OOTP Logo Contest Week 4 - Indianapolis Rounders

jnshmoo · 02-09-2005, 10:08 AM

Here we are with the poll for another week. The Indianapolis Rounders concept seems to have stumped our designers this week. I only received 11 entries from 8 people.

Please note: We are only doing one round of voting this week. Vote for only ONE logo!

Here are the logos (part 1):

jnshmoo · 02-09-2005, 10:12 AM

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Eugene Church · 02-09-2005, 10:17 AM

Wonderful logos by all...can't decide now...they are just too close to pick one...it will take me a while.

Don't know if I can decide in just two days...being a critic is harder and more time-consuming than just "designing" them.

Really well done.

jaxmagicman · 02-09-2005, 10:20 AM

Eugene, this was the hardest so far. I was working on something outside of Racing to go with it. I was going with poker players and just did not get my design done in time. I really enjoyed this week, I am glad you guys came up such wonderful and orginal concepts. Bravo Zulu.

jaxmagicman · 02-09-2005, 10:21 AM

Oh, I love number 10.

LivnLegend · 02-09-2005, 10:21 AM

Yes, I agree, this is the toughest one yet. Very nice job, designers!!

Eugene Church · 02-09-2005, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by jaxmagicman

Eugene, this was the hardest so far. I was working on something outside of Racing to go with it. I was going with poker players and just did not get my design done in time. I really enjoyed this week, I am glad you guys came up such wonderful and orginal concepts. Bravo Zulu.

Sorry to hear that, jaxmagicman.

We missed out on another good logo.

Dagrims · 02-09-2005, 10:33 AM

I voted for #4. I like the combination of the treadmarks and the skyline, as well as the "O" in the team's name.

treedom · 02-09-2005, 10:41 AM

I voted for 11.

Great job by all.

jnshmoo · 02-09-2005, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Dagrims

I voted for #4. I like the combination of the treadmarks and the skyline, as well as the "O" in the team's name.

I know a secret about that one.

canadiancreed · 02-09-2005, 11:19 AM

that was tough. I liked 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11.

#5 lost because I felt it shoudl have the city name
#6 got knocked out because it jsut looked odd after a while the perfectly round stadium (very cool idea though)
#7 lost because I coudlnt tell what the heck that red thing was
and #8 lost because it reminded me too much of a trucking company out of QUebec, which is actually very cool

so hence my choice

Eckstein 4 Prez · 02-09-2005, 11:43 AM

I love both #5 and #7. I can't decide between them right now, so I'll come back and vote later.

KurtBevacqua · 02-09-2005, 11:47 AM

Shouldn't The Rounders have something to do with poker in their logo?

Eugene Church · 02-09-2005, 11:48 AM

The following are just my opinions and are not meant to demean or detract from these fine designs, only to perhaps improve them:

#1 Good solid logo design...will show up well in OOTPB...although the black trim on the lettering might show spotty in game.

#2 Fine traditional logo...especially like the "INDY" short for Indianapolis...this really sets it apart from the others...will show up great in the game...no graphics shortcomings technically.

#3 Truly outstanding design...one of my favorites...fine colors...incorporates baseball and Indy 500 theme very well...really like the victory flag...and rounded lettering...I hope the black trim looks good in the game and does not get spotty.

#4 Another outstanding design...tire treads very creative...really like the victory flag...wish Indianapolis was larger, so it will show up better in the game...really like the Rounders font and color...and if that "O" is a rounders base...that is a very nice touch.

#5 Truly outstanding in all respects...this is a great traditional early 1900's type logo...it will show up superbly in the game...wish he had tied in Indy 500 theme with the diamonds...it would have been perfect then.

#6 Very good concept...like the "speed" aspect of the font...developed the Rounders theme with the oval stadium ( a sense of "round and round")...a victory flag in the middle of the stadium would be a nice addition...hope black does not spot in the game.

#7 Technically very well done...fine colors and font for Rounders...wish Indianapolis was larger so it will show up well on the game screens and I'm not sure what the fancy design is below ROUNDERS...Is that a bat in it or a peg used in the game of rounders?

#8 Another very fine traditonal design...excellent font size...really like the way he made the "R" include the "I" as well...very nice touch...really like the lane stripes to create the "I"...should show up very well in game if black doesn't get spotty.

#9 Flawless in my opinion...visually excellent...very fine colors...large lettering...ties in Indy 500 with the gray oval track and victory wings with the baseball seams and the diamond...it will show up very well in the game...this is perfect...this one gets my vote.

