Life Which Is The Best Logo? - Page 5

**Rain Man** · 02:32 AM

Hello everyone,

I come to you humbly to ask your opinion. As you'll recall, I approached you a while back asking about potential names for a company. Talisman suggested "Sandbox Simulations", which stuck.

We are now designing a logo for the company, and I was wondering if you could offer your opinions up about the 12 finalists we have.

Here's the description of the company:

Overview

Sandbox Simulations is a new venture that will provide high-quality simulations to a variety of clients. Our clients will include:

Leisure – Strategic simulation games just for fun. (These are not shoot ‘em up games, but rather are strategy-based, deliberate, thoughtful games that generally will involve groups of players or head-to-head interaction.)

Education – Providing curriculum-based educational games targeted toward student learning and interaction.

Business – Providing simulations and scenario analyses to assist in business decision-making.

Simulations are essentially user-friendly models that allow the user to make decisions about some topic (running a business, fighting a war, running a sports team, investing in research, etc.) and observe the outcomes of those decisions. The software takes into account all of the complex variables and random luck that could affect the outcome, but does so without entangling the user in figuring out those variables. Simulations can be used for entertainment (most video games are simulation) or for serious endeavors.

The Sandbox Simulations name arose by the recognition that a sandbox is essentially a laboratory for simulation. One can build castles or sculptures or other creations from simple materials, then tear them down and start over again to build an entirely different creation. Our work will be similar in that we start with the basic elements of math and statistics and psychology and other fields, and construct an alternate reality simulation in a safe environment for experimentation.

Target audience

In descending order of priority:

Leisure game players who are not the usual teenage "shoot 'em up" game players, but rather thoughtful people (mostly adults) who like comparing wits with other thoughtful people.

Parents (particularly mothers) of home schooled children who want fun educational tools for their children as well as the opportunity for their child to interact with other home schooled children.

Businesses that need to examine complex scenarios and determine their best strategies.

Logo Requirements

Logo identity must appeal to all three target audiences, while expressing the core company product attributes and characteristics. Those characteristics are:

- High-quality development of simulations that take complex situations and processes, and present them in a simple and friendly manner.

- Intellectually stimulating products

- Products that accurately model the real world

See Posts 2 and 3 for the rest of the logos, por favor.

**Rain Man** · 07-25-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by ChiefsNow

I imagined this . with a guy just reaching down and writing sandbox simulation in the sand.

or start with a space view of earth , like google earth and then have it go from space view right down to your location with a similar pic with either the guy writing it in the sand or it already written. Just an idea.

That'd be cool.

**Rain Man** · 07-25-2011, 10:35 AM

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Originally Posted by listopencil

One of these girls might work.

Can you give me a mockup? I have a real weakness for those German outfits.

**Rain Man** · 07-25-2011, 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by KChiefs1

7 is the best.

Honestly, that was my thinking as well, but it apparently didn't test as well as some of the others.

AndChiefs · 07-25-2011, 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Honestly, that was my thinking as well, but it apparently didn't test as well as some of the others.

For what it's worth (which is probably very little). I also agree that number 7 is the best.

**Bob Dole** · 07-25-2011, 10:49 AM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

This is exactly why it's #11... the whole point of calling the company Sandbox simulations is to evoke images of building things in a sandbox. #11 is the only logo that supports that concept.

Most of the rest just look like logos.

I mean seriously, who thinks a sandbox is a CUBE?

No shit. Who the hell doesn't realize that most sandboxes are right-angled parallelepipeds?

Pants · 07-25-2011, 10:52 AM

#7 looks like it was made by some random dude who just downloaded a pirated copy of MilkShape. The idea is nice, but the graphic and the colors are atrocious, IMO.

**AustinChief** · 07-25-2011, 03:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bob Dole

No shit. Who the hell doesn't realize that most sandboxes are right-angled parallelepipeds?

EXACTLY! I mean come on!

**Rain Man** · 07-25-2011, 05:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AustinChief

EXACTLY! I mean come on!

Maybe we should also include a collapsed board on one side with sand falling out, since that's how I remember them growing up.

**AustinChief** · 07-25-2011, 05:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Rain Man

Maybe we should also include a collapsed board on one side with sand falling out, since that's how I remember them growing up.

