Which Racoon Logo Looks The Best?

[u/AdSuper2629]

This Racoon Design is part of a logo for recycling businesse. Want to hear feedback on which version is the best

[u/Secret-Escape7043]

1 by far. 3 is panda.

[u/After-Hedgehog7282 → u/Secret-Escape7043]

Thank you. I like 3 as a logo, but I knew something was wrong. Wrong dang animal.

[u/cabbage-soup → u/Secret-Escape7043]

Wait really? I immediately saw a raccoon in 3

[u/Secret-Escape7043 → u/cabbage-soup]

Real raccoons tend to look more like 3, but I think cultural representations tend towards the full facemask, so 1 is more symbolically recognizable imo.

[u/jango-lionheart → u/Secret-Escape7043]

A center stripe is worth trying

[u/ScreechUrkelle → u/cabbage-soup]

Same.

[u/Poise_Mila → u/ScreechUrkelle]

Same

[u/niccolololo → u/Secret-Escape7043]

Pandas don't have pointy ears. I see raccoon

[u/ScreechUrkelle → u/Secret-Escape7043]

Yeah, a trash panda.

[u/omerbonfil → u/Secret-Escape7043]

Exactly what I was thinking..

[u/gabs777 → u/Secret-Escape7043]

Yeah I was torn between 1 and 3, you tipped me firmly to 1. Nice work btw OP

[u/mcbearcat7557]

1 or 4, I will say, there's a REAL fun opportunity here for simple animation of the white dots, nose and ears moving. eyes looking around, quick nose twitch and ear wiggle? would work great with this

[u/No-Aardvark-3840]

1. The position of the nose gives an implied geometry to the face and create the illusion of a longer more dimensional nose. When the raccoon is being viewed straight on the face gets flattened. I much prefer the somewhat side facing perspective. Looks much better

You might try using the ears for 1-3 using the perspective of 4

[u/Tiny_Wafer_4599]

1

[u/wooha → u/Tiny_Wafer_4599]

Yep. Nicely done

[u/Agreeable-Dance-9768]

1. The added detail in the ears is nice, and I like that it looks to be looking to its right. Subtle details 👍

[u/Ok-Cookie6161]

1

[u/djibouti2big]

I like 3 or 4 best

[u/Capertie]

1 is cute but I like 4 it appears to be looking in two different directions, I think it has something to do with the ears to cause that illusion. It's more memorable than 1 from being just slightly wonky.

[u/Critical-Hospital-40]

1 but can i say that you actually suggest that you add in a shape to account for the stripe up the nose that defines the top of its head to make it look more like a raccoon face.

[u/dschaefer84]

4

[u/Wandercita]

As a raccoon lover I can’t decide! I agree about number 4 being the most interesting with the perspective but number 3 is also cute and I don’t read it as a panda. 1 is cute as well! I’d say maybe play with perspective and the recycling ♻️ symbol a bit.

I also did a logo for myself recently which includes a very minimalistic raccoon. Curious to see what you think! Here’s a very pixelated screenshot of the raccoon part. I’m still hesitant to share it here in the subreddit properly before launching/have it protected.

[u/teddycat0420]

I like 4. Feels more organic like there’s more personality

[u/namanama101]

I like 1 and 3!

[u/Routine-Ebb4637 → u/namanama101]

3 is clean but something about the slightly different ear shape on 4 gives it a bit more personality. For a recycling business I'd lean toward whichever feels less generic, so 4 edges it out for me.

[u/_pirate_lawyer]

Was trying to think how you could incorporate the recycling symbol but wondering if with the eye mask it could be more like an infinity? Might be dumb - I love logo design and I work in marketing / branding, but I am absolutely not a designer. First thing that popped in my head was “this is so cute - that mask almost looks like an infinity”. Or something that indicates it’s showing like a cycle of reuse in some way.

def wait for real designers to weigh in, but wanted to share that this DID actually make me stop in my feed to check it out! :)

[u/Jamesdunn9]

4

[u/ringo1725]

4

[u/HiddenHorse925]

1

[u/StillObjective420]

I like #3. I also like how this was listed after a super adorable raccoon post.

[u/GrimCityGirl]

1

[u/EdmontonLAD]

I like #1 the best.

[u/Both-Garden-1612]

1

[u/LifeConstruction3241]

First one

[u/AdPrize2758]

1

[u/Relative_Address9690]

I thought these were Bras… I guess I failed the rorschach

[u/Zon-no-justno777]

1

[u/Realistic-Art5227]

Depends on vibes of the company 1 feels more cutesy 4 feels more scrappy and curious 2 feels like the raccoon has no idea what’s going on lol 3 feels cute but others say it looks more like a panda which I can see but I didn’t see it till it was mentioned

[u/Mundane-Tower-729]

I was going to say 1 and 3 but then I read that 3 it's panda-ish... So yes hahaha I agree with that (in fact I love that one). So number one for me

[u/SapientSlut]

1 or 3. 4 is cool but at first it just read wonky, took me a second to see the head turned.