#10 Very well done...excellent font...fine colors...ties in Indy 500 and Baseball very well...wish Indianapolis was larger, so it would show up better in the game.

#11 Another flawless one...equal to #9 in all respects...#11 is beautifully done...has baseball and Indy 500 theme...is a perfectly balanced and laid out logo...I chose #9 because I like bright colors...the red makes it superior imo... #11 a very, very close second...#3, #4, #5, and #8 are very close, too.

But all of the others are well done, too. We are really lucky to have so many fine designers who share their great talent with us.

sporr · 02-09-2005, 11:54 AM

I tend to like the logos that are more round. (Sorry for the "rounders" pun). Anyway, I like the design of #11 so that was my pick.

jmel07 · 02-09-2005, 11:55 AM

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#5 lost because I felt it shoudl have the city name

Maybe the symbol in the middle of the logo is an old-school "I" for "Indianapolis"

jnshmoo · 02-09-2005, 12:07 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jmel07

Maybe the symbol in the middle of the logo is an old-school "I" for "Indianapolis"

Maybe someday the designer will let us know for sure.

jnshmoo · 02-09-2005, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

#7 Technically very well done...fine colors and font for Rounders...wish Indianapolis was larger so it will show up well on the game screens and I'm not sure what the fancy design is below ROUNDERS...Is that a bat in it or a peg used in the game of rounders?

#9 Flawless in my opinion...visually excellent...very fine colors...large lettering...ties in Indy 500 with the gray oval track and victory wings with the baseball seams and the diamond...it will show up very well in the game...this is perfect...this one gets my vote.

Your comments were almost spot on with my thoughts. I also selected number 9 for similar reasons to yours.

My take on Logo 7 is that the design is a stretched out racing helmet to make the racing connection.

Eugene Church · 02-09-2005, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jnshmoo

Your comments were almost spot on with my thoughts. I also selected number 9 for similar reasons to yours.

My take on Logo 7 is that the design is a stretched out racing helmet to make the racing connection.

I think you may be correct...if that is what it is. I'm sorry I missed it... I would have rated it higher.

I'm sure the designer will tell us when the voting is over.

darkhorse · 02-09-2005, 02:18 PM

Every single one of these logos would be a fine addition to a league, but my vote goes to number three. Clean as a whistle design on that one. Great job!

View Poll Results: Vote for your favorite:
Logo #1	0	0%
Logo #2	0	0%
Logo #3	12	9.76%
Logo #4	2	1.63%
Logo #5	16	13.01%
Logo #6	2	1.63%
Logo #7	28	22.76%
Logo #8	7	5.69%
Logo #9	13	10.57%
Logo #10	16	13.01%
Logo #11	27	21.95%
Voters: 123. You may not vote on this poll

02-09-2005, 11:43 AM	#12
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	I love both #5 and #7. I can't decide between them right now, so I'll come back and vote later. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

02-09-2005, 11:47 AM	#13
KurtBevacqua Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 2,968	Shouldn't The Rounders have something to do with poker in their logo? __________________ "The type and formula of most schemes of philanthropy or humanitarianism is this: A and B put their heads together to decide what C shall be made to do for D. The radical vice of all these schemes, from a sociological point of view, is that C is not allowed a voice in the matter, and his position, character, and interests, as well as the ultimate effects on society through C's interests, are entirely overlooked. I call C the Forgotten Man" - William Graham Sumner

