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Arantor

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #375, on August 4th, 2011, 10:13 AM »
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@Pete> Err... Well, I suppose the logic of it made sense by then. But right now I just hate that green logo
Yeah, I'm the sort of person who habitually finds 'hidden meanings' in things. It's why I tend to overanalyse Doctor Who the way I do.
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I have an 'idea' of a nice little symbol which would both represent Wedge as a simple machine *and* a forum (which SMF never did in its logo, eh.)
The logo represents a simple machine; it's about them and their commitment to keeping it simple. I think. I think it's also related to the fact that they never planned to be just about forums.
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A speech bubble, where the tail is directed towards the word 'wedge', and the tail itself is a wedge coming out of the bubble. Or, alternatively, is a wedge going inside the bubble, but it's harder to make it stand as a speech bubble then.
Interesting idea. The problem is that it can look very generic and no amount of stylising it is going to change that fact.
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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #376, on August 4th, 2011, 10:52 AM »
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Yeah, I'm the sort of person who habitually finds 'hidden meanings' in things. It's why I tend to overanalyse Doctor Who the way I do.
Ahah yeah.
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Interesting idea. The problem is that it can look very generic and no amount of stylising it is going to change that fact.
Well that's the point of the bubble: it represents a conversation (a forum), and it can contain anything. Well I suppose a couple of our talented artists around here will enjoy giving it a try at the very least. :)

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #377, on August 4th, 2011, 11:03 AM »
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Well that's the point of the bubble: it represents a conversation (a forum), and it can contain anything. Well I suppose a couple of our talented artists around here will enjoy giving it a try at the very least.
Sure, I got the reference from that. But when I first saw the second image, I immediately thought of the small similar icon in the Fugue icon set and wondered for a moment if it had actually been enlarged from that first.

While it provides interesting food for thought, I can't escape the feeling it will always be too generic and the stylising that indicates 'Wedge' wouldn't ever be too pronounced on it. Don't know, will have to see what the very creative people here come up with.

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #378, on August 4th, 2011, 12:47 PM »
Here my attempt on the bubble.  The font I used was "Helvetica Neue LT Pro 75 Bold".

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #379, on August 4th, 2011, 01:46 PM »
Quote from Bloc on August 4th, 2011, 01:10 PM
You are right, Nao, that the logo I ended up with, was mix of many peoples output..I would recommend using JUST the letters, with some modications to make it stand out - or use a small wedge image. Using big image + text makes it too busy IMHO.
Something like this.

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #380, on August 4th, 2011, 02:12 PM »
I quite like that design CJ - bit blue though  :lol:
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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #381, on August 4th, 2011, 02:40 PM »
Thanks billy.

Here a slight redesign, space out between 'e' and 'd' and replace black with dark grey, so it stand out in dark background.

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #382, on August 4th, 2011, 03:24 PM »
@CJ> The font I'm using is 'Coolvetica'. It's not exactly the same as Helvetica but close enough.

As for the bubble, I was following on the conversation we had earlier -- i.e. trying out a 'symbol' for Wedge, that wouldn't have to be associated with the name itself. So, the name Wedge was never intended to be put *inside* the bubble, rather next to each (in the same direction as the trail.)
The bubble itself doesn't need to say anything. It's just... that anyone's free to add anything there.
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Not to burst yer' bubbles lol, but using vector software, while good in itself, is still just a tool. Working in high resolutions with Photoshop have always given me the same freedom as using vector software, which I can't possibly be so creative with.
Does Photoshop give the ability to change the style of an element without undoing other elements? Like a 'personal' undo queue for all elements...
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The "wedge" I made, which you now use as a "boat" ? :)
As a ship, specifically a spaceship as it was how some people viewed it at a time. Probably because you added a Wedge Antilles picture just above the first appearance of the symbol :P
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was a 3d-lit triangular shape of a wedge(stylized) so I would not recommend using as it is now. The lighting is totally wrong(it was lit from the top originally) and it was made to be small(just above the text) and contrast with the text, not on its own. Being on its own require more detail and better shape on it.
I guess so.
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You are right, Nao, that the logo I ended up with, was mix of many peoples output..I would recommend using JUST the letters, with some modications to make it stand out - or use a small wedge image. Using big image + text makes it too busy IMHO.
Agreed, but I have to say that I still love the current header logo very much (the one with Helvetica.)

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #383, on August 4th, 2011, 05:41 PM »
Another attempt different colours, less spacing.

@Nao the Helvetica I got is something I suppose to pay for.  :niark:

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #384, on August 4th, 2011, 05:57 PM »
At a smaller size, it's not clear if the third letter is a b or a d :/

Hmmm.

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #385, on August 4th, 2011, 06:20 PM »
I am actually liking that last one CJ Jackson. Only on the lighter background though. I don't think it looks very impressive on a dark background.

 ;)

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #386, on August 4th, 2011, 07:03 PM »
Quote from Arantor on August 4th, 2011, 05:57 PM
At a smaller size, it's not clear if the third letter is a b or a d :/

Hmmm.
Okay, I change the colour of the wedge, is it clear now?

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #387, on August 4th, 2011, 08:09 PM »
This one's a bit more dynamic and metallic. Various color tests.
Posted: August 4th, 2011, 08:04 PM
Quote from CJ Jackson on August 4th, 2011, 01:46 PM
Quote from Bloc on August 4th, 2011, 01:10 PM
You are right, Nao, that the logo I ended up with, was mix of many peoples output..I would recommend using JUST the letters, with some modications to make it stand out - or use a small wedge image. Using big image + text makes it too busy IMHO.
Something like this.
Similar to this, no...?
http://wedge.org/pub/6271/archive-logo-madness/msg249975/#msg249975

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #388, on August 4th, 2011, 08:53 PM »
Very nice Nao.

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[Archive] Re: Logo Madness
« Reply #389, on August 4th, 2011, 09:10 PM »
Well it looks a bit like the 'Milky Way' chocolate bar logo, come to think of it... :lol: