Were can I find ideas for a new logo for my brandname?

Good morning, Tombolini!

As I'm sure you're well aware, a logo is often considered a company's
"identity", the one thing customers are going to remember.  A company
specializing in logo creation is the best place to start looking for
ideas.

The LogoFactory offers an online Flash gallery depicting logos they
have created, in order to give you an idea of what they can do.  They
are also a "certified clipart free zone", which, while somewhat odd
sounding, is meant to assure clients that their logos will be
original, not slapped together from existiong clipart.
[http://www.thelogofactory.com/]

LogoDesign Online asks potential clients to look at a few samples and
fill out a brief survey to determine what will suit their needs.  Be
careful, the site requires Flash and can be a bit slow to load.

LogoWorks calls itself "Simply the best", offering 72 hour turn around
times from logo conception to first versions.  They offer a money back
guarantee as well - if you're not happy with what they're doing, you
can request a refund (minus a $50 service fee) any time before you ask
for the first round of revisions. (Note:  This site also requires
Shockwave/Flash)
[http://www.logoworks.com/]

A bit slower on the turnaround, Jenique Graphic Design offers logo
design starting at $100 per image.  Her extensive portfolio includes
logos and business cards, and she's not coy about pricing - all
pricing is listed within her site.
[http://www.jenique.com/logodesign.htm]

Hope this helps you find the logo that's right for you!  Good luck
with the new brandname!

Best regards,

missy-ga

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Clarification of Answer by missy-ga on 30 Apr 2002 06:37 PDT

My apologies, I neglected to include the URL for LogoDesign online:

[http://www.logodesignonline.com/]

Hey there Tombolini,
Seeing as you left the question very open ended this comment may be
nothing you expected.  I would just begin doodling, start with a
couple of lines and go from there.  If you actually have no idea what
you want your logo to look like i would suggest pick a primitive shape
and base it around that, a square, triangle, circle, etc.  You could
also base it around the name of the company.  Waste paper, it's cheap.
 After you have a basic logo, you should take that to a graphic
designer in your area, they will use your basic logo as a guide and
make a pro-looking version.

If you can't take it to a graphic designer maybee a high-school art or
design/tech class.  You could approach one of the teachers and suggest
that you would donate some money to their department in exchange for
each of the students to create a logo.  You wouldn't have to pay them
much, and the teachers would be happy to give the students a project
that they can see the direct result.

The other factor that comes into play is who/what your company
is/does.  It makes a big difference in the logo design if you are an
investment company or a music label.  If you would like some more
ideas, please post what your company is about, who it is geared
towards, etc. and the answers.google.com community can assist in the
process.

Tombolini,

Ask for bids on your logo on "Elance" (like "freelance") Professional
Services on eBay. Elance lists thousands of design shops offering logo
design and other graphic services.
http://www.elance.com/c/home/main/index.pl?&rid=C62J

Here are the basic steps:

1. Register as a buyer on eBay: it's free. Use the "Join Now" link
near the top right of the main Elance page. Note that you have certain
responsibilities as an eBay buyer, so be sure to read all of eBay's
user agreements before you submit a project for bids.

2. After registering, go back to the main Elance page and click on the
"Browse marketplace categories:" > Logos link.

3. Browse through the list for providers whose logo style appeals to
you. Check out their work examples and read their reviews from
satisfied (or unsatisfied) customers.

4. Using Elance's online form, post a description of your project to
all, some, or one design service provider. You will probably get
higher quality responses if you only select providers who specifically
do logo design. Be as specific as possible in your project
description: you can preview it before your final submission.

5. Submit your project and wait for those bids to roll in.

Hope this helps,
huntsman-ga

Ideas should be all over your company and in your employees and
customers heads, you should be overflowing with ideas, the question is
really what face do you wanto put on your company, and that would
depend on what the company was till now and what you want it to be in
the future. Since your not the type of person to do it, find someone
in your company to do it, it's a fun thing for allot of people, ask
me?... Note: most great logos were created by their ceo's.