For the logo, I experimented with different “A” variations that could implement the A, J, and L initials in a subtle way. Also, I noticed sharp angles go well together, and probably the fixed-width approach would serve me well in this part too.
Though I battled against my “rounded” intuition, a sharp-edged Logo would definitely work better with my chosen typography.
As for the color palette, I can’t go against my monochrome nature. I chose black and white variations as part of my logo. However, I played around a bit more and found that gradients look beautiful inside the logo as well, so it was a win-win situation.