Fantasy Sports Logo - Columbia Colonias...

Cuss · 12-23-2004, 01:35 AM

Here's another logo. I tried to have the soldier look as heroic as I can, almost superman like if you will. I think the concept/idea was pretty good, but my execution is just "meh". Any comments and suggestions are appreciated.

Cuss · 12-23-2004, 01:37 AM

here are the bitmaps for the game if anybody is interested. Enjoy and happy holidays.

To Eugene, one of these days I will come up with one that looks clear in game too.

dcpcarmona · 12-23-2004, 01:39 AM

Those are mighty fine indeed, crisp and clean! Nice work.

dcc

knuckler · 12-23-2004, 01:41 AM

Those are awesome Cuss. The only slight thing I would offer is that there isn't enough contrast if that makes any sense. Maybe just a hint of dark red woud have been nice, but I feel really bad saying anything as they are unreal, and I could never in a million years come up with anything that awesome. Great job man.

Cuss · 12-23-2004, 01:45 AM

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Originally Posted by knuckler

Those are awesome Cuss. The only slight thing I would offer is that there isn't enough contrast if that makes any sense. Maybe just a hint of dark red woud have been nice, but I feel really bad saying anything as they are unreal, and I could never in a million years come up with anything that awesome. Great job man.

Hey knuckler, don't feel bad at all man, I can see a million things wrong with this, but can't usually grasp what they are exactly. Your suggestion is execellent, I will defintiely give that a shot. Thanks.

Le Grande Orange · 12-23-2004, 02:43 AM

Well, I think it's pretty damn good if you ask me! As always, I wish I could draw images like that...

Anyway, I would say the same thing as Knuckler, more colour contrast would probably be good. Maybe more difference between the two shades of blue you're using, and perhaps some red in the flag.

Personally, I would fatten up the outline of the "Colonials" lettering a bit and make it more white to help that text stand out more. I might also consider enlarging the "C" and tucking in the "olonials" partially inside it. I would also enlarge "Columbia" a little to make it stand out a bit more.

I really like that secondary version. Only it looks a little stretched horizontally, so the "C" in it looks more like a sideways "U" rather than a "C". Maybe shift the soldier to the left a bit so his arm overlaps the "C" so you could then shorten the arms of the "C".

I hope the above doesn't sound too critical, I mean overall it's really great. Mostly I'm just nitpicking... okay, a number of nitpicks, but nitpicks nonetheless...

Cuss · 12-23-2004, 02:47 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Le Grande Orange

Well, I think it's pretty damn good if you ask me! As always, I wish I could draw images like that...

Anyway, I would say the same thing as Knuckler, more colour contrast would probably be good. Maybe more difference between the two shades of blue you're using, and perhaps some red in the flag.

Personally, I would fatten up the outline of the "Colonials" lettering a bit and make it more white to help that text stand out more. I might also consider enlarging the "C" and tucking in the "olonials" partially inside it. I would also enlarge "Columbia" a little to make it stand out a bit more.

I really like that secondary version. Only it looks a little stretched horizontally, so the "C" in it looks more like a sideways "U" rather than a "C". Maybe shift the soldier to the left a bit so his arm overlaps the "C" so you could then shorten the arms of the "C".

I hope the above doesn't sound too critical, I mean overall it's really great. Mostly I'm just nitpicking... okay, a number of nitpicks, but nitpicks nonetheless...

great suggestions too as always LGO. I will be trying all those as well.

Thanks man.

Eugene Church · 12-23-2004, 09:09 AM

So I don't keep putting my foot in my mouth, I will keep my comments to a very minimal. If I keep offending the designers with my constructive suggestions, I may never get another one...and I need about 8-10 more to complete my leagues.

Cuss, this is excellent as always...you are truly skilled.

My only suggestion has already been mentioned...I would make the flag with red and white stripes to add some color to it...the dark gray stripes should be red...the light gray stripes should be white...with white stars on a red background.

Sorry, I lied...I have another suggestion...I like the bat in the secondary...and would use it in the primary, too.

JoeRockEHF · 12-23-2004, 11:05 AM

Awesome work! Great work as usual!

Cuss · 12-23-2004, 02:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

So I don't keep putting my foot in my mouth, I will keep my comments to a very minimal. If I keep offending the designers with my constructive suggestions, I may never get another one...and I need about 8-10 more to complete my leagues.

Cuss, this is excellent as always...you are truly skilled.

My only suggestion has already been mentioned...I would make the flag with red and white stripes to add some color to it...the dark gray stripes should be red...the light gray stripes should be white...with white stars on a red background.

