I believe it's time this site got a logo. Now I'm thinking I don't want something complicated - just something that would be easy to print and that would be stylish. I'm not sure how we could arrange this but I'm open to suggestions. The winner would get a prize consisting of items from the store. Any ideas on this?
So we design a logo and then upload it here, mhhhh Ill think about it...
i just mentioned something like this in a PM to you, aron. weird...
well...ive got an idea...
i had this dream that i was a master chef, and i could cook anything i wanted...
so one day i tried the impossible...by making log sandwiches...
so, in order to make log sandwiches, youll need a big blender...throw the log in...and...
there you have it, the ultimate DIY...
sorry guys, im a bit nuts right now...
how about DIY in that scratchy faded style that most bands have as their logo font?
better still, we'll toss a season into our name...
DIYSTOMBOXESFALL
:D
Quote from: thebattleofmidway on January 24, 2007, 09:02:59 PM
well...ive got an idea...
i had this dream that i was a master chef, and i could cook anything i wanted...
so one day i tried the impossible...by making log sandwiches...
so, in order to make log sandwiches, youll need a big blender...throw the log in...and...
there you have it, the ultimate DIY...
sorry guys, im a bit nuts right now...
:icon_eek:
Dude, put the joint down and go have some cheetos... :icon_mrgreen:
Aron, did you have something in particular in mind? A spin off from the old logo? or something completely different? How about something simple that prints easy (on shirts, mugs, etc...) and one that is a bit more complicated that fits in the overall forum "skin".
I have a _lot_ of free time at work, so I might be able to put something together.
QuoteHow about something simple that prints easy (on shirts, mugs, etc...)
I'd like to be able to be printed easily as well as not too involved. No, it doesn't have to be based on the old logo, but somehow if a stompbox shape could be involved that would be cool.
For me, nothing says diy stompbox more than the 3PDT switch.
I like the old logo.
oooooh!
a thin, bearded man on top of a mounted of solder, with an iron in one hand and a giant RC4558 chip in the, fighting off a giant long legged Germanium transistor...
since they already look like big squid/war of the world type things anyways...
Quote from: Pushtone on January 24, 2007, 09:34:45 PM
For me, nothing says diy stompbox more than the 3PDT switch.
The old one was DPDT so we can't use it.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/TheToneGod/aron_search_logo.jpg)
The classics never fail though.
Andrew
Quote from: Pushtone on January 24, 2007, 09:34:45 PM
For me, nothing says diy stompbox more than the 3PDT switch.
I like the old logo.
yeah, i think we need to decide on the definitive DIYstompbox component then use it as the main part of the logo. maybe just an IC silhouette?
how about a sort of block diagram that spells out DIY...
What color you want for the background? That blue color thats there? Because I may be able to try something cool out.
Hopefully the background won't be important. A while ago I was thinking it could even be a stylish freehand drawing of a stompbox.
i was thinking just have a stompbox with the letters squeezed into it in a cool way. that or one stompbox per letter. that way utilizing all of the cool shapes people use.
could be neat...
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/joegagan/aronfinal.jpg)
I'd like to submit - what size image would you like?
k, heres a couple im submitting because i just got an AWESOME labler thingy...
while i was at it, i went ahead and wrote some more NOTES on my workdesk.
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shwanghourt/DSCF2293.jpg)
(http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y150/shwanghourt/DSCF2290.jpg)
i figured id capture the "essence" of DIY...
and im sure theyd look better smaller...
so...yeah... :D
Cool guys!
Joe, interesting. I think that it should probably just say DIYstompboxes.com although of course I like what you did! ;D ;D ;D
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5971/diystompboxes4fh.png)
My first take. Tell me what you guys think!
It's not perfect, pretty rough. Just whipped it up.
I'm working on putting a bit DIP IC under the second part of the name. I think it will look better. Anyways I can tweak it however so tell me what you do/don't like.
I was also thinking of doing the pedals different colours...thoughts? I think not.
i think it's a good start. does it really need aron's name on it?
Quote from: rockgardenlove on January 24, 2007, 11:31:26 PM
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/5971/diystompboxes4fh.png)
My first take. Tell me what you guys think!
It's not perfect, pretty rough. Just whipped it up.
Looks good, altho my first impression thought it said
"Aron's Stompboxes.com" but the cable border and effect boxes
for the DIY letters is cool.
Quote from: choklitlove on January 24, 2007, 10:29:49 PM
i was thinking just have a stompbox with the letters squeezed into it in a cool way. that or one stompbox per letter. that way utilizing all of the cool shapes people use.
could be neat...
Just saw this post, great minds think alike!
You are right, the two parts of the URL don't really join adequately. I am trying to fix it
Quote from: rockgardenlove on January 24, 2007, 11:35:09 PM
Quote from: choklitlove on January 24, 2007, 10:29:49 PM
i was thinking just have a stompbox with the letters squeezed into it in a cool way. that or one stompbox per letter. that way utilizing all of the cool shapes people use.
could be neat...
Just saw this post, great minds think alike!
hard to avoid. this forum is nothing but great minds!
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO.jpg)
It's an idea...maybe a little too fancy. I can simplify if you like.
