Soul CucinaLogo Design Contest

we are in a time crunch and looking for your best efforts...thank you in advance for participating and you are encouraged to communicate so we can give you as much helpful feedback is necessary to get the best design

Thanks...chefsoul1

Keep the word "soul" prominent, but, we are looking to see a few different looks...so do not be afraid to go outside of the descriptions we have shared.

A family friendly, neighborhood pizza & bbq joint offering the best of thin crust pizza and select Italian American fare, paired with award winning barbecue and Contemporary Southern Soul Food and signature side dishes. Casual Comfort Foods and convenient catering are a big part of what we offer in this, casual concept that happens to be set in a metro philadelphia setting near commerce and college campuses. The ultimate fusion of chef inspired ethnic american favorites all wrapped in one.

Nice start! I like the colors too, but, I am really remaining open to see several different thoughts and creative takes based on what is in the contest brief. Good luck my friends!

Wow...short contest, but, it's like a game of Texas Hold 'Em!!!

Stickie...can you post a version of #3 with the color elements and shading of #2. I am also a fan of the separation between the text and the icon. The ability to have an icon that can be used without the text is a nice touch that may play well in the future of whatever design we choose.

Thank You...chefsoul1

We are also very interested in seeing some of the entries that utilize the tagline or (what we do) "Pizza, BBQ & Catering Co." as part of the design. Our name or icon remains prominent, but, pizza, bbq & catering defines what we do, so we would like to see some designs including this as well.

Good Luck
chefsoul1

I am a principle at zachary's bbq southern comfort & catering...take a peek at www.chefkeithtaylor.com and it may give you a little feel for some of what I do, but, soul cucina is a culmination of my past work and new concepts that I am developing with a new business venture combining the elements in the contest brief...I hope this is helpful

chefsoul1

"Pizza, BBQ & Catering Co." are importang key words that encompass what this company does and can be incorporated in the logo! Let's put the focus there incorporated with the name, "Soul Cucina". Great work so far and I am excited to see every entry posted so far.

chefsoul1

What can it look like when the font in the Soul Cucina and the "S" and the "C" in the icon are similar or the same...thanks team...getting some good stuff here!!!

chefsoul1

Remember the "soul" in Soul Cucina is represented by the fact that we are the ultimate fusion of regional Ny/NJ/PA simplistic Italian American comfort foods (thin crust pizza, cavatelli and broccoli, eggplant rollentini, stromboli, artichoke fritters, pasta with filetto di pomodoro and aglio e olio, broccoli rabe, grinders, etc.) PAIRED WITH authentic American soul food (bbq ribs, brisket, pulled pork and chicken ALL SMOKED IN HOUSE with hickory and my select blend of woods, four cheese baked mac 'n cheese, pulled pork, cornbread, low country jambalaya, collard greens, louisiana gumbo, peach cobbler, etc.) and the ability to get it for one, two or two thousand!!! They are comfort foods and hospitality representative of the American south and a universal love of pizza and common Italian American fare that we are about to introduce in a fun and friendly fashion.

Please take a look at your entries and remember that if "pizza, bbq & catering co." is part of your entry that we like the use of the "&" and "co." is a part of the text

Take a fresh look at the contest brief and comments...we love everything that has been submitted and we're looking to see what new will come in the next couple days. Different looks, colors, use of taglines and icons. Have fun my friends!

chefsoul1

I can smell the hot designs cookin'!!!

chefsoul1

please do not remove your old designs if possible...we will be conducting meeting for the next few days with partners who have not taken a hard look at all the design elements

Thanks

chefsoul1

Tagline, BUT, very important!!! "Pizza, BBQ & Catering Co." the "&" and the "Co." are things we want to see how they show in the logo and branding...give it some love and let's get this contest moving in the last laps of the race!

chefsoul1

We're playing with all the marbles here my friends and I expect all your marbles too!!! Give me your "be all, end all" efforts! LOOK AT ALL THE INFO AND CONTEST BRIEFS!!! We have to pick a winner and that winner will not be disappointed with the follow up or follow up design loyalty we have planned now that all financing has been solidified. BRING IT ON!!!

small location with mass appeal...duplicated in almost every setting in every town or city that already has the norm...PIZZA, CHINESE and FAST FOOD. WE ARE INTRODUCING A NEW OPTION AND IT FITS...SHOW ME WHAT THE DESIGN COMMUNITY IS WORKING WITH!!! DINE IN, TAKE OUT AND CATERING. CAN YOU FEEL ME? OKAY...THEN PUT IT ON PAPER NOW! Families, singles, lunch breaks, college students, corporate, Dine-in, take out and catering. Regular everyday people tired of the same old thing looking for good food, and good value. Professionals and casuals, after work, before studying, or after the big game or the little league game. Comfort seeking, quality driven people who want consistent value without the fuss and pretense associated with the norm...branded casual theme chains claiming to be "a neighborhood place". We're trying to be competitive and a better local option offering home made comfort foods done right...that everyone craves! A home away from home with pizza, bbq and catering of homemade specialties and great everyday cuisine in an accessible, affordable, convenient location

What a difference a day makes...the logos are starting to look as good as the food! Great work my friends. Keep it coming and we are really liking the creative competion as we are nearing the final round of new entries in this contest!
thanx,
chefsoul1

Very tough decisions to make here!!!

Please post your "ranked" entries in grayscale or black & white for review.

Thank You
chefsoul1

Thank You to all of you and EVERY entry was well thought, well recieved and well liked! Unfortunately we have to choose one and we wish the top five designers the best of luck in the judging phase. Please be prepared to respond to changes and design requests during this process.

Thank You and Good Luck!
chefsoul1

I gotta sleep some time...we'll wrap this up Monday and i love EVERY entry!!!
chefsoul1