Logo Exploration Notes¶
Context¶
These notes record initial reflections on visual direction for The Practice Circle logo.
Current Design Exploration¶
Core Motifs¶
1. Circle¶
- Central and obvious — represents unity, presence, and dialogue.
- Encircles the name “The Practice Circle” to emphasize collective form.
- May appear as a single, slightly irregular ring — alive, not mechanical.
2. Standing / Feet¶
- Reference to the foundation of practice: standing as direct contact with the ground.
- Suggests stability, embodiment, and readiness.
- May include a subtle base line or grounded form within the circle.
3. Human, Not Perfect¶
- Lines remain organic and uneven — hand-drawn rather than geometric.
- Expresses honesty and imperfection.
- Aligns with the ethos: clarity without dogma, freedom with accountability.
4. More Than One / Dialogue¶
- Two or more forms in relation — figures, arcs, or openings.
- Symbolizes dialogue and mutual reflection.
- Avoids any central emblem of authority; emphasizes participation and exchange.
5. Power Button¶
- Dual meaning:
- Power on — awakening attention, entering presence.
- Power off — release from constant activation, stepping out of demand.
- Embodies the shift from doing to being.
- Suggests the practice as both connection and rest: turning away from the noise of modern life to recover balance.
- The vertical line within the circle may represent both initiation and pause.
Directional Notes¶
- Simplicity over symbolism.
- The mark should hold quiet strength — a visual breath.
- Works in stillness as well as motion.
- Serves as reminder: to stand, to notice, to power down into presence.