ejcooper31 Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi everyone, this is just an idea I had for Colorado State. Maybe not a primary logo since their current logo will probably stay for a long time. Just wanted to get some c&c.Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tj4eck Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I like it! I'm a big fan of WSU's cougar logo and this is in the same ballpark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejcooper31 Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Ya i pulled alot of inspiration from WSU and EWU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CityOfWalrus Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 Hi everyone, this is just an idea I had for Colorado State. Maybe not a primary logo since their current logo will probably stay for a long time. Just wanted to get some c&c.ThanksLove it!! Can't wait to see it cleaned up, looks sick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveCRO Posted October 21, 2014 Share Posted October 21, 2014 I don't like it... i love it! great logo and I wouldn't change a thing! would like to see it vectorized though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejcooper31 Posted October 30, 2014 Author Share Posted October 30, 2014 Here's a few different options. I'm having some trouble with the U/snout. C&C always appreciated! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jstraper Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Here's a few different options. I'm having some trouble with the U/snout. C&C always appreciated!Nice attempts. I say your sketch had better proportions (particularly around the "u"). The full-color renderings appear to be too abrupt and muzzled. I liked how the eye fit better under the "s" in your sketch.You could also try to keep the ram horn as a single color (or a bit less of the darker shading). I think that could help bring focus from left to right as someone should read it: CSU Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasleyK Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 What sells the sketch for me is the transition from the top of the S to the U. When transferring it to the actual logo, it is more of a straight line transition now. I also like how the left side of the U doesn't hug the S in your sketch. they can be separated elements but collectively, appear as a single logo.I agree with the earlier comment on the eye. Don't try to fit it into the open space. Make it an eye, disregarding the negative space you are trying to fit it in. At first look, I had to go back to your sketch to figure out what the green spot was because it didn't look like an eye. Tinker with making the ram horn green as well, with separation between it and the S. See what that looks like. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbannon92 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I like the first one the best. It does the best job of reading as "CSU" while still looking like a ram head on first glance. I think it's the way the top of the S transitions into the U.I agree that you should work on the coloring of the ram horn to make it stand out a little less, and there's some general linework that needs to be refined. Great start though! This is going to turn out really well! Nike + CFL 2015 | 2015-16 NBA Concepts | Complete College Football Redesign Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HailGoldPants Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Excellent work. Very, very good. I'm a fan. Check out my site at stevebcreations.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OliverP Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 I also like the first one because it look closest to a real ram's head and it's the most badass. Dribbble Behance Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hugevolsfan Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The first is the best but I would try to put a cut or something in there for the mouth like you did on the drawing. My Fictional Football League Version 3 My Fictional Football Leagues WebsiteMy Church Website Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveCRO Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 The first is the best but I would try to put a cut or something in there for the mouth like you did on the drawing.I agree with hugevolsfan... make letter U wider and give it a mouth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kewp80 Posted October 31, 2014 Share Posted October 31, 2014 First I would say you should try working in one color to begin with. That's what I always do. Your sketch is really good. I like it a lot, and it's a really good idea. One thing I noticed that's different from your sketch and vectorized version is the large blank space between the C and S. I would make the C and S closer like you have it in your original sketch.As far as the snout, your vectorized version has the bridge from the eye to the nose too strait. I would make the top of the S more curved and make the U more like the one in your sketch. It would make it look more like there is an eyesocket/forehead and snout.I feel as though you over thought the vectorization process. In your sketch you have a great balance between anatomical correctness and readability, but in your vector version you have the C anatomically correct, but went for readability with the S and U. Cardinals -- Rams -- Blues -- Tigers -- Liverpool Check out my music! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejcooper31 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Thank you all for your suggestions. My first attempt at this was by using circles and straight edges. Either I need more practice doing this style or it simply wouldn't work with this concept. My second attempts I feel are much more appealing. They are rough right now with line-work that needs to be cleaned up. I still feel like the "U" is causing problems with the overall feel. I tried one with a smaller horn/C and I feel like it threw off the 3-2-1 dynamic of it getting smaller from left to right. C&C always appreciated!Attempt series #1Attempt series #2\ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveCRO Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 this is the best version so far! Just an observation, why didn't you go with 3D approach (as you did in your drawing)? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejcooper31 Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 this is the best version so far! Just an observation, why didn't you go with 3D approach (as you did in your drawing)? No particular reason. Just didn't think it would translate as well as a vector. Maybe i'll try one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejcooper31 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Finally had time to work re-work this concept and i'm pretty pleased with out it turned out. The eye is still causing some issues, so if there are any ideas or suggestions it would very helpful. I also did one with an ear, but i'm not sure it needs it.Happy new year! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PSUcelticsWON95 Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 This idea is really great. I like the second one the best. Great work! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ejcooper31 Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 This idea is really great. I like the second one the best. Great work!Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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