02-09-2005, 11:48 AM	#14
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	The following are just my opinions and are not meant to demean or detract from these fine designs, only to perhaps improve them: #1 Good solid logo design...will show up well in OOTPB...although the black trim on the lettering might show spotty in game. #2 Fine traditional logo...especially like the "INDY" short for Indianapolis...this really sets it apart from the others...will show up great in the game...no graphics shortcomings technically. #3 Truly outstanding design...one of my favorites...fine colors...incorporates baseball and Indy 500 theme very well...really like the victory flag...and rounded lettering...I hope the black trim looks good in the game and does not get spotty. #4 Another outstanding design...tire treads very creative...really like the victory flag...wish Indianapolis was larger, so it will show up better in the game...really like the Rounders font and color...and if that "O" is a rounders base...that is a very nice touch. #5 Truly outstanding in all respects...this is a great traditional early 1900's type logo...it will show up superbly in the game...wish he had tied in Indy 500 theme with the diamonds...it would have been perfect then. #6 Very good concept...like the "speed" aspect of the font...developed the Rounders theme with the oval stadium ( a sense of "round and round")...a victory flag in the middle of the stadium would be a nice addition...hope black does not spot in the game. #7 Technically very well done...fine colors and font for Rounders...wish Indianapolis was larger so it will show up well on the game screens and I'm not sure what the fancy design is below ROUNDERS...Is that a bat in it or a peg used in the game of rounders? #8 Another very fine traditonal design...excellent font size...really like the way he made the "R" include the "I" as well...very nice touch...really like the lane stripes to create the "I"...should show up very well in game if black doesn't get spotty. #9 Flawless in my opinion...visually excellent...very fine colors...large lettering...ties in Indy 500 with the gray oval track and victory wings with the baseball seams and the diamond...it will show up very well in the game...this is perfect...this one gets my vote. #10 Very well done...excellent font...fine colors...ties in Indy 500 and Baseball very well...wish Indianapolis was larger, so it would show up better in the game. #11 Another flawless one...equal to #9 in all respects...#11 is beautifully done...has baseball and Indy 500 theme...is a perfectly balanced and laid out logo...I chose #9 because I like bright colors...the red makes it superior imo... #11 a very, very close second...#3, #4, #5, and #8 are very close, too. But all of the others are well done, too. We are really lucky to have so many fine designers who share their great talent with us. Last edited by Eugene Church; 02-11-2005 at 12:43 PM.

02-09-2005, 02:18 PM	#20
darkhorse Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: fort worth, tx Posts: 10,850	Every single one of these logos would be a fine addition to a league, but my vote goes to number three. Clean as a whistle design on that one. Great job! __________________ "The Human Torch was denied a bank loan."

02-09-2005, 10:08 AM	#1
jnshmoo All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Not Here Posts: 1,226	OOTP Logo Contest Week 4 - Indianapolis Rounders Here we are with the poll for another week. The Indianapolis Rounders concept seems to have stumped our designers this week. I only received 11 entries from 8 people. Please note: We are only doing one round of voting this week. Vote for only ONE logo! Here are the logos (part 1): Attached Images __________________ Beer Snob and Baseball Sim Geek Last edited by jnshmoo; 02-09-2005 at 10:11 AM.

02-09-2005, 10:12 AM	#2
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02-09-2005, 10:17 AM	#3
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	Wonderful logos by all...can't decide now...they are just too close to pick one...it will take me a while. Don't know if I can decide in just two days...being a critic is harder and more time-consuming than just "designing" them. Really well done. Last edited by Eugene Church; 02-09-2005 at 10:20 AM.

02-09-2005, 10:20 AM	#4
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	Eugene, this was the hardest so far. I was working on something outside of Racing to go with it. I was going with poker players and just did not get my design done in time. I really enjoyed this week, I am glad you guys came up such wonderful and orginal concepts. Bravo Zulu. __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.

02-09-2005, 10:21 AM	#5
jaxmagicman Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Retired defloration-maker living in Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 7,801	Oh, I love number 10. __________________ See ID Major League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with permission of MLB Advanced Media, L.P. Minor League Baseball trademarks and copyrights are used with the permission of Minor League Baseball. All rights reserved.

02-09-2005, 10:21 AM	#6
LivnLegend Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: 100% pure adrenaline! Posts: 5,624	Yes, I agree, this is the toughest one yet. Very nice job, designers!! __________________ Excess ain't rebellion. You're drinking what they're selling.

02-09-2005, 10:33 AM	#8
Dagrims Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 3,827	I voted for #4. I like the combination of the treadmarks and the skyline, as well as the "O" in the team's name. __________________ "Read books, get brain."

02-09-2005, 10:41 AM	#9
treedom Hall Of Famer Join Date: May 2002 Location: Transylvania Posts: 2,900	I voted for 11. Great job by all. __________________ A rake and a roustabout.

02-09-2005, 11:19 AM	#11
canadiancreed Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 11,660	that was tough. I liked 5, 6, 7, 8, and 11. #5 lost because I felt it shoudl have the city name #6 got knocked out because it jsut looked odd after a while the perfectly round stadium (very cool idea though) #7 lost because I coudlnt tell what the heck that red thing was and #8 lost because it reminded me too much of a trucking company out of QUebec, which is actually very cool so hence my choice __________________ PT21 PT22 Last edited by canadiancreed; 02-09-2005 at 11:28 AM. Reason: Yes I can pharse things, really I can

02-09-2005, 11:54 AM	#15
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	I tend to like the logos that are more round. (Sorry for the "rounders" pun). Anyway, I like the design of #11 so that was my pick.