Policy Institute (Think Tank) in Africa: Logo Design

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Logo Design Brief
We are launching a Policy Institute (Think Tank) in Africa - with a global presence. The Institute will participate in both local and foreign policies to advance solutions that improve the lives of people and their communities.
We haven't selected a final name but we are working around Afribat, Profectus, Bantum so use these names as inspiration. Basically, we just want a simple logo that incorporates Africa and what we stand for. Here are some keywords that we believe represent the Institute.
These keywords represent the Institute's work and brand:
Africa; African
Action
Change
Solutions
Achieve
Progress; Progressive
Innovate; Innovative; Advanced
Policy
Development
Leadership; Leader
Strategic
Forward-thinking
Color Preferred: Blue (primary color) and/or Red (secondary color). You can play around with the different shades of Blue and Red. The logo doesn't need to have both colors in it - however, if you can work have both colors, that's fine.
Artwork Considerations
• The logo concept should be reflective the keywords of the Institute (not necessarily all the keywords - you can pick one and work with it (preferably one of the top 5)
• It should be unique, catchy and have a Global feel.
• It should incorporate something about Africa preferably the African map. However, a logo with just the map is a No No. You can also use any design that represents Africa
Updates
Thanks Designers. We have had some good submissions thus far. We'll wait for about 2 more days for a few more submissions before making a selection. Keep the creativity and ideas coming. Thanks!!
Added Wednesday, July 03, 2013
Hello Designers,
Added Thursday, July 04, 2013
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: We can't decide! We got so many great designs, it has been difficult selecting just one. Therefore, we are holding a voting contest. This would allow multiple people vote on our top 10 designs and help use select one.
Thanks to the designers for your participation. We look forward to working with most of you again in the future.
Added Wednesday, July 10, 2013
Thank you all for your great work. It was a very touch decision since we had many great designs. We may be reaching out to 1-2 more designers if we want to purchase their designs. We are also going to have some new work so please look out for our invitations to participate in the project.
Added Sunday, July 28, 2013
Industry/Entity Type
Leadership
Logo Text
Nothing! Logo should stand on its own as name of institution may change
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