Personal Logo

My Personal Logo

The design our own logo project was actually easier than I had thought it would be.  The preparation activities helped to get the process started. The most helpful tip was the idea of brainstorming a list.  I started jotting down lists about what I look like, things I like to do, and roles I play.  Then I put little sketches next to some of these words that could portray those ideas.  Several of the reading materials and videos also discussed font.  Since I was drawing this logo that seemed a little trickier.  I looked back over my list and my curly hair gave me the idea to swirl my initials. I put these in blue which is my favorite color.  I choose to use a mountain for two reasons.  I enjoy hiking, camping and outdoors but I also feel like my life is like climbing a mountain.  When I get to the top and reach my current goal I hope to be a teacher.  Therefore, I put an apple and a pencil in the hands of the figure on top of the mountain. The people on the mountain also serve two functions.  They represent my three children but also my hopes of future students.  I intend to help bring them to the top of their “life mountains” as well.  The figure on the ground at the base of the mountain represents my husband.  He is there because he keeps me grounded and supports me.  I’m really pleased with how my logo turned out.  It’s nothing flashy but it says a great deal about the person I am.  I was also able to take some time to consider who I am and where I’m heading.  The video of the company choosing a logo discussed in great detailed how they wanted it to represent what the company's image was.  They started out with a ring of fireworks and wound up with 5 red rings.  They liked how this showed the idea of action.  I thought about simplifying my design too but in the end I really liked it as is. 

My brainstorm list and logo sketches.