I'm No Graphic Designer

Steve · 03-21-2007, 05:52 PM

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I recently decided I'd like to enhance what little skill I had in graphic design, since it seems like something I'll need a lot of skill in to be successful at the place I work.

I created this logo for a personal project I'm working on, and I was hoping some designers can critique it for me. DylanButler was very helpful in the chat last night, and I got it to a point where I'm pretty happy with it:

http://scca-racing.com/files/images/vidane1.gif

I just started working with vectors, so I'm sure something's wrong.

Thanks,
Steve

shockie · 03-21-2007, 06:40 PM

great start. it's clean, sharp and throwing in the speedometer needle as part of the 'v' is interesting. there's still room to make it stand out a bit more with some more frills, while keeping it looking clean. try playing around with lighting/shading and making it look a bit 3d or throw in a light reflection.

franchise · 03-21-2007, 08:09 PM

I like it. I would say you need to make sure the speedometer circle is circular. It detracts to the design being too warped. Also I would recommend pulling the text (under the vidane) down a bit so it's not too crammed together.

Other than that the design is clean and simple...which is really a good thing. Most good design is not busy with non-important stylings or elements.

Nice job.

Steve · 03-21-2007, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the input, shockie and franchise -- I'll try that and post the results tomorrow!

Mike · 03-22-2007, 07:33 AM

from a simple standpoint of recognition:

great logo, simplicity is the name of the game, while you're still retaining effectiveness. In the world of logos, that's pretty damn sharp, especially considering that you're not a graphic artist by trade.

The speedometer needs to be rounded and a few numbers wouldn't hurt either.
Place some recognizable element into the speedometer, eventually drop in some carbon background.

Overall, if i need another logo in the future, i think you need to submit

Very nice work so far.

+1/2 out of 3

03-21-2007, 05:52 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,204	I'm No Graphic Designer ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/web-design-reviews/307838-im-no-graphic-designer.html I recently decided I'd like to enhance what little skill I had in graphic design, since it seems like something I'll need a lot of skill in to be successful at the place I work. I created this logo for a personal project I'm working on, and I was hoping some designers can critique it for me. DylanButler was very helpful in the chat last night, and I got it to a point where I'm pretty happy with it: http://scca-racing.com/files/images/vidane1.gif I just started working with vectors, so I'm sure something's wrong. Thanks, Steve __________________ Steve NamePros Staff Emeritus

03-21-2007, 06:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
shockie Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 4,702	great start. it's clean, sharp and throwing in the speedometer needle as part of the 'v' is interesting. there's still room to make it stand out a bit more with some more frills, while keeping it looking clean. try playing around with lighting/shading and making it look a bit 3d or throw in a light reflection. __________________ - shockie

03-21-2007, 08:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
franchise NamePros Regular Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 452	I like it. I would say you need to make sure the speedometer circle is circular. It detracts to the design being too warped. Also I would recommend pulling the text (under the vidane) down a bit so it's not too crammed together. Other than that the design is clean and simple...which is really a good thing. Most good design is not busy with non-important stylings or elements. Nice job. __________________ www.slicksticks.com Whole room wall graphics designed by former Walt Disney artists that are changing the way people decorate. No paint, no stencils, no fumes, no mess...easy start to finish in under 45 minutes. Inexpensive, one of a kind & totally cool.

03-21-2007, 08:16 PM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
Steve Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 4,204	Thanks for the input, shockie and franchise -- I'll try that and post the results tomorrow! __________________ Steve NamePros Staff Emeritus

03-22-2007, 07:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
Mike NamePros Expert Join Date: May 2005 Location: www.chrome.us Posts: 5,217	from a simple standpoint of recognition: great logo, simplicity is the name of the game, while you're still retaining effectiveness. In the world of logos, that's pretty damn sharp, especially considering that you're not a graphic artist by trade. The speedometer needs to be rounded and a few numbers wouldn't hurt either. Place some recognizable element into the speedometer, eventually drop in some carbon background. Overall, if i need another logo in the future, i think you need to submit Very nice work so far. +1/2 out of 3

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