Been thinking lately about getting a logo. Seems to me an instantly recognisable mark on everything will help business.
Problem is, I am having trouble finding or coming up with one that looks the part.
Anyone use one and could post a pic? Just needing ideas……..
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DW
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Great topic...I just went through the process myself.
You can view mine at http://proofyourdesign.com/advanced
We're happy with ours. It might not be perfect but we like it.
blue
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!
Warning! Be cautious when taking any framing advice from me. There are some in here who think I'm a hackmeister...they might be right! Of course, they might be wrong too!
Blue,
I dont know what perfect might be anyway. If your happy with it then it is.
Looks good.
Sphere,
I was thinking I hadnt seen yours, but then when I did, I realised I had seen yours before.
In the spirit of things I would show you mine, but I dont have one.......yet.
When I do, I expect it to be big. :-)
John,
My business is call Southern Carpenters. I thought about using the S and C but I know someone else is doing that here. Then I thought about a ''mark'' of some sort with the name under it. Kinda like Nike does. Havent seen anything I like in that dept yet. Still looking.
Everything, 100% of it, depends on how you look at it.
DW
I love your logo!
Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. ~ Rumi
 AJinNZ  ,
When I was a finish carpenter I did not have a logo per se. But I just used my name and below it listed finish carpenter, stair builder. I didn't really need one since I was pretty much booked full time.
However when I switched to building furniture I had this logo made up which resembles the sign I am carving to put up on the shop. The sign will be black with gold leaf lettering. I used an online company to help with the design.
http://www.thelogoloft.com
J.P.
You ain't seen mine?
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"Sell your cleverness, Purchase Bewilderment"...Rumi
I dont' think you're going to get a lot of calls with that logo... at least not with the PA address/phone# ;)
jt8
Opportunity doesn't knock. You knock, opportunity answers. -- American Proverb
LOL..yeah, that was the old one.
I have re done it since then, just have not scanned one.
Spheramid Enterprises Architectural Woodworks
"Sell your cleverness, Purchase Bewilderment"...Rumi
AJ, what is your company called?
jt8
Opportunity doesn't knock. You knock, opportunity answers. -- American Proverb
My 1st attempt at a logo:
Renaissance Restorations
Antique & Victorian Home Restoration Services
http://www.renaissancerestorations.com
Here ya' go.
Mike
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Here's mine.
Extra points if you can guess who this is pilfered from.
Jon Blakemore
That baby came directly from Rhode Island! Mike musta designed it!
Send the milkbones here to Michigan.
blue
Just because you can, doesn't mean you should!
Warning! Be cautious when taking any framing advice from me. There are some in here who think I'm a hackmeister...they might be right! Of course, they might be wrong too!
There on their way...
Jon Blakemore
Thanks guys.
Got some ideas working now.
Everything, 100% of it, depends on how you look at it.
DW
Just wait till Smitty gets in here...Ohhhh Miiiiiiiike.....
The person you offend today, may have been your best friend tomorrow It is easy to be friends with someone you always agree with.
here's his daddy..
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Mike Smith Rhode Island : Design / Build / Repair / Restore
Edited 3/22/2005 10:53 pm ET by Mike Smith
HeHeHe...I think I'll rip your logo off too. For Doud's Orchards.That'll make David happy.Just don't tell him where I got it.; )
The person you offend today, may have been your best friend tomorrow It is easy to be friends with someone you always agree with.
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Buck Construction
Artistry in Carpentry
Pgh, PA
Edited 3/22/2005 11:34 pm ET by Jeff J. Buck
Maybe we should have a 'Post yer pics' thread.
You got any kids and dogs and stuff to let us see?
That one of Mike's is a cutie!
Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. ~ Rumi
ahh ... my kid pics are old news around here.
there's some great kid pics all thru the picture section.
Lotsa guys have posted pics of their little and not so little ones.
thanks for the compliments ... but without that hat ... he's nothing special?
It's all in the hat ... at least ... that's what Mike tells me ...
Jeff
Buck Construction
Artistry in Carpentry
Pgh, PA
So, for us newbies...where's the picture section?
Talk to me like I'm stooopppid. A link would help?
-c
Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. ~ Rumi
on the left side of the screen somewhere ...
officially known as ... "Photo Gallery" ....
usually about half way between General Discussions and the Tavern.
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry in Carpentry
Pgh, PA
Nicely done. I'm going to head over and start my very first thread.
Just in honor of you....(smile)
-c
Let the beauty of what you love be what you do. ~ Rumi
http://forums.taunton.com/n/mb/list.asp?webtag=tp-breaktime&ctx=16384&cacheTag=x5-29
did that work?
never tried to link something from one side of my screen to the other!
Jeff Buck Construction
Artistry in Carpentry
Pgh, PA
"Where is the picture section?"
Many photos in the Photo Gallery, when you run accross the one called the "Helper" "jpeg Shes mine!
I dont have a logo per'se, I do have a clear, easy to read font that is consistent on everything that its printed on, bus. cards, yard signs, letterhead, tee-shirts, etc.
I think consistentcy and clarity are important for name recognition.