the two is good but d second one while government of abia state rather abia state government

AmbIzuchukwu:


Anambra!!

it seems dat d person who designed dis is from Igboukwu

In logo design, simplicity is king.
The modern trend in Logos is 'flat' design.

Your logo looks Elizabethan.

Imagine that logo on a Lapel pin or a Pen.

Follow the best examples. simplify.

Simplicity.

yuncka:
How Abia State Government Turned Down My Logo Design, Be The Judge (pics)

The New Abia Logo was unveiled few days ago and I received the news with shock. I pursued this logo for over 2yrs and in the end another logo was chosen.

*August 2013*
There was a call/announcement for submission of prospective state emblems through the BCA (Broadcasting Cooperation of Abia State) radio. I visited BCA and was directed to submit my entry with the office of the Secretary to the State Government, then headed by Dr. Nkpa O. Nkpa. Mine was later chosen and I was assigned to work with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Chief. Nathan Harbour. After a number of corrections, insertions and modifications, Chief. Harbour introduced me to the then commissioner for Information, Dr.Eze Chikamnayo, who took special interest on delivering the emblem; further adjustments were made on the emblem. However, towards preparations for the 2015 elections all matters on the state emblem initiative vanished and this is a bit understandable given the demands of our electioneering in this part of the world.
With a new government in place, I drafted and sent several proposals and reminder on the emblem, in addition with an anthem & a flag. Incidentally, on October 1, 2015 the governor called for entries on a state emblem and anthem and I again submitted mine and followed up, constantly sending reminders to the governor's social media platforms. I also exchanged mails with the Chief Press Secretary C. N. Nwakodo on several occasions concerning the entry.


Disappointed? Maybe
I am a bit disappointed not that my entry missed out on being selected for the state emblem, but that my work in every way can challenge and best the current choice in criteria as quality, interpretation and order. I put in my best with logo standards like that of Lagos and Osun state. But I will let my fellow Nairalanders be the judge.


Dear Mods, help me take this news up..

Your logo is not bad but the one chosen is better. It's more mature and simple.
You felt disappointed because like you said, you were looking at other state's logo when creating for Abia state.

Work harder. You're not a mediocre.

Handsomecole:
Nice try, but your LOGO has some errors.
1: It's too clumsy
2: How can you have two elephants on the logo, is Abia all about elephants, even the elephants are leaning on the state, you want to use the weight to bring down the state??

3: still on the elephants, why are they wearing head caps and boxers are they human beings?? It makes no sense bro.

4: The elephants where standing in position as if they wanted to urinate on the state which is a disrespect .

The other logo is simple and the items were better defined even without explanations.
And the elephant in the other Logo looks happier.

i don die

QuotaSystem:
First of all, I'd like to commend you on your beautiful logo, despite not being picked, it reflects the hard work and commitment you put into it.

In comparison however, it looks quite busy, too animated, and more suitable as a coat of arms as against a state seal or emblem. If both were to be printed on an official document or podium, I'm sure you'd agree that the other one looks more appropriate especially as it captures the essence of your entire logo within the shield which was neatly positioned inside the ring.

The take away is that simplicity and clarity without losing the essence is key. Nevertheless your logo was a brilliant effort and I encourage you to keep improving. Good luck.

Please, please how can I be as sensible as you. I am ready to carry whatever sacrifice you carried to the gods for the gift of a sound mind!

Handsomecole:
Nice try, but your LOGO has some errors.
1: It's too clumsy
2: How can you have two elephants on the logo, is Abia all about elephants, even the elephants are leaning on the state, you want to use the weight to bring down the state??

3: still on the elephants, why are they wearing head caps and boxers are they human beings?? It makes no sense bro.

4: The elephants where standing in position as if they wanted to urinate on the state which is a disrespect .

The other logo is simple and the items were better defined even without explanations.
And the elephant in the other Logo looks happier.

Feranchek:
Beremx you just NAILED IT!!!

If Eyimba FC buys that logo and prints it once the ink will finish

that motto 'prosperity through enterprise' alone outweighs your logo and secondly the other logo speaks more through the pictures in it like industrialization, craftsmanship, education

Your time will come just believe in God and pray at the right time he will answere your player.

Yours is too local and backward, I prefer the other one. Nice trial all the same.

Handsomecole:
Nice try, but your LOGO has some errors.
1: It's too clumsy
2: How can you have two elephants on the logo, is Abia all about elephants, even the elephants are leaning on the state, you want to use the weight to bring down the state??

3: still on the elephants, why are they wearing head caps and boxers are they human beings?? It makes no sense bro.

4: The elephants where standing in position as if they wanted to urinate on the state which is a disrespect .

The other logo is simple and the items were better defined even without explanations.
And the elephant in the other Logo looks happier.

hahahaha are u an animal scientist?? bt spot on. The other two dey vex and e be lik say dey dey vex for the state.De governor no go like am.

yuncka:
How Abia State Government Turned Down My Logo Design, Be The Judge (pics)

The New Abia Logo was unveiled few days ago and I received the news with shock. I pursued this logo for over 2yrs and in the end another logo was chosen.

