[USIPS] Logo Design Collaboration

[DefinitelyNotMe]

Whats the name for the logo going to be, and is there a chosen font already?

We have Nulls original poost https://kiwifarms.st/threads/mad-at-the-internet.49299/page-2493#post-19492348

 

[K!w!Fartz]

DefinitelyNotMe
Has anyone tried shading it in black and white like an oil painting, then using the Photoshop scratch engraving filter effect to get an idea of where to draw the shading lines? I understand that a large part of the appeal is that it's drawn by hand. I just mean using the shading lines as a guide from this tutorial. You can even draw the wave lines for the filter to match the directions of the limbs so it works better.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLRDCn5UMOo&t=364s

could even use AI to change the shaded oil painting to look like a real image then use the photoshop effect on that then use that as your guide.
You can also use AI to turn the photo-realistic ai generated image into a 3D object using other another AI and then apply a procedural cross hatch effect to the 3D model. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZR5XIjBmho
this would have the added advantage of being able to make 3D merch for the company that perfectly matches the logo.
it's all about using AI to do things quicker and better without the final result being just AI-generated content, which, is what I'm suggesting.

 

[Soi Woh Jak]

Is this alright? I could ink the rockslide mignola style so it will be continuous instead of looking jagged, fixed the hands as well.

 

[DefinitelyNotMe]

Is this alright? I could ink the rockslide mignola style so it will be continuous instead of looking jagged, fixed the hands as well.

still looks a bit off
like it was raining now he is dragging it through the mud
i was thinking maybe adding horizon and extending a leg a bit to show him in a spring position a bit more
thats just how i see that could be complete horseshit

 

[Jotch]

If you look at the first sketch that I did, I actually had that thought.

I think it would work well with Atlas since he is already holding a globe, and it seems a lot of people had that image pop up in their head.

With Sisyphus, I'm not sure, however...

Like, do you make it a 3D object like some sort of skeleton globe? It will probably add complexity to the image and might mess with readability. Plus the horizon will be visible behind it. Not to mention it will remove "weight" from the idea behind the image.

If you make it a flat object, it will look better as a logo, but we are not there yet.

And the unevenness of the boulder makes it look like it's harder to roll rather than a perfect circle.

Here's a thought, you could get the best of both cases by making the boulder completely round and engraved ittself with the wire globe pattern.
It might look interesting.
Someone looking at it might also think that it would be easier to push uphill due to its shape, but he would never be able to take a break, as it will also just as readily roll downwards. Unlike an irregularly shaped boulder.

 

[DefinitelyNotMe]

Here's a thought, you could get the best of both cases by making the boulder completely round and engraved ittself with the wire globe pattern.
It might look interesting.
Someone looking at it might also think that it would be easier to push uphill due to its shape, but he would never be able to take a break, as it will also just as readily roll downwards. Unlike an irregularly shaped boulder.

I mean i played around with the idea
but i would like to consult with @Null before i invest to much time into it
meanwhile ill try to improve engraving

 

[DefinitelyNotMe]

added highlight of the Sisyphus and the rock separately
lighten it a bit in general, redid legs
honestly feels like im tire spinning on legs, not sure how to do the exactly
and played around with the simple version

 

[Null]

I dicked around with making the boulder into Internet-related things and decided it sent the wrong message. The Internet isn't a burden, so it shouldn't be portrayed, and there's no way to really draw the burdens that hamper the Internet so the boulder is a very inclusive allegory.

Thet test3.png is really close, the only thing I can think of is that the head might be too small now that the rest of the body has been reworked.

 

[DefinitelyNotMe]

Thet test3.png is really close, the only thing I can think of is that the head might be too small now that the rest of the body has been reworked.

is that enough
ill rework the legs, i think im onto something
tomorrow though

 

[God's strongest milkman]

I dicked around with making the boulder into Internet-related things and decided it sent the wrong message. The Internet isn't a burden, so it shouldn't be portrayed, and there's no way to really draw the burdens that hamper the Internet so the boulder is a very inclusive allegory.

Thet test3.png is really close, the only thing I can think of is that the head might be too small now that the rest of the body has been reworked.

There are actually multiple stories of Sisyphus although most people focus on the boulder punishment. But two of his crimes were that he tricked death into being trapped so that humans lived forever and he stole secret knowledge from the gods. You might be able to do something with the idea of immortal knowledge or free knowledge if you want to symbolically tie your planned movement to the Sisyphean story.

He also killed guests which pissed off Zeus because that's bad hospitality, but that feels less applicable.

 

[mindlessobserver]

I mean i played around with the idea
but i would like to consult with @Null before i invest to much time into it
meanwhile ill try to improve engraving

Honestly using the international symbol of the Internet as "the boulder" is a pretty clever thing.

 

[K!w!Fartz]

There are actually multiple stories of Sisyphus although most people focus on the boulder punishment. But two of his crimes were that he tricked death into being trapped so that humans lived forever and he stole secret knowledge from the gods. You might be able to do something with the idea of immortal knowledge or free knowledge if you want to symbolically tie your planned movement to the Sisyphean story.

He should symbolically tie his movement to Dark Souls instead.

 

[K!w!Fartz]

Honestly using the international symbol of the Internet as "the boulder" is a pretty clever thing.

It's a close second and a good idea, but it still just doesn't look as good (IMO)
it's hard to go from the 2D symbol to the 3D globe and have people know exactly what that's in relation to as soon as they see it.
The idea of the weight of a heavy stone boulder is more imposing.

 

[Blackstar]

 

[mindlessobserver]

It's a close second and a good idea, but it still just doesn't look as good (IMO)
it's hard to go from the 2D symbol to the 3D globe and have people know exactly what that's in relation to as soon as they see it.
The idea of the weight of a heavy stone boulder is more imposing.

It's also important to remember that organizational symbols need to be distinct but simple such that they can be easily put in the corner of official letterhead or in PowerPoint presentations. A fully realized portrait of sisyphus is great, but there needs to be a basic bitch thing that can be produced with a 50 dollar printer from Wal Mart.

maybe make a 3D and a 2D version. One for more grandiose things, and one for things like mass mailers.

 

[Soi Woh Jak]

still looks a bit off
like it was raining now he is dragging it through the mud
i was thinking maybe adding horizon and extending a leg a bit to show him in a spring position a bit more
thats just how i see that could be complete horseshit
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That's fair, I'm dropping out though, yours seems to be closer to the required thing. Best of luck.

 

[K!w!Fartz]

is that enough
ill rework the legs, i think im onto something
tomorrow though

The design is almost complete, but have you considered using a Fiverr artist to finish the final design? Having a second pair of eyes, let alone a professional artist, could help.
There are a few engraving-style artists online who could probably do a better job. No office, your work is really good, they just might have more experience.

This guy is pretty good, for example.

 

[Silver Coin Anon]

The design is almost complete, but have you considered using a Fiverr artist to finish the final design?

As true as this may be, is there not a purity to a community effort that is its own value? We have several people willing (myself included) to execute the remaining steps and make competing final designs (for friendly competition or collaboration) once a drawing is agreed upon in principle.

I mean, the KF logo is a fiverr job, but now there are enough people here to make this happen I think.

 

[DefinitelyNotMe]

i think legs look better now
kinda want to keep the rock clean
maybe hard shadows only

 

[Adam Basile Woodrow]

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saw his idea for the logo in the stream today. I think he should have more of the kiwi bird and the corresponding green color. (Believe an Atlas logo would be appropriate)

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Spoiler: Kiwi Atlas

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