So I'm trying to build a portfolio of work that isn't from college projects. I would love to design a logo, business card, any sort of corporate identity, tattoo (though I've never done that before), tee shirt, sticker, whatever for anybody here. At this point its really about getting work into a portfolio so I am totally willing to do this for cheap/no cost at all. Of course, if you were in the market and wanted to pay for the design I wouldn't complain. ;) Shoot me a PM if you need any help with any of this. Also, if anyone here is a graphic designer and has some tips for me, I would love to hear them.
Oh, ya'll should check out my portfolio page- not much, but would love to hear some feedback (even if its critical)
http://www.coroflot.com/michaelbarbetta
I dont right now, but I did check out your page....very nice work AMC!
(mooseum, hahaha!) :)
Awesome. Looks like a really fun job.
This is my company's current logo:
(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/rowanjones78/ARCAE.jpg)
This is the original design from 40 years ago and I have thought about updating it. I have always backed off of the idea because I believe that it is already recognizable in our industry and new imagery would be like 'starting over' to the customer's eye. What do you think about changing logos after such a long period of time? I would be interested to see what you would come up with for an updated logo.
QuoteThis is my company's current logo:
(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/rowanjones78/ARCAE.jpg)
This is the original design from 40 years ago and I have thought about updating it. I have always backed off of the idea because I believe that it is already recognizable in our industry and new imagery would be like 'starting over' to the customer's eye. What do you think about changing logos after such a long period of time? I would be interested to see what you would come up with for an updated logo.
After 40 years it's difficult to change a logo. however, it is not uncommon to tweak, or freshen up a logo (NFL logo, pepsi logo, hell xerox did a brand new logo) Sometimes logo's are timeless, it gives customers a sense of security, knowing a company has been around a long time. On the other hand, it can make a company look dated (I don't think that's the case with your logo. I really like it)
If you'll allow me, I'd love to take a crack at refreshing the design.
QuoteQuoteThis is my company's current logo:
(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/rowanjones78/ARCAE.jpg)
This is the original design from 40 years ago and I have thought about updating it. I have always backed off of the idea because I believe that it is already recognizable in our industry and new imagery would be like 'starting over' to the customer's eye. What do you think about changing logos after such a long period of time? I would be interested to see what you would come up with for an updated logo.
After 40 years it's difficult to change a logo. however, it is not uncommon to tweak, or freshen up a logo (NFL logo, pepsi logo, hell xerox did a brand new logo) Sometimes logo's are timeless, it gives customers a sense of security, knowing a company has been around a long time. On the other hand, it can make a company look dated (I don't think that's the case with your logo. I really like it)
If you'll allow me, I'd love to take a crack at refreshing the design.
Absolutely! I would definitely like to see your 'refreshed' design. I had even considered (not very seriously) changing the company name since the founder retired over two years ago, but I think that it would be a bad idea. I also intend to give our website a makeover because I personally think that it's cheesy (I didn't design it).
QuoteQuoteQuoteThis is my company's current logo:
(http://i837.photobucket.com/albums/zz298/rowanjones78/ARCAE.jpg)
This is the original design from 40 years ago and I have thought about updating it. I have always backed off of the idea because I believe that it is already recognizable in our industry and new imagery would be like 'starting over' to the customer's eye. What do you think about changing logos after such a long period of time? I would be interested to see what you would come up with for an updated logo.
After 40 years it's difficult to change a logo. however, it is not uncommon to tweak, or freshen up a logo (NFL logo, pepsi logo, hell xerox did a brand new logo) Sometimes logo's are timeless, it gives customers a sense of security, knowing a company has been around a long time. On the other hand, it can make a company look dated (I don't think that's the case with your logo. I really like it)
If you'll allow me, I'd love to take a crack at refreshing the design.
Absolutely! I would definitely like to see your 'refreshed' design. I had even considered (not very seriously) changing the name since the founder retired over two years ago, but I think that it would be a bad idea. I also intend to give our website a makeover because I personally think that it's cheesy (I didn't design it).