*August 2013*
There was a call/announcement for submission of prospective state emblems through the BCA (Broadcasting Cooperation of Abia State) radio. I visited BCA and was directed to submit my entry with the office of the Secretary to the State Government, then headed by Dr. Nkpa O. Nkpa. Mine was later chosen and I was assigned to work with the Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Information, Chief. Nathan Harbour. After a number of corrections, insertions and modifications, Chief. Harbour introduced me to the then commissioner for Information, Dr.Eze Chikamnayo, who took special interest on delivering the emblem; further adjustments were made on the emblem. However, towards preparations for the 2015 elections all matters on the state emblem initiative vanished and this is a bit understandable given the demands of our electioneering in this part of the world.
With a new government in place, I drafted and sent several proposals and reminder on the emblem, in addition with an anthem & a flag. Incidentally, on October 1, 2015 the governor called for entries on a state emblem and anthem and I again submitted mine and followed up, constantly sending reminders to the governor's social media platforms. I also exchanged mails with the Chief Press Secretary C. N. Nwakodo on several occasions concerning the entry.


Disappointed? Maybe
I am a bit disappointed not that my entry missed out on being selected for the state emblem, but that my work in every way can challenge and best the current choice in criteria as quality, interpretation and order. I put in my best with logo standards like that of Lagos and Osun state. But I will let my fellow Nairalanders be the judge.


Dear Mods, help me take this news up..

your is nice, but too crowdy, your colours are to deep while the other one dey like my secondary school logo but is light an appeasing to the eye.

I love Abia state my state we don't like noise ,we love simplicity...Bros your logo dey make noise ooo,I no go lie you...so tight and don't look clean at all...But the other logo went straight to the point and speak alot for itself...Abeg next time,Try 3D logo not some elephant fighting logo...LMFAO pele

No eagle and those gold stars really look good on the chosen logo, you know what gold stars mean. You tried.

I actually prefer the 2nd logo

chrisifeanyi:
You would have tried something serene, yours look like a war logo
One elephant is OK and it shouldn't have been too prominent. All I see is too big elephant and Abia state shouldn't all be about elephant. You should have mildly capture every other thing.
This your emblem should be suitable for Abiriba and Ohafia war dance.

... Roflmao

Nairalanders, una too get bad mouth

NigerDeltan:
Your logo is childish, that was how My first design in 2001 in my computer class looks like

This is so vile, be constructive in your criticisms. As for being childish, CONGRATS!! cos you just received the award.

Hmmm..... self praise is no recommendation. It doesn't matter what other emblem... you would see yours as better. The other is better. First off.... looking at your emblem all that stands out is Abia State.... now if I don't have time and a microscope I wouldn't know if it represents the State, a University... a Hospital ... a club or a cult. Get my drift? You sef had to give us a closer look to see what's up with all the business. "Welcome to Abia State".... what is that doing there?.... is it for when someone is now entering Abia State? Look for what the winner has done to give him the advantage over you.... what you need to improve on if you want to be on top in such competitions.... what have you learned from this one.... (and don't be saying that you must have connections to win). I judge the winner the winner...hands down.

The logo picked is more refined than yours. I think it would have been better without the stars though.

But yours was a nice try, which can always be improved upon.
They had to pick one. Don't feel too bad.

You win some, you lose some. That's life.

Better luck next time.

Guyman02:


The elephant represents 'enyimba' which is a popular slogan in the state.
I think his logo represents the true identity of the state, but needs thinks like artisanship embedded like in the other logo which represents the spirit of invention as exhibited during the Biafra war



If he adds Football to it

I am not incognizant of what elephant symbolizes to Abians, my gross is with the presentation.

Your elephants are sumo wrestlers while the official elephant is dancing to shakiti bobo

chrisifeanyi:
You would have tried something serene, yours look like a war logo
One elephant is OK and it shouldn't have been too prominent. All I see is too big elephant and Abia state shouldn't all be about elephant. You should have mildly capture every other thing.
This your emblem should be suitable for Abiriba and Ohafia war dance.

It's not Abiriba and Ohafia war dance. It's OHAFIA WAR DANCE!!! Let's not subtly revise history!!

looks like the elephants are dry humping the ......

abokibuhari:

the only sensible comment you have made for like ages...

basically the advice here is BE SIMPLE AS MUCH AS YOU COULD BUT STILL FOCUS ON THE SIMPLICITY good advice

OP allow people to be judge. Your effort is commendable but the one they selected looks quite professional and fit for the purpose.

abokibuhari:

the only sensible comment you have made for like ages...

KIKIKIKI Kikikikikikikikakakakakakaka Kikikiki Kikikikikikikikakakakakakaka
Na your bad mouth go put you for wahala

OP, you did a great job. It's african, though quite busy.
One elephant would have been okay and it shouldn't be pressing down on the logo or part of it. Rather you can twist it to be lifting it up and ensure its nimble and happy.
The tower in yours is a great concept with the oil rig mast, the engineering wheel (depicting an innovative and industrious people). But the 'Abia state' written is not needed there not to mention 'welcome to Abia state' - the logo is not meant to be placed on entrance to the state alone.

Who says yours can not pass for a seal due to the absence of the round enclosure; that's colonisation mentality. Anambra is a good example, check out Ondo state too.

Occult? I laugh in Greek; Just play with the colours and you are home.

The 17 stars (LGA) studded logo chosen is American in style, you depict yours with flowers - that's a plus.

The state government should have sat down with you and the winner and do a professional 'collabodification' to your works. The chosen logo looks secondary school to me. But that was chosen for it's succinct skill.

OP you did a good work, a little critique would have got you there. Keep trying brotherly.
You can even do a correction based on all the comments here and post here for all to see. I believe you could have won; do this to prove me right.
Cheers.

My brother, you did a nice job jare. Maybe they chose who they wanted.
Is it not our own Abia state again?

well done bro...u really tried,but I think they made a better choice.....

yours looks like it's made for Okika shrine....just kidding....i will also go for their choice, look simple, and more official..