*Deleted*
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/joegagan/aronfinal2.jpg)
Quote from: PKV on January 24, 2007, 11:36:44 PM
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO.jpg)
It's an idea...maybe a little too fancy. I can simplify if you like.
i don't know about the site, but that would make a kick-ass t-shirt.
thanks! I like that idea...maybe cover the t-shirt with the greyed-out pcb.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/joegagan/aron.jpg)
Cool ideas all around.
I like the logos so far.
the idea with DIY spelled IN the stompboxes is cool, maybe simplify the rest of it?
Some things I always consider when envisioning a logo:
- should convey the main message very simply and be very easy to read
- as above, should be able to scale down to a very small size and retain readability
- should have interesting balance of dark and light to imprint on the brain of the viewer (golden ratio applies here)
I am learning to crawl in mac works etc so forgive my primitive skills...
Those logos are looking good. Joe is right - simplify if possible.
Since I love this site...
I imagine it on the site, t-shirts and other stuff...
(http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_diy.gif)
Is hotnlink doenst work, follow this: http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo.htm (http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo.htm)
Thx
Wow, that's really good. Could you make it,
DIYstompboxes.com? (Capitals and lower cap)?
Again.... great!
Ok,
No problem, just tell me if you want any change.
(http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_diy2.gif)
Link: http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo2.htm (http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo2.htm)
Thanks for the comments
GERMANIUM!!!! MAAAAAAN!
oh yeah.... someone play around with germanium transistors!
we all love the mojo and you know it
Just a last idea thinking on
the actual website color scheme.
(http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_color.gif)
link: http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_color.htm (http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_color.htm)
Thanks
really great, blindsjc
simple, easy on the eyes, conveys the right feel. modern.
gets my vote (so far)
Quote from: aron on January 25, 2007, 01:50:00 AM
oh yeah.... someone play around with germanium transistors!
Well I got class in the morning but I just got a copy of Photoshop CS3 installed and I've been needing a reason to use it. Don't make any decisions until I submit a design, I'll most definetly try to integrate something that is essential to DIY'ers. I'll sleep on it and try to come up with something in my free time tomorrow.
Sidenote: These engineering classes are getting pretty intense... 6 hours of studying a day, 3-4 times a week is a pretty serious commitment :o. It's all been worth it so far though as I always find myself asking questions the teachers can't answer (like what's the forward voltage drop on huge zener diode a teacher brought into class :icon_mrgreen:) and correcting mistakes, plus Electronics 1 is a breeze.
Quote from: blindsjc on January 25, 2007, 01:43:36 AM
Link: http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo2.htm (http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo2.htm)
Super sweet. But -- you should have drawn an image of a OC75 or AC128 :icon_mrgreen:
Very cool logos. The transistor one might be better as a "can", denoting mojo.
But Joe's black and white design was awesome, too. Perfect for a T shirt.
I was thinking of contributing something depicting my girlfriend putting an axe through a dozen rare stompboxes, but that probably doesn't happen to anyone else. :icon_wink:
I definatly like the logo wih the
tranny in it. Simple, cool and it gets the point across.
Quote from: brett on January 25, 2007, 05:58:48 AM
Very cool logos. The transistor one might be better as a "can", denoting mojo.
Heh, we're actually the ones
killing any mojo around. Then again, Ge's
do rock.
I'd vote for blindsjc. (until I finish and post my idea ;))
The problem with others - spelling it:
"DIY
stompboxes.com" (Like Joe's and PKV's)
would really give the idea of www.stompboxes.com being the address.
---------
Jimbo
just a little try.... :)
(http://www.officinepixel.com/ffxromboli/DIY2_flat.jpg)
there's a deadline time??
Quote from: blindsjc on January 25, 2007, 01:43:36 AM
Ok,
No problem, just tell me if you want any change.
(http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_diy2.gif)
Link: http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo2.htm (http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo2.htm)
Thanks for the comments
That's got an awesome 60's ish retro thing going. Like it.
Ron
im not good at graphics lol
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/vindy500/Random%20Photos/logo.jpg)
(http://fatboy.ssguitar.com/schems/DIY.GIF)
RDV
(http://www.thehappytent.com/diylogo.gif)
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(http://www.thehappytent.com/diylogo2.gif)
edit: oops...adobe illustrator seems to malfunction and create typos when the user has the flu ;D
haha... that post is great...
For the old school, some logo mods...(I still prefer the new transistor... hahaha)
(http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_old.gif)
Link: http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_old.htm (http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_old.htm)
Thanks
I got your logo right here.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/joelap/untitled-1.jpg)
joelap,
You're laughing but draw a stompbox and put some lettering in there.
Well i made a try...
(http://a982.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/images01/7/l_4f9f1b199ad9e763caf24d7d7704999d.jpg)
lots of nice ones i think.
Quote from: aron on January 25, 2007, 03:42:07 PM
joelap,
You're laughing but draw a stompbox and put some lettering in there.
gotcha. hows this?
