I am a graphic designer and need help coming up with a name for my graphic design business. I would like to have the word "design" or "graphics" in the name and for some reason I like the word "rhino" maybe along with something else. Does anyone have any creative ideas?
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Design or graphics do not need to be in the name, it can be in the tagline.\nHow about a color name and then Rhino, like blue rhino, or red rhino?\nThen simply say "design and graphic studio" below it as a tagline.\n\nRed Rhino\nDesign and Graphic Studio\n\nTry replacing studio with other words like services, artists, production, etc.\n\nGood Luck!
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Not bad.  Not bad at all.  \n\nBut consider adding something that adds a little pizazz to the name, like Derek Fitzhugh Lamont IV. \n\nOn second thought, Derek Lamont sounds just fine.
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I don't think it's a bad name, and it's better than another team named the Tigers, Lions, or anything completely conventional.  I also like the inclusion of the word "iron," since it reflects the locale of the team.\n\nI'd like to see the logo, which could be interesting.
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I like Good Shepard Printers but you also need to contact your state business offices to see if the name has  not been taken.  Not everyone trademarks the name of their business.
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I think its just that people think plain names are boring, and they would not be noticed. So they go for what can be considered "creative names". \n\nBut then, you see, not everyone can be creative enough, or , putting it mildly, not every one can be good enough at creativity to please everyone. That means there would be a lot of names that a lot of other people won't like. \n\nBut then, I am sure, for every name, there would be many other who think its cool. Its just like an evening dress that you would wear. Some like it, some don't. Some think its crazy, others consider it cool. \n\nWhat do you think about mine ;-)
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How about Poser Mobil?\n\n(Hurricane has been used already.)\n\nTry writing some rhymes first, before worrying about the name. What are you gonna talk about... You gotta work at it and practice and be patient. Respect the culture and add on, don't make a mockery of it please! If you want it though, and for the right reasons - you can do it with time and dedication...
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I hate to say it, but your friends are right. The name of a company is part of the overall branding and the first thing I thought was, "It sounds like an online dating service".  It needs to go.\n\nI agree with the comment above on the website.  It seems v. busy and my eye can't focus on the information.  Make the background simple, but it doesn't have to be white.\n\nTry and minimize on the scrolling and information on the website.  You should try and hyperlink the information to a pop-up window. Especially on the services page. If you do link the information then it is easier for the client to find the information that they need without having to scroll and search for it.\n\nYou're logo should be bigger than your computer icon at the top of the page. You want them to remember the name of the company rather than the computer monitor.\n\nPersonally, I don't care for the double toolbar (one along the left and one along the top) I think of a way to consolidate them, again, it looks busy. I actually didn't notice the toolbar along the top until i started scanning the page. \n\nThink about what makes your tech company different than the other ones. What makes you special? Why would I pick your company over another? What services do you offer that your competitors don't?
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I have my own PC business as well that deals with building and selling custom computers in all sorts of ranges.\n\nBasically one thing I've learned is that if you want really catchy names, you need to be creative and it helps to know some people that have marketing experience to know what's appealing to the general public.  Obviously you don't want a PC named "Satan's Worshipper" and have a white PC with cute little star stickers all over it.  Your naming convention should be easy to remember.  Think of how names stick in people's minds.  They're one or two words long and unique to how the object looks and what it's meant for.  Word association is always a good thing.  For instance, if you build a custom PC that's mostly orange or bronze in color and cheap to buy, you may want to consider calling it the Penny PC or the Orange Groove.\n\nMostly what I've found is that it doesn't matter so much what the name is as long as it looks cool and it performs well.  Additionally, I assume you are building and selling these computers cheaper than what you'll find at a store right?  So price will outweigh any catchy name.
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SOOO Happy It's Thursday.  Welcome new members.  Will send out membership cards as soon as I design a logo.  Bunstihl, I'd like you to be a charter member and serve on the board - ready to put that on your resume?\n\nBunstihl - you can be anything you want to be.  I was thinking...on the letterhead, should we spell out the club name or just put the acronym?
