Everyone, Please Help !!!111!

Roski · 02-10-2008, 01:00 AM

I'm trying to add some "pizazz" to my vectors and I need help. Which is better:

with text and sunburst:http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8210/cpcrj1.jpg

with text without sunburst:http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6720/cpc2ou2.jpg

no text no sunburst:http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9283/cpc3qf9.jpg

Any suggestions on text,colors,layout, vector quality, or anything are greatly appreciated.

Distill · 02-10-2008, 01:25 AM

Based purely on aesthetics, I like the one with text & sunburst best . . . otherwise the background seems too empty (compared to the detailed foreground).

I don't know what the sunburst would mean, though, in that context. If you could throw something else back there; something that belongs (outline of team logo, eg.) it would make more sense and look good.

Your vector subjects look great! Do you draw these free hand? Tracing image?

Roski · 02-10-2008, 01:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Distill

Based purely on aesthetics, I like the one with text & sunburst best . . . otherwise the background seems too empty (compared to the detailed foreground).

I don't know what the sunburst would mean, though, in that context. If you could throw something else back there; something that belongs (outline of team logo, eg.) it would make more sense and look good.

Your vector subjects look great! Do you draw these free hand? Tracing image?

sunburst is the white ray-like lines coming from the side.

I'll try a v4 with the logo in the back

I do my vectors in PS. All pen tool, no free hand stuff yet.

Roski · 02-11-2008, 12:04 AM

I tried a v4 with this logo:
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...SCtrojlogo.jpg
It didn't flow well and there was 't much space for it to be seen clearly.

Anyone else got any comments/critique ?

amilelka · 02-11-2008, 02:11 AM

I vote with text and starburst, I think it brings a whole new dimension to the design. Looks kind of empty without it!

georigin · 02-11-2008, 02:28 AM

I think the logo looks nice, it plays with the negative space correctly (its called GESTALT).

The jagged edges could be smoothened out like these -
http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=951
http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=1046
http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=885

alyCe · 02-11-2008, 04:23 AM

georigin, I don't think he wanted feedback on the logo

I think it's hard to choose, because I'd say none. The wallpaper with the frame, what does it say? Because to me that texture says victorian, abit vampy, dark, decadent... it does NOT say american football whatsoever. I suspect this is like discovering how cool helvetica is, and since you just discovered this, you just haaave to use it on your next project (which just happened to be a wedding-invitation).

Roski · 02-11-2008, 04:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alyCe

I think it's hard to choose, because I'd say none. The wallpaper with the frame, what does it say? Because to me that texture says victorian, abit vampy, dark, decadent... it does NOT say american football whatsoever. I suspect this is like discovering how cool helvetica is, and since you just discovered this, you just haaave to use it on your next project (which just happened to be a wedding-invitation).

I kind of wanted to transcend football and portray the man. His brilliance and intelligence. I thought the grunge texture on the border looked ok but if you guys think it doesn't fit i'll try a version without it.

seanHodge · 02-14-2008, 03:38 PM

I think it depends on the mood you want to create. The dark one without anything on the background makes him look older, which excentuates the age lines he has on his face.

Cain · 02-14-2008, 04:52 PM

Adding to Sean's comment, I seriously think the background takes away from the whole vector effect, because (and this is just me) I find the vector effect, more of a bright technique.

The mood is important.

02-10-2008, 01:00 AM	#1
Roski Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 55	Everyone, Please Help !!!111! I'm trying to add some "pizazz" to my vectors and I need help. Which is better: with text and sunburst:http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8210/cpcrj1.jpg with text without sunburst:http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/6720/cpc2ou2.jpg no text no sunburst:http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/9283/cpc3qf9.jpg Any suggestions on text,colors,layout, vector quality, or anything are greatly appreciated.

02-10-2008, 01:25 AM	#2
Distill Designer/Copywriter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: DePere, WI Posts: 98	Based purely on aesthetics, I like the one with text & sunburst best . . . otherwise the background seems too empty (compared to the detailed foreground). I don't know what the sunburst would mean, though, in that context. If you could throw something else back there; something that belongs (outline of team logo, eg.) it would make more sense and look good. Your vector subjects look great! Do you draw these free hand? Tracing image? __________________ Brand Consultant, Designer, Copywriter . . . All-around Good Guy my blog \| my site

02-11-2008, 02:11 AM	#5
amilelka Intern Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Australia Posts: 10	I vote with text and starburst, I think it brings a whole new dimension to the design. Looks kind of empty without it! __________________ Amilelka \| OnlineLogoDesign.com.au Last edited by amilelka : 02-11-2008 at 02:17 AM.

02-11-2008, 02:28 AM	#6
georigin Design Schemer Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bangalore, INDIA Posts: 87	I think the logo looks nice, it plays with the negative space correctly (its called GESTALT). The jagged edges could be smoothened out like these - http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=951 http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=1046 http://www.sportslogos.net/logo.php?id=885 __________________ MY PORTFOLIO : : : : : : : : IXMOD : : : : : : : :

02-11-2008, 04:23 AM	#7
alyCe Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Norway Posts: 693	georigin, I don't think he wanted feedback on the logo I think it's hard to choose, because I'd say none. The wallpaper with the frame, what does it say? Because to me that texture says victorian, abit vampy, dark, decadent... it does NOT say american football whatsoever. I suspect this is like discovering how cool helvetica is, and since you just discovered this, you just haaave to use it on your next project (which just happened to be a wedding-invitation). __________________ everyone runs, nobody hides


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02-11-2008, 12:04 AM	#4
Roski Designer Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 55	I tried a v4 with this logo: http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i2...SCtrojlogo.jpg It didn't flow well and there was 't much space for it to be seen clearly. Anyone else got any comments/critique ?

02-14-2008, 03:38 PM	#9
seanHodge On Fire Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: US and Venezuela Posts: 39	I think it depends on the mood you want to create. The dark one without anything on the background makes him look older, which excentuates the age lines he has on his face. __________________ Sean Hodge AiBURN - Illustrator On Fire Connection Cube - Graphic and Web Design Services

02-14-2008, 04:52 PM	#10
Cain Designer Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 49	Adding to Sean's comment, I seriously think the background takes away from the whole vector effect, because (and this is just me) I find the vector effect, more of a bright technique. The mood is important.

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