Kind of running around in circles here but I wanted to know if there were any graphic designers out there who would like to design a new logo for our organization?
This is an idea of how our logo started to evolve.
Here was our first Logo. Garrett(my partner in crime) and I both like it but we weren't quite sure that it would work.
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We changed it up a bit but there was something still goofy about it.
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Our next logo idea looked like this but then something went terribly wrong.
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Since that one got sunk, we moved on to a different idea altogether. Here is the next one. We got the basic idea of what we want out of it but it's still not right.
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Eureka. This is how we want it to look. A couple of things need to be adjusted but the basic style is exactly how we want it.
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Next try but the color is off.
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This is what we went to for a little while. We liked it but it still was off.
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This is our current logo. Garrett's sister is a design student and she created this one based off of the previous logo. We kind of liked it initially, but now it isn't really representing what we are and it was just too close to our previous logo. Plus, nobody will buy the t-shirts we had made because they don't like the logo all that much. It's kind of squashed but it does give you an idea of what it evolved into.
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We had asked her to help us out and design a new logo for us but she got really upset that we didn't want to use the current one any longer. She told us both to shove off. :o
Anyways, that is why I am coming to you guys now. I found this assessment on another website but they charge an arm and a leg for this stuff. We are a non-profit organization that has just sunk over $500 into t-shirts and only sold about 15. :(
We just donated $1189.00 to our charity also so money is extremely tight.
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(yes, the handsome fella on the right is me :D )
I am hoping that this will help you out to see what we are looking for.
Logo Design Assessment
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To guide the designers in the right direction from the start, please complete the following questionnaire and copy and paste it in the first message of your logo project:
Design Outpost Creative Brief Worksheet
Project Summary:
What text should be included in the main part of the logo?
**Western Slope Anglers and WesternSlopeAnglers.com
What type of product or service do you offer?
**We are a fishing forum / fishing club / non-profit organization / community assistance type thing
How long have you been in business?
**1 year 1 month
What do you hope to accomplish with your new identity?
**Not to sound superficial but we would really like something that looks good on and will sell t-shirts. We also would like people to be able to see our logo and think Western Slope Anglers.
What are your long term goals?
**We really want to be the premier fishing website in Colorado and Utah. We want to make changes in our fishing regulations which will ensure quality angling opportunities to my kids and their kids.
When is the deadline for final entries before choosing a designer?
**No Deadline
Audience Profile:
Please describe your existing audience
**Mainly beer drinking, God fearing, redneck fishermen
Who would you like to add to your audience?
**Don't know who we would like to add, but we would like to appeal to more anglers in general.
Perception/Tone/Guidelines:
What type of logo would you like?
**We are looking for something that portrays fun and fishing. Love of the outdoors. Maybe even something whimsical or cartoony.
Do you have any colors in mind for your logo? (if so, why?)
**browns, blues, greens. Browns - mountains, Blues - water and sky, Greens - grass, trees, and underwater weeds.
Do you have any specific images or icons in mind that you would definitely like to see incorporated into your logo?
**Not really, something original, clever, creative, and catchy
Communication Strategy:
What attributes would you like your logo to reflect about your business?
**We are looking for something that portrays fun and fishing. Love of the outdoors.
What is your tagline or slogan?
**Don't Just Get Your Tackle Wet
What is the overall message you are trying to convey to your target audience?
**That fishing is fun.
Where will your new logo be used?
**T-shirts, hats, website, and anything else we can put on there.
Competitive Positioning:
Who are your competitors and what do you think about their logos?
**ColoradoFisherman.com is probably our main competitor. Their logo feels good because it shows the rockies and a fish jumping but it seems to be missing flow. It's very boxy and linear.
List competitive URLs if possible
**http://www.coloradofisherman.com
What sets you apart from your competitors?
**We don't pull punches when it comes to stating what we want changed. We also serve a different niche of Colorado. They are the front range population (Denver, Colorado Springs, and Pueblo) and they are much more "urban". We are the Western Slope population (Grand Junction, Delta, Montrose, and Durango) and we are much more "rural". There is no political correctness when it comes to us. We call it like we see it. We don't heavily moderate our forum although I do have profanity censors on.
Targeted Message:
State a single-minded word or phrase that will appropriately describe your company:
**It's not just about fishing, it's about community.
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I'm hoping somebody can help us out, we really need to just look better.
If I get a chance I'll see what I can come up with.
Thanks Ich. I appreciate it.
What is the aim of this topic ? I don't get it.
Do you want a designer to designa logo for WSA
Right ?
I have a personal friend that does this stuff. he also makes business cards with the logos, etc etc.
I will direct him to this post.
BTW, I thought your logo was realy nice.
Thanks Xarcell. I still like it but it's not what we want going forward.
Quote from: Darkman on July 03, 2006, 04:38:10 PM
What is the aim of this topic ? I don't get it.
Do you want a designer to designa logo for WSA
Right ?
Yessir, that's the main goal. We tried looking into software and hiring another designer, but the funds just aren't there due to us donating everything we make to charity.
These are some of the ideas i was looking at.
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I'm working on one right now WSA. I have to draw it on paper first though. I'll post some details when I get a chance.
cool, thank you ich
Well..... it didn't turn out like I expected. I had this drawing with the caption, "Never catch a fish this big again." I just didn't think it looked very good. Again this is very rough draft (just me and a pencil) :) but I think I'm dropping this one....
That is pretty funny though. Great idea. LOL.
Quote from: IchBinâââ,¬Å¾Ã,¢ on July 11, 2006, 09:55:55 PM
Well..... it didn't turn out like I expected. I had this drawing with the caption, "Never catch a fish this big again." I just didn't think it looked very good. Again this is very rough draft (just me and a pencil) :) but I think I'm dropping this one....
... Now u make me wanna go out and buy some Cheddar Goldfish munchies...