Green Valley Symphony Logo

[GingerGirl]

Another fictional organization for my portfolio. I used a modified music clef with piano keys inside, and it doubles as a lowercase "g." Feedback welcome, thanks.

[seamas]

I dunno about the piano keys.


For some reason when I think "symphony" I don't think piano (though some symphonies have piano--but then some might have ukelele)

[kemingMatters]

Originally Posted by seamas

I dunno about the piano keys.


For some reason when I think "symphony" I don't think piano (though some symphonies have piano--but then some might have ukelele)

+1 symphony immediately makes me thing of classical stringed instruments (violin, viola, cello, double bass, etc)

[PanToshi]

I agree about the piano comments above It doesn't really say "symphony" to me, more "piano lessons" or "piano bar".

If you do plan to incorporate piano keys, you might want to check the proportion, configuration and placement. I attached a sample image of a section of a piano key layout.

Hope it helps.

[aberth802]

You almost have a g clef looking thing going on... perhaps you could incorporate that into your design?

The "g" itself is difficult to read and doesn't really come across as a letter. (Looking at the top version.) In the other versions it doesn't seem like the text and imagery are cohesive. There's a little bit of over lap, but its not enough of an overlap to make it look like part of the design. More like a mistake.

But like I first stated, I started to see a 'g clef' symbol when I first looked at the design, and since its Green Valley, and there's a g to play off... just a thought. Good luck!

[Rachel B]

The word "symphony" doesn't go with the rest of the logo, you have 2 different feels here. I like what you've started with the g, piano keys, etc, although I have to agree w everyone else that a piano doesn't conjure up a symphony as would strings.
But as a logo, design it's really nice, you might want to change out the keys for strings? (not quite sure how that would work out).
But however you resolve it, don't have symphony fighting with/overwhelming the basic mark.

[Sammie]

The definition of a "Symphony" is an elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, so singling out piano keys isn't really communicating what a symphony is. It's about a fusion of musical instruments collectively working together.

The alteration of the treble clef is a bit too far gone to make it a recognizable musical symbol. Do some research on musical based logos and you'll see how some people have incorporated the treble clef into their designs.

[ZHGD]

I'm a bit curious why in the b/w version both green valley and symphony are black, but in the 1 color version symphony is a tint of that green? I would think these would both be the same value. Also, that tint is entirely too light and makes a tricky-to-read script even more so.

I also agree with what aberth had to say about the "g".

[illustrative]

the lower case g looks forced.

[eismont_designs]

I agree with the other comments. Maybe mixing the lowercase g with a violin or a stringed instrument.