Every month, Brandstack will recognize logos which exhibit particular badassedness. Is that a real word? At Brandstack, it is. Scroll down to see why…
Is it just us, or did it just get a little badass in here? Let’s not waste any time this month getting to what you’ve all been waiting for — this month’s badass logos.
The Badass Logo of the Month for August is VikkiV’s Chic. It’s clever, creative, cute and just about any other word that starts with a “C,” including… well, chic. The design is eccentric, brandable and just badass. Congratulations to VikkiV and to all of Brandstack’s designers.
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Every week, we’ll summarize the week in Brandstack. Every week, you will read it. Glad we had this talk.
This week was a bit of a slow one seemingly on Brandstack, but that’s our fault. We were working on our approval system on our end and were unable to accept some of the wonderful designs waiting to be featured on our site. Next week, expect to be flooded by great logos.
Still, big ups to Argee, Bordo, MilCaras, Ocanadesign and QuirkDesign on their sales this week!
— Krab by Argee – 53 springs
— Apotheke by Bordo – 50 springs
— Design Bites by MilCaras – 33 springs
— Strangers by ocanadesign – 28 springs
— SketchPost by QuirkDesign – 23 springs
Every week, we’ll summarize the week in Brandstack. Every week, you will read it. Glad we had this talk.
Another week goes by and another batch of amazing logo designs is added to the ‘Stack. Brandstack. See what we did there? You’re going to dig what’s been posted this week, so we won’t waste time talking about it. Let’s get to it!
As always, big ups to Lizardboi, Nashifan, Bristow, KrystanS and Veep on their sales this week!
— Two Wolves by lizardboi – 57 springs
— Lion Bird by Nashifan – 48 springs
— Plot the Knot by Bristow – 41 springs
— Bunbee by KrystanS – 31 springs
— Sacred Green by Veep – 24 springs
Every week, we’ll summarize the week in Brandstack. Every week, you will read it. Glad we had this talk.
We hope you’re ready for this week’s logos on Brandstack because they’re going to knock your socks off. If you are not wearing socks, your feet will experience an exhilarating breeze on your feet. That’s what good logo design does — it makes your feet feel good.
Disclaimer: Any claims by Brandstack or its employees therein of healing powers for feet are unfounded. Brandstack is not a reputable source of podiatry.
As always, big ups to McguireDesign, Ink, Logorado, Malbardesign and Eshcol on their sales this week!
— Eggsecution by McguireDesign – 57 springs
— Mudrun by ink – 36 springs
— Beatcart by logorado – 28 springs
— Frogio by malbardesign – 23 springs
— Datard by eshcol – 20 springs
Every month, Brandstack will recognize logos which exhibit particular badassedness. Is that a real word? At Brandstack, it is. Scroll down to see why…
We’re a little late this month, and for that we apologize, but without fail we’re here with more badass logos than you can shake an… ass at. It’s hot outside here in Texas so let’s conserve some energy, stay cool and move right on to the noteworthy logos of this past July while we power on through August.
This month’s badass logo that stands tall above the rest is Bordo’s Florafina. It’s simple, elegant and easily brandable for example a high-end floral shop, and Bordo also took the time to make some fantastic mock-ups to accompany his posting which really help sell this brand even more. Congratulations to Bordo and to all of Brandstack’s designers.
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Every week, we’ll summarize the week in Brandstack. Every week, you will read it. Glad we had this talk.
We’re well into summer and at the Brandstack office, it’s hot. Hot because we’re based out of Texas and hot because we are responsible for the vast community of creative graphic designers who bring their hot logo designs through our site on a daily basis. We keep a thermometer in the office which is forever broken because these designs have burst the mercury through the top. Look below to see why.
As always, big ups to VB Design, MasterCT, DaveGraphics, DoubleU! and Malbardesign on their sales this week!