Sorry, I lied...I have another suggestion...I like the bat in the secondary...and would use it in the primary, too.

No worries Eugene, the more comments and suggestions the better.

Thanks

Le Grande Orange · 12-23-2004, 03:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eugene Church

I have another suggestion...I like the bat in the secondary...and would use it in the primary, too.

Man, I never even noticed that! Talk about not seeing the forest for the trees...

Anyway, I think that's a great suggestion, Eugene.

Cuss · 12-26-2004, 09:05 PM

here is a revised version, comments and suggestions are welcome as always. Thanks.

FastLane · 12-26-2004, 09:20 PM

Cuss...

I really like the more colorful Primary logo now. It really "pops" more than the original dual-colored logo. I totally love the tertiary logo....dats da bomb.

The one I dont terribly care for is the secondary. I just think the "colonial" in the C looks too....squat and 'hunkered down'. I'm not sure if thats something you see too, or if its just me.

My only other beef...and I'm picking nits here....is that the right hand holding the bat has really no definition and doesnt stand out against his chest. It just looks like a dark blob. Not sure how you could revise that, even if you wanted to...

Anyways, don't let anything I say bring you down, Cuss. I admire your work a lot and wish I was similarly talented. Keep up the good work.

Peace.

Eugene Church · 12-26-2004, 09:21 PM

WOW...this is really something...really like the added color...star really gives it some pizazz...this is much more eyecatching than the first.

Superb Logo.

Cuss · 12-26-2004, 09:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FastLane

Cuss...

I really like the more colorful Primary logo now. It really "pops" more than the original dual-colored logo. I totally love the tertiary logo....dats da bomb.

The one I dont terribly care for is the secondary. I just think the "colonial" in the C looks too....squat and 'hunkered down'. I'm not sure if thats something you see too, or if its just me.

My only other beef...and I'm picking nits here....is that the right hand holding the bat has really no definition and doesnt stand out against his chest. It just looks like a dark blob. Not sure how you could revise that, even if you wanted to...

Anyways, don't let anything I say bring you down, Cuss. I admire your work a lot and wish I was similarly talented. Keep up the good work.

Peace.

all very good points, and I can see exactly what you mean FastLane. Thanks for the suggestions and I will see what I can do to fix those.

pat · 12-26-2004, 09:50 PM

Awesome work, Cuss. As usual.

Cuss · 01-02-2005, 11:36 PM

http://members.shaw.ca/pyuana/columbia-colonials2.jpg

I think this will be the final finished version if there isn't any more suggestions. Thanks for all the feedbacks I have gotten so far, I am quite happy with how this logo evolved from the original. I will lurk around the forum for my next victim.

Thanks again guys.

FastLane · 01-03-2005, 01:19 AM

^^^ Link doesn't work...and I'd love to see the final version

Cuss · 01-03-2005, 01:46 AM

thanks for the heads up, here's the link again: http://members.shaw.ca/pyuana/columbia-colonials2.jpg

Le Grande Orange · 01-03-2005, 02:10 AM

All of them look great! The secondary now looks like a C behind the soldier, just as it should.

My only quibble is that I find the colour contrast to be rather low, as the colours still seem rather muted. But bear in mind I do have the brightness on my monitor set pretty low, so maybe it's just me.

I particularly like how you worked some flourishes inside "Colonials". Very nice. In fact, I'm going to have to borrow that idea for any future logos I do.

12-23-2004, 01:35 AM	#1
Cuss Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 464	Fantasy Sports Logo - Columbia Colonials... Here's another logo. I tried to have the soldier look as heroic as I can, almost superman like if you will. I think the concept/idea was pretty good, but my execution is just "meh". Any comments and suggestions are appreciated. Attached Images __________________ Last edited by Cuss; 12-26-2004 at 09:04 PM.

12-23-2004, 01:37 AM	#2
Cuss Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 464	here are the bitmaps for the game if anybody is interested. Enjoy and happy holidays. To Eugene, one of these days I will come up with one that looks clear in game too. Attached Images __________________

12-23-2004, 09:09 AM	#8
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	So I don't keep putting my foot in my mouth, I will keep my comments to a very minimal. If I keep offending the designers with my constructive suggestions, I may never get another one...and I need about 8-10 more to complete my leagues. Cuss, this is excellent as always...you are truly skilled. My only suggestion has already been mentioned...I would make the flag with red and white stripes to add some color to it...the dark gray stripes should be red...the light gray stripes should be white...with white stars on a red background. Sorry, I lied...I have another suggestion...I like the bat in the secondary...and would use it in the primary, too. Last edited by Eugene Church; 12-23-2004 at 09:57 AM.

