EDM COMBAT Logo Concept
Below are some initial variations on a theme. Consider them a rough sketch towards a finished product. Here is the process so far.
Iconographic
I tend to push towards iconography whenever possible. People tend to see and remember the outline of a thing, more than the detail within. It also makes it that much more quick to be recognizable.
An earlier variation. I like the bold “play” button in the middle, and it reads closer to a D than the other red and black mark, but the swords are too detailed.
The initial sketch. I like the brushed style, something I’ve seen across a lot of similar works. I do appreciate that this color red works well on a white or black background, but I’d prefer to connect before finalizing on a pallet.
The Mark
This is the closest to “finished” - I know it lacks the actual Samurai, but I’m chasing “swords,” “rising sun,” “combat,” “record,” the letter “D” and “play” all in one simple icon.
Logo and Mark
None of these are where I need them to be, but I like the idea of the rising sun. I’ll keep playing with this.
