I wanted to create an identity for my design name “Design Hornet”:

The Design Hornet identity needed both a strong logotype and a strong mark which could be used separately. This mark would need to be recognizable and hold its own as he would be using it separately from the type frequently. Jarrett wanted this logo and mark to be simple and clean, but still memorable and creative. He also wanted it to somehow incorporate the “hornet” concept, but without looking like a cheesy high school mascot logo.brandoncooper.com, Brandon Cooper, Freelance Designer; Indianapolis, Oct 2009

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