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Re: Logo Design Part 2

gciadmin — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:12:59 -0000

Hey give us a few years and who knows a new logo may be on order as GCI's brand becomes more ubiquitous.

I would like to see a non-cross or symbol incorporated into the name. Maybe a symbol flushed to the left with the name to the right with the same font, style and size for each word, eurostile comes to mind. Though, I would not use that overused font but something with a clean futuristic look, but not too futuristic, lol!

It is definitely challenging.

Re: Best Web Hosting Options

BenCotten — Thu, 23 Jul 2009 10:15:12 -0000

I've used Startlogic a lot in the past and have grown to really, really despise their service in the last two years. MySQL dbse problems forced me to try to get support. Only to find their tech support was unbelievably terrible. Not just terrible once. Over and over.

There are actually entire websites dedicated to their terribleness.

Every time you create a ticket you will get the same scripted answers. I don't use them anymore, but I do still have one client that uses them (on my foolhardy recommendation...)

I have noticed some changes in their support capabilities in last year that is encouraging. Maybe they are listening to their customers.

One thing I REALLY like about them that I wish all hosts would do is I can directly edit the php.ini file from the control panel if I need to. Allows me to solve a lot of server compatibility problems when using a CMS.

Re: New Artist Gabriel Leake

Lance — Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:40:34 -0000

I must say, the "2Twenty2" logo is very innovative. The concrete style texture serves as a great backdrop that really makes the red pop. The manipulation of the font adds great depth as well. In other words, great job guys! PS. Gabe, more
paintings please. The still life is fantastic.

Re: Mountain Dew Can Logo History

trendsettingdesign — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:15:55 -0000

Well you didn't have to shout, but yay!!!

Re: Mountain Dew Can Logo History

tina — Thu, 25 Jun 2009 15:06:59 -0000

I think mountain dew should made better cans. not ugly cans cool cans!!!!!!!!!!!!DOOOOOO NOT SWITCH BACK TO THE ORIGANAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! AND OF CORSE KEEP MAKING MOUNTAIN DEW CAUSE THEY TASTE SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO GOOD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re: Logo Design Part 2

trendsettingdesign — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 20:25:04 -0000

@Karmen Yeah, I'm glad that my foibles can bring joy to so many. Thanks for the compliment!

Re: Logo Design Part 2

Karmen — Sun, 14 Jun 2009 12:41:23 -0000

That is so funny. I do see what they mean, thogh I still think It's pretty cool.
Karmen

Re: New Artist Gabriel Leake

michelle burns — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 13:03:47 -0000

Gabriel obviously has much to offer! I wish him great success with this much talent!

Re: New Artist Gabriel Leake

Jessica — Sat, 06 Jun 2009 12:43:48 -0000

Wow. He's really good! I love that style in the 2Twenty2 logo, and his drawings are incredible! Go Gabe!!!!

Re: Guest Blog at Live Awake

trendsettingdesign — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 12:11:59 -0000

Thanks for the link! The article is quite insightful into American Airlines' corporate policies. I think they're pretty typical for corporations, actually. It's far too difficult to get anything worthwhile done!

Re: Guest Blog at Live Awake

Chris — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 11:25:47 -0000

Here is a link to an article with a web designer who got so ticked-off when using American Airlines website that he re-designed their website and posted it in an open letter to the company.

http://www.fastcompany.com/...

Re: Free Copies of Swift 3D!

Outsourcing Copenhagen — Mon, 01 Jun 2009 10:38:53 -0000

swift 3d has completely surpassed our expectations

Re: Guitar Hero Themed Event

Craigslist Proxy — Sat, 30 May 2009 06:04:48 -0000

Was a good read. I'll be back for more.

Re: Guest Blog at Live Awake

dell batteries — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:33:18 -0000

Never heard that had the pastors had their blogs! It seems unusual!

Re: Guest Blog at Live Awake

trendsettingdesign — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:33:13 -0000

Thanks for the opportunity! I discovered that I'm a terrible writer after midnight! I had to go back this morning and do quite a bit of editing for it to make sense.

Re: Guest Blog at Live Awake

BenCotten — Fri, 01 May 2009 11:28:15 -0000

Thanks for doing such a great post, Joseph. Very valuable insight.

Re: The Easter Offering Outdoor Banner

vinyl banners — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 19:22:20 -0000

Hi,
very nice banner.
It looks beautiful.

Re: God’s Unfolding Revelation Poster

trendsettingdesign — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 16:45:27 -0000

Thanks for your feedback. It needed a grand yet gritty feel to it, so it sounds like I was successful. I like your take on the apocalyptic theme!

Re: God’s Unfolding Revelation Poster

Bible Study Man — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 14:18:23 -0000

It's a very gritty look. The background is good for an apocalyptic theme. I think the typewriter font gives a good news paper editor feel, just as if the headlines that will occur in the Bible sermons will be fullfulled prophecy in the newspapers.

Or perhaps the Bible pages you included in the background look like old documents such as ealy Bibles printed in the past.

Re: New Pepsi Logo and Identity

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Re: Mountain Dew Can Logo History

NAVIS — Mon, 13 Apr 2009 03:58:36 -0000

First and Fourth are def. my favorites. I had no idea Mtn. Dew was even around that long let along a reference to moonshine!

It'd be awesome if they did a homage to the original can. Granted I haven't had a soda (or anything carbonated and caffeinated in over 8 years) I'd love to see them in the super market.

People gave Pepsi a ton of grief over their re-branding but... you know what... it sticks WAY out from the other blog designs. It took me a minute to dig the re-design on the logo but I like it now.

Re: Mountain Dew Can Logo History

trendsettingdesign — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 22:09:44 -0000

I'm still waiting for a response too. You might be right about them being found objects, rather than created objects. By the by, where'd you get the idea for your username (Jimmy Groove)? JimmyGroove is an old comic character than a friend and I came up with in High School, and I'm known as Jimmy Groove on lots of old chat forum posts. Small world. I never would have thought that somebody else would have come up with that exact same name. Funny!

Re: Mountain Dew Can Logo History

jimmy groove — Fri, 10 Apr 2009 21:30:07 -0000

so did tom crush his own cans or what - i say he found them that way and just cleaned them up - tom, give us the skinny on the crushed cans.

Re: Mountain Dew Can Logo History

trendsettingdesign — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:56:43 -0000

Fascinating. It wasn't ironic. I do think he's got a good site, because it's minimalistic, easily navigated, and successfully puts the content front-and-center. My comments on how he crushed the cans still stands, because of the particular way the cans were crushed. The were all crushed in such a way to keep the important parts of each can's graphics unsullied by crinkles, rust or scratches. I think we'd all agree that usually when you crush a soda can, you can't control which parts of the can become marred by wrinkles or scratches.
If your comment is in re: to the rest of his portfolio, well that's your opinion. But let's stay civil in how we critique other artists' work.

Re: Mountain Dew Can Logo History

Haze — Mon, 06 Apr 2009 08:24:35 -0000

Haha
That was a REALLY funny comment!! (Assuming it was ironic)