this logo is OK. It looks a little old fashioned. I would rather not have a giant circle on top of the schude group. If there is a circle I would like it made into a crest with schude group in the circle. Nice try.
usually it is difficult to understand the CH at the beginning, I was submitting entries as I couldn't understand what you were exactly looking for...But don't worry I'm trying my best to give you different ideas...It is just the beginning...
I've submitted other entries with different ideas, feels & looks...I've used gradients as you asked..Hope u like..If you need any changes in colors or etc then kindly let me know...
I've submitted few more entries with different merging idea...
1. I merged "S" & "G" neat & cleanly as it is easy to be understand... Comment references to the entry #39
2. I cut that as stencil in a rounded rectangle & gave that a metallic touch in the outer rounded rectangle... This comment references to the entry #41