12-23-2004, 11:05 AM	#9
JoeRockEHF All Star Reserve Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Niles, MI Posts: 933	Awesome work! Great work as usual! __________________ PSN: JoeRockEHF

12-26-2004, 09:05 PM	#12
Cuss Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 464	here is a revised version, comments and suggestions are welcome as always. Thanks. Attached Images __________________

12-23-2004, 01:39 AM	#3
dcpcarmona All Star Starter Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: at the New Moon Posts: 1,644	Those are mighty fine indeed, crisp and clean! Nice work. dcc

12-23-2004, 01:41 AM	#4
knuckler Hall Of Famer Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 3,347	Those are awesome Cuss. The only slight thing I would offer is that there isn't enough contrast if that makes any sense. Maybe just a hint of dark red woud have been nice, but I feel really bad saying anything as they are unreal, and I could never in a million years come up with anything that awesome. Great job man.

12-23-2004, 02:43 AM	#6
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Up There Posts: 15,642	Well, I think it's pretty damn good if you ask me! As always, I wish I could draw images like that... Anyway, I would say the same thing as Knuckler, more colour contrast would probably be good. Maybe more difference between the two shades of blue you're using, and perhaps some red in the flag. Personally, I would fatten up the outline of the "Colonials" lettering a bit and make it more white to help that text stand out more. I might also consider enlarging the "C" and tucking in the "olonials" partially inside it. I would also enlarge "Columbia" a little to make it stand out a bit more. I really like that secondary version. Only it looks a little stretched horizontally, so the "C" in it looks more like a sideways "U" rather than a "C". Maybe shift the soldier to the left a bit so his arm overlaps the "C" so you could then shorten the arms of the "C". I hope the above doesn't sound too critical, I mean overall it's really great. Mostly I'm just nitpicking... okay, a number of nitpicks, but nitpicks nonetheless...

12-26-2004, 09:20 PM	#13
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 481	Cuss... I really like the more colorful Primary logo now. It really "pops" more than the original dual-colored logo. I totally love the tertiary logo....dats da bomb. The one I dont terribly care for is the secondary. I just think the "colonial" in the C looks too....squat and 'hunkered down'. I'm not sure if thats something you see too, or if its just me. My only other beef...and I'm picking nits here....is that the right hand holding the bat has really no definition and doesnt stand out against his chest. It just looks like a dark blob. Not sure how you could revise that, even if you wanted to... Anyways, don't let anything I say bring you down, Cuss. I admire your work a lot and wish I was similarly talented. Keep up the good work. Peace. __________________ 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

12-26-2004, 09:21 PM	#14
Eugene Church Hall Of Famer Join Date: Aug 2002 Posts: 36,205	WOW...this is really something...really like the added color...star really gives it some pizazz...this is much more eyecatching than the first. Superb Logo. Last edited by Eugene Church; 12-26-2004 at 09:38 PM.

12-26-2004, 09:50 PM	#16
pat Hall Of Famer Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Quezon City, Philippines Posts: 2,748	Awesome work, Cuss. As usual. __________________ 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)

01-02-2005, 11:36 PM	#17
Cuss Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 464	http://members.shaw.ca/pyuana/columbia-colonials2.jpg I think this will be the final finished version if there isn't any more suggestions. Thanks for all the feedbacks I have gotten so far, I am quite happy with how this logo evolved from the original. I will lurk around the forum for my next victim. Thanks again guys. __________________ Last edited by Cuss; 01-03-2005 at 01:45 AM.

01-03-2005, 01:19 AM	#18
FastLane Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Kansas City, MO Posts: 481	^^^ Link doesn't work...and I'd love to see the final version __________________ 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

01-03-2005, 01:46 AM	#19
Cuss Major Leagues Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 464	thanks for the heads up, here's the link again: http://members.shaw.ca/pyuana/columbia-colonials2.jpg __________________

01-03-2005, 02:10 AM	#20
Le Grande Orange Hall Of Famer Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Up There Posts: 15,642	All of them look great! The secondary now looks like a C behind the soldier, just as it should. My only quibble is that I find the colour contrast to be rather low, as the colours still seem rather muted. But bear in mind I do have the brightness on my monitor set pretty low, so maybe it's just me. I particularly like how you worked some flourishes inside "Colonials". Very nice. In fact, I'm going to have to borrow that idea for any future logos I do.