Why did I design this logo and what does it mean?
Purple is the colour of wisdom, sensitivity & empathy
Turquoise is the colour of compassion, clarity & peace
Green is the colour of harmony, health & growth
These are some of the key qualities we need to be resilient, to be able to Get Up and Grow – the wisdom to know that we have all the answers within ourselves, the sensitivity to be in touch with our deepest fears and desires and the empathy to relate with those around us. We also need authentic compassion for the world and clarity about ourselves so that we can enjoy inner peace. Once we have mastered the above we’ll find harmony in our existence, good health and purposeful growth.
The rainbow lines extending upward from the “U” symbolises getting up, rising up, being on a journey of self discovery and learning, a promise of improvement, a better life, inspiration, prosperity, success etc… The same lines coming down through the “o” symbolises also being in touch with our roots, our heritage as well as the things that challenged us to grow in our lives, while also having our feet firmly on the ground so that we can reach as high as our dreams will take us and embrace the joy and delight as indicated by the open arms of the person at the top right corner.
Written by Sinta Ebersohn (Founder of Get Up and Grow)