Please design a logo for me!

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 02 Nov 2004, 19:48

Hey All!

Okay, firstly I know I'm really cheap for asking for a freebie but I really need this done! As some of you might know I was elected as head of IT council in my school. I'm trying to design a logo to go on posters and most things relating to the council. I have tried, but my design for this one is a bit ugly... :

I'm needing something professional looking, clean and crisp. If anyone has some time on their hands and a good sense of helping their fellow man then please could you do this for me!

Thanks for any help.

BTW. It'll need to say IT council or Information Technology council & I'll need a hi-res (or 8x10 size) psd,psp or large jpeg! Sorry about all the fuss!

Thanks again, Rikkelz

DJT · Post by **DJT** » 02 Nov 2004, 20:10

Ask SyBaGrey He is good

What school you at?

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 02 Nov 2004, 20:20

DJT wrote:Ask SyBaGrey He is good

What school you at?

I'm hoping he will look at this thread. Im @ St. Charles in PMB: http://www.sccpmb.co.za

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:18

I had a go at it:

Dunno what u think
Tell me if u want anything changed

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:25

It looks nice! But I need the text to be more visible. Here is the one I made for the academic council:

I need something thats not too loud and active. Thanks for your help and please keep the pics coming!

Cheers, Rikkelz

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:37

I had thought of something tike Information Technology in a nice clear cut font with council in a matrix code, nothing too bold, but just with the code there and council being the words frozen with other matrix code around. But I'm just chucking ideas, this is a open thing, the best artists are not limited!

Thanks again

Rikkelz

Leigh · Post by **Leigh** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:40

What's with all the fancy fonts? No offense, but those fonts always look amateur. Always avoid using tacky Photoshop layer effects too - they're a big no-no in design.

Use a plain simple font - works every time. No need to try and create anything fancy.

And whatever you do... be original. The Matrix has become a horribly boring cliche

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:43

Onother go:

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:45

Okay I agree with the Martix cliche thing! But I thought the font looked quite nice! I had a look at others but times new roman doesn't quite do it for me! Sorry about the layer effects in photoshop, i'm still quite a newbie in it. I used the shadow blend option to soften the edge between the font and the white on the paper.

Thanks for your advice Leigh!

Rikkelz

Leigh · Post by **Leigh** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:46

the_nominator, when I was studying graphic design many moons ago, one of the first things we were taught was to avoid, at all costs, the use of Photoshops layer effects - eg drop shadows, bevels, etc. They interfere with the typeface and thereby distort the readability of the text, and are therefore considered as design flaws.

Also, the use of all caps is not always a good idea since the human eye tends to recognise letters from their shapes, whereas when you have everything in caps, all the letters are read as rectangles.

Rikkelz - heh nothing wrong with not liking Times New Roman, it is a horrible font!

You probably want to consider rather going for a more simple, slightly formal font for an IT thing, such as Verdana, Impact or even good old Arial. Remember, plain design works best and reads best. You should also consider going with muted tones instead of harsh contrasting colours. IT stuff works well with blues, grays or even muted reds or yellows. Duller colours, when used effectively, work great

I'm too tired to offer any more advice. Goodnight!

JEdiWaNNaBE · Post by **JEdiWaNNaBE** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:55

What bout using Courier, the orginal system font?

I'll give this a try tomorrow after my exam.

the_nominator · Post by **the_nominator** » 02 Nov 2004, 21:56

Yeah
Thanx for the advise but I still young.
Not that good yet

Retro_X · Post by **Retro_X** » 02 Nov 2004, 22:03

Maybe something like this?

remember, that is a 1 minute job...I'm tired and don't want to think much

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 02 Nov 2004, 22:10

I like it Retro_X!!!! Please will you email me the higher res version when you have time? rikkelz@gmail.com

Please keep them coming!!!!

Thanks,

Rikkelz

Retro_X · Post by **Retro_X** » 02 Nov 2004, 22:14

Rikkelz wrote:I like it Retro_X!!!! Please will you email me the higher res version when you have time? rikkelz@gmail.com

Please keep them coming!!!!

Thanks,

Rikkelz

I'm glad you like it. I sent you the PSD btw

I will see if I can make some more later.

Rikkelz2 · Post by **Rikkelz2** » 03 Nov 2004, 13:48

Sorry, I didnt feel like logging in! SybAGrey, please will you have a look at this thread if you have time! Thanks,

Rikkelz

SybAGreY · Post by **SybAGreY** » 03 Nov 2004, 13:52

Hey Retro ..........

I was going to have a crack at this, but I think your one pretty much sums it up nicely.

However, maybe it would be a good idea to take away the bevel effect on the text, and perhaps drop the text just slightly.

(Just my opinion)

Tsako1 · Post by **Tsako1** » 04 Nov 2004, 10:17

Hey, i got a challage for everyone.Mainly because i have failed at it and im running out of ideas. Can anyone design a really simple but stunning logo -"TS". Its just 2 letters but i havent created anything thats wow.Maybe one of you guys can make something out of it. Nothing complex, just black and white but the trick is to make it grab peoples attention.It can even be something one has to look deep into to only find that it says "TS".

I R on bended kness. :stupid:

capanno · Post by **capanno** » 04 Nov 2004, 10:39

Ill try my best...

I made this site:

www.delclan.coms.ph

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 06 Nov 2004, 22:05

Ugh I'm late as usual. Oh well, here's mine:

Post by **neon_chameleon** » 06 Nov 2004, 22:08

Woah! These look awesome. Nice!

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 06 Nov 2004, 23:43

Woa, nice Narkarh! please will you email me the larger size psd version to rikkelz@gmail.com

Please keep then coming!

Rikkelz

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 07 Nov 2004, 13:09

Right now, it is actual size. At 72 pixels per inch. If you want it at a higher rez jest tell me. Can't do it too big though as it will be a hassle to send via email. I could send you the font as well if you like.

Rikkelz · Post by **Rikkelz** » 07 Nov 2004, 14:19

Cool! Can you please email me the font and the picture of that screen/

Thanks Again!

Rikkelz

Narkath · Post by **Narkath** » 07 Nov 2004, 15:11

Sent.