http://forum.theovc.org the OVC Forum en http://backend.userland.com/rss http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1199#1199 1199@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: individual project Message: THIS. IS. AWESOME! Tue, 06 Oct 2009 13:12:32 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1198#1198 1198@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Sin [Restaurant/Bar/Lounge] Message: Sin is a high-end, luxury, restaurant/bar/lounge located in the arts district of Dallas, where you can go to escape from your regular humdrum work life for a night. Hidden away from the normal crowds of the entertainment district, Sin seeks to provide it's patrons with a sense of exclusiveness, secrecy, and richness normally reserved for the filthy rich. With the majority of the population stuck in joyless careers or dull cookie cutter lives, there needs to be a place that allows you to break loose and indulge yourself. This indulgence, or "sin" is healthy and necessary, in moderation. "Streak of sin." With that in mind, I wanted my design to feel very modern over all but with a burst of color/texture. Here are a few early versions of the mark:And this is the final mark:My hope is that the fork will act as an icon for the brand. Spoons, martini glasses, and other related items will be rendered in the same style to further the dialog between the audience and the brand. Thu, 01 Oct 2009 02:36:02 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1197#1197 1197@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Flying Star drafts so far... Message: Hello!Please see the link below for the Flying Star logo drafts and symbols so far, if you have any suggestions/feedback please let me know, thanks!http://gladyschow.tumblr.com/ Tue, 22 Sep 2009 18:02:23 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1196#1196 1196@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Vernacula - Interactive Language Aqcuisition Company. Message: http://zacharydurland.wordpress.com/200 … o-process/Here's a link to my blog where I have my professional prep logo process. Thanks! Tue, 22 Sep 2009 11:40:41 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1195#1195 1195@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: another nest. Message: Hey. here is the direction i am going for my mark so far-I want to give this company life by extending the customer experience and relationship beyond its normal bounds. Nest is a modest boutique in Chicago that specializes in children's furniture, toys, games, etc. It is also an important  goal of the company to contribute to the community through outreach and events to enrich the lives of children and their families. Nest is more than just a store- it is a destination.In my mark i am trying to explore relationships between parents and children as an analogy for Nest and their customers- literally nesting young animals into their parent. I am keeping the colors light, fun, non-gender-specific, and fresh. Mon, 21 Sep 2009 21:04:06 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1194#1194 1194@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: NEST successfulness so far... Message: I really like the top right one. I get a more cartoon/modern feel with that one, but not necessarily earth feel. The bottom left one resembles more of a leather? store( I've seen something similar but cannot recall..ek) but does not look playful enough to be for children's toyshop. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 16:55:19 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1193#1193 1193@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: NEST successfulness so far... Message: So far what I'm successful on is figuring out what my companys look and feel will be like. Having toys that will connect with each other thru interchangeable parts and making the toys of earth and people friendly materials that will last a long time is what NEST is about. Now I'm trying to convey the feeling of earthly resposibility and modernism through the NEST logo.  I was accenting the "nesting" of the letterforms by grouping them like baby chicks would be in a nest, and also protecting the name with the parentheses simulating a nest-like shell. Since I have mainly been working with type so far,  now I need to take it even farther by seeing if there is an icon i can attach to or work with the ideas in the typography i have so far.    Thu, 17 Sep 2009 11:01:01 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1192#1192 1192@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: individual project Message: I came across this a couple weeks ago and your topic reminded me of it. There's nothing about ketchup but I thought it was cool and it might help spark some ideas.www.cheeseandburger.com Thu, 17 Sep 2009 10:51:52 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1190#1190 1190@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Brand Gap: Pin Cushion Message: Brand is not what a designer or company creates, it is what the public makes of it. With this in mind I created a fake persona of somebody who would buy/use the product I am designing for. By using this profile, I can target the specific audience I am going for, and directing my design towards that.With my logo, I am working on original typography that incorporates the product literally into the logo. The thread brings the product "back to the basics" back to what makes the merchandise. A direction that hopefully will relate to the customers, so that they get that gut feeling that is appropriate to the product. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:43:44 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1189#1189 1189@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Brand Gap Message: I think this prototype package speaks about the company. In a way it is nearly a brand itself. Without a logo you still get the feel and attitude of what the company is about. Approaching the problem as a personality more than just a logo helps the consumer buy into it personally. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:04:01 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1188#1188 1188@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Imprint Logo Rough Message: Check out my avatar rough for Imprint Paper Co.  I'm still working on how to incorporate the type with the avatar but I'm thinking about using hand drawn type. Thu, 17 Sep 2009 08:44:16 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1187#1187 1187@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: INTERNSHIP Message: HEY GANG! Anyone interested in working at a REAL AGENCY run by young, energetic people? Call me and we can discuss. Daytime phone, 817.531.1999. Thu, 13 Aug 2009 15:30:24 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1186#1186 1186@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: individual project Message: so my project happens to be a website about burgers, but more specifically not putting ketchup on them. here is a goofy/cheap short I made that Im gonna embed on one of the pages.http://www.vimeo.com/4143896 Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:58:10 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1185#1185 1185@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Graphic Design position at UT Arlington's office of Graduate studies Message: Hey guys, I need a replacement for my job at UT Arlington's office of Graduate Studies. Here is a link to the post I made on the OVC Blog: http://www.theovc.org/oldstuff/401If you want to download the flyer with all of the information and contact info, here is the link for that:http://www.theovc.org/wp-content/upload … cruit1.pdf Mon, 06 Apr 2009 10:28:41 -0700 http://forum.theovc.org/viewtopic.php?pid=1184#1184 1184@http://forum.theovc.org Topic: Being Drunk In Diff. Parts of the world Message: It's pretty hilarious. You should read the comments and see what some of the commentators put up as well.http://wallout.com/alcohol_intoxication … ing_region Sun, 05 Apr 2009 06:38:46 -0700