Feedback?

Sublimity · 11-28-2005, 04:55 PM

Hey guys, I'm new (and not very good) at this logo/graphics stuff, but I decided to jump in and try to make one. I'm going with my Treasure Coast team named after something everyone is afraid of. Let me know what you think of it (and I can handle honest criticism -- after all, that's why God created alcohol). TIA.

SandMan · 11-28-2005, 05:40 PM

I personally would take the image you have and put him in a nearblack background in the inner circle and then keep it simple. A gold or yellow outer circle with simple black letters. This will make the image stand out yet make it easier on the eyes.....plus black and gold/yellow look sharp with contrasting colors like the ones in you image.....

Sublimity · 11-28-2005, 05:44 PM

Yeah, the contrasting was something I really struggled with, and I understand where you're coming from. The problem I have with that is I want to keep it colorful, since it is still the Clowns. So I'll probably work on finding a better font and cleaning that up some, and maybe using some darker background colors.

Thanks for the comments.

jdew · 11-28-2005, 07:48 PM

You might try using the bright green as a background to the entire 150x150 space with the clown head and blue circle in the middle. That will put a lot more color in the entire graphic, maintain contrast and make the image stand out, removing the white edges that just take up space. The text is very fancy and it will muddy up in the game pretty quickly, particularly the city name. I'd suggest a simpler single color font there. Try the "Treasure Coast" arched or horizontal on two lines with offset on the second line since its so long. Try the Clowns text larger but straight horizontal (that might even give you enough room to use the fancy font on the "Clowns" name without it becoming muddy)... those things might make a difference. Just some thoughts....

Eugene Church · 11-28-2005, 08:35 PM

Sublimity, I am an old-fashioned dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist.

You do have artistic talent. The clown is good.

But it is too modern and surreal for me.

IMO Treasure Coast and Clowns is not easy to read.

The main parts of a logo should be clear and distinct...city name, nickname and image.

The city and nickname should be large enough to show up well in the game.

But you have made a good start. You just need to create more logos to gain experience, experiment with different techniques, colors and backgrounds and develop your talent.

Hope to see more of your logo creations.

Sublimity · 11-29-2005, 09:29 AM

Thanks everyone for the feedback, but a couple of comments to Eugene: my "artistic talent" on the clown comes from Google Image Search (but thanks for the kind words!); and as far as seeing more of my logo creations, I wouldn't hold my breath. This is something I enjoy, but it takes up a lot of time for me, time I don't really have.

I've changed things up a little bit, I hope this make it better. Once again, I appreciate the comments and criticism (sorry EC, this may still be too surreal and non-traditional for you, but by no means do I wish to keep you out of the discussion).

jdew · 11-29-2005, 09:54 AM

I like that one... it really stands out and the pieces work. I think it reflects the look and character you're going for.... surreal, colorful, modern, kinda wild... You may lose a little when it shrinks but I think the bold colors will compensate for that and sometimes to get the look and detail you want in the full image you just have to make some compromises with the smaller image. Nice work, I hope you find time to do some more.

Sublimity · 11-29-2005, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by jdew

I like that one... it really stands out and the pieces work. I think it reflects the look and character you're going for.... surreal, colorful, modern, kinda wild... You may lose a little when it shrinks but I think the bold colors will compensate for that and sometimes to get the look and detail you want in the full image you just have to make some compromises with the smaller image. Nice work, I hope you find time to do some more.

Thanks. I tried shrinking it down in photoshop, just to see, and it looked alright at 100x100, could still make out the image and the "CLOWNS" clearly. I don't know what size the game uses for the lineup matchups, but I can't make anything out at that size anyway, and the colors should make it clear when it's indicating my team.

Eugene Church · 11-29-2005, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sublimity

Thanks everyone for the feedback, but a couple of comments to Eugene: my "artistic talent" on the clown comes from Google Image Search (but thanks for the kind words!); and as far as seeing more of my logo creations, I wouldn't hold my breath. This is something I enjoy, but it takes up a lot of time for me, time I don't really have.

