logo critique?
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Leaving aside the idea of the site (which seems odd), the name choice, the trendy gradients and overused "light bulb = idea" idea (maybe that could use some inspiration!)...
You have a syntax issue. The large "U" – or perhaps any "u" – in front of the word "inspired" creates a kind of mnemonic device that gives you "uninspired" which is far stronger than reading "U" as a word of its own. It seems there is no way around that issue if you keep the existing syntax.
The eye reads across the "u" + "i" combination and makes a short "u" vowel sound. And then the eye recognizes the pattern/word for "inspired." So you end up always with "uh inspired" – in which case the closest word association leads you to place an "n" in between the two parts to make one word.
If you must use some semblance of the name "Are you inspired?" then make it just that. No trendy word abbreviations 4ever.
And drop the light bulb which is trying to beat the only visual cue you could think of for "idea." Likely folks looking for inspiration want more than the over-the-counter cliches – you'll have to do better.
- reread, sounds a little harsh – I don't mean any negativity, just trying to give it to you straight!letters2