logo inspiration

[SparkCreative]

What about getting some design training or hiring a designer?

[linziloop]

What about getting some design training or hiring a designer?

The logo the OP attached was the original, not the one they've done (please someone correct me if I'm wrong!).

In reply to the original question, i would advise not to look at other logos for inspiration. I know, it seems weird to say that perhaps but looking at what people have already done logo - wise (especially for a similar business) can go two ways, it will either restrain you, or you will end up (even if it is only subconsciously) copying in some way.

Think outside the box (my god that sounds cliche) - look for inspiration in everything whilst holding the brief in the back of your mind, things you wouldn't think would relate back to the logo, stuff that's not even related to graphic design, and the ideas will come. Works for me anyway...

[BlueFlameDesign]

Just been reading through this thread .....

There are some good links here for logo design, branding and identity inspiration. Definitely worth bookmarking!

[rgregory]

I really love this site - I visit daily and it has a logo inspiration theme - each week something different. logo | Abduzeedo | Graphic Design Inspiration and Photoshop Tutorials

[JJS74]

Rachael,

Some good advice here and I agree entirely of keeping it simple.

The logo should work as a thumbnail, on letterheads, business cards and web so bear in mind when you make it that small it should still be impactful.

Choose a friendly font, soft in a way to represent the sanctuary and safeness of their offering.

Simplified animal profiles with a curve to represent hillside?

Best of luck - do post your proposed concept.

Best Regards,

Jordan
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Jordan Scott
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