Name to incorporate in the logo Dawg Byte Studios Slogan to incorporate in the logo None specified. Description of the organization and its target audience We are startup game development studio that designs fresh and innovative applications and games for mobile devices. Our target audience buys iOS iPhone/iPad applications - specifically games designed for little kids and big kids. I'm looking for a kick-butt logo and avatar that stand out and are distinctive -- hip and professional. **I want to pay it forward - if you are selected as the winner, you will not only get the prize but will also receive recognition on our social media sites and links back to your portfolio sites. **I will also have a future need for app landing page, app icons and app illustrations/designs, so this could be a start of a great business relationship if you are the talent I seek! Industry Internet Preferred logo types A character or mascot to represent your business. Representing trends from the internet including gradients, rounded corner etc. A character or mascot to represent your business. Representing trends from the internet including gradients, rounded corner etc. Sample logos Do you have any example logos you like? Providing designers with examples helps them identify the style and aesthetic you like. None specified. Values to communicate Feminine Masculine Young Mature Luxury Economical Modern Classic Playful Serious Loud Quiet Simple Complex Subtle Obvious Color preferences -Grey & Green -Grey/Dk Grey, Orange & White -Blonde, Tan, Cognac (golden retriever colors) -Open to new color scheme ideas To be used on Print (Business cards, letterheads, brochures etc) Online (Website, online advertising, banner ads etc) Merchandise (Mugs, T-shirts etc) Notes *Brief Update 7/21: added merchandise; I like the designs I'm receiving so much that I have new ideas for merchandise, specifically t-shirts. I will also be highlighting the mascot within the app loading screens and perhaps as a feature character. The logo will have the mascot avatar, but will likely have a full body at some point for use in the app. *Brief Update 7/24: Ok finalists - I apologize for being offline yesterday. Here is some more information for the final round. The mascot might be featured even more within the games. I envision him being more interactive (sitting, butt in air and bowing, waving, playing...). The logo does NOT need to have the full body, but I would prefer seeing a couple of 'poses' so I can envision with a body. See#172  I need to use the logo as a twitter icon, facebook icon, facebook banner, and fav icon. I will need the final digital assets for each of those sizes. Will also need to know the hexcode values so I can be consistent in my branding. If the font you are using in the logo name needs to be licensed in order for me to use, I need to know that upfront. Ultimately, I need to find a 'background' for website and twitter. Suggestions welcome but not necessary. This is what I mean:https://twitter.com/HeppiTweet or https://twitter.com/Kandoobi For the 2 color designs, such as green/grey, I'm hoping for ideas/recommendations for a 3rd complimentary color. The big kid and little kid polls had strong feedback about colors, too-childish mascot or font. Please avoid these so its more pleasing to the target audience. *Original NotesI would like the logo to include a character/mascot or image/shape to represent my business. Dogs are my muze and I'm a geek at heart, hence Dawg + Byte... Like Playful, hip, professional logo that can be used on our website, social media sites and elsewhere (online advertising, banner ads, print, t-shirts…) Conveys the concept of mobile apps, games and technology Final deliverables should include original vector files and JPG files for immediate use Avatar should be appropriate size for use on Twitter and other social media sites Dislike A complicated logo that has too much detail Too many colors - not a fan of rainbow logos