Shadow Forum - Logo

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Logo Design Brief
We need a logo design for our forum group within YPO (Young President's Organization). We are the "Shadow Forum" and strive to help each member of the group excel personally, within their family and professionally. We like the attached logo that was found on a wine bottle but want enough modifications to make it unique for us while maintaining it's mysterious nature.
Updates
Really looking for something similar to the photo that was posted and want it very dark and mysterious. As a couple of members have stated, it must be "scary" and "bad ass"
Added Friday, November 15, 2013
After polling our group with the initial designs we have concluded to change directions and move toward a symbol or crest for the logo. We are finalizing the requirements for the design and will post an update as soon as it is completed. An extension will be provided if necessary. Thank you.
Added Friday, November 22, 2013
Project Deadline Extended
Reason: Polling results and comments on the current logos that have been received to date have made it clear that we are not on the correct path to achieve the logo that our group is looking for. We would like to create a unique symbol that is more of a private icon and only truly understood by our internal group. 2 versions would be required, the symbol alone and the image on a crest or shield. On the crest version the latin words “honora umbra, aurum amplecti” (honour the shadow, embrace the gold). In the symbol you can include things like the letter S, a chain to show strength of friendship, a dollar symbol ($) to show success or other things around the theme friendship, loyalty, trust, strength, adventure. To be clear we DON'T want these images to be obvious. Please don't do a logo with a dollar sign in the middle. We want and image that you need to look hard to understand the meaning.
Added Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Polling results and comments on the current logos that have been received to date have made it clear that we are not on the correct path to achieve the logo that our group is looking for. We would like to create a unique symbol that is more of a private icon and only truly understood by our internal group. 2 versions would be required, the symbol alone and the image on a crest or shield. On the crest version the latin words “honora umbra, aurum amplecti” (honour the shadow, embrace the gold). In the symbol you can include things like the letter S, a chain to show strength of friendship, a dollar symbol ($) to show success or other things around the theme friendship, loyalty, trust, strength, adventure. To be clear we DON'T want these images to be obvious. Please don't do a logo with a dollar sign in the middle. We want and image that you need to look hard to understand the meaning.
Added Tuesday, November 26, 2013
Logo Text
Shadow
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- Must be able to work in print and on corporate wear (embroidery, silk screen)