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Logo help!!!!emergency
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I'm no design expert, so take this as you will. My opinion is that there is too much empty space surrounding the main logo. Even if you keep the length, since it will be a banner header, you may want to consider slimming it down vertically.
Also, you may want to have an "alternative" version for spaces where the full banner won't fit, potentially just the text part of the logo, either on a blue background or in black text.
Overall, though, I like the clean look of the logo.
Also, you may want to have an "alternative" version for spaces where the full banner won't fit, potentially just the text part of the logo, either on a blue background or in black text.
Overall, though, I like the clean look of the logo.
I'll third the shadow bit, it's way to big...if you have to do one make it short and subtle. I think the dmt needs to be a little bit bigger (no much, maybe two point). Instead of the shadow, try putting the black text in a black box (then change the text to white. That might make it seem more solid.
Since I haven't seen blue velvet post yet, I'll give you the olde "It needs to look good in black and white before you add color, and you should be able to read it clearly if you print it out in a one inch square." Sound advice, since you never know when someone is going to print out your webpage and hand it out to people.
So far you have a good handle on that, but visually the logo needs something to convey both the digital media and the educative parts of the project. So keep that advice in mind when you add whatever you are going to add to convey those aspects in the logo.
Good luck.
Since I haven't seen blue velvet post yet, I'll give you the olde "It needs to look good in black and white before you add color, and you should be able to read it clearly if you print it out in a one inch square." Sound advice, since you never know when someone is going to print out your webpage and hand it out to people.
So far you have a good handle on that, but visually the logo needs something to convey both the digital media and the educative parts of the project. So keep that advice in mind when you add whatever you are going to add to convey those aspects in the logo.
Good luck.
Go to bamagazine.com and download their free article called "How to design a logo of letters." It's the third one down. You might be able to pick up a few tips to help you with your logo. Good luck 
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TheAnswer said:
Generally have more time for tech-related graphics probs than getting involved in crits. Less subjectivity and less chance of hurting other's feelings.
mactib said:
it's a definite improvement, but...
as a logo, it's utterly dependent on color for contrast and separation. Why don't you work with this idea a little and see what you can do with just black and white? I think you're on the right track, for sure.
also, for the "Middlebury College"
I'd either use the same font you used for DMT, or I'd use the college's official font, which looks like some permutation of Times...the one you're using is (no offense) not great...
EDIT: it actually is the same font, isn't it? Try using the college's font instead...
![log3-[Converted].gif](/data/attachments/44/44398-8fafeb0a0a0779255cde78d966fd9503.jpg)
