squid.byLogo Design Contest

Thanks, Fracco! In general, I think this is a great start and I like the direction you've headed--I do love the Nintendo Mario squid I've been using temporarily, and this definitely captures the same feel. Thoughts:

#9: I like the shadow underneath him--great touch that really enlivens it. I really like the thought bubble for the name, but I'm concerned about how practical it will be to implement that throughout the site--also, it makes me think of a pensive, introspective squid rather than a gregarious, lively squid.

Both: Can you try a font that looks a little more "cute" and less sci-fi? Maybe it's the rounded edges that I'm missing. Also, can you try a different pair of eyes? I'm not opposed to the ones you're using now, but I'm not loving them either--I'm not sure what it is specifically--sorry I can't give better feedback at this point. Hopefully after seeing some more eyes I'll be able to better triangulate.

Thanks in advance for whatever you're able to do--

Hello, thanks for the feedback, here are some changes, please tell me what you think about it, also if you want to try any other thing just tell me, happy to work on it.

Regards

Francisco

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Francisco--thanks for the quick revisions! Here are my thoughts:

EYES: #13/14 don't quite work for me--not sure what it is specifically. He almost looks a bit nervous or cross-eyed to me? #11/12 look a bit sinister. Maybe take another crack at the eyes?

BUBBLES: I'm torn on this as I like them as a visual element, but overall I feel like they might be distracting once I start adding the facial hair and hats. Probably best to leave them out.

SHADOW UNDER SQUID: I love this!

"HAIR": the section around the squid's head ends up looking a bit like hair--I don't think it would be a problem if I wasn't going to be adding hats and such. Can you try making the top part of the squid one complete piece (rather than a body with the "hair" outlined around it? Let me know if this comment's unclear; I realize I'm not being particularly clear.

I like the fonts for #11-13 the most.

Hello, here are some changes, change the eyes and the look of my squid, also I submit one variation with helmet and mustache so you can see it works with the hair :)

Please tell me if you want to see any change.

Regards

(This comment references Entry #26)

Fracco-

thanks again for some good contributions!

here are some suggestions to get closer to what we are seeking:

- body more white, less gray

- remove eye wrinkles to make the squid look more cheerful

- remove hair (one piece-squid)

- add orange to type to call attention to it

- remove bubbles

- remove birthmarks/bubbles on head

Hi.

Here are the changes, I think you mean more simple... :D

Please tell me if you want to see any other change.

Regards

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