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a334/joelap/untitled-2.jpg)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
any logo should typically be able to be printed in single colour. this way it is good for screening onto t-shirts and is easy to recognise like a symbol.
thehappytent has the right idea but i think the one with the boot is to complex.
i think a 3d view outline of a hammond box with the words DIY (large lettering) Stompboxes (small lettering underneith) written on the pedal would be cool.
we make diy pedals, having one as the logo explains what the board is about pretty clearly.
heres a handdrawn example
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2811/stompboxforumlogo9le.th.jpg) (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stompboxforumlogo9le.jpg)
cheers
ulysses
Quote from: ulysses on January 25, 2007, 06:12:58 PM
any logo should typically be able to be printed in single colour. this way it is good for screening onto t-shirts and is easy to recognise like a symbol.
thehappytent has the right idea but i think the one with the boot is to complex.
i think a 3d view outline of a hammond box with the words DIY (large lettering) Stompboxes (small lettering underneith) written on the pedal would be cool.
we make diy pedals, having one as the logo explains what the board is about pretty clearly.
heres a handdrawn example
(http://img329.imageshack.us/img329/2811/stompboxforumlogo9le.th.jpg) (http://img329.imageshack.us/my.php?image=stompboxforumlogo9le.jpg)
cheers
ulysses
This is very similar to my idea! Aron, what do you think of this? I think it's a great idea, just have a simple stompbox with the logo on top and all of the switches and knobs on it. Simple, elegant and best of all... PRINTABLE!
How 'bout this one
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/diysblogo1.jpg)
pyrop ;D
Quote from: blindsjc on January 25, 2007, 02:10:21 PM
haha... that post is great...
For the old school, some logo mods...(I still prefer the new transistor... hahaha)
(http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_old.gif)
Link: http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_old.htm (http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_old.htm)
Thanks
longer "hat" and leads would do, i think...
otherwise, my vote is for this design.
Something like that pyrop, but a little more real looking. I honestly think (although it isn't my decision really) that the stompbox with wording would be the best route to go.
i was actually thinking that someone would find a datasheet of the hammond box 3d view and trace it in illustrator then add the text, knobs and switches in the same style.
prob easier just to photgraph a premade box and do a manual trace in illustrator.
i dont really like the text on the side. its not a common way of printing onto the hammond boxes.
cheers
ulysses
Quote from: ulysses on January 25, 2007, 06:50:26 PM
i dont really like the text on the side. its not a common way of printing onto the hammond boxes.
sure, but this
is an uncommon place, no? ;D
Quote from: Cliff Schecht on January 25, 2007, 06:42:55 PM
Something like that pyrop, but a little more real looking. I honestly think (although it isn't my decision really) that the stompbox with wording would be the best route to go.
Something like this box...
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/BOX.jpg)
just gotta try and render some text onto it... and some knobs and a switch
pyrop ;D
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYstomp3.jpg)
something simple...and grounded!
im diggin that.....
Quote from: PKV on January 25, 2007, 11:50:42 PM
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYstomp3.jpg)
something simple...and grounded!
PKV
I like that one. With maybe a little more embellishment that would be perfect. Something to tie it into the stompbox theme with a switch and or box...
blindsjc
I dig that logo as well. Hope you don't mind but I made a couple shape changes and added a mock up.
Possibly adding a large box outline instead of or including the outline of the text may be nice. Sort of making aLus sign shape with the box vertical and the DIYStomp tect horizontal, and a switch at the bottom?
(http://www.mrdwab.com/john/DIYlogo.jpg)
(http://www.mrdwab.com/john/DIYlogoshirt.jpg)
Ulysses
I like the Pedal outline drawing as well. I was thinking of something like this when I asked aron about making some shirts a while back.
John
our logos start to go in the same direction...
i did those very quickly but can make a final...
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/diy_logos.jpg)
my two cents... :icon_smile:
make that the Y...in DIY...
you mean the tranny?
i did the whole DIY with electronic symbols first but i thought it look too much like the ROG logo :icon_wink:
R.
yeah, the tranny.
i forgot ROG had that...well, i think its cool, no less.
just made those...
i guess i need a life.... :icon_redface:
lol
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/diy_logos_2.jpg)
bLANIK--gotta be PNP
PKV--if the p is grounded, maybe but a little stompswitch head on the b.
Then you have two Os--a bjt and a jfet!
Oh, this is getting out of hand...
"Goldberg variation on a known theme"
i need some sleep... ;D
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/loogoo.jpg)
ok ok i'm stopping now... :icon_redface:
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/log.jpg)
WOw, there are some cool logos in there!!!!!
I'm pretty sure we should try a FET instead of bipolar.
Quote from: blanik on January 26, 2007, 02:12:42 AM
just made those...
i guess i need a life.... :icon_redface:
lol
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/diy_logos_2.jpg)
Borrowed one of your logos for this BMPi style box.
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/box1.jpg)
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/box2.jpg)
pyrop ;D
for the guy doing 3D ones: you need it to be just outlines, not shaded
I like the trannie one, the better one is the trannie with the flat face... (i'm a noob! :icon_redface:)
(http://www.officinepixel.com/ffxromboli/DIY5_flat.jpg)
Quote from: d@vide on January 26, 2007, 10:00:44 AM
(http://www.officinepixel.com/ffxromboli/DIY5_flat.jpg)
Is that a button you plan on wearing on your shirt?
HI:
Well Im bored so I decide to gave it a shot. Heres the logo I designed which is pathetic.
(http://geocities.com/rafa23189/diys.jpg)
Quote...Is that a button you plan on wearing on your shirt?
great idea! ;)
Here ya go:
(http://www.beavisaudio.com/images/diy.jpg)
I know, work of art. Thank me later :)
Quote from: blanik on January 26, 2007, 02:12:42 AM
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/diy_logos_2.jpg)
Try out doing the first one with an FET symbol as the Y in DIY. Just to see. But I really like your ideas.
