Salmonrun MediaLogo Design Contest

I've illustrated this salmon with one thing in mind. To capture the essense that you are looking for in the logo - teh struggle for the salmon to reach that final resting pool, the strength needed to fight rapids, currents, predators. I've used a style which shows the maximum with the least line work.

I've colored the tail fin red as a highlight to make the logo dynamic and eye catching.

The first version has water - the second version is just the salmon.

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A gradient on the bottom of the fish - for a slightly different look.

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[*all elements of this design are my own original illustration.]

Alternative contained in circle.

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Stacked.

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#82 pretty cool:)

3 salmon - a stylized "S", traveling in a sphere - a snapshot of their challenging run.

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Variation on 3 salmon "S"

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Echoing the horizontal lines of a TV screen these salmon are racing along and creating an S shape.
The pattern created is very dynamic and could be nicely animated for your promos.

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Variation on colours.

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Contained in circle for icon-look.

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#152
The design shows speed, precision, innovation - all aspects that relate to your business. It's an eye catching, memorable icon.

I'm going to do this on a black background just to show how it might look in titles... or even on a vehicle!

On black - for example for your Titles design.

(This comment references Entry #159)

Another example on black (note it will work on any color as I've used flat shapes so no problem there).

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#155 and the other color options ....
Convey:
High Quality results that exceed competetors (check)
We exceed expectations on every projects (check)
Cool factor (check)

One more version - with the more 3D sphere. This could work in conjunction with a solid color version for print or where practical.

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Bigger icon to text.

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More 'stamp' looking.

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#163
If you squint your eyes you see the nice "S" - so if you see it from a distance it's the S then get in close and you see the salmon. Makes it interesting!

bravo...this last round is really awesome

Fine tuning – as an option this background of the circle is a more intense gradient. Also a small shadow added - so you can compare with other entry.

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And without the shadow.
Text slightly closer to icon.

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A slight variation on the idea - other salmon front and back of the "S" group.

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#269
This visual also gives an idea how the salmon could be animated to form the logo of #265 for example.

Now that is an awesome logo. I like it.