I've changed things up a little bit, I hope this make it better. Once again, I appreciate the comments and criticism (sorry EC, this may still be too surreal and non-traditional for you, but by no means do I wish to keep you out of the discussion).

A giant leap forward...even if it is surreal.

Much improved. The town name and nickname are much easier to read.

I hope you find the time to share your talents with us.

Good job.

11-28-2005, 04:55 PM	#1
Sublimity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: This thread. Posts: 3,199	Feedback? Hey guys, I'm new (and not very good) at this logo/graphics stuff, but I decided to jump in and try to make one. I'm going with my Treasure Coast team named after something everyone is afraid of. Let me know what you think of it (and I can handle honest criticism -- after all, that's why God created alcohol). TIA. Attached Images __________________ mrs ria: I hereby dub Sublimity the Glorious Upholder of the 5B3. Current leading vote-getter in the Worst Poster in OT History poll.

11-28-2005, 05:44 PM	#3
Sublimity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: This thread. Posts: 3,199	Yeah, the contrasting was something I really struggled with, and I understand where you're coming from. The problem I have with that is I want to keep it colorful, since it is still the Clowns. So I'll probably work on finding a better font and cleaning that up some, and maybe using some darker background colors. Thanks for the comments. __________________ mrs ria: I hereby dub Sublimity the Glorious Upholder of the 5B3. Current leading vote-getter in the Worst Poster in OT History poll.

11-28-2005, 08:35 PM	#5
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,220	Sublimity, I am an old-fashioned dyed-in-the-wool traditionalist. You do have artistic talent. The clown is good. But it is too modern and surreal for me. IMO Treasure Coast and Clowns is not easy to read. The main parts of a logo should be clear and distinct...city name, nickname and image. The city and nickname should be large enough to show up well in the game. But you have made a good start. You just need to create more logos to gain experience, experiment with different techniques, colors and backgrounds and develop your talent. Hope to see more of your logo creations. Last edited by Eugene Church; 11-28-2005 at 08:40 PM.

11-29-2005, 09:29 AM	#6
Sublimity Hall Of Famer Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: This thread. Posts: 3,199	Thanks everyone for the feedback, but a couple of comments to Eugene: my "artistic talent" on the clown comes from Google Image Search (but thanks for the kind words!); and as far as seeing more of my logo creations, I wouldn't hold my breath. This is something I enjoy, but it takes up a lot of time for me, time I don't really have. I've changed things up a little bit, I hope this make it better. Once again, I appreciate the comments and criticism (sorry EC, this may still be too surreal and non-traditional for you, but by no means do I wish to keep you out of the discussion). Attached Images __________________ mrs ria: I hereby dub Sublimity the Glorious Upholder of the 5B3. Current leading vote-getter in the Worst Poster in OT History poll.

11-28-2005, 05:40 PM	#2
SandMan Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,946	I personally would take the image you have and put him in a nearblack background in the inner circle and then keep it simple. A gold or yellow outer circle with simple black letters. This will make the image stand out yet make it easier on the eyes.....plus black and gold/yellow look sharp with contrasting colors like the ones in you image.....

11-28-2005, 07:48 PM	#4
jdew All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,763	You might try using the bright green as a background to the entire 150x150 space with the clown head and blue circle in the middle. That will put a lot more color in the entire graphic, maintain contrast and make the image stand out, removing the white edges that just take up space. The text is very fancy and it will muddy up in the game pretty quickly, particularly the city name. I'd suggest a simpler single color font there. Try the "Treasure Coast" arched or horizontal on two lines with offset on the second line since its so long. Try the Clowns text larger but straight horizontal (that might even give you enough room to use the fancy font on the "Clowns" name without it becoming muddy)... those things might make a difference. Just some thoughts....

11-29-2005, 09:54 AM	#7
jdew All Star Starter Join Date: May 2002 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 1,763	I like that one... it really stands out and the pieces work. I think it reflects the look and character you're going for.... surreal, colorful, modern, kinda wild... You may lose a little when it shrinks but I think the bold colors will compensate for that and sometimes to get the look and detail you want in the full image you just have to make some compromises with the smaller image. Nice work, I hope you find time to do some more.