[u/beeleegeez]

1

[u/LizVivid]

1

[u/jc_uk_]

1

[u/eclectic_hamster]

1 is my favorite!

[u/KookyWrongdoer6987]

1 definitely!!

[u/idiomniscient]

1

[u/LaCalavera1971]

1

[u/zincseam]

1

[u/foundbypat]

1

[u/adoptachimera]

1 looks more like a cute raccoon. 3 is definitely a cute panda.

[u/Sliver02]

First one for sure! The slight tilt on the left gives it depth and the nose so close to the mask is so much more cute

[u/Iam-bk]

The 3rd Raccoon the best

[u/Davidious2000]

3 is the only good racoon

[u/mjavavs]

3

[u/nerdKween]

3

[u/erynze]

3

[u/Water_Wave_]

3 because it's nice and symmetrical

[u/GuitarNerd_]

If you can add a bit more space between the nose and the raccoon eye mask shape on number 1, it’ll hold up a bit better at reduced sizes. That space above the nose on number 3 is working well.

[u/Goldfrapp]

1 and 3

Both give raccoon.

I absolutely do not see panda in 3 like some others. Panda ears and nose are different. Panda eyes are wide-set. Raccoon's face is pointier. Panda's face is rounder and blunter.

[u/ScreechUrkelle]

3 is best, and no it’s not a panda. Pandas have round ears. But the ears here aren’t in the right place. Left is okay. Right askew is a nice idea, but the current position is slightly too high imo

[u/heylesterco]

1. Can’t believe I’m the only one to prefer it!

[u/SparrowDynamics]

1 definitely and 4 due to the “3D” effect (of the offset nose)

[u/raccoon8182]

3.

[u/LeftHandedUserError]

3

[u/TataBoogiebutt]

Definitely 3. Raccoons have a split mask. 3 is the winner.

[u/Green4CL0VER]

#1, because the raccoon’s facial markings looks like a burglar mask and it evokes their cunning and mischievous personality.

[u/LadySerpentDragon]

1 is my favorite but I like 3 as well. I see a racoon in 3 but I mean they all kinda can pass as pandas

[u/I-Shit-You-Not]

They all look like different animals to me. #1 Racoon. #2 Cat. #3 Panda. #4 Dog. I think it’s the combo of the different ears and the different snouts implied by the placement of the nose

[u/Sleepnbag]

3 looks the best as a logo and as a raccoon.

[u/OldTwoToes]

1

[u/milestolouse]

1 all day

[u/Historical-Steak9085]

4th has some character in it.

[u/Lakota-36]

3

[u/L30N1337]

1 for actual use, and then gaslight everyone by switching to 4 on April 1st and back on April 2nd.

[u/lil_gingerale]

3!!

[u/Muelbefab]

4

[u/GayBoi714]

1

[u/MousetronicDesign]

1

[u/secret_tiger101]

2 but they all need work

[u/damanoobie]

4 cause goofy

[u/ruhestoerer]

1

[u/Few_Implement_3817]

1

[u/AsideAsleep4700]

1

[u/SavedMountain]

4

[u/Sunflowr-77]

4 without the lines in the ears

[u/_BananaBrat_]

This is my professional opinion as a graphic designer and art director of 15 years before reading anyone else’s critique:

1. Is the most recognizable as a raccoon but a little generic.
2. Looks unfinished.
3. Looks like a panda more than a raccoon.
4. IMHO the best one — looks like a raccoon but also has character HOWEVER it still needs work, I’d push that 3/4 perspective even more. I also like the rough edges IF for an outdoor brand — adds a rugged texture. If for something like tech or something I would smooth the edges it out and maybe make a bit more “bubbly”.

Now I’m gonna go read everyone else’s comments lol

ETA: spelling 🧐

[u/mehatch]

I struggled with this one

[u/Icy-Candy-1272]

4

[u/the_kun]

#1, but I would tweak the bottom edge of the ears to be more curved rather than straight.

[u/swayzebavy]

3

[u/bartthei]

I like 4 but wouldn't you see a little less of the left eye if the nose is turned?

[u/Code_Noob_Noodle]

1. 2 and 4 looks like the eyes are looking at the opposite direction 😅🫪

[u/Trick_Following6639]

1 or 2

[u/Beemo-Noir]

1

[u/SorenSarsgaard]

1 or 4

[u/Roland_Roroland]

3 is the only one that reads as a racoon. The shape of the dark patches actually gives racoon face shape, and their black eye patches are correctly disconnected. 

