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orias · 19-06-2009, 09:56

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Originally Posted by StisterMeve

Magnifying glass would be easier to tie in.

That's true, I feel the magnifying glass has been done even more than the glasses and I'd like to emphasize the geek side of things rather than the finder.

orias · 19-06-2009, 10:05

As for the kerning, the "f" merges with the "i" when they're next to each other, regardless of the spacing.

The font is "Constantia."

Here's how it looks is I seperate them.

Giraffe · 19-06-2009, 10:07

You can turn ligatures off in AI and you won't have to worry about it. And yes, magnifying glasses have been done before, just like everything else in the world. But that's where creativity comes into play.

Giraffe · 19-06-2009, 10:09

Magnifying glass... glasses.. glasses... magnifying glass...

StisterMeve · 19-06-2009, 10:36

Been used a lot but if you take a decent slant on it, could look good.

Maerk · 19-06-2009, 10:40

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Originally Posted by orias

As for the kerning, the "f" merges with the "i" when they're next to each other, regardless of the spacing.

I take it you had no idea what I meant by ligature then.

StisterMeve · 19-06-2009, 10:44

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Originally Posted by Maerk

I take it you had no idea what I meant by ligature then.

Chuckle.

bjzaba · 19-06-2009, 10:45

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Originally Posted by orias

As for the kerning, the "f" merges with the "i" when they're next to each other, regardless of the spacing.

The font is "Constantia."

Here's how it looks is I seperate them.

The glasses and font don't really work together. The glasses could be more chunky. I really liked Hurr Kum's idea - but I know how you feel, ie. being concerned about using someone else's idea...

orias · 19-06-2009, 10:45

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Originally Posted by Maerk

I take it you had no idea what I meant by ligature then.

Nope, but I do now.

Matt_e11 · 19-06-2009, 10:46

Why dont you go off the image of a geek and more towards what there about.
Just a quick visual above but you get the jist

Maerk · 19-06-2009, 10:48

Suppose it depends what sort of definition he's using for geek though, if as he said it's more computer illiterate people looking for geeks to help them out, it's not going to be rocket science they're looking for.

Though I dunno how many geeks are going to want to be stereotyped as bespectacled and uncool and then offer their help to anyone.

Matt_e11 · 19-06-2009, 10:55

For computers you could just do some sort of design involving binary code, which is in very geeky territory!

orias · 19-06-2009, 11:02

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Though I dunno how many geeks are going to want to be stereotyped as bespectacled and uncool and then offer their help to anyone.

Shouldn't run with this then?

sarajs · 19-06-2009, 11:10

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Originally Posted by Maerk

Though I dunno how many geeks are going to want to be stereotyped as bespectacled and uncool and then offer their help to anyone.

Bingo!

StisterMeve · 19-06-2009, 11:11

Those braces are incredible.

"Why do you wear those incredible rainbow suspenders?"
"I could tell you, but I'd rather show you. Through interpretive dance..."

Just watch The Big Bang Theory (if you can tolerate it for long enough). That's full of geek clichés.

orias · 19-06-2009, 11:12

Another idea that just sprung to mind is turning the Es' or the G into power on symbols

An other idea is something like {geek finder}, </geekfinder>

sarajs · 19-06-2009, 11:13

</geekfinder> why would you end geekfinder?

StisterMeve · 19-06-2009, 11:16

What about a mock search bar with 'geekfinder' typed into it, and a mouse over the button at the end?

Very simple, mind. Otherwise it wouldn't be a logo.

I can't mock anything up as I can't upload here.

edit: and i can't be arsed

orias · 19-06-2009, 11:59

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Originally Posted by StisterMeve

What about a mock search bar with 'geekfinder' typed into it, and a mouse over the button at the end?

Very simple, mind. Otherwise it wouldn't be a logo.

I can't mock anything up as I can't upload here.

edit: and i can't be arsed

I had a similar idea but only geek was in the search field and finder was the button. I decided not to pursue it as I'd like to have a seach bar in the in the header.

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</geekfinder> why would you end geekfinder?

It was just an idea, I didn't give it a lot of thought tbh. I guess the extra slash may make it look cooler to non coders.

steveb · 19-06-2009, 12:06

I thought it was so cool, I almost fell off my perch.

Stop fucking around - type the words GEEK FINDER in a decent-looking font and forget the stereotypes.

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orias Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Posts: 57	As for the kerning, the "f" merges with the "i" when they're next to each other, regardless of the spacing. The font is "Constantia." Here's how it looks is I seperate them.

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Giraffe Giraffe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 1,063	You can turn ligatures off in AI and you won't have to worry about it. And yes, magnifying glasses have been done before, just like everything else in the world. But that's where creativity comes into play.

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Giraffe Giraffe Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Washington, D.C. Posts: 1,063	Magnifying glass... glasses.. glasses... magnifying glass...

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StisterMeve Exceptionally average Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Super Mario Land Posts: 2,529	Been used a lot but if you take a decent slant on it, could look good.

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Matt_e11 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 400	Why dont you go off the image of a geek and more towards what there about. Just a quick visual above but you get the jist

19-06-2009, 10:55	#52 (permalink)
Matt_e11 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 400	For computers you could just do some sort of design involving binary code, which is in very geeky territory!

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StisterMeve Exceptionally average Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Super Mario Land Posts: 2,529	Those braces are incredible. "Why do you wear those incredible rainbow suspenders?" "I could tell you, but I'd rather show you. Through interpretive dance..." Just watch The Big Bang Theory (if you can tolerate it for long enough). That's full of geek clichés.

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StisterMeve Exceptionally average Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Super Mario Land Posts: 2,529	What about a mock search bar with 'geekfinder' typed into it, and a mouse over the button at the end? Very simple, mind. Otherwise it wouldn't be a logo. I can't mock anything up as I can't upload here. edit: and i can't be arsed

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