Forward slash

[ldg40]

Is there, in the graphics and/or copy world, a correct alternative to replace the forward slash (/)? I need to create a logo and the companys name uses the forward slash. But I think it is just so rough looking.

The company's name is BE/Side Productions.

The B & E stand for the company founders (husband and wife) name. The Side is meant to represent that the two remain side by side in their productions.

Perhaps it is unethical to even consider a replacement?

[Dave]

Strange that they want to use the divide "/" symbol to show they're together and not divided .... :)

[ldg40]

A very good point Dave! All the more reason to substitute it! But with what?

[Silky]

I'm no designer, but I kinda like the way the BE/Side looks. It's like a play on words. :)

[ldg40]

Another good point Silky!

[Chris49]

I don't know, That's kind of a bad name for a logo if you ask me. Maybe an asterisk would work, but all I could suggest is to talk with the client and find out what is acceptable.

Good luck with this one, sounds like a tuffy :)

[ldg40]

I just spoke with my daughter, who is now officialy an english major at college (tears a flowing). And she thought that just a straight up & down line would be appropriate. But she also, said just what Silky said. Perhapse a straight line?

Thanks Chris, I did speak with the client in detail (not regarding the slash). He's sounds pretty devoted to his loved one and their company name. So I don't want to step on his toes. They want their logo to be an umbrella logo to be workable along side many ventures. But, my next step, after creating theirs, is to incorporate (for now anyway) with another logo which will be for boxing promotion. Now just try to blend harmoniously, devotion and love with blood letting and pain;)!!!

[Silky]

Linda, I'd be afraid that a straight line up and down could be mistaken for an "L" or an "I". Not that my vote counts, but I still say to leave the forward slash. :D

[Scott]

I think it could be done visually without any specific line or slash. The important aspect of the / is that it's used as a separator. If you're designing a logo you just need to be certain there's enough visual separation to compensate for the lack of an item, but if it works it works. The only reason to specifically keep the slash r line would be if the company is trademarked that way.

just my 2¢

[ldg40]

An outsider can clearly see why PA is the place to be around! Prompt and meaningful reponses abound!

And Silky, your vote DOES count!!!

Jolt, your design is just about what I have right now! Imagine the ugly slash messing it all up!

[Happy]

I would definately check before removing the slash. It may be rough looking but the business owners apparently put it there for a reason. If I was the business owner I would take offense to someone changing my name and may not give repeat business or even word-of-mouth business. Also, It may be the way the name appears on their legal documents.

[Jaygre]

Linda - I don't even pretend to be a designer, but could you get it all into one fell swoop? Like this:

[ldg40]

In the end, I 'll have to agree with you Happy. And did keep the slash in the first draft I have submitted.

Jaygre, unbelieveable! The client said to me per our conversation that he wanted his logo to be an "umbrella" so to speak for the rest of his endeavours. And while listening to him talk I hand sketched your concept, almost to a "T"!! "Great minds, think on a single track"

I'll insert a preliminary draft to let you know where I am now. Perhaps I should throw this into critique, but for now the client gets the first stab! ;) Now try to imagine it on a boxing poster. I've told the client that this is not "umbrella" concept he was going for, but instead it was made with the immediate need at hand, an upcoming bout. His all-encompassing logo is still in work, but should have this initial text "feel". Oh! and yeah, you will recognize the ingenious work of Jolt in the flames! I may go broke at iStock!

[Scott]

Linda... uhm.....

[Silky]

Linda...check the spelling of "professional". :)

[ldg40]

Oh Lord...... "nope, I can't spell and I am not getting the dictionary" Hummm perhaps that does not apply in the real world!! :blush:


Just a heads up: Jolts purchased art-work is only an addition to the said artwork & boxing poster. NOT to be used in a final logo for the client!!! If he wants flames for his final "use-everywhere" logo (which I doubt he will) I will laboriously try to recreate the flames with my own meager Illustrator skills.

Now excuse me while I go e-mail the client and tell him of my spelling error and.....

[ldg40]

A heads up- The client replied to the above design. He doesn't like flames, thinks he wants it in a "wide Latin" font (must be a windows font). And here's the best part (yet scary) He said "what's spelled wrong?. LOL

Thanks everyone for all you help with this one. And do feel free to add any additional posts!