• C$300

• 6 days left

• 59 designs

• 28 designers

Logo Design Brief

I’m looking for a clean, timeless logo for Misty Ridge Ranch Limited, a family-owned cattle and grain farm located in the Handhills of Alberta, Canada.

Overall Style

* Modern western with a premium, timeless feel.
* Clean, crisp lines that reproduce well on hats, hoodies, jackets, signs, equipment decals, and social media.
* Bold enough to be recognizable from a distance.
* Avoid overly detailed or cartoon-style artwork.

Inspiration

The name Misty Ridge Ranch should be reflected in the design through a subtle rolling ridge or hill silhouette. The logo should capture the feeling of Alberta ranch country without becoming overly busy.

Elements to Consider

* A simple ridge or rolling hill.
* Subtle references to cattle and grain, such as:
* A cow or cow-calf silhouette.
* Wheat heads or barley.
* Open prairie landscape.
* Keep these elements minimal and integrated rather than making them the main focus.

Typography

* Strong, clean lettering.
* Easy to read when embroidered.
* “Misty Ridge Ranch” should be the primary focus.
* Avoid script fonts that are difficult to embroider and read

Colour Palette

Primarily designed to work in one colour first, with optional colour versions.
Possible colours include:

* Black
* White
* Brown
* Deep bronze
* Warm tan

The logo should also look excellent as a single-colour embroidery on hats and apparel.

Desired Feel

* Authentic
* Professional
* Western
* Agricultural
* Heritage-inspired
* Clean and understated
* High-end ranch brand rather than rustic or vintage

Deliverables

Please create several distinct concepts, including:

1. A bold wordmark with a simple ridge icon.
2. A horizontal logo for signs and trailers.
3. A minimalist brand mark that can be used on its own.


based on our farm’s name and location: instead of emphasizing cattle or grain, consider making the ridge the hero of the logo. A simple, recognizable ridge silhouette paired with strong typography will age better, embroider more cleanly, and can become instantly associated with our brand.

Logo Text

Misty Ridge Ranch Limited