Heres a quick one I came up with. Probably much too complicated, but still nice.
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a303/call1800ksmyazz/DIYStompboxesLogo.jpg)
Kerry
Every part you posted has no "mojo" :).
^-Ehh... Germ Diode, Germ Trannie with gold leads, ehh... its just a picture.
Quote from: Cliff Schecht on January 26, 2007, 10:50:53 PM
Every part you posted has no "mojo" :).
you guys want mojo in tha logo?
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/4558.jpg)
LOLLLLLLL ;D
(http://www.officinepixel.com/ffxromboli/DIY4.jpg)
New to the forum, but thought I'd pop in an idea...
(http://f9g.yahoofs.com/groups/g_hr_76519/57f8/__hr_/108d.jpg?grYn.uFBNO3dfVI_)
Brian
Crooked Creek Band
Great stuff everyone! I think one of the criteria should be the easy of which the logo can be displayed in black and white. With that in mind those with full colour logos may also want try to make a B&W version so see how the logo would translate.
Andrew
Quote from: The Tone God on January 27, 2007, 03:33:22 PM
Great stuff everyone! I think one of the criteria should be the easy of which the logo can be displayed in black and white. With that in mind those with full colour logos may also want try to make a B&W version so see how the logo would translate.
Andrew
oops i misread as bmw :icon_redface:
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/vindy500/Random%20Photos/Unavngivet.jpg)
Those black and white ones could be etched nicely onto enclosures too.
Quote from: southtown on January 27, 2007, 04:09:27 PM
oops i misread as bmw :icon_redface:
(http://i54.photobucket.com/albums/g114/vindy500/Random%20Photos/Unavngivet.jpg)
LOLLLL, you want to start a debate about copyright infringement? :icon_eek:
:icon_lol:
Quote from: southtown on January 27, 2007, 04:09:27 PM
oops i misread as bmw :icon_redface:
LOL...smartass. :icon_lol:
Quote from: rockgardenlove on January 27, 2007, 04:10:13 PM
Those black and white ones could be etched nicely onto enclosures too.
That was what I was thinking. Screen printing, t-shirts, stickers, fridge magnets, coffee cups, beer coasters, etc. would be much cheaper and easy to get done.
Andrew
Quote from: The Tone God on January 27, 2007, 04:42:10 PM
That was what I was thinking. Screen printing, t-shirts, stickers, fridge magnets, coffee cups, beer coasters, etc. would be much cheaper and easy to get done.
usually it's better to have a vector based logo for that, flat colors (no shading or texture) and 3 colors max...
i did a t-shirt job recently for the french adaptation of the british serie "The Office" for french canada. in french the show is called "La Job" ...slang for, you guessed it... The Job... :icon_razz:
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/la_job_maquette.jpg)
R.
here're a couple of additions...I need to find/make a good stomp switch picture that matches graphically.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYstomp4.jpg)
I'm wondering if I should leave out the border - any thoughts?
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYstomp5.jpg)
This is better, I think.
I'd leave the border on. It defines the space.
Here's another version of my first. Though with the one above this I'm not sure why I'm posting it..lol
Trying to stay simple, but in the vein....
(http://f9g.yahoofs.com/groups/g_76519/57f8/__sr_/166c.jpg?grQTBvFBj7Z10xlx)
Brian
it's an absolutely perfect idea for a site navigation tool - nice one
i figured if i draw a chip, might as well do some "Goldberg variations" with it... :icon_razz:
on pale and on dark...
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/chip_logo.jpg)
R.
and here's the switch. not sure if it's too small. and a little shading on the IC pins.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO8.jpg)
Something along these lines?
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_01.jpg)(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_02.jpg)
cartoony render of a stomper?
Just a quick test here, a final one would be a little better detailed.
Quote from: blanik on January 27, 2007, 06:59:17 PM
i figured if i draw a chip, might as well do some "Goldberg variations" with it... :icon_razz:
on pale and on dark...
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/chip_logo.jpg)
R.
dude, im diggin your work!
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO11.jpg)
okay - jack, switch, knob, ground and chip...is it too much?
or how about writing out "DIY STOMPBOXES" in trace letters, that is make the letters look like pc board traces!, with a pcb green background? You could even add a few components to it... or a battery clip...
My latest
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/bmpi1.jpg)
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/bmpi2.jpg)
pyrop ;D
Quote from: pyrop on January 28, 2007, 03:35:28 AM
My latest
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/bmpi1.jpg)
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/bmpi2.jpg)
pyrop ;D
Nice...what if you were to take the "o" in .com and use the stompswitch for that?
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO12.jpg)
another revision.
More of the same idea...
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_03.jpg)(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_04.jpg)
Just a little OT chatting.. what you all use for 3D? Any Wings or Blender users out here?
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Jimbo
Quote from: fixr1984 on January 28, 2007, 09:34:58 AM
Quote from: pyrop on January 28, 2007, 03:35:28 AM
My latest
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/bmpi1.jpg)
pyrop ;D
Nice...what if you were to take the "o" in .com and use the stompswitch for that?
O doh.. thanks fixr1984 don't know why I didn't think of that.
