Author Topic: Trying to sort out a logo (Read 5969 times)

ElCheapo · « **Reply #25 on:** July 18, 2006, 06:27:59 PM »

Quote from: Gordon on July 18, 2006, 06:04:21 PM

Quote from: JP on July 18, 2006, 06:01:49 PM

Tintin, do you realize that yours were the only negative posts? Why? Did you get picked on alot in high school, or is it just a really small pee pee that anger's you?

Give it a rest. We don't need any more of this #$%* around here.

I second that. Now back to back to brain storming

seaweb11 · « **Reply #26 on:** July 18, 2006, 07:11:04 PM »

JP · « **Reply #27 on:** July 18, 2006, 07:39:57 PM »

I'm done on my end.

pmpski_1 · « **Reply #28 on:** July 19, 2006, 08:22:07 AM »

My 2 cents - don't jump to conclusions and think I'm being negative here - but when I see "Owner operator of the Custom Cafe" I think that you're gonna make me some coffee. Maybe back up a bit....

JP · « **Reply #29 on:** July 19, 2006, 12:18:46 PM »

pmpski,
That is actually what I was hoping for, sort of. These things started out at real cafe's and I am a big dreamer. The end goal will be to eventually build a resturant where custom bikes and cars are built in the back and you can get real spiked java and stuff up front where the finished products will be displayed. As it grows of course it will take on a full menu, etc.

I'm on a 10 year plan

......Hopefully,

Since this thread though, I may also be re-thinking the name to something crazy like CES mentioned.
JP

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #30 on:** July 19, 2006, 12:53:43 PM »

I like the artwork with a simple font idea (like what ElCheapo posted)...

Sometimes simple is better , just look at some major companies who all have "basic" logos.
Places like Ford, Chevy, Harley Davidson, and Honda all have simple, identifiable artwork that is visable from a mile away. When you see a truck with a blue oval on the front , you knows it a Ford, same with Chevy and their bowtie.

Keep it simple - keep it clear - and don't get caught up on the "more is more" kick....

Thats my 4cents on the matter....

dusterdude · « **Reply #31 on:** July 19, 2006, 01:38:46 PM »

joe,whos logo is that?

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #32 on:** July 19, 2006, 01:51:35 PM »

I dont know - ELCHEAPO posted it eariler in this thread...
Would make a badass tattoo, minus the letters...

dusterdude · « **Reply #33 on:** July 19, 2006, 01:52:21 PM »

i like it

ElCheapo · « **Reply #34 on:** July 19, 2006, 01:57:46 PM »

I stole it out of Google images

dusterdude · « **Reply #35 on:** July 19, 2006, 01:58:39 PM »

shoulda known,you thief.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #36 on:** July 19, 2006, 02:00:02 PM »

Quote from: dusterdude on July 19, 2006, 01:58:39 PM

shoulda known,you thief.

ProTeal55 · « **Reply #37 on:** July 19, 2006, 03:07:06 PM »

Damn Cheeseheads....

Chris Schneiter · « **Reply #38 on:** July 21, 2006, 07:23:30 AM »

In the context of the "Cafe" it makes sense! How about something with a vintage looking waitress? There I go..I'm the one who had someone else name my company...

JP · « **Reply #39 on:** July 21, 2006, 08:09:13 AM »

WOW, I just had a shocking revalation! Quick, is anyone on here an artist? I can make a cheasy sketch and email it to you and you can go from there, I'd pay..... a little

brad · « **Reply #40 on:** July 21, 2006, 08:47:13 AM »

Quote from: JP on July 21, 2006, 08:09:13 AM

WOW, I just had a shocking revalation! Quick, is anyone on here an artist? I can make a cheasy sketch and email it to you and you can go from there, I'd pay..... a little

<<<<<<<-------------------------------- 8+ years of professional graphic design under my belt.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #41 on:** July 21, 2006, 08:57:48 AM »

When Cheapo kicks but,,,, he kicks but

Let me know what you think. BTW this is not a gift. I need $$ to feed my bike habit. Funny the competition is making your logo

The googles could also be done up with a vintage helmet. Or goggles snapped on to the helmet resting on a set of gloves. Like I was saying, association along with a clean logo works well. As you get known, people will look at thier gear daily and remember you..

dusterdude · « **Reply #42 on:** July 21, 2006, 10:50:26 AM »

damn tom,that was mighty white of ya.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #43 on:** July 21, 2006, 10:52:15 AM »

Quote from: dusterdude on July 21, 2006, 10:50:26 AM

damn tom,that was mighty white of ya.

I have to show off, otherwise everyone will see how much of a turd I really am.

firecracker · « **Reply #44 on:** July 21, 2006, 12:52:28 PM »

Hy JP, was your revelation the same as mine?

