Comments on: Design the next Lost At E Minor logo http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/ Lost At E Minor: For creative people Sat, 20 Mar 2010 14:08:34 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=abc hourly 1 By: David http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-334507 David Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:29:34 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-334507 Nilly - thanks for the thoughts. Much appreciated - it's always good to hear feedback from both sides of the coin. However, give the logo time to settle - I believe it has a resonance that will grow with the brand. You may even find yourself changing your mind over time... Nilly – thanks for the thoughts. Much appreciated – it’s always good to hear feedback from both sides of the coin.

However, give the logo time to settle – I believe it has a resonance that will grow with the brand. You may even find yourself changing your mind over time…

]]> By: Nilly http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-334311 Nilly Mon, 22 Jun 2009 22:15:56 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-334311 Well done to the winner, but I have to admit I am very disappointed with the logo you have chosen. I agree with 'Justin' (posted 22nd May) - I don't feel the new logo gives a feeling of creativity, discovery or inspiration - which are all of the things I think of when visiting your site. It is very 'legible', but I have to admit if I saw it on it's own, I would not think of your site at all. Wish you had gone with something more chaotic + creative - a bit like your site! (I say that in a good way!) Highly disappointed... :( Well done to the winner, but I have to admit I am very disappointed with the logo you have chosen. I agree with ‘Justin’ (posted 22nd May) – I don’t feel the new logo gives a feeling of creativity, discovery or inspiration – which are all of the things I think of when visiting your site. It is very ‘legible’, but I have to admit if I saw it on it’s own, I would not think of your site at all. Wish you had gone with something more chaotic + creative – a bit like your site! (I say that in a good way!)

Highly disappointed… :(

]]> By: Zac http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-333343 Zac Thu, 18 Jun 2009 23:52:16 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-333343 A HUGE thank you for all of you who have submitted designs or followed this process. The new logo is live - nice work David. Zac Lost At E Minor A HUGE thank you for all of you who have submitted designs or followed this process.

The new logo is live – nice work David.

Zac
Lost At E Minor

]]> By: JP Schmidt http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-329697 JP Schmidt Tue, 02 Jun 2009 22:13:20 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-329697 Big ups to David! Nice work! :) Big ups to David! Nice work! :)

]]> By: Zolton http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-329688 Zolton Tue, 02 Jun 2009 21:34:43 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-329688 HI guys, we've had a long deliberation period and have debated pretty heatedly the winning entry and have reached a conclusion. The designer who has created the new Lost At E Minor logo is David Marc Marinelli! We liked his simple but stylish design and the legibility of it, which will translate nicely to the top of this website. David will be refining his wining entry a little bit over the next week and we hope to have the new logo live next week. A big congratulations to David and a huge thanks to everyone who has submitted an entry and commented on those that we received. HI guys, we’ve had a long deliberation period and have debated pretty heatedly the winning entry and have reached a conclusion. The designer who has created the new Lost At E Minor logo is David Marc Marinelli! We liked his simple but stylish design and the legibility of it, which will translate nicely to the top of this website. David will be refining his wining entry a little bit over the next week and we hope to have the new logo live next week. A big congratulations to David and a huge thanks to everyone who has submitted an entry and commented on those that we received.

]]> By: Zolton http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-327651 Zolton Wed, 27 May 2009 14:54:28 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-327651 Hi guys and gals, a BIG thankyou to everyone who took part in this contest and who spent some serious time creating all the interesting, vibrant and fun logos that are sitting on this page. We’ve been literally blown away by the response and the quality of the work. Thankyou also to all of you who have left a comment on the post telling us which logo is your favourite. We’ve been following your responses with interest. And so we can tell you now that we have made a decision on the winning entry, and we will be announcing it next Tuesday under this post. So tune in then and see what logo will be adorning the Lost At E Minor website! Hi guys and gals, a BIG thankyou to everyone who took part in this contest and who spent some serious time creating all the interesting, vibrant and fun logos that are sitting on this page. We’ve been literally blown away by the response and the quality of the work. Thankyou also to all of you who have left a comment on the post telling us which logo is your favourite. We’ve been following your responses with interest. And so we can tell you now that we have made a decision on the winning entry, and we will be announcing it next Tuesday under this post. So tune in then and see what logo will be adorning the Lost At E Minor website!

]]> By: David http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-327626 David Wed, 27 May 2009 13:14:08 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-327626 I'd only agree in part. Although the majority of logos are lacking quality, (which is to be expected from any open competition), there are some that definitely show promise. It would be a bad decision on LAEM's part to issue a new brief, without exploring these options further. A decade of experience designing/implementing brand identites tells me that if LAEM is finding it hard choosing an option, but sees potential in some of them, it would serve them well to ask those particular designers to submit refined concepts, which take on board their concerns. It would also be helpful to see some of the concepts in situation. After all, the brand has a clear role to play as a masthead. I’d only agree in part. Although the majority of logos are lacking quality, (which is to be expected from any open competition), there are some that definitely show promise. It would be a bad decision on LAEM’s part to issue a new brief, without exploring these options further.

A decade of experience designing/implementing brand identites tells me that if LAEM is finding it hard choosing an option, but sees potential in some of them, it would serve them well to ask those particular designers to submit refined concepts, which take on board their concerns.

It would also be helpful to see some of the concepts in situation. After all, the brand has a clear role to play as a masthead.

