I've been lurking this board for the last couple days for a WIP thread. So here is a new Work in Progress Thread, post whatever you're in the middle of working on.
>>234953
This is just a shitty logo I threw together for my fantasy football team since all my friends in my fantasy team were throwing together logos for their teams in paint.
I've been trying to learn illustrator lately and wanted to do some branding for random businesses. One of them is "We Be Knives" a shop in San Francisco that sells knives, what do you guys think?
>>234957
those roman kind of leaves (laurel?) should be lower. like next to the text and go behind the knifes.
the knifes look funny, specially where the blade meets the handle in the back one.
font-choice-wise, it makes me think of edgy-teen-metalcore which I guess fits the brand?
>>234961
I see what you're talking about with the knife handle. Thanks for that. I tried making the font sharp to reflect the points of knives, but in hindsight it is kind of looking like a cartoon company from the 90s.
>>234965
I was thinking the same thing. The problem is that without them there will need to be something else to fill the blank space.
I was also trying to learn illistrator and was working on making this generic logo.
I'm in a graphic design class over at my university, and we're doing a project centered around letters.
We're supposed to take 3 letters, and compose them into a piece. They have to be 3 different typefaces, and can be arranged however.
I'm going to do a few, but this is the first one I've done.
Thoughts? Any way I can improve it, or have it work better?
Was tasked with making a logo for an Australian themed bakery, and these were some of my ideas as of last week.
Guidelines I had: make it simple/modern
Make sure there's a kangaroo in it.
Also the tag line is all her idea, currently trying to convince her out of it
http://www.gr8b8.com
For a local pizza joint. I guess they operates using ovens out of a WWII destroyer. I can see them using for menus and t-shirts. I'm doing the actual logo next week.
>>235867
not sure what the value of this task is but yeah it looks alright
>>234957
Is this a real business?
If you want practice I have some business brands that I'm planning on launching for funzies soon.
>>235916
Its a real business but I did it for practice.
>>235918
Do you want to do some mock up logos for me?
>>235920
Sure, why not.
>>235922
Its a resume proofing service called "Clear CV"
finishing an old assignment made this in half an hour. why is this shit so easy for me when im only 15???
>>235934
It certainly looks like something that would take half an hour to make. Why is the circle touching the F?
I wanted it too use up the whole spacing... but honestly i didn't take much notice too iit
>>235934
Fixed
Looking better but you need too make the gap at the bottom of the L and the gap by the F the same distance.
>>235934
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dunning%E2%80%93Kruger_effect
WIP: as a business competition I'm part of a team setting up a small company selling candles and candle holders. This is a mock-up of the logo and idea for name that I had, early stages so absolutely anything can be changed
>>235955
attached
>>235956
Have you tried out to smooth out the Gradient on that multicolored flame?
>>235966
I specifically subdivided it into the colours, I prefer the look (goes with current 'flat' trends better)
But going back to the gradient look, its clear I was wrong
>>235911
one of the ideas I had if she didnt want to take the tagline out is just replacing the heart with the word "love".
anything specifically that I need to improve on?
appreciate the response, btw
>>235938
>>235938
Drop shadows seem too heavy.
>>235926
Here are some ideas.
>>235875
I think those logos are cute, except the the ones on the right. You should do some mock-up logos for my business
>>236027
Because its resume optimisation I was thinking more like something like smashing glass with a professional/moden light blue style.
The second one is the best but it reminds me of that episode of the simpsons where frink draws a cube.
Surprise me by using an orange with no inside as the inspiration.
>>235938
+ >>236015
No you didn't
I made this for this stupid logo contest that they have on reddit every 2 weeks.
The prompt was a coffee shop in Austin Texas called the Fox and Ground.
>>235934
>why is this shit so easy for me when im only 15???
Because it's shitty.
idk what it is but i still dont like it
>>234953
my first attempt at vaporwave
help and suggestions please
>>236194
Maybe put coke on one side and pepsi on the other, subtly suggesting that they're just the same thing, adding to the whole "illusion of consumerist freedom of choice" theme of the genre.
>>236199
yea? thanks man
>>236204
like this?
>>234953
One piece of advice: Never use grey as a background.
Logos and 8 am work days don't mix best
>>236269
never use 50% gray as a background
ftfy
how's this for an A4 advertising poster to be put up on noticeboards around campus
>>236281
>stroke on photos
>only one photo in perspective
>that random hand
>no info at all
>generally bad composition
>>236281
the pictures feel magicy but they relay don't convey any thing
especially with the balls witch kinda puts off a look of mediocre and childish magic
id suggest an optical illusion some how worked into the logo.
and if i was to do it insted of the professionalism look you have id go for more of a sly and mysterious look
but honestly its pretty good if you enjoy it.
you do you boo boo
>>236281
make it white text on black background
wow such magic
>>236309
>you do you boo boo
thanks boo.
