Ning Narrative Notebook
April 3rd, 2024

New Personal Logos

I've been wanting to create a logo using my name "NING" for a long time. Finally, I've made five different variations! 

I'm not entirely sure which one should be the main logo, but I'm leaning toward the smiley or the chat bubble. If you have any feedback or comments, please let me know.

(I'm also working on perfecting my personal color scheme, but it will be something similar to what I've shared.)


1st version: Minimal

It's a simple design using just the alphabet. The NiN turned into a crown, while the G got flipped. I could have gone for perfect symmetry, but I prefer the fluid lines to give it a lighter feel.

NING Logo version 1 with minimal, pure alphabets
NING Logo version 1 with minimal, pure alphabets

2nd version: Person

I experimented with the G and noticed that it could resemble a person with right angles, so I played into that idea. 

NING Logo version 2 with a human figure
NING Logo version 2 with a human figure

3rd version: Smiley

When you have a human figure, why not add a face, right? I love this one, but no one can read the word NING. It's also not a professional-looking logo, but it's so fun!

NING Logo version 3 with a smiley face
NING Logo version 3 with a smiley face

4th version: Arrow

To make it look more like a G, I tried drawing an arrow instead. It could symbolize growth. However, the arrow might make it too bold and clash with my personality. I also don't like that it feels heavy on the right side.

NING Logo version 4 with an arrow
NING Logo version 4 with an arrow

5th version: Chat Bubble

I decided to switch to a more rounded G, which resembles a chat bubble. I think it's the most eye-catching option for a logo, besides the smiley one, of course :)

NING Logo version 5 with a chat bubble
NING Logo version 5 with a chat bubble

Bonus: A drawing of myself in a sleepy eye style I used for half my life.

A drawing of myself in a sleepy eye style I used for half my life.
A drawing of myself in a sleepy eye style I used for half my life.