Quick note to all designers:
I’m seeing many entries converging on the same “ring + dots” solution, likely influenced by what’s already on the board. Please don’t feel constrained by that direction. Re-read the brief and explore fresh, minimal icon concepts that can represent a closed, moderated professional circle - calm, structured, high-trust (not a public marketplace).

At this stage, I’m prioritizing:

a distinctive silhouette (recognizable at a glance)

strong 16px / favicon legibility

clean geometry and craftsmanship (no rough cuts, no decorative noise)

teal as a single restrained accent, and a version that works in monochrome

Feel free to propose 2-3 different conceptual routes per submission (even if sketch-level), as long as they stay minimal and scalable.

We value your opinion! We would love to hear your feedback on our work. Did we capture your vision? Is there anything you would like us to improve or change? Your feedback helps us deliver the best possible results. Please take a moment to share your thoughts. Thank you

Quick follow-up to all designers:

Please don’t feel locked into the ‘flat ring + dots’ pattern. We’re open to fresh minimal directions - including a very subtle sense of depth / spatiality (e.g., overlap, layering, or a slight perspective) as long as it stays calm, static, and works as a flat vector mark (no 3D renders, no gradients, no effects).

We’re also interested in concepts that communicate nodes + connection (a moderated professional circle), but without reading like a spinner/loading/sync icon.

Optional idea you can explore: nodes may be filled vs. outlined to suggest status (e.g., unverified -> verified), but keep it minimal and legible at 16px.

Priorities remain:

distinctive silhouette

strong 16px/favicon legibility

clean geometry + craftsmanship (no noise)

teal as a restrained single accent + monochrome version

Feel free to submit 2-3 different conceptual routes (even sketch-level), as long as they stay minimal and scalable.

Quick context refresh on what Circle is (so the mark communicates the right thing):

Circle is a closed, moderated professional community for global mobility providers. It is not an open marketplace. Access is controlled, standards are enforced, and trust is the key value.

Inside the Circle, members are peers: vetted professionals operating across jurisdictions. There is a clear boundary between:
• people outside the community (unknown / not verified),
• applicants in progress (under review),
• verified members inside the Circle.

The system supports real collaboration and deals, but only within a trusted framework: verified participants, clear rules, and moderation.

What we want the icon to communicate at a glance:
• high-trust, calm authority (not hype, not “techy”, not playful),
• a protected space with standards (curated, moderated, intentional),
• professional connectedness without “open network” vibes,
• clarity and confidence when seen very small (UI-first identity).

Please use this meaning as the foundation and propose the simplest symbolic form that carries it.

Please provide feedback on my design

Hi there Project Owner kindly Feedback my entries. Thank You.