(http://members.optusnet.com.au/pyrop/box3.jpg)
Quote from: JimRayden on January 28, 2007, 02:27:18 PM
Just a little OT chatting.. what you all use for 3D? Any Wings or Blender users out here?
---------
Jimbo
Google SketchUp for these ones.
pyrop ;D
Quote from: JimRayden on January 28, 2007, 02:27:18 PM
Just a little OT chatting.. what you all use for 3D? Any Wings or Blender users out here?
I'm using Blender.
everyone seems to be into the box thing...
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/sblogo.jpg)
it leaves some place to write something under the logo name... ;)
"mojo is our name...flaming is our game. :icon_evil: "
i tried with a different typo... (two lower ones)
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/more.jpg)
your original font is much better I think - nice work BTW
here's my contribution to the box theme - a little rough draft
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO13.jpg)
Quote from: PKV on January 29, 2007, 01:50:52 AM
here's my contribution to the box theme - a little rough draft
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO13.jpg)
nice one :)
Really great stuff I have seen here!!!
But how is this to be decided?? ???
My guess would be to pick a few and then make a poll...or aron's going to decide it by his own - either way...
Quote from: Thomas P. on January 29, 2007, 06:52:43 AM
Really great stuff I have seen here!!!
But how is this to be decided?? ???
My guess would be to pick a few and then make a poll...or aron's going to decide it by his own - either way...
I was wondering the same thing myself...aron?
Been reading these forums for quite some time now. Very helpful. And so, as a thank you:
(http://www.jdlnet.plus.com/diylogo.gif)
Open to any suggestions/improvements.
Quote from: scardog on January 29, 2007, 08:12:55 AM
Been reading these forums for quite some time now. Very helpful. And so, as a thank you:
(http://www.jdlnet.plus.com/diylogo.gif)
Open to any suggestions/improvements.
Now
these are logos! Simple, elegant and
BLUE!
Here's a nice blueprint-theme for ya.
Header for the forums (could add a few mojo-items on the desk once I get my camera):
(http://www.stockdork.com/playout/diystompboxes/header.jpg)
Monochromatic logo:
(http://www.stockdork.com/playout/diystompboxes/logo.gif)
(Sorry for reusing the same "DIY" as for the Layout Creator but I think the similiarity is a positive thing here.)
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Jimbo
good one Jimbo!
a little color couldn't hurt -
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGOBLUE.jpg)
I guess I will make the call myself, but darn, these logos look so good!!!!!!! It will be hard to decide!
i like the "aron narrows it down, then starts a poll to decide" idea!
sure, maybe pick three and then everyone votes...
but then again, it's aron's house, therefore his call. it's just nice to be able to contribute. :icon_biggrin:
I'm going to let this thread go for the end of the week and then I will choose the ones I like and get some feedback.
Thanks!
Aron
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/StebenDerMeister/logodiy.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/StebenDerMeister/logodiy3.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/StebenDerMeister/logodiy2.jpg)
With pleasure, aron!
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/StebenDerMeister/logodiy4.jpg)
(http://i31.photobucket.com/albums/c356/StebenDerMeister/logodiy5.jpg)
For the blue lovers and definitely more practical than my first fancy ideas
Quote from: PKV on January 27, 2007, 07:36:31 PM
and here's the switch. not sure if it's too small. and a little shading on the IC pins.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO8.jpg)
this logo was in my opinion far better with the ground symbol only. :icon_confused:
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_06.jpg)
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_07.jpg)
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_08.jpg)
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_09.jpg)
^-Steve. You realise that they all say diytompboxes.com with no s. :icon_eek:
Quote from: Steve Newton on January 31, 2007, 04:10:15 PM
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_06.jpg)
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_07.jpg)
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_08.jpg)
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_09.jpg)
haha! mojo to the max! too many lights and too many switches...and too many knobs.
$500
Yeah, those are the pedals with the misspelled logo, they are worth more cause they are rare!
Seriously though... Those look pretty nice. A little un realistic as far as the switches and LEDs but neat.
Not so great for printing a shirt though...
John
Quotehaha! mojo to the max! too many lights and too many switches...and too many knobs.
If I wasn't lazy they'd all be different types of knob etc.
Quote from: Basicaudio on January 31, 2007, 06:43:30 PM
Yeah, those are the pedals with the misspelled logo, they are worth more cause they are rare!
Damn! I changed the first 4 letters from uppercase to lower and missed the fourth letter!
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/sbox_b_01.jpg)
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/sbox_b_02.jpg)
Quote from: Steben on January 31, 2007, 11:46:51 AM
Quote from: PKV on January 27, 2007, 07:36:31 PM
and here's the switch. not sure if it's too small. and a little shading on the IC pins.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO8.jpg)
this logo was in my opinion far better with the ground symbol only. :icon_confused:
I agree - that's why I came up with this one:
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGOBLUE.jpg)
It's my submission 'o the moment...
Quote from: aron on January 29, 2007, 09:07:35 PM
I guess I will make the call myself, but darn, these logos look so good!!!!!!! It will be hard to decide!
The Logo submissions are works of art. Could the ones that don't "win" be displayed in one of the galleries? That way people with an artistic bent, and a lot of time on their hands, could continually "submit" new ones, the way that new twists on the enclosure idea are posted in the "Pics" thread. Then, maybe if it's not too much of a pain, the Logo could every now and then change, similar to how Google adapts its logo to various events or holidays, etc. Just a thought.
