I really like this logo. I like the color a lot. I like the fonts, weight, and positions of the words.
I have always liked the lotus flower and I find myself being drawn to circles so all of that attracts me. I also like the brush stroke effect of the circle. I can also see a person sitting cross-legged with arms overhead in the lotus. I like that.
This logo definitely has the zen that I asked for. Yet, I am concerned that the lotus is highly associated with yoga. I don't necessarily want to exclude use of the lotus at this point but it is something that I will have to consider.
Hello! I was just thinking about this logo again. I still REALLY like it so please do not remove it. But I also wonder if you would submit something with a different picture in the circle. I love the words exactly as they are. I wonder what you might come up with if you change up the picture only with something that is more representative of movement and less of stillness or meditation. I hope this makes sense. Thank you!
Hello again. Thank you for your additional submissions. I still like #3 the most. And I am very torn because even though I like it so much I am still concerned that the lotus is too feminine and already used so much elsewhere.
You did give me what I asked for by submitting images representative of movement but I do not care for the pose they are in. I am also unsure about the whispy-look of the figure. But perhaps the whispy-ness would not bother me if it were a different pose.
I would like to continue exploring the possibility of other images to use in the logo. A good resource for beautiful photos of Pilates exercises is Benjamin Degenhardt's March Matness. If you follow this link you will be taken to the blog and can scroll through all of the pictures with the title "Return to Life on the Mat." http://marchmatness.com/category/picture/
Some I think might work better are: The Leg-Pull Control Balance Boomerang Jack-Knife Scissors Bicycle Shoulder bridge (with a single leg extended straight up into the air) High Bridge (Please do not use the Teaser.)
If we find a pose that we like, it would be awesome if in the logo the image has red hair or a red head.
And in respect of full-disclosure, I did ask another designer to create a logo with the Star pose and red hair. I am hoping that since it was my request and not his original idea that there is no conflict in asking the same of you.
And after saying all of that, the image does not need to be of an exercise if you can come up with another image that signifies holistic health, strength, and is gender neutral.
I hope this is helpful. I really like your work and hope we can create the perfect logo.
Thanks for the updates. Unfortunately, the little people are working for me. The style of the person doesn't feel like it matches the style of the rest of the logo.