Need a logo [Archive]

Nicolasdec

Mar 11, 2007, 08:26 PM

Im and making it the web site called OneTechGalaxy and I need a logo, I am a horrible and makeing Logos whenever I try and make one it comes up horrible. Can any of you help me? The website is a place where technology lovers can watch videos, read blogs, chat in the forums and other stuff. I'd love to have a really cool logo.

Thanks

CanadaRAM

Mar 11, 2007, 08:36 PM

Hate to make to fine a point of this, but if you want a cool professional logo, then you need to hire a professional. Start with the design/art/graphics department of your local college or university for referrals.

Nicolasdec

Mar 11, 2007, 08:43 PM

Hate to make to fine a point of this, but if you want a cool professional logo, then you need to hire a professional. Start with the design/art/graphics department of your local college or university for referrals.

It doesn't need to be professional, I was looking at the the others make me a logo threads and there were some really cool ones.

Aperture

Mar 11, 2007, 08:53 PM

I just wanted to warn you that in a little while a bunch of angry designers bombarding you with things like "We don't work for free" will begin posting. :)

shecky

Mar 11, 2007, 09:13 PM

i would love to make you a logo. what kind of budget do you have in mind?

TheAnswer

Mar 11, 2007, 09:14 PM

First off, a lot of the best logos are the simplest ones...so don't try to do anything too complex. Another tip would be to make your logo in a vector based drawing program like Adobe Illustrator. Since Illustrator is $$, you might try out Inkscape (http://www.inkscape.org/) if you don't have Illustrator and can't afford it.

Instead of asking someone to create it for you, give it another go yourself and then come back here for critiques on how you can improve it...designers are often much more willing to suggest how to improve the design of something you did yourself than to come up with a creation and give it away.

Nicolasdec

Mar 11, 2007, 09:16 PM

i would love to make you a logo. what kind of budget do you have in mind?

Unfortunately, I spent too much money on this web site, and I can't afford to spend any more.

Nicolasdec

Mar 11, 2007, 09:19 PM

First off, a lot of the best logos are the simplest ones...so don't try to do anything too complex. Another tip would be to make your logo in a vector based drawing program like Adobe Illustrator. Since Illustrator is $$, you might try out Inkscape (http://www.inkscape.org/) if you don't have Illustrator and can't afford it.

Instead of asking someone to create it for you, give it another go yourself and then come back here for critiques on how you can improve it...designer's are often much more willing to suggest how to improve the design of something you did yourself than to come up with a creation and give it away.

I am downloading Inkscape now, is it easy to use?

shecky

Mar 11, 2007, 09:19 PM

i do not understand. you want a logo, but you do not want to pay for it? what exactly are you offering for compensation to the designer then?

Nicolasdec

Mar 11, 2007, 09:21 PM

i do not understand. you want a logo, but you do not want to pay for it? what exactly are you offering for compensation to the designer then?

I wasent looking for a professional designer I was looking for someone has some free time and would like to help. I'll try and make my own.

DigitalAx

Mar 11, 2007, 09:21 PM

Remember the angry designers you were warned about? Here's your first one. I'll be kind.

"Hey I've spent too much money painting the outside of my house, do you think you could paint the inside of my house for free?"

"um, no."

"Well why not? I mean, you know how to paint well, and I don't. So can't you just do it as a favor? It can't possibly take that much time. C'mon."

"....no."

Yeah, seems a little ridiculous doesn't it?

shecky

Mar 11, 2007, 09:24 PM

I wasent looking for a professional designer I was looking for someone has some free time and would like to help. I'll try and make my own.

i think that is an excellent idea. good luck to you.

Nicolasdec

Mar 11, 2007, 09:26 PM

i think that is an excellent idea. good luck to you.

Hope it comes out at least reasonable.

TheAnswer

Mar 11, 2007, 09:26 PM

I am downloading Inkscape now, is it easy to use?

I have Illustrator, so I haven't used Inkscape myself...just seen it recommended here as a low cost alternative to Illustrator. I'm guessing, like Illustrator it is probably fairly easy to do simple things and the more complex drawing you wish to do, the harder it is to nail down. It looks like it may have built-in tutorials....the basic tutorial is online here (http://www.inkscape.org/doc/basic/tutorial-basic.html).

BTW, I can't recall if Inkscape requires X11 to be installed or not. If it does, Apple provides it on the OS X install discs.

Edit...just found additional online tutorials listed here (http://www.inkscape.org/doc/index.php?lang=en).

DigitalAx

Mar 11, 2007, 09:28 PM

Hope it comes at least reasonable.

Awesome, be sure to come back here for critique if you'd like.

Nicolasdec

Mar 11, 2007, 09:30 PM

Awesome, be sure to come back here for critique if you'd like.

Cool. I will use Inkscape is that good?

DigitalAx

Mar 11, 2007, 09:33 PM

Cool. I will use Inkscape is that good?

