Designing Logos

Every now and then I have a desire to design a business card logo for myself.  The last time I did so, Mark said, "Congratulations, honey; you've just designed a business card for a pagan architect."  When I asked The Child for his opinion on this latest artistic endeavor, he said something I won't bother to record.

I was aiming for a sun-and-moon design using only black and white on the theory that it would reproduce more cleanly on a photocopier or scanner than a color logo.  I cheated a little with a gradient on the moon.

Crater Lake Building Details

When I visit national parks, I like to take detail shots of the buildings.  Somewhere deep inside, I want to duplicate what I see and install it where I live.  

These are details of curtains hanging in the Crater Lake Lodge.  Mark thinks the lodge is too much like a bar, and prefers the lodge at Yellowstone, which is more lodge-like.  I will admit that the Crater Lake Lodge has a slicker, smooth, and intentionally distressed look to it - which comes from extensive remodeling and refurbishing.  The Crater Lake Lodge is more open and restful.  

I like the pattern of these curtains because they look like the local desert paintbrush flowers which grow on the slopes of Crater Lake.  I like the orthagonal geometry of the design.  I mostly like the colors, and I can't decide if I'd replace the purple stems with green ones, or if that would be too Christmasy and pedestrian.



These door pulls are attractive and sturdy; I've always liked door latches like these.  It's the Visitor Information building at the Crater Lake headquarters.  I like the arrowhead, which is the National Park Service logo; but you don't need to know in order to enjoy looking at.