I need your feedback!

[NikiJ]

Hi All
Alison is helping me with the re-branding for The Vintage Artist. I could really use your feedback please:

http://vintageartist.co.uk/blog/?p=7

Thanks so much!

Niki
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[Katiequiggle]

Why don't you use the heading thats at the top of your blog thingy its lovely

[smirnoff]

I think i have done it! took me to a weird place!!

I voted no. 2

I love the new site! Much more you!! Good luck with the rebranding, but the site is amazing!!!

[Tanya]

Why don't you use the heading thats at the top of your blog thingy its lovely

I agree the one you have already is beautiful

[NikiJ]

That is very interesting, I was going to use that one but wasn't sure it was right as it isn't a simple logo like the others.

Thanks I really do appreciate your feedback!

Niki
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[NikiJ]

I think i have done it! took me to a weird place!!

I voted no. 2

I love the new site! Much more you!! Good luck with the rebranding, but the site is amazing!!!

Just to clarify do you mean the blog?

Thanks so much!

Niki
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[duck_egg]

i voted number one!! x x x

[smirnoff]

Just to clarify do you mean the blog?

Thanks so much!

Niki
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no, after i voted took me to a site where i could have my own online survey thing....

[NikiJ]

Just added the option to choose the blog logo as well incase you want to pick that :D

Thanks!

Niki
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[NikiJ]

Sorry I was referring to what you said here: I love the new site! Much more you!!

Do you mean you think the blog is more me as opposed to the current pink website I have?

Thanks!
Niki
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[knotjustjigs]

Niki your blog one is beautiful, actually stunningly beautiful!....but if i had to choose 1,2or3 it would be 1

Ketty x

[Tanya]

I chose no.1

[lajlaj]

Oh I thought you meant the one at the top of the blog. I love that one, it is perfect for what you do. I didn't realise you meant the others lower down!!

[whirl]

I wouldn't choose any of them to be totally honest.

If you are rebranding 1 doesn't say anything new and 2 & 3 dont say anything about you, what you do or your brand. They are nice fonts and can see they would be nice as letter heads atc but the one on your blog is the perfect header for you.

[NikiJ]

Thanks Jazz I really appreciate your input!

Niki
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[Tanya]

ok I've got confused, it this new logo for your site or for your blog?

[whirl]

Sorry if I sounded cold - didnt mean too!

[NikiJ]

ok I've got confused, it this new logo for your site or for your blog?

Sorry I didn't mean to confuse you all. It's for the website. I had the one on the blog designed for the website originally but wasn't sure if it was too much and would detract from the actual art work.

So I was going to keep the logo really simple instead, hence the two text ones added on the blog for the survey.

I just wanted to know what you all thought as your opinions are what count and not what I think works! :D

Hope I've made myself clearer if not give me a kick and I'll try harder :hysterica

Niki
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P.s I did wonder where your post was going Jazz however I am really glad you said that because I agree with you!

[Chell]

I agree with Jazz, sorry. What is on your blog is lovely but its not really a logo is it.

[NikiJ]

To add if I went with the one at the top of the blog the colourful one how the heck would I use that on letterheads etc wouldn't it be too much?

Thanks so much for your input!

Niki
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[whirl]

If you can find a toned down version of the blog logo you'd be away!

I'd be tempted to get id of the woman and the butterfy in the pic and just go for the layers of blurred out text. Like I know anything about art anyway!

[Tanya]

Sorry I didn't mean to confuse you all. It's for the website. I had the one on the blog designed for the website originally but wasn't sure if it was too much and would detract from the actual art work.

So I was going to keep the logo really simple instead, hence the two text ones added on the blog for the survey.

I just wanted to know what you all thought as your opinions are what count and not what I think works! :D

Hope I've made myself clearer if not give me a kick and I'll try harder :hysterica

Niki
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P.s I did wonder where your post was going Jazz however I am really glad you said that because I agree with you!

right I understand now, in that case none of them as the first one is the one you've already got isn't it so that wouldn't be rebranding and the other 2 just don't look right

[smirnoff]

Do you mean you think the blog is more me as opposed to the current pink website I have?

Thanks!
Niki
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OO sorry.. yes actually i think so... its far stronger and has a far bigger impact on me anyway....

sorry, have i just thrown a huge spanner in the works, or upset you???

I just loved the colour scheme you had, and being totally exhausted tonight i hadnt actually read everything properly and thought that this was your new website as oppose to your blog!
Sorry..

[whirl]

right just chopped up your banner (only spent about 2 secs on it - not claiming it to be a work of art!) to describe what I meant!