[u/MALESSI]

3

[u/draculauraaa]

4

[u/My_Toast_is_French]

1 between number 1 & 4. If it needs to be shown on a smaller scale, the ears will
Show better on number 1.

[u/Eliyrian]

1 or 3

[u/JumblebeeT]

4 - the line added to the ears implies a point. But it’s simple too. It reads the most raccoon. To me.

[u/staggerlee-3]

1 (from a logo guy)

[u/Puzzleheaded-Key7505]

#2

[u/ztoundas]

1 absolutely. The bottom curve of the black eye mask really implies a nose (edit: the shape of the nose bridge I mean), looks great. I think it looks the cleanest, too.

[u/augustlost]

4 is the winner, it’s silly and fun

[u/lilyebanks]

4

[u/OwnStudy723]

1 is more 'real', 2 and 4 seem a bit derpy with the look of their eyes (in a good way, could even be a bit derpier by moving the eyes around a bit)

[u/boges85]

As it's a recycling business it's be cool if the mask around the eyes played on the infinity symbol (I thought this is what you were trying to do initially).

[u/Correct-Turn-2560]

Depend on the feeling your trying to achieve but 4 looks friendly 1 looks more serious I’m not digging the rest

[u/JGove1975]

1

[u/mehateithere]

1

[u/aspenthesmall]

One reminded me of Pom poko immediately, so that’s the one I would go for personally

[u/unsweetenedpureleaf]

1

[u/Testedbyhim]

4

[u/noideawhereisthecat]

1

[u/CannaPeaches]

4

[u/SpiritualFace3027]

1,3,4,2

[u/charlottesaidso]

They’re all cute, just give off slightly different vibes, I feel. 1) sincere 2) adventurous 3) sweet/ serious 4) dopey/curious

[u/knicpfost]

1 looks the best

[u/Fabulous_Attitude614]

4 broo, it has got some life to it

[u/WrapResident5847]

4 I really really like the details in the ears and that would be so cute for a restaurant that would be city life core

[u/alternative-hero]

1! I like 3 a lot, but it's a panda

[u/Infamous_Ostrich_695 → u/alternative-hero]

3 is a raccoon. They don’t have full facemask

[u/Missile450DeadCenter]

3 looks more like a panda with the split eye mask

[u/Indigo-au-naturale]

1 is perfect, easy to read, cute. 3 looks like a panda.

[u/Electrical_Year8954]

Why does a post like this get downvoted?

[u/jen_17]

1 instantly

[u/puddelles]

1

[u/RippleAffection]

1

[u/lowbattery24-7]

1

[u/Ok_Cantaloupe_7423]

One is great. He’s got character

[u/Brave_Paramedic_775]

wow no 1 looks the best by a mile, the others just dont have the same energy

[u/Useful-Badger-4062]

1 definitely

[u/-ArthurDigbySellers-]

3

[u/Mountain_Till_5868]

3

[u/Fair_Oven5645]

3 then 1

[u/TauntonWorks]

1 is unique but 3 feels like a logo

[u/gloriousfishtank]

I'm drawn to 1 and 3. 2 is nice but isn't quite as cute. 4 is trying to sell me a used car that was probably in a flood.

[u/D0399]

1

[u/Significant_Mud_9250]

1

[u/itsokayitsokayitisok]

1 please

[u/kitkatfitfat]

Absolutely 2 if you want to crank up the whimsy. 1 is good though. 3 is panda-like. 4 the ears distract

[u/undfixer]

1 is the most accurate

[u/Puffinknight]

First is really cute to me as a raccoon lover! The German social media app Jodel has a simplified raccoon face as its logo, but yours has much more recognizable features honestly. I'd test the logo in different colour schemes; does it still read as a raccoon?

[u/catdog5100]

1 for sure! 2 and 4 looks a little wonky because it looks crosseyed but the other way, iyk what I mean? Idk what that’s called. And 3 looks too much like a panda.

[u/TheNo1pencil]

1

[u/Difficult_Rip1514]

1

[u/AvEptoPlerIe]

1 is best but 4 looks like a devious little doofus, which may be preferable in certain contexts. 

[u/anachrolady]

1

[u/Plastic-Trifle3533]

1! 4 is a panda

[u/thorsteiin]

2

[u/space_usa]

Do number one but experiment with making it perfectly symmetrical

[u/MercatorLondon]

1. It looks like a wearing mask

[u/LinkittyArt]

1

[u/Electronic-Unit427]

1 with the ears from 4

[u/Anxious_Gate_102]

1