Hello, first I would like to thank you for making this class. I always stayed away from designing logos because they seemed extremely complicated, and you made it look almost easy. I have a degree in Product Design, however I don't enjoy it and want to switch careers to Graphic Design. I would really appreciate it if you gave me some feedback and tips to improve.

First I brainstormed some words related to the theme, then saw some pictures and started sketching ideas.

Space Camp Logo - image 1 - student project

Space Camp Logo - image 2 - student project

I picked the ones I liked, and started experimenting with illustrator.

Space Camp Logo - image 3 - student project

In this idea I decided to use the moon to represent space, and a compass which is associated with camping. I didn't really like it much though.

At this point I wasn't using typography yet.

Space Camp Logo - image 4 - student project

I started experimenting with typography next - went for a font that looked a bit playful and was bold, which is easy to read.

My idea here was to play with the initials incorporated with constellations. I also used the idea of a planet orbitating around the sun.

At this point I started using color, and went for a dark blue (representing the night sky) and yellow (which is a fun and bright color, good for contrast, and is easily associated with the sun).

Space Camp Logo - image 5 - student project

I kept playing with the idea of constellations.

Space Camp Logo - image 6 - student project

Then I customized the type as you recommended, giving the word "SPACE" a rocket-shaped "A", and a tent-shaped "A" to "CAMP".

Space Camp Logo - image 7 - student project Next, I played with the alignment of the words.

Space Camp Logo - image 8 - student project And lastly, I played with the idea of having the rocket flying off.

I would really appreciate some criticism, my favourites are the last two pictures -- the one with the rocket flying off, and the customized type with the "C"s aligned and with the white background.

Rita Silva

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