Help me choose my logo (poll inside)!

[HiTempguy1]

I've been trying out a Design Crowd sourcing project for a company logo. I don't imagine using it forever, but I'm shit at any sort of artistic endeavor so I figured I'd try it out (nobody would get back to me for a reasonable price in Alberta).

They are pretty uninspired, which is alright for now. I would imagine in a few years that I would change it up. In any case, I've added a poll, pick the number that corresponds to the logo of your choice!

Logo 1:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/hitempguy/trhz%20sub1_zpsnody4c8r.jpg

Logo 2 (yes, I do realize this could be taken as copying 780tuners logo, I didn't make the suggestion, the designer came up with it and I think it is different enough to stand on its own :) )
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/hitempguy/jeng%20sub%201_zpsjj5dcfxz.jpg

Logo 3:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/hitempguy/giancarlo%20sub%202_zpsgbqwcdft.jpg

Logo 4:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/hitempguy/giancarlo%20sub%201_zpso4gc7ghr.jpg

Logo 5:
http://i37.photobucket.com/albums/e98/hitempguy/monstersox%20sub%201_zpsnjqfjlej.jpg

[lasimmon]

I voted 3.

It might just be me but I find the company name to be odd and cumbersome.

[ExtremeSi]

What does your company do exactly? That can help with choosing the right one.

I voted for #1, but #5 looks good too.

[rx7boi]

I chose #1 because it makes me feel like I'm going fast :rofl:

#5 looks like something you'd see on a bottle of protein powder. No thanks.

[ExtraSlow]

Getting a professional to design my logo was the biggest investment my company has made so far, and I'm still really happy with it.

I do agree that the name is kind of cumbersome. If you are planning to have a website, it's the ind of name that is easily misspelled. Also, is there a space (as per #1) or not (as per the rest)? Makes a big difference in how it looks. I personally like the space, and for that reason, choose #1. Number 2 is a close second for me, and if it had a space, I'd choose it.

[Dalking]

I do not like any of them. Not trying to be a dick, but they all look like Fiverr logos.

[HiTempguy1]

I don't know if I will end up with any of these as I have the option to refund if necessary. Additionally, I still have 10 more days for submissions, so there may be a part 2 poll.

The name is ChassisFlex Motorsports, and it isn't changing ;) I appreciate the concerns, they have been duly noted. But it still isn't changing :p

I'd love for some people to hit me up with a PM of individuals they have utilized for such services though.

[Mista Bob]

I voted #1, think it's actually quite well done but maybe that's just me.
Quite like how all the angles come together

Second would be #3. Though the c in the center just reminds me of the Calgary Fire Department logo for some reason.

[dirtsniffer]

voted 1, 5 was a close second.

[Minimalist]

All are terrible, very generic and all look like a knock-off Indian designer was let loose. You need to Google images to see just how original these and any logo you are considering might be. No point in sugar coating it unless I was your mom.

A logo needs to stand on its own, you should know what the business or name is communicating simply based on the logo. I have no idea what the business is, why the colours and fonts were selected. Logos done correctly look professional in black and white as well as in colour. This is one of the tests.

This is going to be representing your business going forward, you need to rethink and reimagine the end result as you'll be living with it for decades. What is the point of getting into business unless you are in it for the long haul?

I'm booked until late May otherwise, I'd be interested in taking on the project.


Rethink the company name. Short is better. As for the name on a website, you'll be forever spelling out the name and your email address will be a mouthful and again all the spelling it out. I've made this error before, never again.

EG: jimnorton@chassisflexmotorsports ??

For Google you'll have 23 characters eating up your 50 total characters. It'll look like this and be a failure:

Chassisflex Motorsports | We Build Widgets For The Rea

[Hallowed_point]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
voted 1, 5 was a close second. x2

[ExtraSlow]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1
I'd love for some people to hit me up with a PM of individuals they have utilized for such services though. I'm sure there are a lot of talented folks in town. The only one I have ever used is Teak at:
https://www.behance.net/teaksato
I was 100% satisfied with his work, and I have gotten compliments on his design package from quite a few people. He's a real professional, so this is not a small increase in price from the fiverr-type service, but in my opinion, it's worth it.

If I ever start advertising my business on the illustrious beyond.ca, you may get a taste of what he's done for me. :D

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by Minimalist
*snip*

TL;DR
I won't be hiring you :rofl:

[btimbit]

Originally posted by dirtsniffer
voted 1, 5 was a close second.

x3



Also, thought the thread title was "Help me choose me lego" so pretty disappointed right now

[Xtrema]

Hates 4 and 5, looks like old SAIT logo they just ditched. Totally 90s.

[NoPulp]

Originally posted by Xtrema
Hates 4 and 5, looks like old SAIT logo they just ditched. Totally 90s.

I don't think I like the new sait logo...


Anyways, I voted 1. 3 is good too.

[FixedGear]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1


TL;DR
I won't be hiring you :rofl:

Of course you would say that to the guy with the most helpful and insightful post in the thread. Dumbass. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[The_Penguin]

I liked 1 right away. 2 for a minute, but then the needle above the I started to bother me.
3 and 4 don't do a thing for me. 5 is pretty good but 1 it is.

Partially agree about the name, hard to spell domain names can be troublesome. For your domain I'd definitely leave off the motorsports as that's way too much to type in for a web or email address, providing your target market can spell chassis.