I did it really late last night so seeing a lot more problems with it now. But I still like the idea. It's super dull and not the most inviting and won't have any other information so will hopefully only appeal to people with a genuine interest.
I agree the pictures aren't the most magic-y but I'm nicking them from somewhere and that's what they've got.
I think an optical illusion would look tacky but this definitely isn't exactly super professional.
hmmmmmm I'll haev a play
>>236317
more emphasis on the black rather than the white?
nothing special, I just did this for tomorrow's fixtures for a thread over at /sp/.
>>236073
I wasn't too sure what you meant by an orange with no inside, but anyways didn't have time to think much on this, but heres a few iterations on the shattered glass.
Hey guys, I started off doing this as stickers but once I put the type onto it I think I would like it better as a poster or promo or something, do you guys think there is potential in it being something other than two head stickers plus the type?
>>237392
Your lettering is garbage and the colors are lacking, but the illustrations are real nice.
It could be made into a poster I guess, but be careful to make the composition look intentional, and not just like repurposed stickers.
>>234957
Way too much going on here for a logo. So I cant really give advice other than to start fresh.
>>234996
That better be for a fighter jet / gas mask company.
>>235867
Think thinner.
>>235875
bottom middle best.
>>235934
The paper should curve (no straight folds). Fix the spacing too.
>>236107
Its an offputting colour sceheme.
>>236281
this: >>236311
and no boders on the pictures...4 pictures on each corner, circular fade border
>>236507
nice leather effect.
>>236699
I like the dimensions and general style but the font is just leaning a bit too much toward childish.
>>237392
This: >>237392
>>236510
WTF lol
Chris Wool inspired shit for class.
For a Ukranian smoke detector company, Uosh P.
Hey guys, I've used my original stickers and used them on a poster. I sketched out an idea of a cave full of treasures and was aiming for the empty space to make a stylized skull. So the dude's heads would make the eye sockets more or less. What do you think? Does it feel too simple and empty?
>>237681
kek
>>237800
the illustrations themselves are cool, and I don't think it really needs "more" either. But the skull is not really coming across (not even from the thumbnail), so I think it'd probably be better to drop the idea and instead focus on placing things to create a better composition.
Just playing around.
>>236185
Something about the top "fingerprints". The way they are angled make it look like there is a gap between a dog's fingers. There might be something else or not be that at all.
>>237392
Problem with this is I don't see rtj. I see r+j only. I also don't see why the R is solid and doesn't have the hole in it. You might want to focus more on the faxes drawn rather than the logo. Decide what's more important and make it stand out. As is they are sort of competing for space.
>>237800
The skull is created by the black in your illustration. The teeth would be wonky as it is. The crown should be lower to correct that problem. The jewels seem to lack shine to them as well. They seem opaque.
Posted in the last WIP thread but haven't worked on this since. Should I work on it more or just scrap it?
>>234993
Ugh. That "blank space" is called negative space. And it serves a purpose. Not there just to be filled with bullshit
Practicing
my first attempt at a gradient mesh
>>236510
that's what you want for a 'clear' cv logo, obscurity
just some practice in PS opinions are welcome
>>239076
another one
Spread for an assignment.
I don't know how I feel about the page numbers, I like them stylistically but it kinda screws up the hierarchy since they're even larger than the body copy.
Hows my kerning and spacing on the second word here?
considering i did it manually, it think its pretty good. would be going on a t shirt
>>239142
The page number is good. It's actually the best thing, the pictures are very boring, the the typography is generic, and the layout is very underdeveloped. Move things around, and try to experiment with a more creative headline treatment.
>>236510
What do these ideas have to do with having a clear, concise and professional CV?
The first set of designs you came up with were much more appropriate but as a piece of constructive criticism I'd say those were still way way too gimmicky. You have ideas though that's the good thing, just steer clear of gimmicky logos it's an easy trap to fall into.
"Clear CV" as a name is simple, formal and to the point, like any good CV should be, so the logo needs to reflect this.
This is a layout im currently working on for the VRS (Visual Research Summary) of my current project.
A VRS is basically a little book we make that goes on long with our project that compiles all the primary and secondary research we have done over the course of the project, as well as the final piece(s),
Was working on this for a friend's gaming group. I feel like it's almost done but needs something else. Anyone have a clue where to go from here?
>>235956
I like how empty space in U makes a candle
>>238588
I remember this from the last one. Looks good. Keep on illustrating and developing your own style, and try not to get too caught up over what /gd/ has to say because /gd/ will ALWAYS have something to say.
