Logo Revision

[PCFrog]

@seldom|seen wrote:

Points made above. It is clear now that your “updated” version would look more like the existing logo than does your photo-realistic concept.

I can make the vector look just like the one displayed here. So, yes what you see here is what you can get. I use the term concept for the fact that tweaks to the GPS, ammo box, map, and others can be changed.

Now the drop shadow around the logo is only to make it stand out more from the white page.

[seldom|seen]

Last time for this one. Thanks for the input all. It looks more and more like an Orange Tree every day… 🙄

I have taken this concept a bit further. But in my review at what would be “normal size” it will still need another step of simlification, going from 8-9 branches and a few branchlets down to 4-5.

Would need to do something still to get the footprint more visable – make white probably and scale up some more.

Anyway, wanted to get this last one in before time ran out. So here you go.

—this is still a long way away from a final usable logo—-

[seldom|seen]

OK, I swear I’m done now. Some minor tweaks for final consideration.

We’d have to talk colors down the road.

[EnergySaver]

@PCFrog wrote:

@seldom|seen wrote:

Points made above. It is clear now that your “updated” version would look more like the existing logo than does your photo-realistic concept.

I can make the vector look just like the one displayed here. So, yes what you see here is what you can get. I use the term concept for the fact that tweaks to the GPS, ammo box, map, and others can be changed.

Now the drop shadow around the logo is only to make it stand out more from the white page.

I like this logo … I think it would work well on the website … but, if you would be looking into using a logo on a shirt or a coin … doesn’t the highly detailed graphics cause issues? Excuse me in advance if this has already been discussed and I missed it.

[gotta run]

@PCFrog wrote:

A question I have about this logo, which strikes me as a good update of the existing logo, is whether this will look dated in a few years? I know it’s a generic GPS unit, but how much different will units look in 3 or 5 years? I’m guessing the ammo box is pretty timeless.

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[PCFrog]

@gotta run wrote:

A question I have about this logo, which strikes me as a good update of the existing logo, is whether this will look dated in a few years? I know it’s a generic GPS unit, but how much different will units look in 3 or 5 years? I’m guessing the ammo box is pretty timeless.

@PCFrog wrote:

I would suggest that if a new logo is created that there is some understanding that no changes in logo should occur over the next 5-7 years.

Reason:
It takes time for a logo to become recognizable by those not directly associated to the organization. This would allow due time for individuals to identify with the logo and establish an connection with the WGA itself.

What could be allowed:
Minor changes in the logo can occur over the years as touching up the graphic. For example if you take our current logo you would keep the same items but could possibly update the look of the GPS unit and the container. You WOULD NOT however change the position of the items.

Just a suggestion to consider…

That is why I sugested that what ever logo is picked, that every few 3-5 years an update be made if needed.

[Timberline Echoes]

Just curious why did you drop the squares that you had behind the tree on the original one?
TE

[PassingWind]

[Michelle]

Hello! I wasn’t going to post this, but then thought why-not, can’t hurt. The more submissions the better, and maybe it’ll spark an idea. I know I’m not a professional, so I’m sure from that stand-point there are issues with it. But, I do find this area very interesting and would like to learn more about it. This thread already taught me some things. By submitting, hopefully I’ll learn more! This is a really basic idea. There are no cache-related images, but you could either make it the side of a ammo box, or add a 4th box at the end with an ammo box. The colors can easily be altered to contain 1, 2, 3 etc different colors of your choosing. I posted 2 versions, a black and white, and a color. You could change the colors for different occasions or printings. Maybe have an army-colored one to put on ammo cans, or maybe hunting colors for a hat, or pinks for a womans shirt, or if you really like the seasons idea make the W box in blues for winter – the G box pastels for spring – the A box golden fall colors -and bright blues/greens/yellows for summer in the possible 4th ammo box, etc,etc. If that’s even possible. Sorry this is getting lengthy, just wanted to get all the ideas out! Thanks for the consideration!

~Michelle

[3 Hawks]

@seldom|seen wrote:

OK, I swear I’m done now. Some minor tweaks for final consideration.

We’d have to talk colors down the road.

Ummmm. What is that hanging from the tree? As a cacher, I know what it is. But it might appear to be a feminine hygiene item to the average lay person. 😳 In that same line of thought, take another look at the capsule in the text. Is there a chance someone might think it one of those “massage” devices? 😯

Now don’t get me wrong…..I love the design, but I just want to make sure we are not sending the wrong message.

[gotta run]

Never know what you’ll find while caching…found the first item in a cache in Sheboygan…haven’t found the second item…yet…

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[benny7210]

Now THATS funny ❗ ❗ ❗

[Jacey7487]

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[Jacey7487]

This logo submission doubled as an assignment for my Typography course at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design.
Feedback can be posted here or emailed to [email protected].
Thanks!

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[seldom|seen]

@Jacey7487 wrote:

This logo submission doubled as an assignment for my Typography course at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design.

You learned a lot in your class! Very clever design and a VERY strong contender for a viable concept. Very clean, communicative, affective.

Leaves many options open for tweaking as well, the “g” shape could be more subtle as it could be the shape of the state with just the decender following along the path of the “g”. That and I love the satellite being worked in as well.

What I like about this option is that it can be reduced to a singe color or 2 colors. You could knock out the transmission line as “white holes” instead of the black dots and do the same for the “x”. The X could be an ammo can as well.

EXCELLENT WORK!!!!!!!!!!! A+

BTW – I do agree with the Bison tube comments, I’d hate to send the wrong message, although I don’t know what that message would be. The final design would have to have sharpened / squared off corners like a Pill Bottle instead of the soft corners of the Bison Tube.

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