help me brainstorm! :)

Thread originally posted on the Aeclectic Tarot Forum on 11 Apr 2002, and now archived in the Forum Library.

joya250	11 Apr 2002
hey guys ! I will soon be making my freelance business official -- and I need a NAME!!! It's always hardest to design something for myself, since I'm always changing my direction. so, I thought it would be neat to see what others come up with. I am a graphic designer, and this business would be a supplement to my full-time job. .... and since I'm so into tarot and magic, I wanted to encorporate some sort of that feeling into the name of my business. I was playing around with the name Arcana. any other suggestions? :D (btw, if I choose your name -- you win a prize! (seriously) heh heh. hmmmmm....) let the brainstorms begin!

.dc	11 Apr 2002
oohers... joya, i'm in the same boat, however i;ve already choosen my name... letsee here... --it's in the cards--relates to stuff you can design with cards and tarot itself (sorta cheezy but it's a start) --mind altaring designs --designspel --tangodesigns --raven design studios --mystique haus of design --tempered works ok, so it's not as easy as i thought. bummer... i'll add more when i can. good luck and congrats on your reiki 1 attunement. .dc

springfish	11 Apr 2002
How about, springfish design!!!! ; )

funkpuss	11 Apr 2002
Hi joya, I'm also a Graphic designer and Clairvoyant! I would do something cheezy that sticks in your mind as people remember it also it's very catchy. ie I had a Co. called design4music, simple but catchy. Sorry I havn't got any ideas but look at the type of market you want. I know brainstorming could take time. Good luck with the business! FP

fairyhedgehog	11 Apr 2002
Okay, you said brainstorm. So anything, no matter how rubbishy, counts and we weed out the worst stuff later, yes? Here goes: Tarotica Magical designs High Priestess Art Star Designs Pentacle Designs Pentagrams Sun and Moon designs Crescent Moon Tarot Moon Well, that's my lot for now. I hope it sparks off some ideas in someone else :) Regards, FH PS I saw a shop in Jersey called 'The Moon and Sixpence' which I rather liked.

joya250	11 Apr 2002
YAY! so far these are great!!! I really like Designspel and Pentagrams.... and, I love house spelled as "haus".... hmmmm, maybe I could work around with that one. KEEP 'EM COMING!!!!!! :) :) :)

joya250	11 Apr 2002
oh, and springfish. you're funny. :)

.dc	11 Apr 2002
more ideas: --childish wands --foolspath design (even though fool may be seen as negative) --starlight design haus --universal designs --map of the mind design haus --creativity in the stars ...okay more later. and crescent moon is sorta already taken by a majical design and arts magazine. i do recommend it however, it's KEWL! =) blessed be, .dc

All Is One	11 Apr 2002
Love the ideas so far..hope you find one that really inspires you- Since your in graphics... How bout: Arcane Arts & Images Graphical Enchantment Inimical Imagery Visual Enchantments and Design Mystic Image & Design Good Luck w/your new business, Alison

Liliana	11 Apr 2002
Howabout Technomagik Arts

Malachite	11 Apr 2002
ummm.... Aquarius Rising (or any other star sign..!) Three of Pentacles Starlight Graphics Crystal Clear Oracle Alchymy any use?

Malachite	11 Apr 2002
*slaps forehead* Magick Eye...

.dc	11 Apr 2002
ooohers.. i likey that technomajick arts one. =) um.. .what about technospirit designs? or new age arts. (isn't this one already taken by someone?) spiritual designs. bah... okay, enough of me.. anyone else. blessed be, .dc ... voted most likely to have way too many ideas for any one item in high school...

lunalafey	11 Apr 2002
how about: Grafik Arts or The Art of Grafiks.. or MagikGrafiks. Give me time I'll come up with more..

joya250	11 Apr 2002
oooh -- I like spelling Graphic like that! Grafiks... the art of grafiks... grafik haus? hmmm........

amyel	11 Apr 2002
Quote: Originally posted by joya250 oh, and springfish. you're funny. :) Actually...I kinda like it as a design firm name! Make sure you spell it all lower case, though... Ok, my brainstorm ideas...... hmmmm....nope, "springfish" is it for me!

joya250	11 Apr 2002
I totally agree Amyel... it's a GREAT name for a design company.... :) too bad it's already taken by springfish!!!! http://www.springfish.com/

Umbrae	11 Apr 2002
the grafik eye …strange music with voiceover…”dye die magik eye!” magik eye design (see there is a vocal pun in English in the sound of Magic Eye and Magic Guy (oh, and the Magic Eye Bookstore on Broadway in San Francisco has been closed for years (tears rolleth), what an era that was...)

slinky_jo	11 Apr 2002
Joy Arcana Design Joy Arcana Design Haus Joy Arcana something blah... ??