The name should probably stay, and a good website is key. I personally don't do websites (I've gotta re-learn everything but I know a guy who is really really good. If you are looking to get a new one built let me know and I can give you his info as well as pricing and what not. He is already established so he doesn't need the portfolio help so much.
Flyguy you have a PM waiting :)
Nice work AMC! Good luck to you my friend [smiley=thumbsup.gif]
That's cool, a potential client!
Hey AMC, have you ever read a book called Cheese Monkeys? It's fiction, pretty short, really fun book. It's about Graphic Art students.
Nice looking portfolio! Best of luck to you!
Shucks- thanks folks. bbill, Never read that book but I will definitely check it out! Seriously, if you guys and gals need something or have a friend that needs something let me know- fo reelz
QuoteFlyguy you have a PM waiting :)
Me likey! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] You've got mail.
all that looks GREAT !!!
Cool stuff AMC! :)
thanks chicken, thanks weenie.
QuoteQuoteFlyguy you have a PM waiting :)
Me likey! [smiley=thumbsup.gif] You've got mail.
You've got another message, I'm moving quick because I've got nothing else to do today. I'll post the old and new as soon as we figure out exactly what font and image variation you want.
We've been looking to upgrade our boring logo as well but I'm not sure I can get my cheapo boss to spend any money on it.
QuoteWe've been looking to upgrade our boring logo as well but I'm not sure I can get my cheapo boss to spend any money on it.
You've got yourself some mail.
Thank you so much for all of your hard work, Mike! [smiley=beer.gif]
QuoteThank you so much for all of your hard work, Mike! [smiley=beer.gif]
Cheers! Hope it helps you guys out! [smiley=beer.gif]
Here you folks go, The first image is the original logo that flyguy posted. The following two are the updated logo, two variations. Hope ya'll like them.
(http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/7779/picture2qq.png)
That is awesome! Talk about an update, nicely done!
Flyguy, has anyone ever asked you why that plane is dropping an atomic bomb?
(Just kidding, I realize that is the "electon - ic" portion of your name. I really like it actually, old and new.)
QuoteThat is awesome! Talk about an update, nicely done!
Flyguy, has anyone ever asked you why that plane is dropping an atomic bomb?
(Just kidding, I realize that is the "electon - ic" portion of your name. I really like it actually, old and new.)
When an original logo is that good its a really treat to update it. The concept is there, just needs to be freshened up.
We are going to phase our old company logo out and start using your updated logo. If you ever need a reference, don't hesitate to ask! I never expected to have business take place on this forum! Ah, the power of MMJ. Hey CC, please ask Jim to hit me up should the band ever purchase an airplane. Maybe I should start an avionics thread...
;)
QuoteWe are going to phase our old company logo out and start using your updated logo. If you ever need a reference, don't hesitate to ask! I never expected to have business take place on this forum! Ah, the power of MMJ. Hey CC, please ask Jim to hit me up should the band ever purchase an airplane. Maybe I should start an avionics thread...
;)
do it up! I can make the decal for the airplane :)
I really want to design posters, cover art, tee shirts for the band
sooooooo, anyone else need some helps?
Check's in the mail...
QuoteCheck's in the mail...
thanks again flyguy, its awfully nice of you! Even more so I went to your website to get some information for my resume and saw that it was under construction. It made me so happy/excited to see the updated logo on there. Really brightened up my shitty week of job hunting! so thank you for doing that too!
QuoteQuoteCheck's in the mail...
thanks again flyguy, its awfully nice of you! Even more so I went to your website to get some information for my resume and saw that it was under construction. It made me so happy/excited to see the updated logo on there. Really brightened up my shitty week of job hunting! so thank you for doing that too!
I think that it looks great! I haven't had time to work on any pages for the website lately. If you need any company info from me, just let me know...
