hockeygator Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I have been working on my new logo for a few days now, and I am at the point where I feel confident enough to present it to "the board". When I first created a logo for hockeygator, I compiled a few pieces of clipart into one, and it didn't look that bad; but it wasn't my own design. I recently had an idea, put it to paper, and then scanned it in, and made it come to life. I would like to know what you think of it. All critical remarks are welcomed, it's the only way I can get better. Thanks.The full color image:The one color image: Whatcha gonna do when the Ultimate MegaPowers run wild over you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMac Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 if you dont mind me being a bit critical... the perspective throws me off.... we have a side profile till we get to the snout then its a 3/4 at the nostril... if you were trying to make it look like he got his nose broken in a hockey fight job well done... ... or maybe my eyes are going funny but as always great first draft and its great seeing you back... GDB... Brothers from other Mothers www.pifflespodcast.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Good to see your work again - I haven't seen much of you around the boards.Great job!!! Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021 St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL) 2023 Champions Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JQK Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 i liked the old logo better... Stay Tuned Sports Podcast Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan696 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 noooo... the old one was very original, i like it much better. Carolina Dreamin' ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ When a robotic Nixon is on the loose, we have a duty to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeygator Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 You guys like the old one?The reason I was looking to change was because I wanted something I could call my own. Don't get me wrong, I liked this design, but after reading the "Clipart Vs Art" thread, it got me thinking I should spend some time to design an original logo.GMac - I don't mind you being critical at all. I wanted it to look like he was turning his head (just slightly) towards the viewer. I didn't want just a flat profile side view, so I made his snout and mouth more dimensional to add a little life to it. Whatcha gonna do when the Ultimate MegaPowers run wild over you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 Perhaps remove a little of the neck fat, and try adding some forehead to comply with the 3/4 profile.Although I do still think a gator-goalie is a cool idea. Perhaps a different angle? If you don't think you can pull it off, may I recommend iDonovan? He's great at the cartoony-realistic type logos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pagan696 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 You guys like the old one?The reason I was looking to change was because I wanted something I could call my own. Don't get me wrong, I liked this design, but after reading the "Clipart Vs Art" thread, it got me thinking I should spend some time to design an original logo. how much of the old version was "clip art" or derived from another logo? i think unless it "borrows" too much from someone else's, keep what you've got. Carolina Dreamin' ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ ΓΔΒ When a robotic Nixon is on the loose, we have a duty to take action. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hockeygator Posted June 9, 2004 Author Share Posted June 9, 2004 how much of the old version was "clip art" or derived from another logo? i think unless it "borrows" too much from someone else's, keep what you've got.Basically when I first did the design, I was new to designing and I relied on clipart to get me started. So I took these two pieces of clipart -and merged them together and changed the colors to what I wanted. I added some elements like the shading, the eye and the background, but that was easy. So none of the logo is mine, where as the new logo is all mine, from concept to paper to computer. Nothing borrowed, everything new. That's why I feel I need to change. And maybe this isn't the design I stick with, but its the start.I plan to try another design with a full goalie body and gator head, but it will be a while before I can get the project started. Right now I am working on fixing up the TFAQ, to update some links and clean out the old stuff. Whatcha gonna do when the Ultimate MegaPowers run wild over you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STL FANATIC Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I respect and agree with the decision to change. The old one was awesome, but upon finding out it is clipart based mostly, it just loses something. Your new logo is nice artwork, but I think it's lacking. As a personal avatar type logo, I'd like to see some of the cartoon elements back, and definatley keep the hockey feeling to it. JUSTIN STRIEBEL | PORTFOLIO | RESUME | CONTACT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KCScout76 Posted June 9, 2004 Share Posted June 9, 2004 I am a fan of the old logo - however I see your desire to grow and make changes. Your new logo is starting out fine - just take the advise SyPhi and the others have given you and then follow your heart.You'll do a good job - you always do. Kansas City Scouts (CHL) Orr Cup Champions 2010, 2019, 2021 St. Joseph Pony Express (ULL) 2023 Champions Kansas City Cattle (CL) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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