Here is the final logo I designed for for myself as a portfolio piece along with a couple variations of the original mark. I started off trying to mimic wrought iron tavern puzzles, but it created a chaotic mess, and in the end the "b" of "GbJ" is unnecessary. My only complaint is I wish there were a more appropriate whimsical serif font I could have used to make it feel less Calvin Klein-ish.
This design is © Jason Saastad 2011