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Posted by Phillip Newell (Member # 4618) on :
 
This is a layout for a shirt that I just completed.

Please offer some good, honest, constructive criticism. The job is complete, but I'd like to know what I can do better with next time.

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Posted by Terry Whynott (Member # 1622) on :
 
Not much too critique. It's a great design! I'm not a big fan of that letterstyle. In LODGE the D and the G don't exactly look like a D and a G. However the layout, colours and images are so perfect you know it says lodge without even reading it.

Great logo!
 
Posted by Phillip Newell (Member # 4618) on :
 
Thanks Terry. I agree on the font. I should have adjusted it a bit. I tend to rely on my fonts too much and not really look at each letter with a critical eye.

I also notice something else that bugs me about the layout. I should have taken care of the white/light space between "Bear" and "Creek". I think I should have made that the dark brown color.
 
Posted by Todd Gill (Member # 2569) on :
 
I'm liking that 100%...nice job Phillip!!
 
Posted by Cliff Butner (Member # 5996) on :
 
Its a great layout. Agree with the Lodge lettering not working well. I might have used the Mikes Block Style on lodge to match cabin. The bear paws look out of place to me. the design would have a great silhouette without the paws. Keep up the quality work! how long did you work on this design?
 
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
 
It is a great design Phillip!! (as always)
I agree that Lodge is a little too bold and tough to read.
Also, the upright B and K bug me abit. Maybe should have had them flow with the arc.

Stevo
 
Posted by Cam Bortz (Member # 55) on :
 
If anything, I might have played with making the C in creek larger, that way you could reduce the space between words and maintain the flow. Overall, though, very nice; the letterstyle complements the subject and theme very appropriately.
 
Posted by bill riedel (Member # 607) on :
 
How about changing the background behind the bear? He would stand out better with no outline needed.
Bill
 
Posted by Charles Borges de Oliveir (Member # 3770) on :
 
Phillip,

Thats one cool shirt design. I bet your customer is very happy.

Keep up the great work!

-Charles
 
Posted by Rusty Bradley (Member # 6938) on :
 
I'm a nature lover...so I always love to see designs with a nature theme and this one is no exception...my first impression was that of the total design without looking at the details...and I saw what Cliff saw...the unattached bear paws are a distraction...although a neat idea...when I cover them up the design seems to have a stronger central focus and is less busy...some good ctiticisms have been made on the finer points...all seem to have value and would make a great layout even better...but even without them I like it alot.

[ October 08, 2009, 03:10 PM: Message edited by: Rusty Bradley ]
 
Posted by John Deaton (Member # 925) on :
 
Thats a great logo Phillip. Im loving the bear. Is it something you had drawn up, or from an art bureau?
Great logo though.
 
Posted by Phillip Newell (Member # 4618) on :
 
Hey John,

It's actually art that I found on istockphoto. It came in a group of 3 bears. Nice stuff.

Thanks for the comments.
 
Posted by Glenn Taylor (Member # 162) on :
 
I really like the overall concept and the fact that you distressed it. The lettering is an easy fix though personally I think the imperfections add to the charm.
 
Posted by Sonny Franks (Member # 588) on :
 
Very nice design - how'd you get a gig in the north Georgia mountains from Iowa?
 


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