Everyone Is Welcome!Logo Design Contest

#17 is intriguing, While it does convey and "open door policy" of acceptance, it also is a door that leads to, where? That might be confusing. Thanks for your feedback.

Hi Erik:

I currently have your "Door" concept, #47, in first position. It is very simple and interesting.

Would you mind experimenting with this concept a bit, please? I hope to take the mystery out of going through a door to...who knows where? I want to emphasize the concept of "open door" and "welcome."

Could you show the door knob as a small heart in white color instead of a white dot?

Also, could you add a white window in the door and add a small black heart with a small, round white door knob.

And could I see what the logo would look like if the door had a white heart and no window and a small white door knob?

Most sincerely,

Chris

I have uploaded the versions you wanted to see. I have been thinking about the mystery and I will upload a new version later today as well.
In this batch I also added a doormat. I think it makes it look more inviting.

Hi Eric:

Thanks for submitting some amended concepts. I have moved #86 to my second ranked position for now and #47 still currently ranks in first position.

Question? How do logos #47 and #86 look to you if you reduce them to the size of a typical Twitter (bird) or Facebook (f) icon you see on a website? Can you see the door and frame clearly? This logo might be used like a Twitter icon by some companies to show that that business does not discriminate.

I am not sure the door with the heart and heart in window or the door with the heart doorknob work. How can we improve upon that detail to plus the logo?

Sincerely,

Chris

Hello Chris,

Thank you for all the feedback. This is an interesting project. I like it. Hopefully I will be able to work something out that will make you happy.

The empty opening is tricky I think. I have played around with it and I have found that one way to deal with it is to "reverse the door". I have made two versions where the door opens inwards instead and thus eliminates the big emptiness.

These versions are made square and I think they look good even in very small sizes.

I am not very fond of the heart versions either, especially not the one with the heart on the door. It looks like a traditional swedish toilet door...

Let me know how you feel about the new versions, if you don't like the idea I will go back to the original one.

Erik

Hi Erik:

Thanks for your additional entries and for the heads up about the Swedish toilet door. #109 and #110 are probably not as good as #47.

I hope you have time to share other ideas.

Sincerely,

Chris

Good morning Chris!

I have uploaded a new idea. The first on how to actually fill that empty space. Let me know what you think.


Erik

Hi Erik:

Thanks for submitting #138. I appreciate your efforts, but the hearts look a bit odd in a doorway and would likely not be discernible if the logo is much smaller, like the size of the Twitter "bird" on the bottom of a website.

Any other ideas?

Sincerely,

Chris

Hello Chris,
I have no good idea right now. It is hard to put something in that doorway without losing the simplicity. Very hard. If I come up with something I will get back to you.

Have a nice day
Erik

Hello Chris,
I have no good idea right now. It is hard to put something in that doorway without losing the simplicity. Very hard. If I come up with something I will get back to you.

Have a nice day
Erik

Hi Erik:

Can you give #47 and #86 some added perspective, perhaps with some shine on part of the door or maybe depth with a shadow that doesn't look dreary? How can you add some dimension?

Chris

Chris,

I have added a small light effect a the door, as if light comes out from inside. I also tried a version with an E in the opening.

Erik

Hi Eric:

I don't really detect any difference between #47 and #312. Can you do anything to this logo to give it depth and perspective?

Sincerely,

Chris

True. That gradient looked good when I made it, but it doesn't look at all since it is nearly invisible. I will get you a better version later today.

Sorry
Erik

Hi Erik"

Could you also make the door frame line a bit thicker, please? This could make it easier to see if made much smaller.

Sincerely,

Chris

Hi Chris!

Boosted gradient and thicker frame uploaded.

Erik

Hi Erik:

I have selected you as one of my top five designers.

I am interested in your door concept and would like to see how you may be able to improve it.

In my opinion, it lacks both depth and perspective. Can this be changed?

Can you show that people are welcome to enter the door, in some creative way with lines or something?

Please make the door knob bigger so it's easier to see.

May I see how it looks with all lines on the door frame bolder (thicker lines), so these lines won't look like they disappear when the logo is very small? The solid door size may need to change a bit.

Can you show the logo at various angles, turned a bit to the right, for example please?

While I like the solid, flat black door, can you add a gloss or partial gloss? How about putting a spotlight-type look to it to make it look more distinctive and special?

I must be able to trademark the logo in the USA and EU. So, please ensure that your design is unique enough to pass the test of government regulators.

The goal of my logo is for it to become an emblem for anti-discrimination. It will proclaim that businesses that display the logo will not discriminated against people for any reason and that "Everyone Is Welcome."

Thank you for sharing your time and talent.

Sincerely,

Chris

Hello Chris!

Sorry about the late reply. Family weekend.

I tried two new takes on the concept.
Erik

Hi Eric:

Thanks for trying. These aren't what I am looking for, But you are lock for the top 10.

Chris

Chris,

I hope you find what you are looking for.


Erik

Hi Erik:

Thank you. You have been very kind and generous with your time.

Chris