Logo Project | Feedback + Styleframes

First, here is an update on style frames. These were meant to be posted with the storyboard.

Next, I wanted to describe some my feedback in detail that really shaped the final image produced for this piece. Everyone said that I needed to use KRL as my logo instead of the hand drawn style I tried to use. As a defense for myself, I chose to add the logo because my initial feedback said that I had not created a logo. I understand now I need to make KRL and Kyla Railey-Lowery more stylized to myself.

Another thing I want to work on is using fonts that follow a more professional style. I originally removed myself from the pink style because I was told it might seem more feminine and is not always something we associate with professionalism. I chose orange. Now, I am running into this problem with every font I choose. My projects are becoming too feminine or showing off too much of  wedding designer theme. I need to find a font that looks professional and cohesive to the many professions I am attempting to associate myself with.

Finally, the last thing I want to work on is creating small images in between the glitch effect. It was something my professor and I had spoken about previously and I believe if it had not been for time constraints I would have been able to figure out how to accomplish this effect. It's something I later want to work on.

Logo Project | Final

Effects used:

Displacement Map, Fast Box Blur, Colorama, Motion Tile

Reflection is created by creating a pre-comp that contains an image that is 3D and has a camera.

Logo Project | Rough Draft 3

This is not what I consider my final, but for the purpose of this project it is. I will be recreating and designing this for my final class reel.

Effects used:

Displacement Map, Fast Box Blur, Colorama, Motion Tile

Reflection is created by creating a comp with an image that is 3D and has a camera.

Logo Project | In Class Exercise

Here is progress on the logo creating a 3D Camera. Nothing seen in this exercise is going to be used for my final project. I just wanted to show my practice using the 3D camera during the in class work.

Note the sound is removed for this is just practice. I will consider camera angles in my final project.

Logo Project | Rough Draft 2

Here is a very rough draft of what I plan on doing for my logo for my demo reel.

Changes I am looking to include are possible images in the glitch, more work with the 3D camera, and an actual final logo I create in illustrator.

Logo Project | Rough Draft Practice from Class 1

Today in class, we worked on using effects to create our logo in order to have something to show. Upon experimentation of using a tutorial listed in my inspiration, I have creatively come up with a new idea that I will be using. My logo will now not be symbols, but will start with:

CARTOONING

GAMING

CODING

DESIGNING

KRL

 (krl is my initals)

Each word will glitch to the next text effect. I think it would be neat to have all these texts positioned in different places, almost like a 3D effect where my logo is scrolling through all the things I can do. I think this will really broadcast who I am as a designer and have strength. KRL will have a symbol next to it, maybe a kiss or a lollipop. I feel this newly designed logo really illustrates who I am as myself and as a person.

Logo Project | Researching: Competition

In the process of creating my logo, I have been doing research on different logos that might be an influence. I have tried to find student work, professional logos, and etc.

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpGbI6I9RXM559uC39S3HQd2rESUAyiXX is a playlist of tutorials and student work I found inspiring. Some of these, mainly the ones labeled Typography or About Me inspire me tremendously, and make me want to create something of the sort this week.

Here are some logos I found after researching. These are made by freelancers. Some are their actual logos, and some are logos they allow you to take and use. These are a huge inspiration in the type of logo I want to create.

I have found that each of these have a very specific style that caters to the look of their clientele, which is something I need to watch when creating my logo. While I want this logo to be a reference to myself, and who I am, I also want it to be something that will resonate with the public.

Logo Project | Logo Development

Original Sketches:

At the time, I was not sure if I wanted to use a former company (I created the name and planned on using it if I ever continued in the design / animation world) or if I wanted to use my social media presence that I network and post through. I have decided to use the kissxmekyla because I feel it will be the easiest to change if need be to match my own name, Kyla Railey-Lowery.

The final logo I will be working on is:

The logo will change from a lollipop, to a cat, to a kiss, very quickly, but long enough for the viewers eye to adjust. The kissxme will be a traced version of my own cursive, but KYLA will be written in a sans serif font. At the end, the final image will color glitch.

Logo Project | 3 Storyboards

Here are some storyboards I created that execute the idea that I want to create.

Cloud Effect

(original idea, included glitch effect. I removed this idea after discovering that the cloud effect was not a royalty free source. I also decided the clouds did not have a reference to the logo itself and were unnecessary... they did not serve a purpose.)

Triangle Effect

Colored Glitch Effect

(seen at the bottom in two frames)

I have decided to use a morph effect into the glitch effect demonstrated in two frames.

Logo Project | Brainstorming + Inspiration

Name: Logo Project | kissxmekyla

Define / Include Animation Purpose: The project is to create a logo for ourselves that includes two special effects and sounds. I want to create something for the animation / freelance company I plan to have at some point or something for one of my accounts. I want this logo to be unique to me and use things that really define my personality and myself. I define this project as something that will help me brand myself for future to come. I've chosen to use my social media name kissxmekyla, because it may be something I eventually create for myself.

Brainstorming & Collecting: 

Trying to remember the purpose of the animation, I tried to brainstorm some ideas.

I created a playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLpGbI6I9RXM559uC39S3HQd2rESUAyiXX

The playlist consists of different tutorials and inspiration that are interesting to me and have influence on what my logo may be.

Three separate ideas I have are located within this playlist. These are:

Cloud Effect

Triangle Effect

Colored Glitch Effect

(For a frame of reference, I have decided only to use one of these in my project, and that would be the colored glitch effect. Along with colored glitch, I will use morph.)

While I want my background to be girly, I want it to have a professional look that also appeals to designers and gamers. My background is in game design, which is what I received my associates in, so I want my logo to reflect a gaming and/or anime look.

Here are some examples I found online:

I felt that combining these two styles might help me to create the look I want to achieve.