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Logo design for StocksWithJosh, a prominent online trading mentor with 195K YouTube subscribers.
The concept was simple: blend the initials SWJ with a subtle nod to his status as the "GOAT" (Greatest Of All Time), a moniker earned from his community.
The result is a bold, recognizable brand mark that fits his business perfectly.
What do you think of the end result?
The mark reads instantly at thumbnail size, and the framed SWJ lockup gives it a strong YouTube-avatar presence. The subtle crown/GOAT cue is a nice detail without overpowering the initials.
Marigold is a one day concept for envato's human by design challenge. i set the direction in real photography first then generated against that standard.
I'm working on a store concept mixing art supplies, gifts and tech. I presented two moodboards: one inspired by traditional art supply stores, and another cleaner, modern direction inspired by Japanese gift and tech stores. They chose option 2.
I presented four logo ideas. These two are my favorites and the ones the client liked most.
1_ Based on the second moodboard, with a more neutral and slightly futuristic feel. My favorite detail is the boxed version: its vertical weight balances with the I and O, making it feel tidy and visually appealing.
2_ Inspired by traditional art supply stores, but with a modern, clean style. Handwritten lettering adds a human touch and keeps it timeless.
Which one is your favorite and why?
Which one do you think the client chose?
I'll guess they picked #1, the boxed Bigmotti reads cleaner next to a gift-and-tech assortment than the handwritten route. That vertical weight balance on the I and O is the kind of detail that's invisible until someone points it out, was there a runner-up logo the client seriously debated before landing on this one?