Legacy Would love some help please.

Ok we mainly look after offices from basics like simple white walls (or whatever colours they may have) to more complex like reception areas various colours finishes.

Alot of the companies we do are inside quite modern, simplistic, we also do some older buildings and large homes but those are alot rarer, but something possibly we could expand into.

The designing part at the moment is minimal to non existant as these companies have thier own colour schemes that they stick to like Apple, Fujitsu etc.

The look was more for the type of people that are employed and i wanted that we are a young-ish (when i say young i dont mean graffiti or bordering on childrens themes) modern sleek professional service for these large clients, clean and crisp.

We are not a design company at the moment, we just deal with what ever these large companies ask for which is generally basic company colours for large headquarters.

Should have explained it better hehe.

Im actually enjoying scouring the net and ive also opened paint and word (which i never have done before lol really) for the last hour and trying for myself if i have time before i pack my pc away il link some, but i am enjoying doing it to be honest.

 

Hey Peter

Thought i'd give this a try too. Actually done it in the morning but been busy for the rest of day so couldn't post it up but here it is anyway...



Don't know what the design is in the top circle just a random design..I drew 4 different lines and put them in a circle and then copied it and reflected it and came out with that so thought might aswel the bottom one has your company initials on.

 

Hi again folks thank you so much, yes please take your time im not in a mad rush and i would like it to be perfect for me.

Thanks GG, yes i like those both, fonts are crisp and clean the background is nice also. out of the two i prefer the top one. lol where did you get that symbol from but it kinda works. Were heading in the right direction now i think hehe.

Ok dont laugh but this is what i came up with really fast on word lol. I havent had a chance to mess around with colours and reflections from word as ive just got in and now have to start packing my PC away.

Ive attached it at the bottom.

Ok folks have a nice week and thank you once more for all your input.

See you in a week or so's time.

 

I managed to borrow a PC for 30 mins to type this.

WOW, i love both those....

@CP thats nearly exactly how i invisioned it, nice modern colour, simple and effective. The leafs of paper you did behind i take it you thought about offices, professionalism etc? I was going to ask what you thought about a small hint of colour somewhere maybe your top design with straighter futuristic lines representing the world in an obscure way but with the union jack colours maybe lol

THEN

Forest hits me with his design, i love it! the blue looks really nice against the silver, it stands out. I did think about the london connection also but thought it might be or look cheesy. Not the way you have done it i dont think its cheesy i love it. Could we maybe put a glossy red colour (union jack red maybe) or whatever colour you think would work? in the white lettering "The London Decorating Company ltd" ? Also The top background cream colour could go (although i love that aswell) as i was thinking what you did on the van it would look alot better with just the top silhouette against the silver of the van, would be cheaper as well lol

I want both designs lol

Awesome job guys, i got to get off this PC now, i can follow it from my phone all week but its not the same as seeing it in its full glory.

many thanks again guys or gals

Have a great week.

one last edit - do you folks think going with union jack colours is abit cheesy and over the top or not professional ?

 

From my phone so sorry if any typing errors. Yep i totally agree union jack is pure cheese! I just thought the white lettering needed something. You could be right with maybe a thin glossy red out line on the letters.

I don't want it as you said overpowering.

I meant about the background the top part (it looks cream at the moment to me lol) wasn't asking for cream. I was saying possibly to leave the top part transparent as you said so its whatever colour the van is. Remember this will be used one everything from van to clothes to letterheads and cards.

So yes your absolutely right about to much colour and to much going on, that's what I liked about CPs design nice colour maybe we could try a mix of the two lol

Thank you!

 

Sigh I just typed loads and it don't send, lost it all. Stupid phone.

What are your guys opinions on possibly having something powerful and full on like forests design on the vans and something subtle and clean like CPs design on letterheads?

I'm trying to think like my clients, not my tastes and possibly forests is too full on for letterheads etc?

Maybe we could try toning down the colors all together, possibly use colours like CPs design? Or a silhouette of letters lol I'm ranting arnt I .

Thoughts?

 

Lol thanks ishkey, awesome aswell love the paper flipping over. This is getting harder not easier lol really like all 3 if I am honest.

 

By the way iskey I'm glad you posted it and I love the colours!

 

It wasn't a symbol I drew 4 lines diagonally with different colours and then put it in a circle and then liked it so copied it and reflected it again and put it over and came out with that lol and looked quite good so thought i'd keep it.

And amazing work guys really love the designs! Shows the effort the designers take when people give back

 

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Your absolutely right. I should stick with my original idea of simple, modern, sleek designs with modern colours or just one colour?

At the moment most of my works is through management companies, so I guess at the moment apart from the work we do, It would be from the van, business cards, clothes, compliment slips we leave with the clients after the works are completed. The internet is new ground for me as far as having a website of my own. I also plan to get a Google ad at some point.

Sol I guess I need to try and think about these posh, upperclass, high powered clients (that they think they are, in a lot of cases lol) and what they would perceive as professional looking. In my mind that says to me " simplistic, toned down colours like what CP did and ishkeys possibly with brushed steel or glossy look with simplistic colours but modern also modern lettering" I could be totally wrong lol but by what I see inside these buildings and other trades on site, they look smart with simple designs with cool colours.

Here is a link to the company I deal with and get most of my work, some of the pictures of receptions I have done are there. Maybe that will help.

Facilities management specialists – Modus FM

Thanks all

 

Hi folks, Ishkey I noticed you removed your design. I really hope I didn't offend in any way

You guys/gals have done some wonderful pieces, I really like them all but as Iskey said it has to be right for my clients and not my taste.

I really would love if you still work with me on designs etc as you can't beat a professional touch.

On a different note I am really enjoying messing about with designs. Is there any simple programs I can download for free or a decent simple software to buy? I can see myself with a new hobby lol

What are the rules on messing about with your designs? I don't want to offend anyone by messing about with someone's design.

@CP could we try a few things with yours if you have the time ofcourse - try it with a full gloss finish? Pages in a subtle modern colour? Just wanted to see how it would look?

@ishkey really liked what you did, could we try and see it with blander colours like CPs? again this is just to see what other effects have on wonderful designs.

I just noticed you folk are really spread all over the world, USA, Australia lol

Cheers