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Wolfe County Public library Logo design by Derek Price

Wolfe County Public Library / Campton, KY

This Eastern Kentucky reference center commissioned a library logo design and a website package. My hometown clients working at the Muhlenberg County Public Libraries recommended me. I previously had also provided a logo and website for them.

Traditional style green library logo design

The library board did not request very many specifics at first. They needed a strong, traditional mark which incorporated shades of green. Therefore, Wolfe County’s staff chose the tried and true “donut” ring format from my initial mock up sketches. If it’s good enough for Starbucks, then it’s good enough for my clients. I selected the classic and strong Clarendon font to use throughout the library logo design. A serif font such as Clarendon is always a winner in applications like these. After that, I then wrapped the text “Wolfe County Public Library” around around the ring frame. Outline strokes of varying thicknesses in the ring helped give the mark a subtle uptown feel.

The arched ribbon that reads “WCPL” is the focus element, and also suggests a bookmark. The opened book in front of the ribbon creates depth and perspective. A simple “Est’d 1967” in front of the book reminds viewers of the library’s staying power in the community.

Finally, I topped the design off with the green and white mountains that sprawl in the background. These elements are a nod to the beautiful mountains and hollers throughout Eastern Kentucky. WCPL ordered several tweaks and revisions as the process went along. In the end, however, the library board were very happy with the finished product. It was then time to move on to their website design.

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