— Mega Advertise by VB Design – 62 springs
— Wave by malbardesign – 46 springs
— Akleme by MasterCT – 30 springs
— Smil-e by DaveGraphics – 25 springs
— DoubleU! by DoubleU! – 23 springs
Yesterday, Mixergy interviewed our Founder and CEO Wes Wilson. We’d first like to thank Andrew Warner and Mixergy for conducting such a great interview and giving us the opportunity to get the Brandstack name out there.
Check out this video of the interview:
How Brandstack is building a profitable marketplace for brands
If you prefer to just listen, here’s an audio version of it.
You can also head over to Mixergy to read a full transcript of the interview. Thanks again to Andrew for the great interview!
Every week, we’ll summarize the week in Brandstack. Every week, you will read it. Glad we had this talk.
Brandstack’s designers have done it again this week. They’ve put out some really fantastic logo designs, which you definitely need to check out. Do we really even need to tell you this? You should come to expect this by now and know to check here at least every Friday to see what you’ve missed (but you really shouldn’t only be checking in once a week… we’ll let it slide this time). Let’s get to it.
Big ups to DoubleU!, BarbaRoja, Argee, and Malbardesign on their sales this week!
— Sumoshirt by DoubleU! – 53 springs
— BentPencil by BarbaRoja – 49 springs
— Chilliluv by DoubleU! – 47 springs
— Only Kidding! by Argee – 47 springs
— KiKiRY by malbardesign – 39 springs
Here at Brandstack, we create brands. We foresee what our prospective clients might want one fine day and we design and develop it before they can think about it. But that is not all that we do. We also network those marketable brands to very unique, very covetable domains. And today, we have the pleasure of chatting with one of our expert domainers, a logo designer, a domain expert, a software developer and startup geek all rolled into one, Shahram Shokrian of IDA Studios. There is a lot to be learned from Shahram. Join me as I ask Shahram about how he started with logo designing and what process he follows for creating great brands.
Welcome to this chat Shahram. We thank you for being here with us today. Let us begin.
1. Who is Shahram Shokrian? Tell us something about yourself. Where are you based and what is your primary area of expertise?
Well, first off, I would like to thank you guys for doing a great job and for selecting me as the Showcase Designer. I’m an Iranian American born, and raised in Los Angeles. I discovered that art was my passion since I was 13 and had been drawing and painting since then. My first oil painting was very surreal and was influenced by Salvador Dali before I even knew he existed. When my mother took me to the museum to show me his works, I fell in love. It took me about 5 years and a semester at art school to finally get over his surreal influence that was present in my paintings. I realized that painting on demand wasn’t my thing and I went on to computer imaging at school. Before going to college at The School of the Art Institute Chicago, I was fortunate enough to get a 8100/80 apple computer with 24mb of ram and a 1gb drive. I thought I was a bad ass, especially because I had a scanner. I pretty much took a huge liking to it since I could play with my drawings in Photoshop (v2.5). Throughout the remainder of my college years at SAIC, I planted myself in the Art and Tech Department of the School. I’m glad I did because I was able to mix all types of media from painting, graphic design, 3d animation, motion graphics to electronics. The internet was starting to gain speed at that point and I started to work for an ISP doing hosting and writing HTML by hand.
2. Can you tell us about how IDA Studios came into existence? What is the story behind your own brand name?
Well I.D.A. Stands for Independent Digital Artists. When I came back to Los Angeles from school in Chicago, I started the design studio with another classmate I graduated with. The concept for the studio was to have a house full of designers that worked independently or on various projects that would come into the studio. We worked on all types of projects that were related to print, video and web. As the years went on the focus of the company changed and I added other divisions. Genetic Hosting was incubated and our pod casting software Podkive was developed from here as well.
3. Why did you decide to go into brand and identity development?
Good question, well I have always believed in creating a grand presence for companies and small businesses. The first logo I created was for this software company in Chicago. They loved the look of their business cards that I had made and asked me to create the software packaging and website as well. It was cool to see the whole package put together. Especially to see your stuff sold on shelves. I think being an entrepreneur also helps fuel my fire.