Might I suggest some tutorials (http://www.google.com/search?source=ig&hl=en&q=inkscape+tutorials)

synth3tik

Mar 11, 2007, 09:35 PM

I am fairly sure that if you check any local schools or universities that there would be someone that would love to design you a logo. When they have to present their projects in class they can say "...and it is being used right now by so and so for their website".

xfiftyfour

Mar 11, 2007, 09:47 PM

I am fairly sure that if you check any local schools or universities that there would be someone that would love to design you a logo. When they have to present their projects in class they can say "...and it is being used right now by so and so for their website".

It's also a good portfolio piece, which is compensation enough for many design students (since their portfolio is so critical after graduation).

That could be time consuming, however, as you'd have to contact the school, find out who to talk to, have that faculty member email or contact students they think might be interested, then that student would have to find time to work on it... you get the idea.

ijimk

Mar 12, 2007, 09:50 AM

I have Illustrator, so I haven't used Inkscape myself...just seen it recommended here as a low cost alternative to Illustrator. I'm guessing, like Illustrator it is probably fairly easy to do simple things and the more complex drawing you wish to do, the harder it is to nail down. It looks like it may have built-in tutorials....the basic tutorial is online here (http://www.inkscape.org/doc/basic/tutorial-basic.html).

BTW, I can't recall if Inkscape requires X11 to be installed or not. If it does, Apple provides it on the OS X install discs.

Edit...just found additional online tutorials listed here (http://www.inkscape.org/doc/index.php?lang=en).

yes it does require the X11 for OS X install. Just thought you should know. I like inkscape and find it better suits the illusrations i do, Plus it doesn't crash as much as illustrator when dealing with heaving vector art. AND ITS FREE!:D

Cooknn

Mar 12, 2007, 06:14 PM

www.gotlogos.com $25. Great web logo's for cheap. I've used them several times.

xfiftyfour

Mar 12, 2007, 07:50 PM

www.gotlogos.com $25. Great web logo's for cheap. I've used them several times.

And if you don't want to pay for them, I recommend looking through their galleries to get some inspiration, as well as elsewhere on the web.

mkaake

Mar 12, 2007, 08:04 PM

i do not understand. you want a logo, but you do not want to pay for it? what exactly are you offering for compensation to the designer then?

I'm sorry, but your attitude in this thread is completely uncalled for. There are a dozen polite ways of letting this guy know that you don't do work for free, the least of which is just not replying.

There actually are people out there who don't mind throwing together a quick logo for free, and there are plenty who do. It was already stated at least once in the thread before you chimed in that if he was looking for quality work, he should spend money on it.

Sorry for the rant. I agree with what you're saying, but you just plumb ticked me off with your attitude.

shecky

Mar 12, 2007, 08:54 PM

well then, i suppose you had better get used to being ticked off, because i could care less how my comment made you feel. my question was sincere, justified, and asked in a respectful and polite tone. if you have a problem with that i suggest you learn to use the "ignore" feature of this forum.

Cult Follower

Mar 12, 2007, 09:48 PM

maybe you should post a link to you website.

mkaake

Mar 13, 2007, 08:07 AM

well then, i suppose you had better get used to being ticked off, because i could care less how my comment made you feel. my question was sincere, justified, and asked in a respectful and polite tone. if you have a problem with that i suggest you learn to use the "ignore" feature of this forum.

Egads. No need to be so rude. Seriously. I've never had to use the 'ignore' feature before, but I guess there's a first time for everything...

2Niels

Mar 13, 2007, 08:43 AM

I'm a graphic designer specialising in print. I've got a great logo, but need a really cool web site - a bit of Flash might be nice, decent portfolio section and secure online store for selling prints of my illustrations - 70-100 pages should be fine - any web designers out there with some free time like to put one together for me?

Thanks guys!

;O)

ezekielrage_99

Mar 13, 2007, 09:30 AM

I hate poorly constructed logos for the sake of having a logo, stylized text looks way better. Companies like discreet, Hugo Boss, IBM, etc have some very distinctive text but no logo and it looks great.

DigitalAx

Mar 13, 2007, 12:12 PM

I'm a graphic designer specialising in print. I've got a great logo, but need a really cool web site - a bit of Flash might be nice, decent portfolio section and secure online store for selling prints of my illustrations - 70-100 pages should be fine - any web designers out there with some free time like to put one together for me?

Thanks guys!

;O)

Brilliant. ;)

emorydunn

Mar 13, 2007, 02:37 PM

I would be happy to help- and contrary to popular belief about all designers, I will design it as a volenteer service, I'm trying to build up a portfolio, since I'm a rooky designer.But, do you have the website online yet? It would help for inspiration.

lazyboy922

Mar 16, 2007, 11:21 AM

Anyone out there in the construction business? I am sick of renting. Perhaps someone can build me a house really quick?

All jokes aside, I would like to see your website as well. It would also help the designer get a look and feel for the project they are getting into.