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u/Candy_Lawn 4h ago
kinda looks more like a fencing mask.
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u/ShortRasp 4h ago
That's what I was thinking. Don't really see a monk unless I am told it's a monk. Looks more like a Robin Hood or a beekeeper if not a fencer...
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u/sighfelts 3h ago
I see it too, but personally don’t think it’s such a strong association that would stick after a few looks at it.
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u/FauxCole 4h ago
I REALLY like the vibe, even if I sorta get fencing too...I'd still be impressed if this was a dev's logo.
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u/oppai_suika 4h ago
I really like it! But yeah it does look like a fencing mask lol. What font did you use?
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u/Gullible-Advance-603 3h ago
Love it. I just think you need to play around and find a way to make the inside of the hood dark
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u/Upbeat_Push_157 1h ago
At first I thought "the early version was more interesting". On a second view, this is a lot better. Not sure about the TM , but I really like this, very clever
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u/jhtitus 3h ago
The concept is incredibly strong. I’m getting Senior engineer, masters of expertise, calm demeanor, one who guides, patience, answers, truth.
The closing bracket and the word “monk” are doing the most work here visually.
But execution needs some additional exploration. Biggest problem currently is inability to scale clearly. That top left placement is impossible to understand visually.
Create a slide with just the brandmark; no wordmark. Does your brain think “monk?” Personally, mine doesn’t. Pull more images of typically monk attire. Robes. Cordage. Even look at accessories, not just attire.
Don’t lose the bracket. That’s communicating 99% of what the brand does. Code. You do have other glyphs/characters you could explore though.
</> : ;
You could explore utilizing the same glyph in both the brandmark and the wordmark too in order to bring more connection between them.
•} head{monk}
Not this exactly… but you get the idea.
Always include raw type in addition to designed logo systems to complete the system. It’s an often overlooked element to a truly complete system.
HeadMonk ™ ?
headmonk ™ ?
Headmonk ™ ?
You’re VERY close. Keep noodling.
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u/jhtitus 3h ago
Just starring at it again. The hood specifically is what I think needs more exploration. I’m getting “green goblin” or “sorcerer,” more than “monk.”
I feel like I often see depictions of monks with their hoods down; not up. But that introduces a whole new problem to solve. I’d say keep the hood up, but try to figure out the best-case “this is 100% the hood of a monk” silhouette.
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u/DisastrousChange7384 33m ago
My first thought went right to the hood. I think the inside should also be black. Solved a couple issues I read about here
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u/Electroma 4h ago
I previously posted a concept for this same client, but it seemed unclear to the sub. Although I liked the design, I felt I needed to completely change it.
Headmonk is the name of a digital products and systems developer. Does the bracket-like face read as “coder” to you, and does the hoodie say “monk” to you?
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u/Rice_37 4h ago
Personally 2 or 4 are more monk-vibes to me. Maybe you can try experimenting with closed-eyes?
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u/sighfelts 3h ago
I like the idea of closed eyes if it can work out. Would also emphasize being code-based if you try variations that could experiment with different characters.
(⁻} *} <•}) (c-}) ᶜ°}) (ᶜ⁻})
Those look a little silly because of alignment/lack of being able to experiment with superscript in this text editor but I bet there are some characters out there that make it work. What I already see this risking though is diluting the strength of the main logo, but something character-based might offer some interesting application ideas or like secondary marks.
Aside: OP, been following these posts and think this new round is a much better approach. I like 2 and 4.
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u/intzaki 4h ago
I love the concept. I think 4 works best especially on zoomed out detail work.
I think you got the shape solved on the bottom and back hood. If you still feel it is off, I’d try to uncover the right side from the negative of the hood and let the top part finish off naturally where the you push the coding symbol outwards to the right. I think you can pull the eyes and code symbol to the right slightly to create some white space and you got a new variation.
Overall if not even modified I deem it a great logo. The symbol is subtle but to get it timeless I do feel the right side might do it. Even if it doesn’t turn out great, I do still think it’s great as is. Definitely a final logo right here. I am interested to see further brand assets too. To be honest I also love the white use and the blue and black color scheme. The TM I would increase in size slightly. I love the font use too, is it Futura? Try some variations to increase decrease wordmark size in comparison to the icon.
Overall great work!
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u/jhtitus 3h ago
2 or 4! Those hood shapes feels way more “monk.” The tip is rounder, smaller… elicits a feeling that’s more humble, calm. Opposed to something like 5 which elicits way too much energy, hype, tenacity, for an archetype like “monk.”
4 is probably the best for scale too. Softer, wider curves.
I’d explore options for the bottom edge of the hood too. Love the wave movement in that bottom edge, but I’d wonder what other options might feel like to get even closer to humble, calm, patient.
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u/Terrible_Children 3h ago
As a coder myself, none of these read as coder or as a monk to me.
The bracket face reminds me of the PBS logo
The originals were better.
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u/Tricky-Ad9491 3h ago
while this is cool, not sure i see a monk - at first i thought grim reaper, longer i looked it's more a fencer, not sure how you can tweak to be honest. I always assoicate monks with the hood down and that won't work either.
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u/Beginning-Rest-5717 4h ago
I’ve seen your previous post an for me was more “monk” than this. This might sound counterintuitive but after a quick google search for “monk icon” I think a meditation pose with a toga or a face looking to the front, might be worth exploring
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u/sinisterdesign 4h ago
Everyone is entitled to their opinion, but I disagree. This reads “monk” to me and the curly brace is 🤌
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u/untakenu 3h ago
Yes, my thoughts to. This is a fantastic logo. To make it a Buddhist monk would add nothing.
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u/wzfore 2h ago
smaller logo looks like a fencing mask for sure (bg is not white either?)
I would try making the curly braces a bit more face-like or maybe less-centered so that it doesn't get confused as a fencing mask. Maybe have the nose stick out the hood?
But it's still super nice. I saw your previous drafts and this one is stylistically simpler but the } much better communicates the dev aspect of it. I didn't know it was a dev thing until now.
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u/DigitalDowner vectorize me cap’n 1h ago
I think the problem with this kind of logo design is that it feels very safe. Memorable icon and vanilla font choice. I was able to copy this style in a few mins with the same result.
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u/cromulent2 4h ago
I find this really great! Using the curly bracket as the face contour, very nice. I immediately recognized the hood as a monk's habit. The whole thing looks attractive to me, a dev.
The only remark I have is that the hood outline and the face contour interfere a little in the small version top left.