Managing the WaterwayLogo Design Contest

Logo Design Contest
Contests / Managing the Waterway

Managing the Waterway has selected their winning logo design.

For $350 they received 584 designs from 77 different designers from around the world.

Entries by
grafikus

1st
#105

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#581

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#580

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#579

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#575

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#574

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#542

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#541

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#488

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#487

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#486

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#485

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#484

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#483

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#470

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#469

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#468

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#467

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#466

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#465

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#395

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#394

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#107

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#106

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#104

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#103

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#102

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#101

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#100

Withdrawn

Prefers others.
#74

Discussion

 
Logo Designer
Hi! Just got onboard:D ----- entry #74.

Thanks and regards
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
Welcome aboard and NICE start!

I like the bold naming.

Couple quick points before your next round of concepts and variations:

We're small potatoes here and will often have to use the logo in B&W so you should design away from complex gradations and subtle colors. Bold text and geometric shapes and solid colors will be best for us in the long run.

Also, I think the name and tag need to take the visual lead with an incorporated (relevant and intuitive) graphic being subordinate.

I hope this feedback helps.

Great going! Keep 'em coming!

Best,

Mark
14 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi! Appreciate the feedback! Here's another shot (with color variants) ---- entry #100, entry #101, entry #102 and entry #103.

Thanks!
14 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Oops my bad! here it is ---- entry #104, entry #105, entry #106 and entry #107.

Thanks!
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
Cool interpretation of waves, and following a waterway from point to point ... or at least that was my takeaway! [smile]

I also like how you showed me how it will look in B&W (#106).

#105 would work but I hate to get into the blue and blue rut that a lot of our marine brethren have fallen into. And the gold goes kind of desert-y on me.

Maybe some reds and oranges of sunsets and sky over the blue water and waves?

I'd like to be eye-catching without taking the cheap visual shot and being gaudy ... if you know what I mean?

Really great going. Can I see some variations on this concept?

And another concept if you have the time. I really like you ideas and thinking.

Thanks,

Mark
14 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi Mark,

No problem! Will be posting variations soon.
Thanks!

Regards
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
this post just went up ...

[clip]

Hi Folks,

I really don't know how this "ranking" and "not interested" metaphor is supposed to work.

But, unfortunately, I think it may mislead someone (and that someone could be you or me) into believing a concept is still alive if it's really not. That and Diana and I are trying not to hurt anyone's feelings. So we're probably leaving too much in the "ranked" column.

Remember, this is all new to us so please forgive our blundering.

Here's what I'd like to do and how you should interpret the next round of sorting:

1. If it's ranked, it's still alive and I assume you are working and improving that design along the lines of what we've either publicly or privately commented. I also assume you are generating new concepts because, so far, NO ONE IS WINNING. We are not satisfied with even the leaders (high rankings) ... otherwise we would have ended the contest earlier versus extending it. Make sense?

2. Otherwise, it's in the "not interested" column. Earlier, crcdesigns explained to me how to re-order everything at the end of the contest so as many people as possible get credits, and the leading designs all get ranked in the appropriate order (see above post). Never fear, I will absolutely do that at the END of the contest.

3. But for now anyway, the ranked entries are too clogged and they also aren't putting enough fire into either of us. Me, to drill down and focus on designs that could win the contest, and you to abandon concepts that shouldn't really be ranked and not competitive ... when bringing forth a new concept would serve you better.

So please do not be insulted when some concepts go quickly into the not interested column. Let's both communicate and focus on the potential winners!

And by the way, thanks once again everyone for all of the hard work and patience you're demonstrating,

So here goes ...

Best, Mark

[clip]
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
Let's continue with #105 and it's variations. Can we please see logical extensions and versions for more color, B&W, reverses, etc.?

And Diana and I would really encourage additional concepts from you if you have the time and interest.

Thanks very much, Mark
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
actually #104 with the color is more interesting right now ... but you get my meaning [wink]
14 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi Mark!

Appreciate all your feedback and ranking! Here's another BOLD concept for the benefit of those with failing eyesight! (smile) Just kidding!

This references entry #395 and entry #395.

Hope you and Diana will be blown away! (wink)

Regards'
Alvin
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
Hi Alvin,

I like 394's continuation of your bold style! But don't think this exact instantiation because it looks too much like targets and bulls eyes ... but I do like the way the type is getting arced, the visual impact, etc.

I'll rank it a bit high assuming you're going to play around with it.

And please keep working variations of #105 to make it even more exciting. Not sure we like the orange chosen, red may be too much, but hate to live with blue and blue (a little hackneyed and kind of bland).

Best, mark

P.S. You were getting some copycats on #105 and I quietly shooed them off. [wink]
14 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi Mark,

I really appreciate your shooing off some copycats, I was a bit worried back there![smile]

Anyway, here are some variations of #105 ----- entry#465, entry #466, entry #467, entry #468, entry #469 and entry #470.

Best regards,
Alvin
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
Boy, it's like Coca-Cola, eh? Nothing compares to the original. [smile]

When they tried to change the flavor, people went nuts ... it just didn't work at all.

Diana and I really like your original design (#105).

When you move the "THE" down, or move the words off the wave, it just doesn't work as well does it?

And when we run the R off the bottom of the block, well the eye certainly goes with it!

Still like to see some color variations on the original (#105) ... please see the posts I put up last night and this morning on the contest main page (especially the color comment).

Thanks for hanging in there. We're almost home!
14 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi Mark and Diana,

No problem! I'm at your disposal! [smile]

Another update on #105 ---- entry #483, entry #484, entry #485, entry #486, entry #487 and entry #488.
Please let me know if you need more...

Best regards,
Alvin
14 years ago
 
mtw
Client
I'm wondering. If the line and waypoints are off the edge ... should the M and W also be off some.

Also, the MTW is visually scrunched (a bit lopsided) to the left. Do you see this also, or am I imagining it?
14 years ago
Login
Home Start on your logo Contests Portfolio Designers Help Contact Us
Forum About Us