Open Government Institute of CaliforniaLogo Design Contest

PLEASE READ: We would prefer not to use the initials until the brand is established over time.

The description of, "Combining the tools..." is a description used to communicate the mission of the organization, but does not need to appear as part of the logo.

#1 is confusing. I understand the "C" means California, but it's not very intuitive.

Thinking the "Institute of California" may need to be subordinate to the words, "Open Government"

Checkout our current logo at www.myopengov.org. We like it, but are using the contest to see if someone can create something that really pops and captures our imagination before we spend the money to develop and launch a marketing campaign planned for later this summer.

Love that, i'm in!

IMPORTANT!!!

Designers - We really do not want to emphasize the initials of the organization ("OGIC"). Submissions that overemphasize the initials are unlikely to win the day. We look forward to seeing your work!

OMG...

#58 is good because it doesn't take the concept of "open" so literally. It feels light and fresh. It also is a nice combination of traditional logo artwork with just a little bit of contemporary "web 2.0" design.

Also, a note about the font and the kerning of the font... It looks more "open". The words "Open Government" pop without the font being bold. While I like the idea of a logo being bold and drawing attention, it also needs to match the tone, feel, and purpose of the organization.

#57 is interesting if we decide on a more literal logo. The capitol building is detailed, but not too detailed. We also like the addition of "ideas" or "information" coming out of the building. The problem with this concept is that it is not new. It has been around for many years and has been used extensively in campaigns. That is a significant drawback.

FYI - The font and spacing of the logo text on #63 is what we are looking for.

JR2 and thesaint: Thanks for the notice about the similar logos.

Only 45 minutes left... any updates based on the current sorting or feedback?
#63 #198 #160 #176 #228 #197 #238 #161 #167 #219 #144 #58 #178 #186 #194 #48 #210

i'm sorry, i'm late to check the contest update, my internet just down, i can refine my entry if you interested the concept #210, thanks. :)

Some of the best logos are "not interested"...