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Which logo do you like?

Logo 1
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Logo 2
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #20 on: April 26, 2017, 06:56:28 PM »


I hear how you can be reminded because they both have a D in it, but the logos themselves I don't think they are too similar


No idea why but for some reason dunkin donuts also hit me the second I looked at it. Although its cleaner and I like it.

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #21 on: April 26, 2017, 06:57:43 PM »
Other than the white frame, I have no idea why you guys are thinking of dunkin donuts.
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #22 on: April 26, 2017, 07:00:39 PM »
i would go for 1. You can add a line in the curve of the D to double it.
In the curve?
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #23 on: April 26, 2017, 07:01:27 PM »
Other than the white frame, I have no idea why you guys are thinking of dunkin donuts.
I am not sure myself, maybe a graphics or some other visual science expert could chime in. I suggested it might be the round edges and/or the aspect ratio.
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #24 on: April 26, 2017, 07:15:16 PM »
Other than the white frame, I have no idea why you guys are thinking of dunkin donuts.
I got hit by Dunkin too, but more importantly I primarily saw Baskin Robbins. They often are seen together, so our minds associate them together.

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #25 on: April 26, 2017, 07:35:14 PM »
I get the Basken Robbins similarity, but not the donuts.

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #26 on: April 26, 2017, 07:41:46 PM »
I get the Basken Robbins similarity, but not the donuts.
Just an association - and Dunkin is the more recognizable logo/brand.

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #27 on: April 26, 2017, 08:00:00 PM »
In the curve?
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #28 on: April 26, 2017, 08:09:32 PM »
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #29 on: April 26, 2017, 09:17:22 PM »
I'm in for #1 - The designer did a great job!
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #30 on: April 26, 2017, 09:18:01 PM »
I'm in for #1 - The designer did a great job!
What do you say to the people who want to see DD?
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #31 on: April 26, 2017, 09:34:53 PM »
I hear how you can be reminded because they both have a D in it, but the logos themselves I don't think they are too similar

I was reminded of Baskin Robins's logo at first glance. I know they are not the same, just saying what i saw at first glance.

All said, I do like the 1st one better out of the two, but think that the "DD" or "DDF" should be more involved.


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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #32 on: April 26, 2017, 10:04:19 PM »
What do you say to the people who want to see DD?
I'm afraid of getting banned. 'Nuff Said.

ETA: While I was a fan of "DD" throughout this whole saga, I had kept an eye open for a single D too, I just couldn't find a way to make the single D identifiable & brandable enough.
There are many brands that use a single well designed letter for a multiple word brand name, remember this is a Logo for a brand, not a monogram for a dress shirt.
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #33 on: April 26, 2017, 10:31:17 PM »
I like the first one. Seems more professional then the second one. The second one seems a bit gimmicky, a little childlike. I also like the hidden winky face (I like hidden images in logos, the first time as I kid when I saw the arrow in the fedex logo I was blown away). Just not sure what the winky has do with dansdeals though. I dont really see the resemblance to the Dunkin logo until it was pointed out and side by side.

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #34 on: April 26, 2017, 11:08:09 PM »

No idea why but for some reason dunkin donuts also hit me the second I looked at it. Although its cleaner and I like it.

Glad I'm not the only one!  It think its the rounded box icon with the D in it. DD in it would definitely appear more like Dunkin, which is why I'd vote against the double D.

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #35 on: April 27, 2017, 12:03:13 AM »
I'm no graphic designer by any stretch of the imagination, but based on one of the fonts I suggested above here are two starting points (I'm also not well versed in using graphic editing tools, so I didn't show single tone possibilities, though I think it's quite easy with a hairline white border around the characters).

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #36 on: April 27, 2017, 03:44:44 AM »
That's it! I knew #2 looked familiar!

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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #37 on: April 27, 2017, 10:38:22 AM »
That's it! I knew #2 looked familiar!


Aha! I knew it!

Either way, DDMS is not even remotely connected to that industry, I don't think this is a deal breaker at all.

P.S. "Forbes #1,269 - Pearson. Market Cap As of May 2016; $9.8 Billion. Industry: Printing & Publishing. Founded: 1724" - If I company that large went for a branding concept like this, it means we are on the right track. The designer may want to revise our logo a bit to set it apart a bit more.
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #38 on: April 27, 2017, 10:39:47 AM »
Aha! I knew it!

Either way, DDMS is not even remotely connected to that industry, I don't think this is a deal breaker at all.

P.S. "Forbes #1,269 - Pearson. Market Cap As of May 2016; $9.8 Billion. Industry: Printing & Publishing. Founded: 1724" - If I company that large went for a branding concept like this, it means we are on the right track. The designer may want to revise our logo a bit to set it apart a bit more.
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Re: DD Logo
« Reply #39 on: April 27, 2017, 10:40:36 AM »
I'm no graphic designer by any stretch of the imagination, but based on one of the fonts I suggested above here are two starting points (I'm also not well versed in using graphic editing tools, so I didn't show single tone possibilities, though I think it's quite easy with a hairline white border around the characters).
We are way past the exploration & sketching stage, it seems JJ & Dan are looking to get the communities thoughts on the logos presented in the opening thread. Let's stay on topic....
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