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emil · 09-09-2005, 07:46

Allright I've been thinking of a new version of mys site, and I just want to get it right this time.
So the best place to start would be a logo.

What do you guys think?
I'll be using it on b-cards and other promotional materials, too.

EDIT: probably the wrong question to ask on a Friday, too

pgo · 09-09-2005, 08:13

Not thrilled about the funky background.

Like #2, though.

At the same time, it reminds me of Reading Rainbow.

"I can go anywhere, take a look, it's in a book, a reading rainbooow!"

http://pbskids.kids.us/program-readingrainbow.html

Loved that show when I was a kid.

emil · 09-09-2005, 08:14

Quote:

Originally Posted by pgo

Not thrilled about the funky background.

Like #2, though.

At the same time, it reminds me of Reading Rainbow.

"I can go anywhere, take a look, it's in a book, a reading rainbooow!"

http://pbskids.kids.us/program-readingrainbow.html

Loved that show when I was a kid.

haha, will remove that presently.

don't know the show, I wanted something that read colorful and Romanian at the same time.

Thanks

adras · 09-09-2005, 10:02

I don't like that half cirlce.

cam · 09-09-2005, 10:04

#2 for me

smallbeer · 09-09-2005, 10:12

yeah not liking the rainbow. Besides, rainbows aren't very random are they? Richard of York and all that.

Alexanda · 09-09-2005, 10:41

2 for me as well not sure bout the R either though, nice idea but just doesn't sit right in that typeface.

emil · 12-09-2005, 03:29

Thanks for the input, guys. I'll try a couple more ideas.

pat · 12-09-2005, 13:42

Yeh #2, without the leg on the R. Nice job. Shame you spelt colours wrong:P

gray · 12-09-2005, 14:18

being called random colours doesnt say design to me though... more like the opposite..

is purposefulcolors.com taken?

whats the thought behind it?

emil · 12-09-2005, 14:27

@pat. In school we're taught UK English, but we're more exposed to American culture than British. (blame the TV and the internet for that) So it always feels easier to spell color, favorite, etc.
Thanks for the suggestion. I will try to lose the leg and even try another typeface, see if I like it more.

@gray. I didn't want it to sound design-esque. I wanted to imply the notion of colour, colorful. Plus I wanted it to have a feel of natural, non-artificial. If I ever get back to drawing I want it to feature my sketches too. There is a photo version I'm working on as we speak, and I will have also a writing section when I get more time. So it's pretty random.

emil · 13-09-2005, 10:47

variants

andrewparker · 13-09-2005, 10:52

Unless you're really hooked on it I'd try a different palette and start from there, it's not really doing anything for me...

emil · 13-09-2005, 10:55

I need to incorporate the romanian flag colours somehow. I think. I'll try something else as well

dan · 13-09-2005, 11:00

Hmm yeah the bottom two are feeling a bit 1980's Spectrum. Again I think it's the colours - though tthe typeface isn't helping on that front.

finbarr · 13-09-2005, 11:01

I prefer 2 and 3 cos the red doesnt look as washed out as it did on previous designs. However I do have to agree with andrewparker. You're capable of much better and I think you know that

emil · 13-09-2005, 11:04

the bottom ones are shit, I think. oh well. It's not like I'm on a deadline or anything... Will give it another shot. Thanks guys.

Finbarr you must be confusing me with someone good. thanks.

dorian · 13-09-2005, 11:16

I'd suggest to make the colour "bars" thicker - they seem (visually) thinner then the letters.
...and I'm talking about the latest variations...

andrewparker · 13-09-2005, 11:22

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilpaun

I need to incorporate the romanian flag colours somehow.

