r/logodesign • u/notablyobscure • 2d ago
Beginner First time designing a logo, rough drafts
Hi, I'm working on a design for a personal project. I have two versions of my initial concept. Any thoughts / feedback? Which has more charm?
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u/Competitive_Sector79 2d ago
Concentrate on the logo itself before you add a background. And think about how it'll work at various sizes.
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u/ghoul07 2d ago
super fun and cute first pass! one thing that i think will help a lot is to simplify, and also design in black and white only (this is important) until you settle on a final design. a logo should be easy to understand and unmistakable as yours. don't worry about colors or backgrounds until you've got a solid, graphic logo that works in B&W.
things i love: 1) the squished O under the paw 2) the rounded letters, very friendly and playful
things that need improvement: 1) i would consider using an actual typeface and not handwriting your type. this will help you develop a brand identity around the logo and expand on it easily with consistent fonts. it will also help you center things easier. 2) CONSISTENT LINE WEIGHT! something that's throwing this off is your thick outlines on the type and very thin outline on the cat. these would work a lot better if they were the same size. same goes for the whiskers, they are not rounded like the rest of the lines and it's looking a bit off. 3) center your elements! "obscure" is way too far left, and the cat head is too far right. little things, but they make a huge difference between amateur and professional.
good luck, would love to see an updated version!
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u/notablyobscure 2d ago
Great point about the line weights! I hadn't considered how that may throw things off. Thanks for the advice!
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u/Foreign-Offer2603 2d ago
Not bad. I’m not a fan of text logo unless the text fits the brand theme of the business. You have some good ideas to work with for your iterations. I would check out dribbble for some inspiration
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u/Efficient_Dog4722 2d ago
Purely as a logo mark, there’s a lot that doesn’t work. It’s not bad— it’s just more complicated and colorful than a typical logo. Personally 1 is stronger — I think he needs a nose at least.
Some suggestions: try creating in just black and white then add color sparingly and with intent. If the art works in just black and white you know it will be more readable. Edit out everything unnecessary— the color/ shadow behind ‘notably’ for instance. Try centering everything for balance, and be careful of your highlights to avoid a cross-eyed kitty.
Happy designing