Either way, impressive submissions guys :icon_biggrin:
PKV- Cool stompbox color. I just ordered a few boxes to enclose my Vintage Boosts that are that blue color ;)
idle- good idea about the gallery and switching off logos. i like it.
Quote from: call1800ksmyazz on January 31, 2007, 09:42:37 PM
PKV- Cool stompbox color. I just ordered a few boxes to enclose my Vintage Boosts that are that blue color ;)
idle- good idea about the gallery and switching off logos. i like it.
Thanks Kerry...and I think the gallery is a great idea - maybe not just for site logos either :icon_cool:
Quote from: idlechatterbox on January 31, 2007, 09:41:00 PM
Then, maybe if it's not too much of a pain, the Logo could every now and then change, similar to how Google adapts its logo to various events or holidays, etc. Just a thought.
Either way, impressive submissions guys :icon_biggrin:
it's a common idea to change the look now and then to "spice" thing up but it's very bad marketing strategy, the action of giving a new look to something and develop it is called branding and companies who do change their look always do it for a specific purpose (and usually they change the look but keep (or adapt) their existing logo)
it just depends on what Aron wants to do with this page...
i guess for a forum like this one, he can change the look every year or so since it's probably not his full time revenue but if he want ot establish this page as THE diy ressource (wich i think it already is ;) ) he'd better keep thing slightly pro looking... (so the first time visitor doesn't realize we're just a bunch of obsessed argumentative loonies... :icon_lol:)
R
R
aron, with this new change in appearance, how about a few new boards?
i think these would be really beneficial:
DIY Amps
Manufactured Stompbox Repair
DIY Synths/Noisemakers
i had more, but i forget them now...
Quote from: choklitlove on February 02, 2007, 01:47:13 AM
aron, with this new change in appearance, how about a few new boards?
This is getting out of scope of the topic but I was expecting it as whenever there is talk about changes someone always suggests more forums. Suggestions are always welcomed and appreciated but it is my experience that more forums does not make for a better board. Unless there is a strong trend that emerges that seems to clog up a forum I think the way the forum is organized is just perfect for our current needs. :)
Andrew
Really sorry about to be off topic,
But I'm always off topic with my questions about amplifier and etc.
I really love the idea of "diyAmps".
I don't know how to say it, with my poor english,
just think that a lot of people in this forum feels like me,
this forum is so good, the people here is so good, every
search brings so much good information that the only way
to define all this is love. Love by a lot of resistors and caps
that put together bring music to our lives.
I think that all the suggestions people put here is
feeling the same thing I feel, like these lines above.
again... sorry about bad english...
Thanks
My feeling with the DIY amps suggestion is that this board's focus is on stompboxes. We do occasionally have a crossover of topics but this forum has a focus and one that it does very well. Keeping that focus I believe has been a major factor to the success of this forum. There are other amp forums out there that cover these topics so I don't see the need for us to repeat and treed on their territory.
Just my opinion. :)
Andrew
you might be right. i would love to get all of my interests in one place though. it gets kind of old going from forum to forum for things that are very similar, especially with the basics.
I don't think a DIY amps forum would be useful really. There are already established tube and solid state amp forum out there. We could make one here, but it seems to me that all the amp guys are already concentrated other places. We should just keep doing what we do best. ;)
i think it also comes from how much we love this community. we want to talk to the people here, even if it's about other things. things that don't belong in the lounge either.
just depends if you want to be good at many things or excellent at one... :)
And when we DO have a question about amps, it certainly won't be unanswered "by principle".
The ruby, little gem, etc... are "amps", not? ;D
here's my entry
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/btroniq/diystomp.jpg)
But... none of them is DIY... ::)
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Jimbo
ok ok ok you're right... :D found that pic on the web! this one's from the forum...here's the real diy
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/btroniq/pedals/diystomp.jpg)
Quote from: caress on February 02, 2007, 03:16:37 PM
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j255/btroniq/diystomp.jpg)
was this pic taken at the museum of drool? :icon_eek:
i just googled vintage effects pedals, looked in images and found it. it comes from a studio called sonic ranch. they have all those pedals plus another pic just like that one...ridiculous. i liked the colors and the texture of the photo and thought it would make a good logo image...true though, no diy there.
Nice pics but I don't think we want a logo that uses someone else's pictures without permission.
Andrew
it's a nice idea, though. it has a really nice sophisticated feel to it. maybe someone can take a picture of their huge collection in a long straight line. then the logo could fit across the top.
it's in my head, and it looks good but it's hard to explain...
thanks. the revised one is actually from page 4 of the photos thread. they're mark hammer's pedals!
I was looking through and these are the ones that really catch my eye. The others are great too, but either possibly too complicated or too many colors etc... Any comments?
1.
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v311/joegagan/aron.jpg)
2.
(http://www.mrdwab.com/john/DIYlogo.jpg)
3.
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/diy_logos.jpg)
4.
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/diy_logos_2.jpg)
5.
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/log.jpg)
6.
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/chip_logo.jpg)
7.
(http://www.jdlnet.plus.com/diylogo.gif)
8.
(http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_diy2.gif)
Is there a number 8?
