# Logo critique **URL:** \ **Category:** design\ **Created:** [November 10, 2003, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112 "2003-11-10T18:20:05Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![jay\_em](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/e79b87/32.png) [@jay\_em](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/jay_em)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 6:20pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/1 "2003-11-10T18:20:05Z")
This is an assignment for stickers to be placed on the back windshield of a couple of lifeguard pickup trucks. Before I submit, what do the Kirupians think? [LINK](http://www.jmkm.com/lg.html) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 6:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/2 "2003-11-10T18:29:31Z")
woot! I like it! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 6:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/3 "2003-11-10T18:45:57Z")
I think there is too much space above the wave. And the wave does not quite look like a wave. Looks like a curved spike. Although I love the concept it needs a lil TLC. Also make the circle more of an oval to add to the effect also exaggerate the wave a bit…Maybe add a couple of shades of blue to the wave also. Man I have some seriously cool ideas running thru my head for your logo…why cant I do that when i am designing my logos … ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 6:56pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/4 "2003-11-10T18:56:53Z")
yeah i like it, agree with DDD on space… my eyes were screaming for the text to be inside the circle… but i like it! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:01pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/5 "2003-11-10T21:01:56Z")
Ok… I think I got it… 1 vs. 2 ? [LINK](http://www.jmkm.com/lg.html) ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:03pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/6 "2003-11-10T21:03:10Z")
ok but the logo should be pretty big for ppl to be able to read it now… :-\ 😏 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/7 "2003-11-10T21:12:38Z")
Grrrrrr… This is true…hmmmm Unfortunately I gotta use one colour… Okay, first off which font? And do I need to stick it back up top? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/8 "2003-11-10T21:14:24Z")
mind if I take a crack at your logo? what program are you using also? Does it have to be one color? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/9 "2003-11-10T21:17:37Z")
lol jay… yur avatar is perfect for this situation! 😛 3d… he said he has to use one color (-: maybe use the first version but just make the wave abit bigger… I dunno 😏 ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:29pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/10 "2003-11-10T21:29:57Z")
Go for it DDD…:thumb: I am using a very rare program called PhotoShop 7.0 :puzzle: I am at work, so Freehand is out of reach… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:34pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/11 "2003-11-10T21:34:15Z")
Syko… Your site is cool !! DDD… What prog did you use for the liquid metal? ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 9:45pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/12 "2003-11-10T21:45:47Z")
huh?..oh my splash? Swift 3d v3… ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 10:07pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/13 "2003-11-10T22:07:03Z")
No way ! Really? Would you mind telling me briefly how you accomplished that in Swift? Also, where are some good tuts for Swift…? Great work! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 10:14pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/14 "2003-11-10T22:14:36Z")
> \*Originally posted by jay-em \* > \*\*Syko… Your site is cool !! DDD… What prog did you use for the liquid metal? \*\* lol… _currently making a new one_ I also love the quicksilver on 3d’s site! It’s so cool! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/15 "2003-11-10T22:18:18Z")
hhmmm…let me see if I can find the post where Iexplained how I made that…it is going to be changing soon. Well i ran out of time (off to a meeting) so I did not finish fully…Here is what I slapped together…I know it aint the best, but maybe it will give you an idea. I can shoot you my ai file if you want. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 10, 2003, 10:39pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/16 "2003-11-10T22:39:10Z")
Very Cool ! Yes the file would be great. Thanks DDD :hr: ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2003, 9:19am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/17 "2003-11-13T09:19:12Z")
On your logo: Does the logo without the text, say the message it is intended to say? I looks like a wave is crashing down on a some guy, doesn’t nessesarily say lifeguard to everyone Is the logo transferable to all mediums , big and small. If there is to much detail in the dood then he will look like a blob if it is photocopied small (so will the text). It must recognizable (somewhat) in all forms. The above post with DDD’s version has a more interesting format, however says very little about the company (is gene a wave maker?). The logo must say EVERYTHING about the company. It is the visual representation of your identity, therefore it must stand alone without text. On the art: The art is good, yet I think you need to expand more on what lifeguard can be represented by. Perhaps a wave is to predictable. For instance. The logo for the lifeguards up here is a red cross with a wave like shape cutting through it. That says both medical security and the fact that it has to do with water. You have water, and a man standing under it. And a lot of people may not be able to figure out what he is holding might designate him as a lifeguard. Especially if it is printed small. The art that you have is good, but you could convey the message a little more effectively. I would pick a different font too. The blue too is a little generic, experiment. Tip: when I am looking for colour combos I go to [http://www.behr.com](http://www.behr.com), and look at their colour matcher flash thingy. It is for painting houses but it still translates nicely into design. In summary, think of the message, you are off to a good start! Cheers ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2003, 9:33am UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/18 "2003-11-13T09:33:25Z")
If its for a sticker then it will have some transparant bits won’t it. In which case i think its fine! ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2003, 1:17pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/19 "2003-11-13T13:17:20Z")
The bottom logo but the top font! then it will be all fine and dandy. ---
**Author:** ![system](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex011/uploads/kirupa/original/3X/6/2/621e5c11736f46532526e61be85940af4230f3e5.png) [@system](https://forum.kirupa.com/u/system)\ **Post date:** [November 13, 2003, 1:49pm UTC](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112/20 "2003-11-13T13:49:22Z")
Thanks for the comments kirupians. All this “logo” will be is a vinyl sticker for the back windshield of 2 pickups. The text MUST be there for “reserved parking reasons”. There will be no problem cutting the stickers. There are two restrictions: :: The plotter does not print, it only cuts. Therefore only one color can be used. (Unless I cut an “inlay”) :: I am forced to choose one color. Thanks all!!! jMkM [Next page](https://forum.kirupa.com/t/logo-critique/35112.md?page=2)