LogoPond

Thanks to everyone for the comments; very appreciated. Especially Jared and Mike for helping me out, and get me thinking a step further.

Jase

Updated, and re sized for Frank.

I thin I prefer the tagline (name) wider than the mark, it adds something, not sure what, but I like how it looks better.

Thanks to everyone for the comments/congrats. Took me a while, by that I mean, since my first design class in high school, to find a monogram that incorporates my initials well.

LP has really helped with inspiration, and drive to become a better designer...Matt, Mike, and Jared really helped groove this thing. Thx.

Ion, Derek, thanks!

Thanks Andrei, and Fabian!

Jared, iconic, jealous, come on man, really? You're making me blush like a little school girl. Haha, just kidding man, glad you're digging my work...Really big thanks for the help with this though, you helped me head in the right direction with this logo.

Thank you sir

Thank you Mr. Sanderson.

^ haha, yeah, I think this was the 7th attempt uploaded that week, felt a bit overbearing. Glad you like it Raja... I think your work is rad.

Thanks Hi, JP alluded to that a bit earlier. I guess I really don't care enough to email the designer. Thanks though.

Thanks for bringing this up. JoePrince told me about this some time ago. I hadn't noticed it prior. This was a well thought out, long process that came from many trial and error designs, eventually something clicked and I arrived at this solution.

I've been thinking about it a lot lately and I will admit they are very very similar. However, I don't think anyone sees an AL combo in the EA sports logo.

Furthermore, the logos are non-competing, and I think they can stand separate. I always refer to David Airey's blog post here and am reminded that similar, even identical logos can stand apart, and be used, and create no issues. Usually because they're non-competing industries.

If there was a huge uproar regarding this, I suppose I might re-consider my point of view and seek out a different design, but I don't think that's going t happen.

Hey, no problem, I appreciate that.

Well, seeing as they're nearly identical, I'd have to say I suppose. Something I hate having to admit, especially given the fact that my logo strives to accomplish two things, define an A, and and L.

Furthermore, after doing some research, I cannot locate a web presence for this company which is extremely odd given their "size". Perhaps they've gone under, been bought up, changed names and do not exist. Nothing more than a linkdin page. Seems odd.

I'm in the process of emailing KA A to see what we can do about this.

Thanks for making me aware Roy, even though news like this sucks.

Just as I suspected, the brand was purchased by a larger firm and the identity, while still owned, doesn't exist. Here is an email I received from the designing firm (KA A)

"Well Anthony. It looks like your logo was posted to LogoPond in December of 2009. The Ascendium identity was design and launched on Feb 7th of 2008. It was uploaded to LogoLounge around the same time.

Ascendium was purchased last year by another large consulting firm and the brand name was retired when it was folded into the new brand. The still own the brand mark and the trade mark, so there is the possibility of conflict in the future - but I wouldn't sweat it."

Not a good morning, 5 rejected concepts, then this. I'm going to take a day or two and evaluate this situation. Being that the company is now defunct, and technically doesn't exist in that brand, I think I am ok.

Anyone that knows me would know what a WIP this was, and how long it took me to finally achieve something I liked. Additionally, I would never jeopardize my reputation, credibility or image by ripping a piece of work. If there is massive fuss about this, I'll have to change it. I'd like some time to think though.

I will be making attempts to get into contact with the company that bought up the Ascendium company. I can't really forsee an issue, but you never know, and it's good to hear it from the horses mouth. I'll keep you all posted. Thanks!

Thanks Roko! I as well have learned a LOT since joining in late August. What a great group of people to learn from, be inspired by, and socialize with. I've learned more about logo design (specifically) here than I have elsewhere. it tremendous.

^ Hey man, appreciate the kind words.

^ Thanks arpad, I appreciate it my man!

New version of my website up and running on Cargo Collective. Check it out, www.012485.com

Thanks bud, I've been losing sleep over trying to make a decision on how I want the BG to look. It's been a fight.

I like that j-CAZ.

Thanks Sean, my previous site was nothing but a one page throw together. Hopefully this will convey a better image. I've been waiting for yours for a while now.

Thank you Senior Principe. TL could provide for some nice solutions. How much do you charge for logo?