2 for vintage mojo.
7 for sleek modern design.
As good as the others look, they might be a bit confusing because the "DIY"-part is so darn separated. The address could be read stompboxes.com. Sorry for being so straightforward.
As a vintage nut that I am, I'd take 2. My second choice would be 7th picture, 2nd column, 2nd row.
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Jimbo
I thought they logo should not just show electronics but stompbox characteristics. I personally liked:
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO13.jpg)
It would still print out well under various sizes and methodologies.
Maybe with the text replaced with one of the above say number 6.
Just my thoughts.
Andrew
yeah, can we mix some?
thanks for the vote andrew - I can certainly alter it if we like. I also had an LED in the blue one - should we add that?
- PKV
Quote from: The Tone God on February 05, 2007, 03:37:14 PM
I thought they logo should not just show electronics but stompbox characteristics. I personally liked:
I agree with Andrew on that one.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO13.jpg)
It would still print out well under various sizes and methodologies.
Maybe with the text replaced with one of the above say number 6.
+1 for the font change.
Just my thoughts.
Andrew
Quote from: PKV on February 05, 2007, 04:14:24 PM
thanks for the vote andrew - I can certainly alter it if we like. I also had an LED in the blue one - should we add that?
- PKV
Yeah would look better with a LED
pyrop ;D
aron . . . 2 and 8 work the best. they are clean and sleek. just my 2 cents. antonio.
Quote from: pyrop on February 06, 2007, 01:06:58 AM
Quote from: The Tone God on February 05, 2007, 03:37:14 PM
I thought they logo should not just show electronics but stompbox characteristics. I personally liked:
I agree with Andrew on that one.
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO13.jpg)
It would still print out well under various sizes and methodologies.
Maybe with the text replaced with one of the above say number 6.
+1 for the font change.
Just my thoughts.
Andrew
Quote from: PKV on February 05, 2007, 04:14:24 PM
thanks for the vote andrew - I can certainly alter it if we like. I also had an LED in the blue one - should we add that?
- PKV
Yeah would look better with a LED
pyrop ;D
No problem - anyone know the name of that font?
One of the things I like about the text in that logo is the site name is on one line. I found that breaking a site name up in a logo tends to screw people up when they type the name in. Sounds weird but its true. The font definitely could use some spicing up. Maybe not exactly like the others but something nice, clean, and classy but not boring.
As for the LED I saw that version but my thinking is that the lay person/musician may not know what the LED is as it would just look like a bump especially if shrunk. Almost all boxes have a footswitch and knob. Those are very strong images that musicians would recognize and they are quite large in that logo so it would shrink well.
You know I'm surprised that no one did this but that "Y" in DIY is screaming to be a BP transistor symbol. ;)
Just my opinion.
Andrew
3 and 7 (the one with knobs)....
2 and 7 (with the Mullard)
2 and 7 (second row down)
but I cant see no. 8
I like 2.
Got that vintage mojo from the era that these things were first introduced.
Ron
I can't see 8 either
2 & 7a (left or right)
copy and paste this link:
http://blindsjc.v10.com.br/logo_diy2.gif
into a new window
for viewing number 8
Number 8 rehosted:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/TheToneGod/logo_diy2.gif)
Andrew
Thanks Andrew. I really like that one a lot.
Quote from: Steve Newton on January 31, 2007, 04:10:15 PM
(http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_06.jpg)
http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_07.jpg (http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_07.jpg)
http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_08.jpg (http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_08.jpg)
http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_09.jpg (http://www.ruinbird.com/krap/stompbox_09.jpg)
I was thinking along the lines of just the text on the box, a simple "www.diystompboxes.com", might be too simple though.
2... or 7 :D
I think #8 says it all
Brian
Quote from: Sody54 on February 07, 2007, 05:59:06 AM
I think #8 says it all
Brian
but 2 is Ge. :D
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Jimbo
how about smething like this?
[img]http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w114/quackzed/diystompboxes.jpg[img]
[url][http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w114/quackzed/diystompboxes.jpg/url]
oops
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w114/quackzed/diystompboxes.jpg)
I vote #2 , something like this:
(http://www.mrdwab.com/john/DIYlogoshirt.jpg)
or #3
John
Blanik,
What if you turn the transistor into the Y on your logo?
Quote from: aron on February 07, 2007, 03:37:53 PM
Blanik,
What if you turn the transistor into the Y on your logo?
i did one version with DIY all made in electronics symbols but it looked a little too ROG and just putting the Y in tranny schem with DI in font would be too confusing i think (by experience..)
i can try one with a thin typo for DI and tranny for Y just to see...
shouldn't be too long...
R.
i'm not sure... i think my feel was right bout it... it's a bit confusing...
i think? lol
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/logos_diy.jpg)
looks like DIO stompboxes... you step on it, a dragon comes out... :-\
R.
my overall favorites....
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/final.jpg)
Quote from: blanik on February 09, 2007, 02:48:52 AM
my overall favorites....
(http://www.frigidworld.com/rich/final.jpg)
better the first with PNP upside-down and the second is IMHO better of all
Quote from: Quackzed on February 07, 2007, 01:14:36 PM
oops
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w114/quackzed/diystompboxes.jpg)
I like it very much!
good work!
