Universal Logo For Connectivity

LET ME TELL YOU ABOUT US:

I have a dream to make a difference in people's lives. I guess what I really want to do is help people get out of their bubble and connect. I love people, all shapes and sizes, all races, backgrounds and beliefs, and especially if they happen to be a lot different from me.

I believe in amazing possibilities being created by simply taking the time to talk to and meet a complete stranger. What's stops people from talking to each other in an elevator? For me it's the most natural thing in the world to do, yet believe it or not I'm shy and insecure about a lot of things. I also have my friends, problems, bills, responsibilities etc, etc. But connecting with people, making new friends, inspiring someone, making people laugh, smile and feel good really makes me feel great.

I want to create a universal symbol for connectivity (by symbol I mean logo like the peace sign or the smiley face). I know this is not easy and so many things have already been done, but I am interested to see what the amazingly creative people on this website can come up with. I want to use this symbol along with words to inspire people to connect. I want people to think about some of the amazing possibilities that can come out of meeting a complete stranger or someone they wouldn't usually relate to.

At this stage I am not completely sure what I am going to do with it, but probably start a clothing line and hopefully develop the brand to the point where I can effect change and inspire people. Wearing this symbol would say that you welcome the opportunity to connect, make friends, learn from others, help others etc.

I know this is a tough one! I also know that I am not offering a lot money.. quite simply.. I'm broke. However hopefully I will continue to work with whomever submits the winning design.

HERE IS WHAT WE NEED:

I need a logo that will work in one color if necessary. It needs to be simple, eye catching and unforgettable. A couple of things I really like are the peace sign, the yin and yang circle and the smiley face (having said that I don't want anything cartoony, however if the smiley face wasn't around and you created it for me... i'd take it!).

If you want to use inspiring words as part of your design, you can but it must also be submitted as a logo with no words.

Please don't do anything with hands connecting as I've seen a lot of symbols/logos like this

OUR TARGET AUDIENCE IS:

People on the planet.. Probably likely to effect the younger generation.

WE LIKE THESE EXAMPLES:

Peace sign

Smiley face

yin and yang circle thingy

WE ABSOLUTELY MUST HAVE THIS IN OUR PIECE:

Clean lines

Must work in one color

Must be simple

Must be unique/original

Must not be cartoony

Logo without words. (feel free to also submit same logo with inspiring words and/or catch phrases that may help consideration)