And a couple weeds that manged to take root...

|Zach| · 07-25-2011, 05:25 PM

I guess I just have a different school of thought with a logo. I don't really believe the embodiment and mission of a company being in its logo. I think that is rarely conveyed. I think a unique and simple representation that can be effectively displayed across many usages is the best choice.

Logo for website...envelopes...letterhead...shirts. Something clean. Distinct. Simple.

Like I said just IMO but when you see logos of big effective companies they are simply not that intricate for a reason.

View Poll Results: Which logo best serves the company?
Logo 1 - Fancy Ivory and Gold	14	14.58%
Logo 2 - S in a Box	15	15.63%
Logo 3 - Triple S Box	9	9.38%
Logo 4 - Tornado in a Box	4	4.17%
Logo 5 - Hardwood Sandbox	5	5.21%
Logo 6 - Sandball of Twine	2	2.08%
Logo 7 - S Castle	9	9.38%
Logo 8 - S Growing	0	0%
Logo 9 - S Dune	1	1.04%
Logo 10 - S Castle Oblique	3	3.13%
Logo 11 - Sandbox Rising	21	21.88%
Logo 12 - Sand Castle	11	11.46%
Seriously, these all stink. See my Microsoft Paint Suggestion Below.	2	2.08%
Voters: 96. You may not vote on this poll

07-22-2011, 02:27 AM
Rain Man Seize life. Be an ermine. Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: My house Casino cash: $-452449 VARSITY	Which Is The Best Logo? Hello everyone, I come to you humbly to ask your opinion. As you'll recall, I approached you a while back asking about potential names for a company. Talisman suggested "Sandbox Simulations", which stuck. We are now designing a logo for the company, and I was wondering if you could offer your opinions up about the 12 finalists we have. Here's the description of the company: Overview Sandbox Simulations is a new venture that will provide high-quality simulations to a variety of clients. Our clients will include: Leisure – Strategic simulation games just for fun. (These are not shoot ‘em up games, but rather are strategy-based, deliberate, thoughtful games that generally will involve groups of players or head-to-head interaction.) Education – Providing curriculum-based educational games targeted toward student learning and interaction. Business – Providing simulations and scenario analyses to assist in business decision-making. Simulations are essentially user-friendly models that allow the user to make decisions about some topic (running a business, fighting a war, running a sports team, investing in research, etc.) and observe the outcomes of those decisions. The software takes into account all of the complex variables and random luck that could affect the outcome, but does so without entangling the user in figuring out those variables. Simulations can be used for entertainment (most video games are simulation) or for serious endeavors. The Sandbox Simulations name arose by the recognition that a sandbox is essentially a laboratory for simulation. One can build castles or sculptures or other creations from simple materials, then tear them down and start over again to build an entirely different creation. Our work will be similar in that we start with the basic elements of math and statistics and psychology and other fields, and construct an alternate reality simulation in a safe environment for experimentation. Target audience In descending order of priority: Leisure game players who are not the usual teenage "shoot 'em up" game players, but rather thoughtful people (mostly adults) who like comparing wits with other thoughtful people. Parents (particularly mothers) of home schooled children who want fun educational tools for their children as well as the opportunity for their child to interact with other home schooled children. Businesses that need to examine complex scenarios and determine their best strategies. Logo Requirements Logo identity must appeal to all three target audiences, while expressing the core company product attributes and characteristics. Those characteristics are: - High-quality development of simulations that take complex situations and processes, and present them in a simple and friendly manner. - Intellectually stimulating products - Products that accurately model the real world See Posts 2 and 3 for the rest of the logos, por favor. Attached Thumbnails Last edited by Rain Man; 07-22-2011 at 02:32 AM..
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Pants Time Keeps On Slipping Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Overland Park Casino cash: $3639900	#7 looks like it was made by some random dude who just downloaded a pirated copy of MilkShape. The idea is nice, but the graphic and the colors are atrocious, IMO. __________________ "Turn the channel to 26!"
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07-25-2011, 05:25 PM	#70
\|Zach\| For The Glory Of The City Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Kansas City Casino cash: $3186768	I guess I just have a different school of thought with a logo. I don't really believe the embodiment and mission of a company being in its logo. I think that is rarely conveyed. I think a unique and simple representation that can be effectively displayed across many usages is the best choice. Logo for website...envelopes...letterhead...shirts. Something clean. Distinct. Simple. Like I said just IMO but when you see logos of big effective companies they are simply not that intricate for a reason.
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