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@MonkManD3
If you know what you're doing, you don't really need long. I do this thing for a living. 90% of the time you spend on sketching out the idea in your head (or paper) and thinking about the logo. The bulk of my work was spent on tracing Diablo into vector shapes, so that the logo is resolution independent.
@everyone else
Thanks guys! I appreciate the support.
Since I do work in the industry, I would like to offer a few tips. Take these as guidelines, not strict rules. Also, of course, I don't mean to impose anything on anyone.
- Make sure your logo works on light as well as dark backgrounds
- Do a couple of variations of the logo. You will not be able to use the full color version all the time. Think about doing a single color version (all black or white), a two color version and then some variations with the type placement. Being able to easily apply the logo to different scenarios (t-shirts, website use, icon use, mugs, etc) is one of the most important technical qualities of logo design
- Don't use clichés. I know it's tempting to use Exocet (the original Diablo UI font) or some other gory fonts, but try and break it up a bit. A brand can really stand out from the competition if it surprises the user with a fresh approach to the idea. There are, of course, a zillion theories on how this is not true, but I am in the "surprise-user" camp.
- Your logo should be in a high-resolution format, or in a vector format. This insures that the logo can scale well and be reproduced on almost anything.
- Snap a screenshot of the Diablofans website and try to place the logo on the real thing (If you are lazy to do this, you can use mine and grab it here)
Most of all have fun and google tutorials for anything you cannot figure out!
here is my try.. I hope you guys enjoy it.. it follow a bit of my minimalist design style, and it also has a exclusive font designed for the project, making it unique.
(colors could change according to usage)
hnnnngh Just so you know... competitions like this are horribly despised in design circles (no prize even...seriously?) - mainly because it undercuts professionals who would charge a few thousand for a high quality logo, and also usually results in & promotes a very very low standard of design. If you're after a good logo you should really pay a professional to produce one (in other words - you get what you pay for). Jus' sayin'..
That said the submissions by Neshil and bc are both quite good, probably prefer bc's as the typography suits the tone of the diablo games.
- Don't use clichés. I know it's tempting to use Exocet (the original Diablo UI font) or some other gory fonts, but try and break it up a bit. A brand can really stand out from the competition if it surprises the user with a fresh approach to the idea. There are, of course, a zillion theories on how this is not true, but I am in the "surprise-user" camp.
Although Exocet might not be perfect, I think it's incredibly important that the typography is considered with relation to it's context. I don't feel that your submission of a modern sans-serif suits the gothic mood of diablo, it's probably best to use a serif typeface of at least something with a "sharp" feel to it.
Keep in mind I am not at all suggesting the use of novelty/display fonts...everyone please try to stay away from dafont or similar sites - it is the very height of unimaginative font choice...
Remember, this thread is for submissions. Your input is welcome in the other thread.
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P.S. How have I not seen some of these Diablo concept pieces before!?
Edit* WHOOPS, this is for submissions, can't read, I'LL PUT MY SUBMISSION HERE THOUGH
(or just delete it)
It took me some time to make it, polish it and now I believe it's ready to be released!:D
I hope you like it and I hope I will win!
[IMG]http://i1229.photobucket.com/albums/ee480/rsmith9982/diablo III/cool-hot-flames.jpg[/IMG][/img]
my and i loke it alot
It is simple. Unfortunately I am not artistic at all, but maybe others will like it!
http://twitpic.com/6n0i9a
Of course! I am working on a Paintshop Pro pic as well, figured I would put my 60s make up just to start it off!
If you know what you're doing, you don't really need long. I do this thing for a living. 90% of the time you spend on sketching out the idea in your head (or paper) and thinking about the logo. The bulk of my work was spent on tracing Diablo into vector shapes, so that the logo is resolution independent.
@everyone else
Thanks guys! I appreciate the support.
Since I do work in the industry, I would like to offer a few tips. Take these as guidelines, not strict rules. Also, of course, I don't mean to impose anything on anyone.
- Make sure your logo works on light as well as dark backgrounds
- Do a couple of variations of the logo. You will not be able to use the full color version all the time. Think about doing a single color version (all black or white), a two color version and then some variations with the type placement. Being able to easily apply the logo to different scenarios (t-shirts, website use, icon use, mugs, etc) is one of the most important technical qualities of logo design
- Don't use clichés. I know it's tempting to use Exocet (the original Diablo UI font) or some other gory fonts, but try and break it up a bit. A brand can really stand out from the competition if it surprises the user with a fresh approach to the idea. There are, of course, a zillion theories on how this is not true, but I am in the "surprise-user" camp.
- Your logo should be in a high-resolution format, or in a vector format. This insures that the logo can scale well and be reproduced on almost anything.
- Snap a screenshot of the Diablofans website and try to place the logo on the real thing (If you are lazy to do this, you can use mine and grab it here)
Most of all have fun and google tutorials for anything you cannot figure out!
(colors could change according to usage)
also, a B&W version..
peace.
Snorlax.
bliss!!
Only issue, the placement of the barb looks a little odd, touching the O of DIABLO
that wouldn't be very original, though, would it?
Please feel free to let me know what you think
http://www.diablofans.com/gallery/image/3112-diablofans-logo-final
That said the submissions by Neshil and bc are both quite good, probably prefer bc's as the typography suits the tone of the diablo games.
Although Exocet might not be perfect, I think it's incredibly important that the typography is considered with relation to it's context. I don't feel that your submission of a modern sans-serif suits the gothic mood of diablo, it's probably best to use a serif typeface of at least something with a "sharp" feel to it.
Keep in mind I am not at all suggesting the use of novelty/display fonts...everyone please try to stay away from dafont or similar sites - it is the very height of unimaginative font choice...
-Equinox
"We're like the downtown of the Diablo related internet lol"
-Winged