logo critique for city sim game project

[jnbixler]

Hey all, I'm working on a logo for an open source Sim City style game project called Metropolis. I've come up with a basic design I like, but I'm stuck on a few secondary things. I wanted to go for a slightly Art Deco look while still getting the "city" part in there; Here's the basic shape:



My main question is if I should add an "M" to the design, like this:



Beyond that, I'm not sure what to do about the color scheme; so far I'm liking either silver:




or gold:



or maybe even something a little more colorful:




What does everyone think? Thanks for your feedback!

[garricks]

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[bulgariacalling]

Quite like the concept. However, surely the 'M' should follow the perspective of the building? Not look like it's an 'M', just plonked on the graphic?

[eugenetyson]

How about office windows, all turned off, except some still turned on. The one's turned on make the shape of the M.

Or something.

good start.

[bulgariacalling]

Originally Posted by eugenetyson

The one's turned on make the shape of the M.

ooo I like that!

But still in perspective of course

[darkwolf29a]

Originally Posted by eugenetyson

How about office windows, all turned off, except some still turned on. The one's turned on make the shape of the M.

Or something.

good start.

Great idea!!!! I do like the basic concept here though. The beginnings are really good. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

[double A-ron]

Love the simplicity. Nice work.

[eugenetyson]

Yay my idea.

[Fairth Ebrithil]

As others have said, making the M angle toward the vanishing point is a must. I also like the idea of using windows to make the M, but I would be careful to not make the design too busy because I think the simplicity is a strength in your design. On that note, I think you need to maintain the high contrast you have in the Black and white version. If you want to make it multi-color, I think you need to use different colors.

Fairth

[garricks]

Originally Posted by Fairth Ebrithil

I would be careful to not make the design too busy because I think the simplicity is a strength in your design.

Agreed. (The Midwest RULZ!)