4. You have managed to score some pretty amazing 4 and 5 letter domains. How do you do that?
Well I think short and brand worthy names are the best combo for any business. So I stick to buying those types of domain names. My process for acquiring these domains vary. Once in a blue moon I’d be lucky enough to hand register a domain name. I mostly get them for a third party by checking out the whois information or at a domain auction. The domain name business is pretty interesting. I got my first real taste when I sold a domain for 10k. Since then I’ve been reinvesting back into my portfolio. Its pretty much grown to over 1000 domains now.
5. Why Brandstack?
Well I’ve been a member since it first started and have watched this site grow exponentially. I think I’ve given lots of feedback, to the point, where I feel like an uncle to this baby (ok maybe a second cousin). I do appreciate the fact that other designers are supportive here and are open to critiquing. Wes saw a good opportunity in a market that didn’t exist and I am glad he did. Not that many business people are creative enough to conceptualize how their company should be branded. This arena gives the creatives enough room to show our talents without interference.
6. Can you briefly describe your logo creation and complimenting domain selection process for Brandstack?
The process of most of the designers here are to first design it then maybe add a domain to it. I pretty much work the other way around. I first start with the domain and then come up with a brand. My selection process is pretty complex. I have to think as a business owner and truly think to myself “Is this a name I would use for a company or web service?”. Other times I think of a simple business idea with a domain and let it develop from there. I usually do a simple sketch on paper or in illustrator then rework it till I like it. Sometimes I already know what I want to do and just execute it.
7. What was the most eye-opening lesson learnt from selling pre-fabricated logos on Brandstack?
Well i think that most of us designers sell ourselves short. Sadly, there are lots of new designers that start out and are willing to sell for cheap. Over time they will understand that and come to the realization that this is a business and not a hobby.
8. In designing a logo, what is your most enjoyable part and what is your biggest challenge?
The most enjoyable part is seeing the end result and how it will look on products and collateral. The biggest challenge is being witty with the logo to the point where it doesn’t over balance the iconic imagery.
9. What are your favorite tools of the trade? Hardware, software …
Well my setup on my desk is a apple g5 with two 23” monitors. I’m thinking of adding a third but my A.D.D. will more likely kick in and I may not get as much work done. As for software, the basic Adobe products. I’ve always been a fan since I’ve first started using them. Back in my day we only had 1 undo and no layers (Damn I sound old). But my favorite default is and always will be, a pencil and paper.
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11. What are your work plans for the next couple of years? What other forms of design do you indulge in besides brand development?
Well I am working on developing a new Mobile application. So hopefully when it sells, I can retire! ; ) My skills have a wide range when it comes to design. I currently do web development as well as motion graphics. I just finished working on a Pepsi commercial for the 4th of July which I am really excited about.
12. Would you share some words of wisdom for whoever is reading this interview and is into logo design?
If you are new to creating logos, stick to the addiction. Practice makes perfect.
Thank you once again Shahram, for taking the time out to do this interview. We wish you the very best with all your future endeavors.
Shahram can be contacted via his website IDA Studios and on Twitter as @idastudios
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Sneh Roy is a designer and creative trends blogger. You can follow her @LBOI on Twitter and keep up with her at her site, Little Box of Ideas.
Every week, we’ll summarize the week in Brandstack. Every week, you will read it. Glad we had this talk.
How do you beat the summer heat? Logos! While that might not make sense at all, it’s hard to question the logos you find on Brandstack. They’re hot. They’re cool. They’re moderately comfortable like a nice breezy day. Why aren’t you looking at them now instead of reading this? Scroll, scroll scroll!
Big ups to DoubleU!, Misona, Bokche, and Veep on their sales this week!
— Ocofeeno by DoubleU! – 60 springs
— Gustee by Misona – 23 springs
— Cloudrunner by Bokche – 22 springs
— Followpath by Veep – 22 springs
— Yellow Brick Code by Veep – 18 springs
