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Help with Logo Design

tedwinder

Let me start off by saying I am in no way a graphic designer, although I do know what looks good and what doesn’t.

Basically, the place where I live has a residents group (?!) and I am interested in designing a new logo for them, not that they have on e now.

It’s a very rural area, and the logo will have to reflect that (the current ’symbol’ is a Lapwing). As much as I would like, it can’t be too abstract.

So, has anyone any ideas for a logo concept?

Thanks,
Ted

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nvhladek

Hi Ted,

I’m assuming that you have ruled out the idea of getting a designer to do this project, although you may want to consider it if it’s worth it to the residents’ group.

Give us some more information:

  • What kind of residents’ group?
  • Who are members of the residents’ group? Give us some demographic information about the group.
  • What is the purpose of the residents’ group? What do they do?
  • Could we see the current logo?
  • What would you like to achieve with the logo? What does the current logo lack that would require a redesign?

Let’s start there. If you’re willing to learn, then I’m sure people will be willing to help you.

Yours,
Nick

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Nick Hladek

tedwinder

Thanks for the reply!

- The group was formed when our local council announced that they planned to quarry on fields very near the marsh/common where we live. Every year or so we get together and do events (garden openings etc.) to raise money to fight the quarrying.

- Members are in the older half of life (40+), and are all friendly people (to use demographic terms :P), all married

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