it is not known to many BUenos that a society of academic scholars particularly of the students who compose the Top 10 or Top 15 of every college/unit in Bicol University was established just this February or March (i can't really remember it well) to first and foremost, gather the creme dela creme of Bicol University according to Dr. Baby Boy Benjamin Nebres, the University Scholarship and Grants-in-Aid Officer. furthermore, it is not known to many that i am one of those elected first officers of the society tasked with laying down the foundations of the society for the full go of operations next academic year. aside from finalizing the constitution and by-laws of the society, prepare it for a SEC (Securities and Exchange Commission) registration, design mechanism for membership and such other pertinent tasks related to building the society, we are also tasked to design the society logo since it is also related in establishing and laying out the foundations for the society. well, a first logo had been suggested by a member and it looks like this:
since i am not the kind of person who easily nods and easily satisfied, i decided to make yet another suggestion for the society logo. and here it is with the explanation of its symbols and colors.
The unconventional shape of the logo was inspired by the traditional shape of the coat-of-arms being used in Europe which symbolizes that the Blue Feather Society is not just another student organization having in mind the stringent qualifications that one should meet to become a member. In the uppermost part bears the full name of the organization which is the "The Order of the Bicol University Blue Feather Society." The logo is divided into four quadrants. The upper two quadrants have exhibit the four pillars of Bicol University - Scholarship, Service, Character and Leadership which the members should uphold honor and excellence with. The lower left quadrant bears a torch, wreath, key and a book. The torch symbolizes the fire for learning and excellence. The wreath for glory and victory. The golden key for the way to success and knowledge while the book is for academic freedom and brilliance. The last quadrant which is located on the lower right bears 15 stars representing the 14 academic colleges and units of Bicol University and a star for those non-BUenos who will qualify for membership in the society. Dividing the upper and lower quadrant is a kind-of-a scroll which bears two important years in Roman Numerals. on the left side is the Roman Numeral for 1969 - BU's founding year and on the left is Roman Numeral for 2010 - Blue Feather Society's Founding Year. On the other hand, dividing the left and right quadrants is a big blue feather which is the very identity of the society and taken from its name BLUE FEATHERS society. Of course, the blue colors of two different intensities symbolizes Bicol University. Lastly, the latin maxim puts emphasis that the society's members are not only intelligent but also virtuous in character.
Hmm. nonetheless, i need an honest critiquing of the suggested logo for i know that there is a very big room for improvement. just like ate dianne's comment that it looks like a logo of the police. well, just in case, you read this and have a comment, don't be shy to leave one either through my blog, facebook account or even email. Thank You! :D
1 comments:
The first one is typical. Safe. Somewhat boring. :)
The second one is better. Elegant. Appealing. But there's something wrong with the feather. It doesn't work with background. The pillars may be encrypted with what they stand for -- for other people's sake who might see it and don't know what the 4 pillars of BU are.
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