I hate that it says Rock'n Roll'n...feels super lame to me.
Was thinking about changing it to Fuck'n Roll'n but that seems lame too..uggh i don't know if i'll finish it
This is what I offered them.
>>240643
This is what they settled on.
>>240644
Good lord in heaven.
>>240603
judging by the illustration ... Melt'n Roll'n would be appropriate. the illustration is very nice.
as for pic related, it's my WIP. I know the one on the right looks the worst, I've tried to fix it ... I'm at a loss as to what to do with it.
Do I have to use /r/ to request paid work from one of you guys?
>>240671
don't think it's mandatory. I'd say request paid work here. I never go to /r/ it's just flooded with porn
>>240672
thanks
>>240673
>>240644
holy fuck that is awful. What are those colour ways
Illustration for a New Year's Eve event put on by the city, to be used in print promotional materials. They're looking for a classic/upscale vibe for the event, so I'm digging into some of Abram Games' poster designs and early 20th century French print work for inspiration.
And I'm aware that the minute/hour hands don't make sense right now.
the design and logo for my personal blog/site.
>>240731
Really lovin this. It's also giving me a new York feel, with texture of the clock hands being similar to the status of liberty
>>240731
Did you look up references for the glass? Needs to be a proper rich people glass. This one looks made up.
I also suggest tweaking your colors and removing the background texture. Looks cheap as is.
I like the hands on the clock and the geometric thing on top, though.
>>240733
A looks unbalanced next to the Z.
You need to make them more equal in mass/weight.
>>240742
I could probably elongate the stem on the glass. I'm married to the color palette, it's part of their loose set of identity standards. Texture is definitely up for debate, but I want it to have some grain to it like the old French posters of yore. I'll keep looking for something more subtle.
The geometric doodad is a New Year's Eve ball, the event features the largest ball drop in the state. Other than the time I hit puberty, I mean.
>>240735
Thanks fam
I'm finished I think
>>240809
the bat kind of looks like a ballsack
gud otherwise
>>240809
why is it an acid rave smiley for a rock and roll halloween event
>>240832
I think you mean Acid House.
But it's common knowledge that rock n' roll recuperated that symbol already.
>>240809
That's really nice man.
Good comp.
>>240832
I'm not proud of how in clever this poster turned out. It honestly makes zero sense for real event. I mostly just took an illustration I was having fun with and turned it into a poster. Not proud of that.
>>240850
I think he means the actual smiley on acid pills
>>240781
Elongating the stem is a good idea.
For texture I would suggest using a subtle paper grain.
I'm currently having trouble with fonts on a project. Also possibly texture problems as I'm trying to make the top left look like a baseball card. What is your guys' opinion on it so far? I'm aiming for like a 'kids' collection' (baseball card, baseball bat toy and the third is supposed to be temporary tattoos with a hat referencing the main image).
>>242139
yep, change the font on the yellow circle
>>242139
Hail Mary Mallon is dope desu
>>240121
What gaming genre? FPS? RTS? RPG? If it's specific enough then try and incorporate it into the logo. It looks professional as it is.
>>240652
Childish grey, butt brown, and idontknowhowto yellow
>>240603
Change the font of the date. It looks very out of place.
>>242139
Make another yellow bubble in the top right corner of the first image and have "12.11.15" in that one with "The Catalyst Santa Cruz, CA" in the bottom yellow bubble. Make the font the same as the banner in the temporary tattoo image. Also, the sleeve with the "$" on it looks weird. Try messing with the outline. This looks nice, anon. I might be interested in getting my hands on a print of the top left for my friend.
how does one get involved with doing show posters? do you contact the venue and say "hey i can make art for your upcoming show"?
>>242455
OH man, yah I totally blanked on the hat, nice catch. I will mess around with both the bubble suggestion and the outline, thanks. I'll post later as an update. Honestly, I don't know hot to get steady gigs doing posters this is more or less a personal project, but will have to contact The Catalyst or HMM and see if they dig the design enough to want it.
The event i made this for has already happened, but give me some feedback, senpai
>>242512
Bro I'm counting like 7 different fonts on here, cut that shit back and make it a bit more basic. From afar people are gonna think this shit is for an elementary school fair.
>>240121
this is really good. it looks kinda like "Ganadian" though
>>242514
Thats the plan. Originally was just made for fun / practice.
>>240121
Optically the sword seems slightly off center from the shield. Might just be me though.
>>239255
the images on the left need margins me thinks, also dont like the page numbers -- form over function
>>242546
but forgot to say, it's shaping up nicely!