[HiTempguy1]

Originally posted by FixedGear


Of course you would say that to the guy with the most helpful and insightful post in the thread

:thumbsup:

The fact that you are agreeing with him only drives home the point I shouldn't listen to him. I'm sure you bought your Malibu Maxx so many years ago based on that bitchin' name. MAXX :rofl: A great marketing success!!! :rofl:


Originally posted by The_Penguin

Partially agree about the name, hard to spell domain names can be troublesome. For your domain I'd definitely leave off the motorsports as that's way too much to type in for a web or email address, providing your target market can spell chassis.

Yessir, those are exactly the types of things that I have done/considered. I appreciate the well reasoned input, versus the "AHMERGERD YOU'RE DOING IT WRONG" :thumbsup:

[The_Rural_Juror]

I guess #1 because that is the only one with a space that doesn't make me wonder whose ass is flex.

[XylathaneGTR]

Originally posted by HiTempguy1

I'm sure you bought your Malibu Maxx so many years ago based on that bitchin' name. MAXX :rofl: A great marketing success!!! :rofl:


Sick burn brah, you sure tol' 'em!

[Skidro]

I like the first and fifth as well. Maybe shorten the name just to CF Motorsports?

[Sugarphreak]

...

[CompletelyNumb]

#1 is the only one that doesn't look like it was made 20 yeas ago.

I'd still ask for a few more ideas going a totally different direction. Or hit up some of the designers on this forum, or the web designers for suggestions. Depends what you meant by reasonable price I guess.

[JustinMCS]

3 and 4 are good. They have the best design out of the lot imo. I'm a graphic designer if that matters.

[jwslam]

Chose 3. The font on 4 just doesn't have a car feel?

The rest of them all look familiar

[Mitsu3000gt]

Holy that is a mouthful of a name.

None of the logos stand out to me but if I had to pick it's #5.

[Agent_Oorange]

I'll sell you chassisflexmotorsports.com and chassisflex.com together for a good deal. :rofl:

[schocker]

Originally posted by Agent_Oorange
I'll sell you chassisflexmotorsports.com and chassisflex.com together for a good deal. :rofl:
:rofl:

[CompletelyNumb]

Originally posted by Agent_Oorange
I'll sell you chassisflexmotorsports.com and chassisflex.com together for a good deal. :rofl:

http://www.whois.com/whois/chassisflex.com :eek: :rofl:

Note to readers: buy your domains before ever telling anyone the name of your company.

[btimbit]

:rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Woops

Sucks for the OP, but that's kind of hilarious

[FixedGear]

Originally posted by Agent_Oorange
I'll sell you chassisflexmotorsports.com and chassisflex.com together for a good deal. :rofl:

Best thing that's happened in a long time. :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

[rx7_turbo2]

Originally posted by btimbit
Sucks for the OP, but that's kind of hilarious

Not "kind of" it's completely hilarious.

[A790]

I'd vote 4 or 5, though I echo Minimalists sentiments regarding the business name and logo. These logos are straight up a fiverr/96designs special. They are not unique. I wouldn't pay for them. If you're going to go that route, use LogoNerds.com and pay $27 for literally the exact same style of logo.

One of the things you're going to run into are people misspelling your domain name and e-mail address... frequently. I see it all the time and have changed my e-mail to something easy-peasy and short for this exact reason.

If you're keeping the name, I'd choose a simple logo. I tend to avoid the inclusion of graphics unless they're minimal. Trends change frequently, and a clean text-based logo will age the best.

Otherwise, despite what some others have said, the domain and its length will have a negligible impact on your SEO. It's pretty easy to set page titles.

You could also get a domain that's abbreviated. I won't post suggestions here in case some people go and register them on you. :rofl:

[Agent_Oorange]

I'll include chaflex.com as a bonus.

[btimbit]

Originally posted by Agent_Oorange
I'll sell you chassisflexmotorsports.com and chassisflex.com together for a good deal. :rofl:



Originally posted by Agent_Oorange
I'll include chaflex.com as a bonus.


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[RealJimmyJames]

Who's gong to grab chassisflex.club?

[Kloubek]

1 is by far the best. I've done logos myself, and it certainly works the best, in my semi professional opinion.

I agree though that the logo should, in an industry like this, make it obvious what your business does/offers. I know it's car oriented, but my guess based on the name is a suspension shop?

To me, the first one looks like a product logo though... a lube or an aftermarket add-on to improve suspension function.

If you are selling a service, you are likely selling emotion and excitement, and I don't feel even the tachometer one reflects that.

[HiTempguy1]

Well, I sort of bailed on this thread as it wasn't particularly helpful, but I did end up with a design that I like (none listed).

And while I do honestly appreciate a lot of the suggestions, I also know that some are simply not feasible (the logo should indicate what your company does, yea, tell that to about 50% of companies out there). I'm looking at Tim Lacroix's Canada Mortgage Direct right now as an ad, it's mountain peaks surrounded by a circle, MAYBE you can infer Calgary based from that, but it clearly hasn't held him up from being successful. Which leads me to believe most of you are full of shit and/or think too highly of your design skills :rofl: And name length? There are tons of long named companies out there, but I digress, typical Beyond being typical Beyond :nut:

As for the domain name, A790, being the swell guy he is helped me out. Thanks a million to him :thumbsup: We don't always see eye to eye, but I even offered to pay him for his help as good deeds should be rewarded. Instead a cash donation is being made to the food bank at his request :clap: