Spectrum Merchant ServicesLogo Design Contest

Logo Design Contest
Contests / Spectrum Merchant Services

Spectrum Merchant Services has selected their winning logo design.

For $575 they received 233 designs from 41 different designers from around the world.
1st
#212

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4th
#213

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5th
#219

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6th
#218

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7th
#193

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8th
#191

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9th
#216

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New
#233

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#232

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#231

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#230

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#229

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#228

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#227

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#226

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#225

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#224

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#223

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#222

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#221

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#220

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#215

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#214

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#211

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#209

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#194

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#192

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#217

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#210

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#208

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#207

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#206

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#203

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#202

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#201

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#200

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#199

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#198

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#197

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#196

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#195

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#134

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#133

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#113

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#112

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#111

Discussion

 
Client
really liking #133 and #134. what idea do you have for the logo on a white/light background
12 years ago
 
Client
on the globe shaped versions, can you use something other than squares to make the globe?
12 years ago
 
Client
We like your design the best at this point!
For #133 and #134, please show us the same design on a plain black background, then give me a sample of what the colors would look like on a white background.
12 years ago
 
Client
We still love your designs the best and are wanting to fine tune a few things so we can view different options.

Feedback/ Request: for name only logo

1) We like the detail above the letter "t"...some feel it might look like an accent mark. Can you keep the detail but perhaps change the font or elongate the shape of the detail or place the detail closer to the top of the "t" so there's not as much white space between the detail and the letter? I'm just throwing out a few ideas please feel free to put your spin on this.

2) Can you make the word spectrum have the shine, light reflecting, effect as it's found on the globe in #113?

3) Can you show us an example with the "s" upper case?

4) Can you incorporate all 3 colors (blue, orange, yellow) in the name only logo? Perhaps the magnetic looking stripe above the letter "m" would have all three colors parallel? Any ideas you have here would be great. We have different product lines and are thinking of color-coding our product lines.

5) We have more than 3 product lines so perhaps an example that would include gold, orange, blue, purple, dark green found in #111?

Feedback/ Request for name and globe logo

1) Can you place the logo to the right of our name, bring back the shadow effect (#111), and include the shine from 113?

2) Can you provide an example without as many of the images in the globe? Maybe use one image or something?

3) Can you do the above with the full color and the 2 color like in 202?

Thank you so much! We really appreciate your talent and interpretation of our company through these logos. We are divided as to whether the simplicity of the name only is what we want vs. having the globe included. I think we might be leaning more toward the name only, but we will see!

P.S. What time zone are you in?
12 years ago
 
Client
Last thing...can we see a different blue tone than what's found in 134/192 etc.? A darker blue (would need a grey or white background) and an ice blue?

Thank you!
12 years ago
 
Logo Designer
please find revised entries........more coming...........
12 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi again......please find revised entries.......

"If" you are selecting my design......then select design having globe + name (having right hand graphic) version......

Final files are in .eps vector format and you can separate the globe and name (having right hand graphic) using Adobe Illustrator software.......

You can use globe independently........

Let me know if you have any concerns or modification

thanks
logopixel
12 years ago
 
Client
Thank you! Narrowing it down...

1) Can you put the globe from 216 with 212...and make the globe smaller?

2) Using 212 can you: omit the right hand graphic & place the globe there, or allow the "M" to play off the globe?
--this globe would not have any of the mag strip graphic
--maybe the globe would only be seen partly...like 25% of the globe is showing, but the effect or idea is grasped

Basically, the globe filled with all the mag strips seems to busy.

*While we like the right hand graphic, we're torn because we still want some image/icon that can stand on it's own. i.e. Nike doesn't have to display their name, simply seeing the swoosh identifies them.

*We want an image/icon that readily identifies Spectrum. Yes, the mag strip or "right hand detail" is aligned with our industry, but does it really represent our organization? That's part of what we are defining.

We appeal strongly to re-sellers (if we can tell our story) because we successfully navigate them through a maze the industry sets before them. We are the key to the labyrinth on their behalf. We do the details and say yes when others decline.

