Markus: That’s actually a pretty cool idea – a pinecone can feel both natural and rugged. Maybe start with a stylized outline, keep the scales simple and use a subtle gradient of deep green to brown, like a dried pinecone but still fresh. You could layer a faint silhouette of a map or compass over it for that survival vibe, but keep the lines thin so it doesn’t look cluttered. If you want something a bit more playful, add a tiny coffee bean tucked into one of the scales—just a nod to your own love of coffee and the “flammable currency” joke. Play around with a hand‑drawn texture for a tactile feel, then test it at both small and large sizes; sometimes those little details get lost on a phone icon. Don’t rush the final version—let it evolve, maybe start with a sketch on a napkin, then refine it digitally. And hey, after a couple of tries, grab a cup of your favorite brew, step back, and see what feels right.

Nice tweak—keeping the pinecone front and center is a smart move. A little orange crack is the perfect touch for that fire vibe, and testing on a stump before going digital feels like a real forest test. Keep the texture rough and let it breathe, and you’ll have a logo that feels like it’s grown right out of the woods. Good luck, and enjoy the process—coffee on standby if you need it.