I think the diode for "DI" is just starting to obscure the name enough that lay persons would not know what it means. I do like the transistor "Y". If the D in that logo was cleaned up a bit it would be a good contender as well.
Just my opinion.
Andrew
Quote from: The Tone God on February 06, 2007, 04:48:12 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/TheToneGod/logo_diy2.gif)
Like this one best, though with all lowercase letters it might 'flow' better?
Quote from: Steve Newton on February 09, 2007, 05:28:45 PM
Like this one best, though with all lowercase letters it might 'flow' better?
it was Aron's special request to make 'em capital. And I like it that way too.
Actually the Si tranny looks better in this logo...
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Jimbo
(http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w119/shagahs/DIYSTOMPLOGO6b.jpg)
here it is with a slight font change...
Quote from: The Tone God on February 06, 2007, 04:48:12 PM
Number 8 rehosted:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/TheToneGod/logo_diy2.gif)
Andrew
This is REAL nice! Very clean lines. Many of the other logos would have me believe that the website was called "stompboxes.com" instead of "diystompboxes.com". This one is not ambiguous.
The silicon transistor is better in that logo.
I like nº 2 better.
Nº 8 is fine, but tha "can" transistor is way cooler.
I don't like Nº 7. I read something like Bloomingdales... sorry.
I'd go with number 2 again, with some touch ups. Id' look for a new font. That one loos bulky, too heavy, and old. This is an online forum.
Maybe in a couple of days I can sugges a few ones.
...so, I took the liberty to modify entry Nº2 (blindsjc, I hope you don't mind), changing the font.
This way (nevermind the color) you separate the three words in the frase using different body weights, but still get a single-word readability. I believe that the use of a more contemporary font-face is also a positive atribute. BTW, the font used is named Delicious (http://www.josbuivenga.demon.nl/delicious.html), free for personal and commercial use.
(http://diy.qpd.cl/images/diystompboxes-logo.gif)
Wow, you guys are really going to town on this. Great ideas. While you are at it, someone should design a favicon. I came up with a few and emailed aron back and forth with them, but none of them were really standout awesome. So, lets see those favicons as well.
Quote from: The Tone God on February 06, 2007, 04:48:12 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/TheToneGod/logo_diy2.gif)
This one's the way to go IMHO... And I also agree that the silicon tranny looks better in this logo.
Maybe a
subtle shadow could give it a little more visual "depth" (3-D look).
How about making "stompboxes" capitals as well, but slightly smaller than "DIY"? Just an idea...
Keep up the good work, guys!
I think the TO-92 look better and is more recognizable to the average person then the can. I like the idea of separating the words by changing the weight of the font.
Andrew
Just a little suggestion for the can one. What about to make the middle leg shorter? This can give the effect of the middle leg being in the back, and the other legs in the front, like how you see when you look at a can transistor.
Quote from: The Tone God on February 14, 2007, 02:08:27 PM
I think the TO-92 look better and is more recognizable to the average person then the can. I like the idea of separating the words by changing the weight of the font.
Andrew
I'd go with that as well if it was up to me.
I have been evaluating this with different people. I will have an answer soon.
(http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y8/JSam/diystompboxes.jpg)
For PKV,
Thanks for your logo entry and thanks for being a member of the forum! Good luck in future projects!
Aron
(http://www.freewebs.com/poodleshit/diystomplogo.jpg)
hehe
i thought i might do an extra symbol for the hell of it
(http://www.freewebs.com/poodleshit/symbol1.jpg)
Quote from: Zero on February 14, 2007, 04:02:12 AM
Quote from: The Tone God on February 06, 2007, 04:48:12 PM
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v515/TheToneGod/logo_diy2.gif)
This one's the way to go IMHO... And I also agree that the silicon tranny looks better in this logo.
+1
I just checked this thread for the first time, and have to say this is definitly the one!!!
Not too complicated, simple, stylish.
It's classic... Believe me. ;D
Many others were really good, but this one just stands out...
I think a site thats well established should have a logo thats set in stone :icon_idea:
(http://img61.imageshack.us/img61/2387/stone5vz9.jpg)
(http://img481.imageshack.us/img481/4969/stone4rb0.jpg)
(http://img230.imageshack.us/img230/1440/untitled1ag9.jpg)
(http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/gufefut/stomp.gif)
How 'zat?
Albatross , that uh , rocks ... (http://i86.photobucket.com/albums/k85/gufefut/punk-1.gif)
B
Hehe I liked that joke, I was bored so I re-made it ;)
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7792/rockszk7.jpg)
Aron, any further information yet?
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Jimbo
Quote from: albatross on March 19, 2007, 02:19:36 PM
Hehe I liked that joke, I was bored so I re-made it ;)
(http://img19.imageshack.us/img19/7792/rockszk7.jpg)
Cool , but can you do it With a melting VTVM draped over a tree branch . ...
probably if i knew what a VTVM was .. ;)
VTVM=analog tube fired meter .Good fer checking those leaky caps and whatnot . Accurate down to .5 ohm .
Yeah ... that old .
But you knew that . :icon_surprised:
In the end after talking to multiple people I have decided on blindsjc's logos. I can't really decide between silicon or germanium so I'll alternate and eventually chose one over the other. THANKS EVERYONE for your entries!
Congratulations blindsjc!
See it here.... (http://www.diystompboxes.com/wpress/)