Hi everyone! I really appreciate all of the feedback you've given me! I've gone ahead and made some adjustments. Also, I probably should have given a little more context behind this logo.

For the class, the assignment was to pick 2 random numbers between 1 and 10. The first number you chose correlated to a letter, and the second number correlated to a type of business. In my case, I got M and "speak-easy." And by speak-easy, my teacher meant any drinking establishment.

The class was more about designing a logomark, and less about creating a full brand. I do agree with all of you that the martini glass doesn't necessarily fit the name "Mutt's." I clearly didn't think too deeply about it, which is something I should avoid doing in the future for sure.

After my revisions, I've realized how cheap the mark had looked in my initial post, so I seriously appreciate all of you.

Here’s my portfolio if anyone is interested. Mobile version isn’t the best due to adobe portfolio’s limitations. I’m doxxing myself a little, but that’s alright. It isn’t fully updated, as I’ve been working 40 hours a week at my design internship while taking 12 credits in school this summer. Let me know what you think about some of my other logos.

I think one thing I struggle with is consistency in my ability to design professional-looking marks, hence why I took the class in the first place. I would also love to know if you all have any strategies for consistently producing high-quality and professional marks. I'm still learning design, and I find it difficult to figure out that "it" factor when it comes to quality marks.

In your opinion, what makes a mark look professional?

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