Cool. I'll try to make one. 

Here's something i put to-gether as a first try. Comments welcome..

I think only one small simv logo in the top left corner, with the same background colour as the rest of the logo, and with the text that is currently in the bottom left corner spread across the entire lower portion of the logo would look better, clip. It's a good start... but those are some of my thoughts to improve it.

Im interested I hope you guys like it

JSpahn wrote on Jan 12^th, 2008 at 11:02am:


I like that one... it just needs a bit of softening up around the logo (looks a bit jaggedy in places) and parhaps the 'simv' text should fill more of the vertical space... looks a bit squashed. Other than that, superb!

Note; I think that the logo needs to have a border such as Masternerd's - otherwise it'll look a bit 'slapped on' as a header... a bit out-of place, especially considering the white background of Yabb 2.2's header 'slot'...

P.S. I know this has been asked before but I don't remember the answer... is there a hi-res simv logo somewhere that I could get hold of?

P. S. Im into the minimalist look less is best

JSpahn wrote on Jan 12^th, 2008 at 11:28am:


I like the bottom one a lot. All that I think it needs now is to reduce the blue border on the 'simviation' text a little bit, and some smoothing out - maybe use irfanview's resample feature somehow? Also, doesn't it need the small peripheral words that are in the current one - that was one of the prerequisites, I thought?

P.S. Working on one of my own now but can't really complete it w/out a good hi res logo on white background... I don't have the skill or facilities to make a decent hack at cutting out one of the logos on display already.... anyone gonna donate one to a worthy cause?

Seriously, if anyone could PM me one I'd be very grateful.

Fozzer wrote on Jan 12^th, 2008 at 11:53am:

The full menu is there now Paul. Unless you're still using the old format.

JSpahn wrote on Jan 12^th, 2008 at 11:28am:



I really like that one! Just one thing: Look at the "Simviation" text here: http://www.simviation.com/ ... it is a bit less wide

Or maybe you could cut the text from there and put in the new one

Fozzer wrote on Jan 12^th, 2008 at 12:26pm:

Go on. Try it. You know it makes sense.

I prefer the new format now it's finished.

Flying Buckeye wrote on Jan 12^th, 2008 at 1:30pm:


Base design is good... now it needs fleshing out with the actual SimV text and a more elaborate background, IMO...

When you get it I want one please. It can be as a psd.

I need it too... although as a .bmp or a .jpg please, if its possible...

I'll have the psd too please! 

Very nice CptHammond...maybe the text a bit darker as it's hard to read.

I agree with clipper the text at the top should be a tad darker. But personally I dont think that text really needs to be in the logo, let the site content speak for itself. My opinion and Im sticking to it

I think a nice border around the logo would really set it off, but overall very nice clean and simple

Wow I like it very nice. I take it back no need for a border

CptHammond, the background screened image is very difficult to make out, I don't know what it is despite looking at it for a minute or two. It should be instantly recognizable.....otherwise looking good. Remember Pete insisted we keep all the text in the logo box. I've e-mailed three of you the logos in psd, i'll get a good jpeg done shortly.

Here's mine revised again...

spitfire boy wrote on Jan 13^th, 2008 at 4:53pm:


cheers spit..I really appreciate it

A couple of printscreens and a simple bit of fiddling around resulted in this;



which I think looks superb.

Mictheslik wrote on Jan 13^th, 2008 at 5:19pm:


And me. 

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Nice... Very very nice indeed. Sometimes "simple" is best. My favourite by far.

EGNX wrote on Jan 13^th, 2008 at 6:59pm:


I think it just fits in very nicely with the white background... Seamless.

EGNX wrote on Jan 13^th, 2008 at 6:39pm:



You need to tech me that reflection effect, very nice you have my vote

C wrote on Jan 13^th, 2008 at 7:45pm:


By Tweek: Microsoft Paint Maestro.

My vote goes to Tweek for his amazing design, which was....

MIc, I've just sent you the logos. MrJake, I sent them to you yesterday afternoon, If you haven't received them let me know. 

So are we going to have a poll?

Nice entries guys!
Keep 'em coming!

Luke has my vote at the moment, fits in brilliantly, simple, effective and great to look at!

Masternerd's design is brilliant aswell though, but the simplicity of Lukes just takes it for me.

James

Double_Farvel wrote on Jan 14^th, 2008 at 4:23pm:


Me too, sil vous plait...

wow EGNX that is brilliant similar to what i had in mind as well... GGGRRR

thats got my vote good work

Thanks for the comments so far

Slight tweaking...



And one for Harold!


Any comments welcomed.

Luke.

with the aircraft is better

J. wrote on Jan 14^th, 2008 at 8:03pm:

It's not a matter of which one is better, J. I think that the one I requested is a little easier for the eye to look at; I feel that in the one with the stylized 's' your eyes jump all over the place. I like the "Apple's Glass Table' design but if you keep adding features to the logo, you not only move away from the original design (and thus you are basically creating a new one) but are creating a 'restless' logo. You should keep in mind that you'd want to design a logo that is strong & clear and recognizable at first sight but keep in mind that you must never deviate from the original design. Think Microsoft, or what ever other brand that you come up with that has their name as a logo. You'll never see it change unless in case of a complete corporate re-branding. Those logo's are always the same, strong and clear and instantly recognizable.

That is what the first version (on top of the forums now) lacks. Although it is recognizable, it makes your eyes jump all over the place, not to mention that I'm still trying to figure out what is in the gray background ...

Clipper wrote on Jan 14^th, 2008 at 9:27pm:

Of course you can love it ... but does it work marketing wise? Not to mention from a design perspective


@ Luke: try to space the tagline so that it aligns with the main logo and try a version that does not have the outline in the font. In that perspective I think the original design was a little easier.

Remember, most of the time: Less is more

And as Danny suggested make the 'viation' and 'sim' the same font size and you've got your self a winner in my opinion!

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Thanks for the complement, I agree with you better is better and Luke has it right now

There's only one problem I can see with Luke's; the text under the main logo looks a bit faint. I think it needs to be a little clearer. Still, it's a fantastic looking thing!

P.S. Love the stylized 'S'

pete wrote on Jan 18^th, 2008 at 7:16am:


Will do! 

Great! Looks just perfect! I really like the last one! Good job!

Thanks Luke! 

Wow! It fits perfectly into the forum design!
Congratulations Luke!