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I'd go to Microsoft to be sure I am not infringing on a copyright.  \n\nIt is NOT TRUE that you can use what you find elsewhere as long as you give credit to where you found the graphic.  (Links 1 & 2) That is a very serious misconception that artists/writers and copyright owners have been trying to disabuse people of for ages so please ignore the one person who gave that answer.  They are, sadly, misinformed and advocating breaking the law in a manner that can be financially costly. (Link 3)\n\nBy the way, THANK YOU for asking!  As an artist, I am very, very grateful for people like you who take the time to find graphics that are, indeed, free --- instead of just assuming they can be used.  You're the best!
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First, it sounds like you don't have a design but actually have stylized lettering (i.e. a particular font or script). If this particular lettering is important to your business identity, then by all means file it. If not and/or you want to be able to change it, then file it in plain text.\n\nSecondly, yes, you can file a name and design/logo on the same application provided that you will be using them together. If that's how they're shown to the public, your customers, etc. then you can file them together. If you want to create a distinctive identity for either one, then file them separately. \n\nPrior to investing your time, money & effort into a name, it is strongly advised that comprehensive research be conducted to ensure that the name you're interested in is truly available. \n\nThis entails searching the pending & registered Federal and State trademark files as well as the US National Common-Law files. Then, if clear, you can decide if you would like to file for a Federal or a State trademark. \n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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wtf... no they would name it after you!! good idea!
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YES ME!!!! \nHOW DID YOU COME UP WITH THAT NAME!?\nHEHE
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The naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes marketed and gains market acceptance. \n\nThe name you choose will become the focal point of all the benefits and features that relate to your business. Customers will be able to find and refer others to it in the future. \n\nSince any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...\n\nI suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research. I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there. Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first. \n\nThere are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!\n\nEDIT: I tried emailing back to you but Yahoo! wouldn't let me...\n\nYou're so welcome! If you need assistance navigating through any of those sites, please let me know -- I'd be happy to help you.\n\nBest of luck to you!
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The naming of your business could be one of the most important decisions you will make. A name's originality and legal availability will create a real asset value of its own, as it becomes marketed and gains market acceptance. \n\nThe name you choose will become the focal point of all the benefits and features that relate to your business. Customers will be able to find and refer others to it in the future. \n\nSince any names that are suggested here may already be owned by another party, I wanted to go a different route...\n\nI suggest either hiring a name creation firm or get together with your friends and/or family and throw a "name party" & have everyone bounce some ideas around. Compile a listing of names that you like the best. Once you have that list, do as much free research as you can before you delve into comprehensive research. I listed some links where you can do some preliminary name checking. However, please be aware that this is merely scratching the surface of what's out there. Only comprehensive research will tell you if the name is truly available. But, these links are free & a great place to start, so I'd try them out first. \n\nThere are other sites that offer free searching capabilities in conjunction with their commercial services, so I'm not able to post those links due to the Yahoo! TOS. You'll also want to check domain names & yellow pages, so simply do a search for "free domain name search" and "national yellowpages" and the appropriate links will pop up.\n\nHope that helps! I wish you much success & happiness in all your ventures!
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Branding consultants - there are companies that specialize in name creation for businesses, but they are often associated with brand consultants as a company name is an integral part of developing a brand\n\nTo give you an example, take a look at A Hundred Monkeys http://www.ahundredmonkeys.com/ . They represent themselves as "a branding company with a knack for coming up with names that are provocative and human."
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lame.  Here are some of my past Fantasy names. Bear in mind that my favorite shows are Arrested Development, Chappelles show and Family Guy.\n\nWhornets\nMy friends brother is on a gay (Literally, its in SF) basketball team and thats the name they thought of, I like it.\n\nFor Chappelle:\nPlayer Haters Ball\nPrince & The Revolution (More of a Basketball name)\nGrits 'n Gravy\n\n\nFor Family Guy:\nThe Greased Up Deaf Guys\nHappy Go Lucky Toys\n\n\nFor AD:\nGobias Industries\nSitwell Enterprises\nTobias is Queen Mary\nThe MR Fs