We are a high-touch, kind of light-in-the-dark, partner. We are transparent through the all transactions - - so our re-sellers experience seamless, responsible, in-the-know, high-value encounters/processes/ communication. This is why we're going the direction of modern, sleek, simple sophistication...

I don't know if this helps you or not, but it certainly can't hurt.
12 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi......

please find revised entries.....

I think #225 graphic has the potential of using and representing the brand standalone...
instead of adding more and more details to the logo.....

If you put Nike and other simple symbols.......#225 stands out and looks great, Its unique and memorable..........(In my opinion)

The font Name and #225 graphic balance each other visually when put together....

The symbol also represents the forward thinking and has a timeless quality........just my few cents :)

Let me know if you need any modifications........really enjoying working on your contest

thanks for your time
logopixel

12 years ago
 
Client
You are doing an outstanding job! A last minute request. We came up with a word/phrase today and found a picture representing it. The word is "centrifugal force". It's best to review the definition of this for reference.

Example/definition of centrifugal force:

"An object traveling in a circle behaves as if it is experiencing an outward force. This force, known as the centrifugal force, depends on the mass of the object, the speed of rotation, and the distance from the center. The more massive the object, the greater the force; the greater the speed of the object, the greater the force; and the greater the distance from the center, the greater the force.
It is important to note that the centrifugal force does not actually exist. We feel it, because we are in a non-inertial coordinate system. Nevertheless, it appears quite real to the object being rotated. This is because the object believes that it is in a non-accelerating situation, when in fact it is not. For instance, a child on a merry-go-round is not experiencing any real force outward, but he/she must exert a force to keep from flying off the merry-go-round"

An image we found that represents this in a interesting way is at http://quantuminnovator.deviantart.com/art/Centrifugal-Force-Motivator-281146892

It's already fairly similar to what you have created. Just wondering if you can come up with another interpretation of this in the image/icon taking this word/definition into affect .

Last note, we don't want it to necessarily look like the highway or a car...

Thank you so much.

12 years ago
 
Client
It's down to #224 and #212. We have a split tie between the two. Those who like #212 think the swoosh is a little too large on #224. Is it possible to do one more of #224 making the swoosh a little smaller in scale?
And along those lines, what would it look like if it was rotated a little to the right as well over the "s"?

Question, are we able to get the other designs from you as well (#218 and #221) in case we want to use those in the future?

We really like the job you did and look forward to speaking with you for other projects for marketing, etc.
12 years ago
 
Client
Design Question - On 224 can we see an option with the shadow effect like the globe has or like 225 displays?

Post purchase questions:
1) What format do we receive the logo/ name/ icon? Vector art? Adobe Acrobat?
2) Will we be able, once purchased, to totally manipulate size, colors, placement, font, any portion of the logo?

We obviously love it as it is now; however, we need to verify these things for future needs etc.

Thank you for everything!
12 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi.....

Please find revised entries......

#230 with smaller graphic
#231 with slightly turned towards right and above "s"
#232 with reflection effect....

Yes.....I can provide files #218 and #221 or any of my design which is "part" of this contest.......i am allowed :)

Formats: As per the guidelines i will provide .eps (Its a Vector art and can be opened in Adobe Illustrator software) and .jpg format. Along with any other format you like me to your email ID....you need to share your email ID for this....

Manipulation:
1)Fonts: As per the LT guidelines the fonts needs to be converted to curves (non editable) But i will provide the actual font separately along with other files..
2) Colors: Yes you can change any color as you like with Adobe Illustrator software using .eps file....its open vector file and editable.
3) Placement: Yes you can delete, move or edit any part of the logo.

Let me know if you have any concerns.
Thanks
logopixel
12 years ago
 
Client
Great, thank you! Sounds good on the manipulation options.

The reflection effect...I meant to say just on the icon/ mag strip...sorry! Can you use the smaller icon in 230 and show an option with the reflection effect only on the icon?

We're reviewing and will get back to you.

Much thanks.
12 years ago
 
Logo Designer
Hi....

Please find revised entry #233 with reflection effect only on the Icon.....

thanks
logopixel
12 years ago
 
Client
Thank you! We've had people out of town...need to regroup and review.
12 years ago
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