But surely they cease to be the Romanian flag colours once you start using them in different tints...

finbarr · 13-09-2005, 11:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by emilpaun

Finbarr you must be confusing me with someone good. thanks.

come, come now dear boy! Dont put yourself down... theres plenty of people around here that will do that for you

09-09-2005, 07:46	#1 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,493	logo Allright I've been thinking of a new version of mys site, and I just want to get it right this time. So the best place to start would be a logo. What do you guys think? I'll be using it on b-cards and other promotional materials, too. EDIT: probably the wrong question to ask on a Friday, too Last edited by emil : 09-09-2005 at 08:12. Reason: bad choice of title

09-09-2005, 10:02	#4 (permalink)
adras Zły Join Date: May 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,898	I don't like that half cirlce. __________________ Be Crisp (tm)

12-09-2005, 13:42	#9 (permalink)
pat jorge regula Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: B'ham/Leeds Posts: 4,779	Yeh #2, without the leg on the R. Nice job. Shame you spelt colours wrong:P __________________

12-09-2005, 14:27	#11 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,493	@pat. In school we're taught UK English, but we're more exposed to American culture than British. (blame the TV and the internet for that) So it always feels easier to spell color, favorite, etc. Thanks for the suggestion. I will try to lose the leg and even try another typeface, see if I like it more. @gray. I didn't want it to sound design-esque. I wanted to imply the notion of colour, colorful. Plus I wanted it to have a feel of natural, non-artificial. If I ever get back to drawing I want it to feature my sketches too. There is a photo version I'm working on as we speak, and I will have also a writing section when I get more time. So it's pretty random. Last edited by emil : 12-09-2005 at 16:30. Reason: my English fuckin sucks...

13-09-2005, 10:52	#13 (permalink)
andrewparker Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Manchester Posts: 991	Unless you're really hooked on it I'd try a different palette and start from there, it's not really doing anything for me... __________________ Andrew Parker --------------------- (Apple PowerBook G4 1.67GHz / 1Gb RAM / OS X / Safari ) Last edited by andrewparker : 13-09-2005 at 11:03.

09-09-2005, 08:13	#2 (permalink)
pgo i'm done, son Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 12,262	Not thrilled about the funky background. Like #2, though. At the same time, it reminds me of Reading Rainbow. "I can go anywhere, take a look, it's in a book, a reading rainbooow!" http://pbskids.kids.us/program-readingrainbow.html Loved that show when I was a kid.

09-09-2005, 10:04	#5 (permalink)
cam vague™ Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Glasgow Posts: 5,193	#2 for me

09-09-2005, 10:12	#6 (permalink)
smallbeer I Ain't Losing Any Sleep™ Join Date: Apr 2003 Posts: 5,236	yeah not liking the rainbow. Besides, rainbows aren't very random are they? Richard of York and all that.

09-09-2005, 10:41	#7 (permalink)
Alexanda European Champions 2008 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Amsterdam Posts: 2,280	2 for me as well not sure bout the R either though, nice idea but just doesn't sit right in that typeface.

12-09-2005, 03:29	#8 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,493	Thanks for the input, guys. I'll try a couple more ideas.

12-09-2005, 14:18	#10 (permalink)
gray i still want paying Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: newcastle, uk Posts: 4,728	being called random colours doesnt say design to me though... more like the opposite.. is purposefulcolors.com taken? whats the thought behind it?

13-09-2005, 10:47	#12 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,493	variants

13-09-2005, 10:55	#14 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,493	I need to incorporate the romanian flag colours somehow. I think. I'll try something else as well

13-09-2005, 11:00	#15 (permalink)
dan Iris Folder Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: smokey Posts: 2,672	Hmm yeah the bottom two are feeling a bit 1980's Spectrum. Again I think it's the colours - though tthe typeface isn't helping on that front.

13-09-2005, 11:01	#16 (permalink)
finbarr what a pile of dogshit? Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: london Posts: 2,449	I prefer 2 and 3 cos the red doesnt look as washed out as it did on previous designs. However I do have to agree with andrewparker. You're capable of much better and I think you know that

13-09-2005, 11:04	#17 (permalink)
emil dt immigrant Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Bucharest - Romania Posts: 6,493	the bottom ones are shit, I think. oh well. It's not like I'm on a deadline or anything... Will give it another shot. Thanks guys. Finbarr you must be confusing me with someone good. thanks.

13-09-2005, 11:16	#18 (permalink)
dorian i do lines Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Poland/Denmark Posts: 3,233	I'd suggest to make the colour "bars" thicker - they seem (visually) thinner then the letters. ...and I'm talking about the latest variations... __________________ ...

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