[Chell]

Could you do something like the lettering on the birthday cards that are on your site, with the each word or letter on their own background.

[NikiJ]

Oh Suzie no not at all. I am not upset at all.

Your opinion just like everyone's here means a lot to me and I really appreciate your feedback. I should have been clearer in the first place.

Go and have a lovely soak or put your feet up and relax!

Hugz
Niki
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[NikiJ]

right just chopped up your banner (only spent about 2 secs on it - not claiming it to be a work of art!) to describe what I meant!

Ooooo where can I see it???

Thanks Jazz.

Niki
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[whirl]

Could you do something like the lettering on the birthday cards that are on your site, with the each word or letter on their own background.

Fab idea :happy72:

[whirl]

can you not click on teh attachment? I just uploaded it to MZ.

[whirl]

http://www.mumszone.co.uk/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=1602&d=1177781404

[NikiJ]

LOL I see it now cool I see what you mean that is a great idea!

Thanks.

Niki
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P.S Pity the designer is now awol so can't make me anything more as he won't answer his emails :( So not sure how I can get it done.

[whirl]

what about the logo person TJ used?

[Tanya]

what about the logo person TJ used?

only if Niki wants little people :laugh:

[NikiJ]

TJ will have to let me know who that was. Thanks Jazz.

Niki
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[NikiJ]

Little people?

Niki
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[Chell]

I like what Jazz did but from a customer point of view the lettering that says who you are needs to stand out more.

You could ask Elaine at Little Sheep learning to get her sister to help you, she is a design graduate.

[Tanya]

Little people?

Niki
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lol yes my little people in my sig

[whirl]

what about having your browser image as the faded writing like in the background of the Blog header and having a more distinctive logo, as white fonts just wouldn't work on business cards/ letter heads unless they have shadow round them. And maybe just adding in a small image. I like Chells idea of the style of the birthday cards. Maybe you could just have 'The' in that style?

[Tanya]

you could make your logo out of one of your products

turn a bookmark on it's side, put the lettering and decoration that you want on it, take a photo and hey presto!

[whirl]

you could make your logo out of one of your products

turn a bookmark on it's side, put the lettering and decoration that you want on it, take a photo and hey presto!

the womans a genius! :clapping:

[NikiJ]

*thinking*

Anymore input?

Niki
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[Tanya]

the womans a genius! :clapping:


:party05: 20061010

[Chell]

It would be simple but something like the written par ton this product with the look of the studs added would work:
http://www.vintageartist.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=34_36&products_id=53

[NikiJ]

Thinking about I can't use my products as a logo because the papers, stamps etc are all copyrighted and wouldn't allow the use in logos.

I was saying to TJ that I will see what the results turn out to be but if the majority say the blog logo is their favourite I will go with that and do what Jazz said and have a toned down version for the stationery.

Thanks all! If you haven't had your say yet please do!

Niki
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[Chutney]

Hi Niki
Sorry to join this so late (my PC is dead so reliant on DH and my Mum's PCs!).
You say that you are going to use your blog one for your website and a toned down one for your stationery - I wouldn't do this. I would get a pro to work on your blog one so it can be used on all your stationery, business cards, website, etc. Comsistent brand blah blah. You should also be able to print it out on your PC too.
I also like your blog one. It is more in keeping with what you do. I would suggest you make the writing a bit clearer - maybe knock the background back slightly as they do compete a bit.
Anyway, good luck!
Love
Chutney
X

[NikiJ]

Thanks Lucy. Thinking about what others have said about it reflecting what I do I am getting a quote for something more suitable and simple. I don't want a big complicated logo like the blog one.

So I'll be back soon to get more opinions lol

Niki
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[Chutney]

Thanks Lucy. Thinking about what others have said about it reflecting what I do I am getting a quote for something more suitable and simple. I don't want a big complicated logo like the blog one.

So I'll be back soon to get more opinions lol

Niki
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Good idea. Alison did my logo and I am very pleased with it. I was going to try doing one myself but I would have been limited to WORD or EXCEL and thought that may not be too professional looking ha ha!
XXX

[Seren]

I like the blog one but it is busy and I like number 2.

I think your log should reflect your product and your brand identity. Also be easy to use.

HTH

Well done

[Rubyiris]

I like the logo you are using now as it is simple.
However, I love you blog one! The trouble is as you have said it is far too busy! It's difficult isn't!!
Your normal logo goes so well with your site and it would be a total pain to have to redo all of that again!!
Sorry I can't help any more!!

Anj x

[NikiJ]

Thanks!!!

Niki
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