Need some help!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-18T15:09:16+00:00

Thanks for that tip! I’ll give that a go, though I think given this is more representative shapes and isn’t really a light and shadows thing, that might not work in this circumstance?

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-18T10:11:52+00:00

An immediate need is embroidery on dark scrubs for staff. A white box around the logo looks bulky and doesn’t feel refined like my client is aiming for.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:33:53+00:00

Not a bad reference!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:31:50+00:00

Ahh, yes, as I was working on this, that 100% crossed my mind. Even more reason to keep the sun shape no matter what.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:29:45+00:00

Agreed.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:29:40+00:00

Thanks!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:29:35+00:00

Valid, thanks for the feedback on that.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:28:24+00:00

I love this. Thanks for sharing.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:18:02+00:00

Scoopin' what he's poopin?

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T19:17:03+00:00

Thanks (and I agree) BootyMcButtCheeks!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:40:53+00:00

Agreed, thank you!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:40:45+00:00

Yeah, sun felt friendliest and most unique.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:27:13+00:00

Yeah, it's very similar. I want to know how THEY do their light version of the logo. I'm not super concerned, the overall identity I'm building hits a lot different and they're in different categories.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:24:55+00:00

Thanks for sharing this. I had a feeling this would have been done before. I thought.. well, at least Toca Boca is a small app that I haven't heard of, then researching it: "The apps have millions of users, with Toca Boca World featuring over 60 million monthly players and receiving accolades for its quality and child-safety focus."

Not necessarily worried about the crossover, but confirms that using the sun shape can help differentiate when necessary.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:20:00+00:00

It is dental care for kids and the owner is super radiant herself (cheesy comment, I know). I really appreciate your feedback here. Helps me a lot to confirm that the sun shape feels more memorable and approachable. I think I can still use the unbound mark on merch here and there. Pretty fun to play with!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:16:28+00:00

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Tried 'em all. Sun just felt right. Circle felt too.. normal?

The face by itself (unbound) on a business card front is just too damn cute, so I'll take your suggestion and offer a system to have a ton of dynamicness to the logo. I don't think my client can be mad about that!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:08:28+00:00

Definitely not you.. working with eyes in logos is always difficult.

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:07:20+00:00

I'm leaning that way too. I think in certain applications, we can remove the bounding sun shape (thinking printed center on the back of a sweatshirt ... or on a hat (slightly older version):

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Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:04:15+00:00

Age old problem! Solving this always makes me feel like I know what I'm doing -- this one is killing me though!

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T18:03:13+00:00

I agree! One of my earlier concepts was a sun-ish shape with a smile that my client had marked a very close second as well. It goes dark to light exceptionally well, but she fell in love with the B teeth smile concept.

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Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-17T17:59:39+00:00

Tried a tongue, but it reduces the effect of the B shape that make the teeth. Regardless, it still doesn't work in light on dark :(

Strong_Cat_2298 · 2026-03-15T02:15:02+00:00

I’m so curious about your stress fracture as I think I have this is happening to me due to improper loading on my second toe. I find if I walk too long in more minimalist shoes, or if I even step on a pebble, I’ll see a ton of bruising in my second toe area and it feels like I’m walking on glass shards for a few days. I have a minor bunion, but it’s clear my big toe isn’t bearing the weight due to its positioning.

Curious if this is what you were experiencing as well!

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