We'd Like Your Help!

Nathan here! So I'm making a new logo for my design business to replace the not-so-nice looking one I made in a hurry last year. I was wondering if any of you could look at the 8 versions I have so far (they only differ by font for "Design") and tell me which one strikes you as the best.

I also haven't decided whether to do the logo in pure black or with a colored box (or which color to use). And if I do color, whether I should vary it to match the cover of whatever I put it on (like how the RSC logo always matched the colors of the book cover it was on) or whether it should always stay its normal color.

I'm planning on using this on a book that's going to press on Friday, so replies before then will be the most helpful, but late is better than never!

Thanks for your help!

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