TTAC Logo Submissions Pt. 2

by Robert Farago

Published: January 16th, 2009

Tuesday’s the deadline for this mission of mercy. [Send your design to robert.farago@thetruthaboutcars.com] Meanwhile, we’re getting the second tranche of bailout money– sorry, I mean, logo action. The logos below are the latest from members of our Best and Brightest, whose affection for the site and dedication to clarity gives me pause. OK, that done, I appreciate all your efforts on our mutual behalf. In these hard economic times, I’m trying like Hell not to cut our editorial budget. If I can get some new income streams going (consultant speak for make some money), it will help sustain my effort to reward our contributors and maintain their interest in submitting material for our mutual entertainment, information and informed debate. Again, please do not flame the artists here. Constructive criticism is most welcome and expected, but your restraint is, as always, integral to the process. Thank you.

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Safe as milk on Jan 17, 2009

#7 is the coolest but too confusing. #4 is my choice.

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Jeffjones on Jan 18, 2009

I would try going to www.logobids.com - for about $99 you will get tons of renditions of your logo from professional designers all over. I did it for my company and it worked out great! Just a thought. I like #2 by the way.

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