]]> By: Tom Harle http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-326814 Tom Harle Sun, 24 May 2009 10:23:40 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-326814 I agree with Justin. The brief was pretty open-ended, which seemed appropriate at the time considering the diverse reach of the site, now it seems like that's been a little misunderstood by contributors. I'm not going to say too much because although I am a graphic designer I'm in the middle of my final projects at university. But I think that there's a really exciting outcome somewhere waiting to happen, which maybe we haven't seen yet. I agree with Justin. The brief was pretty open-ended, which seemed appropriate at the time considering the diverse reach of the site, now it seems like that’s been a little misunderstood by contributors. I’m not going to say too much because although I am a graphic designer I’m in the middle of my final projects at university. But I think that there’s a really exciting outcome somewhere waiting to happen, which maybe we haven’t seen yet.

]]> By: Justin http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-326297 Justin Fri, 22 May 2009 13:49:46 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-326297 OK, in the 'creative' interests of stirring things up, I have to say that as a whole, these logos are extremely weak in my opinion (as a non-designer but a digital/creative/brand strategy person). Almost all of them completely fail to address the brief; discovery + creativity (which is cool and readable). The only evidence of a real idea that might fit the brief is Mike Frank's discovery 'window' concept (although not completely unique as several brands use this, notably Nokia's Ovi). The maze concept also comes close but fails the readable requirement! Now, I love LAEM, and take my hat off to everyone who went to the effort (for free) to take part. But I sincerely think there is much, much better work that could be done. I also think that LAEM would do damage to their brand (and existing image etc) by replacing their current logo with a clearly inferior one. So, over to others, am I off target and missing the thinking behind some of the designs? Or am I right? Any creative directors out there willing to pass judgement? At the minimum, it deserves some debate. At the maximum, the competition could/should be re-run with a stronger brief. I would certainly be open to working with a designer to develop the thinking & strategy behind an approach, and submitting something for others to judge! OK, in the ‘creative’ interests of stirring things up, I have to say that as a whole, these logos are extremely weak in my opinion (as a non-designer but a digital/creative/brand strategy person). Almost all of them completely fail to address the brief; discovery + creativity (which is cool and readable). The only evidence of a real idea that might fit the brief is Mike Frank’s discovery ‘window’ concept (although not completely unique as several brands use this, notably Nokia’s Ovi). The maze concept also comes close but fails the readable requirement!

Now, I love LAEM, and take my hat off to everyone who went to the effort (for free) to take part. But I sincerely think there is much, much better work that could be done. I also think that LAEM would do damage to their brand (and existing image etc) by replacing their current logo with a clearly inferior one.

So, over to others, am I off target and missing the thinking behind some of the designs? Or am I right? Any creative directors out there willing to pass judgement?

At the minimum, it deserves some debate. At the maximum, the competition could/should be re-run with a stronger brief. I would certainly be open to working with a designer to develop the thinking & strategy behind an approach, and submitting something for others to judge!

]]> By: Margarita http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-325726 Margarita Wed, 20 May 2009 00:58:54 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-325726 I vote for Rev. Jeff. It's modern, graphic, to the point, with a clever use of typography. I vote for Rev. Jeff. It’s modern, graphic, to the point, with a clever use of typography.

]]> By: Odair Faléco http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-325508 Odair Faléco Tue, 19 May 2009 11:46:11 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-325508 When the result comes? When the result comes?

]]> By: javier del rio http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-324113 javier del rio Wed, 13 May 2009 14:40:42 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-324113 I send another one... hope you can check it out.... ¡hugs to everyone! I send another one… hope you can check it out…. ¡hugs to everyone!

]]> By: JP Schmidt http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-324002 JP Schmidt Wed, 13 May 2009 00:07:26 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-324002 No, they're all there! Thanks! No, they’re all there! Thanks!

]]> By: Zac http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-323998 Zac Tue, 12 May 2009 23:58:15 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-323998 Some AMAZING ideas and executions here (and some which are way....way....out there!). Love it guys. (I'm a fan of Javier Del Rio's stuff - nice work.) @JP Schmidt: If we have accidentally left yours off - please contact us again. We will publish on this post all submitted entries given the time you've all spent on this. Thank you! Some AMAZING ideas and executions here (and some which are way….way….out there!). Love it guys. (I’m a fan of Javier Del Rio’s stuff – nice work.)

@JP Schmidt: If we have accidentally left yours off – please contact us again. We will publish on this post all submitted entries given the time you’ve all spent on this.

Thank you!

]]> By: Zolton http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-323713 Zolton Mon, 11 May 2009 22:57:22 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-323713 Deadline has officially passed. But we're still happy to accept some late entries ... Deadline has officially passed. But we’re still happy to accept some late entries …

]]> By: Sheena http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-323710 Sheena Mon, 11 May 2009 22:45:14 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-323710 It's between Schmidt's first option and Marinelli's third option. What's your deadline on this comp Lost? It’s between Schmidt’s first option and Marinelli’s third option.
What’s your deadline on this comp Lost?

]]> By: eff bee http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-323539 eff bee Mon, 11 May 2009 07:11:57 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-323539 Adam James - contemporary and intelligent interpretation of the brief. sadly very few decent ones to compare it against. Adam James – contemporary and intelligent interpretation of the brief. sadly very few decent ones to compare it against.

]]> By: JP Schmidt http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-323402 JP Schmidt Sun, 10 May 2009 19:46:56 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-323402 Um, when are you going to post mine? Um, when are you going to post mine?

]]> By: MIke walsh http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-322914 MIke walsh Fri, 08 May 2009 21:42:46 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-322914 Jenna Read's should win. Jenna Read’s should win.

]]> By: Michael http://www.lostateminor.com/2009/04/21/design-the-next-lost-at-e-minor-logo/#comment-322548 Michael Thu, 07 May 2009 08:29:58 +0000 http://www.lostateminor.com/?p=17823#comment-322548 I like Evan Papa's, nice concept and simple but cool execution. I like Evan Papa’s, nice concept and simple but cool execution.

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