Logo Contest #1: Portland Timberjacks - Page 3

sporr · 01-19-2005, 03:09 PM

1,3, 9, and 11 were my finalists. I eventually went with 3 since it had the best all-around design IMO.

Eckstein 4 Prez · 01-19-2005, 03:10 PM

Tough, tough call. I don't know whether to go with #2 for its professional look, or #11 for its creativity and professionalism. All of these are excellent.

FastLane · 01-19-2005, 03:10 PM

Thats a much nicer way of looking at them. Better for comparing and contrasting the different designs. ...it could really turn the tide of future votes, I bet.

jnshmoo · 01-19-2005, 03:13 PM

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Originally Posted by FastLane

Thats a much nicer way of looking at them. Better for comparing and contrasting the different designs. ...it could really turn the tide of future votes, I bet.

I agree. That was what was nice about being the one who received them all. I just look at them as thumbnails in my folder and I can compare them all very easily. This way I can present them to the community in the same way!

Cuss · 01-19-2005, 03:17 PM

good idea LGO!

Le Grande Orange · 01-19-2005, 03:20 PM

Jnshmoo, I'll e-mail that Photoshop file to you later today.

One question though: are you using Photoshop 7? The template file was created with that version, so I'm not sure how it would show up in 6 or earlier version.

jnshmoo · 01-19-2005, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Jnshmoo, I'll e-mail that Photoshop file to you later today.

One question though: are you using Photoshop 7? The template file was created with that version, so I'm not sure how it would show up in 6 or earlier version.

Hmm. I'm not sure what number it would be considered. I have CS.

JoeRockEHF · 01-19-2005, 03:37 PM

There was some tough ones to choose from but I settled with #3.

Treches · 01-19-2005, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by jnshmoo

Hmm. I'm not sure what number it would be considered. I have CS.

CS is an upgrade from 7. Should work.

Deft · 01-19-2005, 04:40 PM

Have only been popping in and out but I really liked this idea. Very solid work done all the way around. I voted for #11. Reminds me of the Diamond Jaxx logo, very cool.

I may have to jump in the fray if this keeps up.

Le Grande Orange · 01-19-2005, 04:50 PM

It was quite interesting to see all the different concepts. I ended up choosing #3.

A few random thoughts on some of the entrants:

#3 - Very nice concept. Great idea using the circular saw blade as the inner circle element. I wish I had thought of that!

#4 - Nice text placement with the drop caps and Portland running underneath. I always end up using plain text placement and forget other ideas, which is why I like seeing it in other logos.

#6 - Great concept. A bit more could have been done with the P lettering I think to give it more detail and visual flair, but nonetheless a clever design.

#7 - Another great concept. I'm not sure it really works for a logo, but the idea behind the design is very clever.

#10 - A completely different approach that plays against expectations. Quite nice.

#12 - Another nice layout. Good choice of elements; the top-down view of the cut tree trunk is a clever idea.

#13 - Another approach that goes against expectations, again with text placement like that in #4. I like it.

Le Grande Orange · 01-19-2005, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Cuss

good idea LGO!

Thanks. I don't get good idea often sometimes, but when I do, it feels good.

Ktulu · 01-19-2005, 05:33 PM

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I hope these contests continue indefinitely with some sort of regularity.

I agree, these are great logos... I think it would be awesome if the next contest is based on fictional cities or even just non-city specific fictional logos.

PurdueBrad · 01-19-2005, 05:59 PM

Really torn between 2 and 15 but WOW to all of them!

pat · 01-19-2005, 06:12 PM

I like #14. I'm guessing it's Cuss work, just a guess.

CMH · 01-19-2005, 06:25 PM

Very impressive work. Good job to everyone involved.

Some people should really try hard to get into designing logos for a living.

SirOrion · 01-19-2005, 06:31 PM

I went with #11. Excellent job to whomever made it.

Jayzone · 01-19-2005, 10:18 PM

Wow, they are all so very nice! Great jobs on all the logos. I wish I have the talent and graph making skills for this kind of stuff. Oh well, I could probably never be able to come up with anything like that anyway.

It's a really tough call. In the end, I guess I just have a personal preference for a more modern design. So, #11 will be my final pick.

A small suggestion here. I wonder if all the logo makers can release some kind of logo templates that are without City names. This, we can also use the logos for other cities and not just restricted to Portland. Thanks!

Definitely looking forward to the next round!

bjkach · 01-19-2005, 11:35 PM

I'm in the minority here but I liked #4 the best. The guy shattering something with his swing appealed to me for some reason.

Tiger Fan · 01-20-2005, 12:00 AM

All are outstanding but I have to give the nod to number 6. Makes me think of a minor league ballcap from the sixties or seventies before all of the cartoon mascots and different colour combinations of today.

View Poll Results: Please vote for your favorite logo.
Logo 1 (Post 1, Logo 1)	9	6.34%
Logo 2 (Post 1, Logo 2)	21	14.79%
Logo 3 (Post 1, Logo 3)	31	21.83%
Logo 4 (Post 1, Logo 4)	3	2.11%
Logo 5 (Post 1, Logo 5)	1	0.70%
Logo 6 (Post 2, Logo 1)	4	2.82%
Logo 7 (Post 2, Logo 2)	2	1.41%
Logo 8 (Post 2, Logo 3)	1	0.70%
Logo 9 (Post 2, Logo 4)	3	2.11%
Logo 10 (Post 2, Logo 5)	3	2.11%
Logo 11 (Post 3, Logo 1)	36	25.35%
Logo 12 (Post 3, Logo 2)	3	2.11%
Logo 13 (Post 3, Logo 3)	2	1.41%
Logo 14 (Post 3, Logo 4)	13	9.15%
Logo 15 (Post 3, Logo 5)	10	7.04%
Voters: 142. You may not vote on this poll

01-19-2005, 03:10 PM	#42
Eckstein 4 Prez Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: The OC Posts: 6,358	Tough, tough call. I don't know whether to go with #2 for its professional look, or #11 for its creativity and professionalism. All of these are excellent. __________________ Looking for an insomnia cure? Check out my dynasty thread, The Dawn of American Professional Base Ball, 1871.

