I like your designs, but need to see them on white backgrounds. Much more important for my logo to look good on white backgrounds because this is how it will show up 90% of the time or more.
#274, The frame may need to be slightly wider because the "i" blends with the white background and isn't as clearly defined as the other letters inside the box. After making this edit, I'd also like to see a version on the white background with all white letters in addition to the black/white combo. Thanks, RD
I need to run out of the house for about an hour, but will be back with more comments. I'm not sure what I like better between #273 and #280. I would though like to see some different fonts beneath, something still with smooth lines, but a little more boxier (not too boxxy though).
#294. "THE" needs to be space a little closer together so it is completely over the n below. The gold needs to be a bit more solid and slightly darker. And use the original height you used in #283.