Updates

- UPDATES TO SUBMISSIONS:
1) Refrain from images that are commonly used such as star, open bible imagery, etc. We desire something a bit more unique.
2) Feel free to use Christian symbols. that are generic - such as a cross; preferably a bit more contemporary and implied in lieu of obvious; abstract if you will.

Important: restating that within our name, "Beach" to locals refers to location "Virginia Beach" shortened. Our emphasis is more aligned to the Biblical meaning of Fellowship. Do a bit of research to understand what the Biblical definition is and then what stimulates your thinking. Our cultural environment is important: connection, serving others locally and the world, etc. All ties together.

Also review the proximity churches. Not wanting to look like those (wave imagery - its overused).

Also, when you submit your design, please provide one or two statements of your creative thinking on imagery, color selection. Since we are seeking something unique and we are not creatives, your interpretation of any imagery/designs is valued.

Keep it up!
Added Saturday, July 07, 2012

I wanted to share with you some additional insight into our church based on our Senior Pastor's sermon today. We believe in spirit (Holy Spirit embodied in us as believers), the truth (the Bible), and relationship (fellowship - see previous comments).

Some insight into the spirit representations:

Different Symbols for Different Aspects

Thus the distinct aspects of the holy spirit are shown by these symbols which picture the functions the holy spirit is to play in each of our lives:

  These are again options for incorporating into the logo as perhaps an abstract or direct imagery.

Project Deadline Extended
Reason: Please note we have extended the deadline for this project. We have had some difficulty in scheduling conflicts in order to discuss current submissions. Please continue to refine and create new additions for consideration. We hope to provide feedback within the next 72 hours. Thank you!
Added Tuesday, July 17, 2012

We should be posting feedback on design submissions shortly.

Please continue to submit logos based on the original brief and the directional shift.
Added Wednesday, July 18, 2012

Hi All,

First thank you for your submissions. They have proven to be quite creative. You will notice we have eliminate quite a few. Please keep referring back to the original brief about "what not to include." We really want to stay away from denominational look, feel and symbolism. We do want to emphasize openness, unity, fellowship in its truest Biblical sense in a very casual but polished way. Again think iconic as you create.

We are holding to the 2 directions at this time. Some of the recent creative choices are quite interesting, unique. The remaining submissions are still in contention.

Unique ones include 910962, 908994, 908039.  Drawn to stylistically 882841, 882839, 882826.  Interesting color schemes, 882928. Again all are still contenders.

You still have time to submit new concepts and we'd love to see what you've still got held back!

Thank you! Feel free to email if you need further clarifications.
Added Friday, July 20, 2012

Just a reminder - deadline ends this Saturday, July 28th.

Let us know if you have any additional questions. Love to see more submissions. We hope to provide a bit more insight in the prior to deadline.

Thank you!
Added Tuesday, July 24, 2012

Hi All,

Thank you for your submissions. In the final 24! Love to see more of original pieces focused more off the original brief. Please refrain from using common imagery, clip art. Looking for originality in design, font use and color. Many of the submissions seem to be using blues, warm colors all representative of beach living (assumption by us).

Review our original brief scope document. Uniqueness welcome. Vary colors, fonts.

Good luck and thank you all for your submissions.

Review following closing tomorrow.

Added Friday, July 27, 2012

Also, unless you see your design as officially eliminated...All remaining still under consideration.

Thank you!
Added Friday, July 27, 2012

We have reduced the competitive set down to 16 designs. We are targeting the 10th of August as a decision date.

Please do not withdraw any of the logos. We have had some designers prematurely withdrawing submissions.

Thank you.
Added Monday, July 30, 2012

Hi All,


We apologize for the delay in decision making however one of our members of the team had an surgical procedure this week. We are estimating the due decision date to be next Friday, 17 August 2012.

Thank you,

Sue

Added Friday, August 10, 2012