01-19-2005, 03:10 PM	#43
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 481	Thats a much nicer way of looking at them. Better for comparing and contrasting the different designs. ...it could really turn the tide of future votes, I bet. __________________ You know it's summertime at Candlestick when the fog rolls in, the wind kicks up, and you see the center fielder slicing open a caribou to survive the ninth inning. ~Bob Sarlette Hating the New York Yankees is as American as apple pie, unwed mothers and cheating on your income tax. ~Mike Royko

01-19-2005, 03:17 PM	#45
Cuss Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 464	good idea LGO! __________________

01-19-2005, 03:37 PM	#48
JoeRockEHF All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 933	There was some tough ones to choose from but I settled with #3. __________________ PSN: JoeRockEHF

01-19-2005, 03:09 PM	#41
sporr Global Moderator Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Muscatine, IA Posts: 8,277	1,3, 9, and 11 were my finalists. I eventually went with 3 since it had the best all-around design IMO.

01-19-2005, 03:20 PM	#46
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Up There Posts: 15,642	Jnshmoo, I'll e-mail that Photoshop file to you later today. One question though: are you using Photoshop 7? The template file was created with that version, so I'm not sure how it would show up in 6 or earlier version.

01-19-2005, 04:40 PM	#50
Deft All Star Starter Join Date: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,113	Have only been popping in and out but I really liked this idea. Very solid work done all the way around. I voted for #11. Reminds me of the Diamond Jaxx logo, very cool. I may have to jump in the fray if this keeps up. __________________ ATHL Louisville Jockeys (2001-present) 2002, 2007, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015, 2020 World Champions Uniform Template 1.2

01-19-2005, 04:50 PM	#51
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Up There Posts: 15,642	It was quite interesting to see all the different concepts. I ended up choosing #3. A few random thoughts on some of the entrants: #3 - Very nice concept. Great idea using the circular saw blade as the inner circle element. I wish I had thought of that! #4 - Nice text placement with the drop caps and Portland running underneath. I always end up using plain text placement and forget other ideas, which is why I like seeing it in other logos. #6 - Great concept. A bit more could have been done with the P lettering I think to give it more detail and visual flair, but nonetheless a clever design. #7 - Another great concept. I'm not sure it really works for a logo, but the idea behind the design is very clever. #10 - A completely different approach that plays against expectations. Quite nice. #12 - Another nice layout. Good choice of elements; the top-down view of the cut tree trunk is a clever idea. #13 - Another approach that goes against expectations, again with text placement like that in #4. I like it.

01-19-2005, 05:59 PM	#54
PurdueBrad All Star Reserve Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Illinois Posts: 871	Really torn between 2 and 15 but WOW to all of them! __________________

01-19-2005, 06:12 PM	#55
pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,748	I like #14. I'm guessing it's Cuss work, just a guess. __________________ Co-Founder & Technical Director at ExaWeb Corporation, an SEO company in the Philippines. Previous Leagues - Time Warp Baseball / International Federation of Baseball / Professional Baseball Replay League / No Pepper Baseball League / MLB Pro Current OOTP 24 Leagues - Sim Sports Gaming - (2016-Present) Washington Nationals (2016-2022) *2017 Champions Oakland Athletics (2023-Present)

01-19-2005, 06:25 PM	#56
CMH Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Posts: 5,057	Very impressive work. Good job to everyone involved. Some people should really try hard to get into designing logos for a living.

01-19-2005, 06:31 PM	#57
SirOrion Minors (Triple A) Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Portland, Oregon, USA Posts: 263	I went with #11. Excellent job to whomever made it. __________________ I'm not cool enough to have a signature.

01-19-2005, 10:18 PM	#58
Jayzone All Star Reserve Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 706	Wow, they are all so very nice! Great jobs on all the logos. I wish I have the talent and graph making skills for this kind of stuff. Oh well, I could probably never be able to come up with anything like that anyway. It's a really tough call. In the end, I guess I just have a personal preference for a more modern design. So, #11 will be my final pick. A small suggestion here. I wonder if all the logo makers can release some kind of logo templates that are without City names. This, we can also use the logos for other cities and not just restricted to Portland. Thanks! Definitely looking forward to the next round! Last edited by Jayzone; 01-19-2005 at 10:19 PM.

01-19-2005, 11:35 PM	#59
bjkach Minors (Single A) Join Date: May 2002 Posts: 85	I'm in the minority here but I liked #4 the best. The guy shattering something with his swing appealed to me for some reason.

01-20-2005, 12:00 AM	#60
Tiger Fan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Ontario Canada Posts: 9,873	All are outstanding but I have to give the nod to number 6. Makes me think of a minor league ballcap from the sixties or seventies before all of the cartoon mascots and different colour combinations of today. __________________ Cliff Markle HOB1 greatest pitcher 360-160, 9 Welch Awards, 11 WS titles