Week 5a

This week we had to choose some logos and discuss different elements about them. Here are my logos:

1. Bee and Puppycat (YouTube animated series)

This logo is from a Youtube based show which updates every once in awhile. This logo describes the title of the show, so it would be shown before the show begins (an opener). The company which produces it, Cartoon Hangover, is an animation company which produces short animated shows like this. Since this show has a very cutesy vibe, if I were to animate it, I would want to stick with that feeling. I think having the bell jingle and the ribbon tie into a bow, with the sparkles twinkling, could really help intensify this logo and help even more to give off the idea of what the show will be like.

2. CATFE Lounge (cat cafe/coffee shop)

This logo is for Catfe Lounge, which is a cat cafe in Michigan. A cat cafe, for those unaware, is a coffee shop that has cats roaming around, or in a separate area. It was popular in Japan, and now the US is trying to move in on the trend. Essentially, this is a coffee shop. I think this could be an endtag after a tour of the shop or commercial. Basically, it would be used after a video of some type. It could be an opener too. If I were to animate this logo, I think having the cat come in and curl up could give off the idea that cats are actually at this cafe and you can hang out with them. The logo as it is now doesn't necessarily give off that idea. It could just be a cafe dedicated to cat decor, but having a moving cat may help nudge it towards the fact that there are living, breathing cats at this cafe.

3. Studio Ghibli (animation studio)

Studio Ghibli is a Japanese animation company known for their films. They are popular all over the world. Their films are pretty unique and they are essentially the Japanese Disney. This logo is used as an opener for their films, so it’s context is in film. Since it is an animation company, I think taking that into consideration when animating the logo is important. Having the characters being drawn out could help add to the logo and make the company's purpose clear.

Overall, it seems important to keep in mind what the company does when animating a logo. If there is a way to enhance it's meaning based on what the company does through motion or design elements, then that will only help to create a stronger design. I was easily able to think of ways to link motion to the logo and the company. Hopefully, when I do decide what I am going to do, I can continue to think about the approach.