Melvis	11 Apr 2002
Here's my brainstorming session... Arcana...hmm. Star Moon True Moon True Moon Arts Arcana Moon Graphics (or Grafiks) Arcana Moon Arts Moonspel Grafiks Moonspel Arts (or "moonspel arts" in all smalls) Arkana Graphiks (For some reason I got stuck on the Moon theme. Couldn't tell ya why. ;) ) Hope it was inspirational for ya, joya250! Good luck in the new business! Peace, Melvis :TSTRE

Kiama	12 Apr 2002
How about.... "The Best Goddamn Design Company EVER EVER!" Kiama

Kiama	12 Apr 2002
How about... Waxing Moon? Solstice something.... Equinox? Kiama

joya250	12 Apr 2002
ROFL.... Kiama, that a great name.... haha... think they'll buy it?!? seriously, I like moonspel design or maybe moonspell design...... hmmmmm, Melvis, you rock! I'm gonna think about all these great suggestions over the weekend. I'm so glad I posted this thread.... it's been very helpful! ... haha, then after I choose a name... I have to design a logo (gasp!) (if any of you are in graphics, you know how hard this is! especially for yourself!!!) I'll keep you all posted! xoxoxoxox, joyspellmoongrafixacanahausbestdamndesignerever!

.dc	15 Apr 2002
joya, what about willowisp art and designs or something like that? good luck choosing a name and creating a logo. i totally know how you feel. let us all know what you design on both once you're done =) blessed be, .dc

RedWood	15 Apr 2002
Hope its not to late to put in suggestions...Since you liked moon ideas..There is a shop here called Earth Lore...How about Moon Lore Designs Grafiks

Umbrae	15 Apr 2002
"Bad Moon Rising"

blue	15 Apr 2002
I hate to state the obvious, but I always loved; joya250 It stuck in my mind the moment I saw it and by now I suppose that it feels comfortable to you just like Blue does to me. It's got your energy and as a logo it could be very cutting edge. Kind of a cross between worldspeak and numeric information. You've already tried it on for size, does it fit?

joya250	15 Apr 2002
:) hey guys. I'm still working on it! been real busy with other stuff (like paying the government lots of money. groan. somehow I filed that I had THREE KIDS!!!) anyway... I'll be getting my butt in gear soon. Blue, that's an interesting idea about using joya250 (pronounced two-fitty, that is...) :)~ my boyfriend said the same thing to me... still thinking...

Butterfly	15 Apr 2002
Just a few practical things to think about- it's the marketing/business person in me. I'm sure you know most of this. Don't think too much about your own interests- rather think of the interests of the people you are trying to attract. I assume you have a business plan and have identified your target group- while it would be wonderful for them to be diverse, accepting groovy thinkers like this forum- but in reality- who is really going to be the type that employ your services? I'm thinking characteristics like gender, age, socio-economic group, industry etc. Your business name should act like a magnet to these people. They are wonderful names that you have come up with so far. I love them- just remember the practical side as well. Do they describe the style of design that you specialise in. Is it going to be the kind of name that attracts or scares off the people you hope to attract? A name is so important, it completely sets the style for the people who will be interested- and can unfortunately pidgeonhole you too!

Butterfly	15 Apr 2002
In a really round about way- I'm trying to get to the idea of branding. It is undeniably important as a marketing tool. You are dealing with people- who can be maddeningly human with their quirky consumer habits, based purely on perceptions and unformed ideas. You name is your number one indicator of your brand- so it pays to be concious of what brand you want to display. I have so many exercises, info etc on the area of consumer perceptions and marketing- happy to be of any help.

mystic	15 Apr 2002
How about Arcanus Magica- House of Art and Spirit just a thought....... :-)

Shawna Moon	16 Apr 2002
I actuallly like Arcana Arts how about Mythic Mandala Catalyst Creations Dream Designs Divine Designs Tao of Design Bliss Path Divination Designs Mythic Arts Mother Earth Arts Mother Earth Arcana Magician Masterpieces Arcana Ambrosia Well that's all I can brainstorm, i hope that I can help, message me if you like any of my suggestions. Blessed Be Shawna Moon

Kiama	16 Apr 2002
Well, JoyaTwoFitty ;) it looks like you're spoiled for choice! But, just WHY is your name pronounce Two fitty? Kiama

joya250	16 Apr 2002
'cause it's more fun to say.

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