QuoteQuoteQuoteCheck's in the mail...
thanks again flyguy, its awfully nice of you! Even more so I went to your website to get some information for my resume and saw that it was under construction. It made me so happy/excited to see the updated logo on there. Really brightened up my shitty week of job hunting! so thank you for doing that too!
I think that it looks great! I haven't had time to work on any pages for the website lately. If you need any company info from me, just let me know...
will do! Thanks again!
AMC have you seen the documentary Helvetica? I havent had the chance to see it yet myself, its still hovering around in my netflix que. Seems like it might be up your alley given your interest in the details of different fonts.
I've been wanting to update our company's business cards. We've been doing a lot of restructuring and I think its the prefect time to do so. The ones we have now are soooo retro. Its an exploding nova over a black background that fades into red, it kind of looks like a butthole, but we dont do colonoscopies so its not cool. Im actually a little embarrassed to hand them out to people, its bad. Maybe if you can come up wit something we like we can throw you a few bucks.
The company is called Video and Security Specialists. We do burglar & fire alarm systems, alarm monitoring, home theaters, structured wiring, access control, CCTV, IP camera systems, that kind of stuff. Let me know if you can come up with something, thanks!
Seriously. I've been tossing around the idea of a Jim James t-shirt. You know the shirts that say "Jesus is my homeboy"? I would love to have one with a very simplistic sketch of Jim but it says: "Jim is my homeboy". I'm not religious, so I could be missing the point of the original shirt. HA!
If that's too fangirl-ish or over the top, then I'll nix the whole idea.
Maybe it'll get your creative juices flowing and you'll come up with a better idea. I would totally pay you for a rad/original t-shirt.
Others on here might, too...
QuoteSeriously. I've been tossing around the idea of a Jim James t-shirt. You know the shirts that say "Jesus is my homeboy"? I would love to have one with a very simplistic sketch of Jim but it says: "Jim is my homeboy". I'm not religious, so I could be missing the point of the original shirt. HA!
If that's too fangirl-ish or over the top, then I'll nix the whole idea.
Maybe it'll get your creative juices flowing and you'll come up with a better idea. I would totally pay you for a rad/original t-shirt.
Others on here might, too...
Yeah, totally. Sounds like a great idea to me. Jim looks a lot like I imagine Jesus would, I know he sounds like an angel...
QuoteAMC have you seen the documentary Helvetica? I havent had the chance to see it yet myself, its still hovering around in my netflix que. Seems like it might be up your alley given your interest in the details of different fonts.
I've been wanting to update our company's business cards. We've been doing a lot of restructuring and I think its the prefect time to do so. The ones we have now are soooo retro. Its an exploding nova over a black background that fades into red, it kind of looks like a butthole, but we dont do colonoscopies so its not cool. Im actually a little embarrassed to hand them out to people, its bad. Maybe if you can come up wit something we like we can throw you a few bucks.
The company is called Video and Security Specialists. We do burglar & fire alarm systems, alarm monitoring, home theaters, structured wiring, access control, CCTV, IP camera systems, that kind of stuff. Let me know if you can come up with something, thanks!
first off, I HAVE seen Helvetica and it fuckin' rocks... I really love it, helps me get inspiration from time to time.
And I would love to help you with your business cards. If you could, shoot me a PM with your company info, what you want on the card (information wise) and if you have a hi-res copy of the company logo (if you got one) then i can give you my email address so I can use that on the card. do you guys have a website?
QuoteSeriously. I've been tossing around the idea of a Jim James t-shirt. You know the shirts that say "Jesus is my homeboy"? I would love to have one with a very simplistic sketch of Jim but it says: "Jim is my homeboy". I'm not religious, so I could be missing the point of the original shirt. HA!
If that's too fangirl-ish or over the top, then I'll nix the whole idea.
Maybe it'll get your creative juices flowing and you'll come up with a better idea. I would totally pay you for a rad/original t-shirt.
Others on here might, too...
I'll see what I can come up with :) I think maybe one of Jim with his minds eye wide open would be fun
DCDUB,
You've got some mail dude.