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[Jester5510]

A dino sitting, hunched over at a computer with his little bitty arms would be hilarious. It would definitely get me to notice it.

However, without a complete redesign, I'd just shoot more simplification and have the words be more easily legible. You're looking for something to catch someones eye at a glance and have it easily readable upon first glance. Too much going on in that initial logo, imo. Even being a captured audience on this forum, it still took me some time to digest it.

 

[Mr.Mike]

Please forgive me, but a cutesy metallic grey dinosaur? And that says what about your services? I can understand using a mascot (I was going to use my Labradoodle named Special Ed, but didn't) .

I can respect you sticking to your position about the dinosaur. But, I think you may have presented the logo too early for TN consideration. Try living with it a while and really search for a look that is more polished and professional. So you love TRex? Great, now make sure it's absolutely right. Remember, you and your work are worth it. Right?

 

[hightechrex]

Please forgive me, but a cutesy metallic grey dinosaur? And that says what about your services? I can understand using a mascot (I was going to use my Labradoodle named Special Ed, but didn't) .

I can respect you sticking to your position about the dinosaur. But, I think you may have presented the logo too early for TN consideration. Try living with it a while and really search for a look that is more polished and professional. So you love TRex? Great, now make sure it's absolutely right. Remember, you and your work are worth it. Right?

Yes, i completely agree. The last ones i sent are about 60% done. The next one i send will be the final cut.

 

[MobileTechie]

I think a new designer is in order. Doesn't seem to me like he's got the goods. There are a lot of very mediocre designers out there who think they can just churn out stuff that looks clean and have it pass as good work. Even the colouring on the lettering doesn't look good to me. I'd move on if I were you.

 

[Mr.Mike]

I think a new designer is in order. Doesn't seem to me like he's got the goods. There are a lot of very mediocre designers out there who think they can just churn out stuff that looks clean and have it pass as good work. Even the colouring on the lettering doesn't look good to me. I'd move on if I were you.

+1 on changing designers. Remember, look professional!

 

[livpie]

+1 on a new designer from me also.

If you were in my area and I saw your logo I would not take you seriously. If you want people to take you seriously I don't think the current designer can deliver the professionalism needed to pull it off. I realize you love the concept but every customer you take on will evaluate you in some manner by the quality and professionalism of your design. I believe the rate you will be able to charge will significantly be hindered with your current direction. I don't know what type of business experience you have but if you know any successful business people I would suggest you run your designs past them as well.

 

[TechLady]

Maybe a dead computer mouse needs to be hanging from it's jaws, ha. It's clearly a dinobot, which is awesome but it needs just a little nudge closer to the "computer business" direction. Otherwise it looks like it might be a logo for a children's museum...

You might also consider trying a brush/line drawing with less detail? It would have to be very well done to get away with this, but he outline of a dinobot might be effective as well. With a monocle. And a laptop.

 

[BryanLee]

Its not always about what you like. Will it appeal to your customers? Can they even read it? Are they going to look at it and say "what is that supposed to be?"

 

[hightechrex]

I've decided that im going to run with this final copy. He's cheesy; but the glasses and the nerdy smile are what i was going for. I think people would like the idea of a nerdy, cheesy, robotic t-rex fixing there machine. It's unique, different, and accessible. I think we can all also agree that the text is much better than before. I think my slogan makes it work. What do you think?

Bringing Tech "Support" Back From Extinction (Hold back the lulz)



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[livpie]

Just curious as to which comments posted in this thread helped you shape your final decision?

 

[16k_zx81]

I think the thing that doesnt work about it is the text to the left looks like it was just 'slapped on'. There should be a synergy between the text and the image. At this stage there is no alignment or symmetry there, so the whole thing looks kinda jumbled. If you can nut that out, you're good to go. Personally I wouldnt take it to final copy in the current state.

Not sure about the tagline. You are assuming that every reader has found there is no such thing as tech support any more, and I think probably the opposite is more representative of people's experience. Its kind of 'narrow' in scope if you see what I mean....

Congrats by the way, this thread has had more responses and views than any logo design thread I have seen here in a long time. You seem to have really polarised people with this design, which I think is interesting

 

[red12049]

Speaking as part of the "older generation", I find both the logo and company slogan very childish. If that's the market you're going for, then you're good to go. But if you'd rather appeal to a broader market, perhaps one with money to help support you and your business, perhaps it's time to get some unbiased opinions from all age groups.

Rick

 

[hightechrex]

Speaking as part of the "older generation", I find both the logo and company slogan very childish. If that's the market you're going for, then you're good to go. But if you'd rather appeal to a broader market, perhaps one with money to help support you and your business, perhaps it's time to get some unbiased opinions from all age groups.

Rick

I have asked people from quite a few age groups. Ill run everything through beta stages. I don't see anything wrong with cartoony really; they are fairly common among businesses of all types. I also feel my services, skills, and expertise speak for themselves. So im not entirely worried about the feedback that I will receive from the logo. I was going for a more "controversial" and "unconventional" approach to my logo.

My theory is that the logo is something different, memorable, and grabs attention (judging by the feedback) Which unusually has been negative here, but positive from nonprofessionals. The concept may or may not undergo changes in the future; if i feel its affecting sales I may tweak it. Companies tweak and change there logos all the time. The only way I can tell if it works is by giving it a shot.

 

[hightechrex]

I think the thing that doesnt work about it is the text to the left looks like it was just 'slapped on'. There should be a synergy between the text and the image. At this stage there is no alignment or symmetry there, so the whole thing looks kinda jumbled. If you can nut that out, you're good to go. Personally I wouldnt take it to final copy in the current state.

Not sure about the tagline. You are assuming that every reader has found there is no such thing as tech support any more, and I think probably the opposite is more representative of people's experience. Its kind of 'narrow' in scope if you see what I mean....

Congrats by the way, this thread has had more responses and views than any logo design thread I have seen here in a long time. You seem to have really polarised people with this design, which I think is interesting

1.) I kinda see what you mean by that.. But im not sure how i'd get that "synergy" that your talking about. Many don't seem to agree, but i think the graphic (the dinosaur) itself is fairly well done.

2.) As for the tagline; all i here is people complain about companies as HP, Dell, Best Buy, etc. You know; the typical "long hold times, long call durations to find a solution, expensive, problems unfixed or unsolved. All seem to be common complaints from big retail tech support.

3.) The feedback from the TN community is all greatly appreciated. I love how everyone here is willing to go out of there way and offer feedback in a timely, clear, and consise manner. Good Site

 

[hightechrex]

[SPECIAL][/SPECIAL]

Just curious as to which comments posted in this thread helped you shape your final decision?

Well, a few said it was too ferocious (So i made him friendly)

A few said the text was unclear (So i made it more legible)

A few said the letter coloring didnt work (So i changed that)

The text didn't look clean (So i cleaned up the look a bit)

Many didnt see the correlation between the T-Rex and tech support (So i asked to have him nerdy looking, glasses, etc)

ALSO, i feel like the whole robotic theme goes well and that people would find a connection between a friendly, robotic t-rex with glasses and technology.

(I don't only fix computers btw. I do it all.)

I didn't want to put anything directly computer related in the logo, because i do FAR more.

 

[phaZed]

I would have to say it is a major improvement improvement from your fist drafts.

So long as your logo isn't on a white background it should work..

 

[hightechrex]

I would have to say it is a major improvement improvement from your fist drafts.

So long as your logo isn't on a white background it should work..

Nope, my site has an entirely different color scheme. I do plan on tweaking the implimentation of the logo on the site though, so it doesnt look "tacked on". Not sure how I'm going to go about that though.

www.hightechrex.com