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Posted 21 August 2008 - 04:07 PM

Hi! I need a little help with this logo I'm dsigning for
ERO>26. My weak point is definitly the text but I have no idea what to do with it. any suggestions about it or the logo overall? :confused:

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Edited by Rockhart, 19 February 2009 - 10:37 PM.


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Posted 21 August 2008 - 04:09 PM

here's my second attempt just playing with the colors and font...

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Edited by Rockhart, 19 February 2009 - 10:38 PM.


#3 KHDZN

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Posted 21 August 2008 - 08:46 PM

Not crazy about the figure in the picture but I checked out their site and see where you are coming from. I don't like the sharp corners on the figure (fist and feet) -- I like that his open hand has soft corners like the shape of his head. I think the stars would look nicer if they did not have sharp points. Just round the tips off a bit -- I think the stars and the figure would relate better with those tweaks. Hope that makes sense. Your second choice of font is an improvement.

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Posted 21 August 2008 - 10:19 PM

ok thanks! i'll make some revision and keep what you said in mind. Yeah I'm not to crazy about the guy either but I can't think of a better way to implement him in the design and he has to be there....

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Posted 21 August 2008 - 11:19 PM

Anyone remember this game?

Hercules looks remarkable similar to the main character!

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Posted 21 August 2008 - 11:58 PM

k here are the changes you suggested as well as some color options. Any ideas or prefrences?
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Posted 22 August 2008 - 12:01 AM

lol I loved that game! (I got stuck on one part and never beat it but...) yeah well the resemblence is not really my fault... check out the link to the original logo in my first post :)

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 05:17 AM

Rockhart, I think overall this design lacks a serious professional feel. It IS good. However, the figure needs some refinement and color choice. The font is not something that you would probably see in a continent wide program.

Look forward to some revisions.
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#9 NancyCarter

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 05:22 AM

Sorry I wasn't implying that it was -- sorry. I had reviewed the site... and that's when I noticed it! ;)

It was such a FUN game. I love it.

lol I loved that game! (I got stuck on one part and never beat it but...) yeah well the resemblence is not really my fault... check out the link to the original logo in my first post :)


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Posted 22 August 2008 - 12:15 PM

Rockhart, one thing you want to be extra careful of is creating mascot type characters without giving them a unique personality. In the case of your character, I think the fact that you gave him a face, or an eye and mouth anyway, really makes him appear very dull because his expression is dull (especially in the smaller versions). Try developing his expression a bit more, or maybe get rid of it and let him be a silhouette.
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Posted 22 August 2008 - 12:36 PM

Ah yes, the Klaymen, once I saw the logo it reminded me of him too. Fun game.
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Posted 22 August 2008 - 03:07 PM

#1 - I think you need to refine your character a bit more...perhaps round or soften the edges a bit.

#2 - your text should compliment your mascot more...

#3 - the stars look too plain, like the mascot try rounding off the edges a bit...they look way too copy and pasted

#4 - good luck in the competition, I might enter myself if I have the time

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Posted 22 August 2008 - 03:11 PM

thank you everyone for the advice! I'll post replies when I post some revisions!

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Posted 23 August 2008 - 05:27 PM

intrepidguppy - Thx for the critique! Yeah if there's one thing I'm not good at it's font choice.... and if there's a second one it's color choice ;) anyways here's some revisions...

NancyCarter- That's ok :) Just didn't wanted to start off on here with the reputation of a copycat :)

Winter artwork- tried some adjusments with my mascot and text an (I think) they fit a whole lot better together. And good luck to you if you decide to enter =)

k here it is.... some more revisions

Edited by Rockhart, 19 February 2009 - 10:39 PM.


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Posted 23 August 2008 - 06:44 PM

Rockhart, nice attempts on the 2nd design. If I was in the position of the CH I would have the following feedback...(kid gloves though).

1) Hercules looks kind of wimpy, he should retain the relatively chiseled/angular look from the original.
2) The idea of reaching for the stars is interesting.
3) the figure/stars should be more compact, the intent of the brief seems more along the lines of a figure left/ text right alignment, not big rectangle with stuff slapped inside.
4) Font choice should be a bit more conservative/traditional - with some flair.
5) stick with the original colors, at least you know they like it.
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Posted 27 August 2008 - 12:06 AM

I agree with Intrepidguppy's points. This design doesn't come across as a logo at first glance. It seems to be more for a card design than logo. That's perhaps because of the amount of space that's integrated into the piece.

I liked the aspect of your original mockup where Hercules is past the "reaching for the stars" stage and had actually "caught" his star and is displaying it proudly. With that pose, would you even need the extra stars? Not sure on the colors, but I do think that Hercules might look bolder in black. For font - maybe stick with a bold typeface that has a serif?

Edited by Violet, 27 August 2008 - 12:08 AM.

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#17 karva

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Posted 02 September 2008 - 01:10 PM

the jumping figure makes me think more of hermes then hercules

i agree with intrepidguppy the font must be more conservative

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Posted 09 October 2008 - 07:36 PM

well i did some more tweaks and ended up sending in 8 diffrent versions of the logo but here's one version that I didn't post before. thanks guys for all your advice :)

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Edited by Rockhart, 19 February 2009 - 10:39 PM.


#19 Violet

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Posted 11 October 2008 - 02:01 AM

Nice Work on your latest entry - you've done a great job with the placement of the stars. I feels like there's movement in this piece. :)
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Posted 14 October 2008 - 04:16 PM

yes there's movement but no sense of strength...




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