Picture the waitress on the cover of Supertramp's - Breakfast in America... only hot (look up the cover if you can't remember what she looks like).

Put a helmet and goggles on her, and have a... (damn, can't think) "something" laying on her tray. Turn it into b&w vector art and there you go! Okay, if you insist, she can be straddling one of your bikes.

No? That's not your revelation? Damn! Oh well, I'll sell you mine for a quarter.

Kyle

P.S. In an attempt to avoid flaming reply's, please note that I am a smartass. Logo suggestion is (mildly) serious, but the manner in which is was conveyed was meant to evoke a chuckle, not blow anyone's gasket. Just remember: Kyle=smartass and we'll get along fine.

ElCheapo · « **Reply #45 on:** July 21, 2006, 01:08:08 PM »

Quote from: firecracker on July 21, 2006, 12:52:28 PM

Hy JP, was your revelation the same as mine?

Picture the waitress on the cover of Supertramp's - Breakfast in America... only hot (look up the cover if you can't remember what she looks like).

Put a helmet and goggles on her, and have a... (damn, can't think) "something" laying on her tray. Turn it into b&w vector art and there you go! Okay, if you insist, she can be straddling one of your bikes.

No? That's not your revelation? Damn! Oh well, I'll sell you mine for a quarter.

Kyle

P.S. In an attempt to avoid flaming reply's, please note that I am a smartass. Logo suggestion is (mildly) serious, but the manner in which is was conveyed was meant to evoke a chuckle, not blow anyone's gasket. Just remember: Kyle=smartass and we'll get along fine.

I follow..... I am too a smart ass. No IM NOT ok maybe sometimes....

I like the Super Tramp idea, but I have no graphics in that realm to share at this point. I could if given some time.... But I think maybe... now I am just whipping a dart in the dark (and trying to be helpful truthfully). How about the Norton influenced thing I did this morning, and mix your WWII pin up meets super hot goth chick thingy into the whole idea. This would be hot as Norton is basically the start of the whole movement on the street. And the form of the logo is recognized while not copied in my artwork. I know I said NEVER imitate. But those are sugestions, like the pirate rule of parlay. I am will to help here..... I would like to find a siutable challenge if ever offered a biker build off.

See you in the ring...

Rushoid · « **Reply #46 on:** July 21, 2006, 01:28:37 PM »

Quote from: ElCheapo on July 21, 2006, 01:08:08 PM

super hot goth chick

mmmmmm............super hot goth chicks! Yummy!

Klark Kent · « **Reply #47 on:** July 21, 2006, 02:23:18 PM »

Hey JP

funny thing, when you first posted I wanted to comment on the logo, I even drew up an alternative idea. But almost immediately you were put on the defensive and I thought the last thing I should do is tell you to change your logo. So I am glad you are now open to comment and critique on the logo front and have attached my previous idea. I do think simple is best, but i had some fun with this one. -KK

JP · « **Reply #48 on:** July 22, 2006, 07:16:50 AM »

Okay fellas,

I took some pics last night of the old lady and bike and have sent them to a buddy of mine who is an artsie photographer. He says he will be able to get the pics to where there is just a good outline of all the features and it will then go to a cartoonist type artist (my tattoo guy) and he will make it into a cartoon. The glory of it all is, it will be my wife as a cartoon and that is a double positive- 1. I have a wife hot enough to use as the basis of a smokn' vintage waitress cartoon 2. There will be no #$%*es, wines, or complaints about having a hot chick in my logo

The bike will be posed behind her and she will be in a one piece skirt-waitress outfit that stops short enough to show gartered stockings. One foot on the foot peg and she's holding a pitcher of beer up like a price is right model would.

groovy,
JP

Also,
Elcheapo,
I would love to do a buildoff, however- it may need to be just simply; when I get mine done and you get yours done, let's just post picks to see whose is better.

It takes a lot of extra work to build a bike of enough quality to win a buildoff. Most of my stuff so far has been quick turn arounds because I need the money to start another or by a better starting product. The one pre-paying customer I have right now would be perfect if only he wanted a cafe, but he doesn't- he wants a street tracker. I will still deffinately post the pics and I think the customer will love it, but the style will be what HE wants, not what I think would win a buildoff.

my78k · « **Reply #49 on:** July 22, 2006, 10:41:33 AM »

I dunno...I can't quite picture it?!?!

Perhaps posting the pics of the hot wife with the bike would help us visualize it...

Just kidding...I'm just jealous...not of the hot wife as I already have one of those too but of the whole biker build off talk. I'm no where near able to get involved in something like that...now if there was a Biker Burnout contest I may have a shot...

Dennis

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