View Full Version : New UCP logo
Kooper
12-13-2008, 06:41 AM
Was bored again so I thought I'd play around with creating a new UCP logo.
T'was a quick jobbie and is by no means supposed to be taken too seriously. I'd still like to gauge the general reaction on it though, so I've attached a poll.
Also attached an example of it in use.
http://i140.photobucket.com/albums/r36/KooperUCP/UCPlogo_s.jpg
pimento
12-13-2008, 06:43 AM
I'm a traditionalist.. it's not bad, but I don't think it fits so well.
henk4
12-13-2008, 06:54 AM
just received my new car stickers....so no chance for a change anytime soon;)
Bleeding Heart
12-13-2008, 06:58 AM
It looks nice but DON'T remove the line that says "Powered by Knowledge, Driven by Passion"
Bleeding Heart
12-13-2008, 06:58 AM
just received my new car stickers....so no chance for a change anytime soon;)
How can I get one of them stickers???
henk4
12-13-2008, 07:22 AM
How can I get one of them stickers???
for the regular ones go here
Ultimatecarpage.com - Powered by knowledge, driven by passion (http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/frame.php?file=store/product_bulk.php)
for more special requests, ask Lotus Locust....
coolieman1220
12-13-2008, 04:12 PM
don't fix it if it ain't broke!
Rockefella
12-13-2008, 05:32 PM
I had a go too.
wwgkd
12-13-2008, 05:37 PM
I had a go too.
That seems kind of femenine.
Kitdy
12-13-2008, 05:50 PM
I think both are better than the current one but not because they are that amazing but because the current one is so garbage frankly - the current fonts look like they came from the early days of the internet. I think UCP needs a font that looks professional and slick and not cheap like the current ones do.
I think this was discussed before and Wouter is hesitant to change it because he has T-Shirts and merch already designed with the current logo. The main font I guess looking again isn't great but the motto text is absolutely terrible.
Matra et Alpine
12-13-2008, 07:58 PM
"New" isn't always better.
It appeals at the shallowest level, but change can damage it's image.
For example, Hewlett Packard logo was designed in th 50s and was updated only once. THe font barely changed and they softened the surrounds.
It has NOT changed since the 80s !!
And HP is a company that spends a lot of money having brand-awareness and identification tested.
Not sure which font Wouter did use, but you do know that the vast majority of fonts existed BEFORE the computer :)
fisetdavid26
12-13-2008, 08:03 PM
It's one of the Lucida variants, bolded and italics.
I used it when I created my "Ultimatewaterpage.com" avatar.
Interestingly it's one of the default fonts (notepad, wordpad) in Windows XP, Vista and now Windows 7, so no, it doesn't come from the early days of the Internet, Kitdy.
#1 Mustang Fan
12-13-2008, 08:09 PM
Pfft computers made fonts. I think even though an update may not be necessary, it could bring about some better things/changes.
And Hp is rubbish.
Oh, and how old is UCP?
fisetdavid26
12-13-2008, 08:09 PM
Pfft computers made fonts. I think even though an update may not be necessary, it could bring about some better things/changes.
And Hp is rubbish.
Oh, and how old is UCP? As in the site.
1998.
#1 Mustang Fan
12-13-2008, 08:15 PM
Due for an anniversary?
fisetdavid26
12-13-2008, 08:16 PM
Due for an anniversary?
I suggested a complete colour overhaul for the website, apparently the project isn't coming through.
Sledgehammer
12-13-2008, 08:42 PM
Message from David
YouTube - how about no! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lITBGjNEp08)
How about using "UCP" as a logo instead of "ultimatecarpage.com"?
painterr
12-13-2008, 09:31 PM
Here is a little sample I did.
fisetdavid26
12-13-2008, 11:00 PM
Message from David
YouTube - how about no! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lITBGjNEp08)
hehe :D
Kooper
12-14-2008, 02:39 AM
I had a go too.
I like it, which font did you use?
Here is a little sample I did.
I like that one too.
I think Kitdy has a point. It's not that the existing logo is bad or anything, it's just that some of us might be a bit too used to it. That's the case with me personally at least.
The thing with the motto, personally I can't see the use of it if it isn't used for marketing or something. "UltimateCarPage" to my mind sums it up nicely, which is backed up easily enough if someone spends just a couple of minutes on the site.
As Matra suggested though, new isn't always better.
LeonOfTheDead
12-14-2008, 06:15 AM
hehe :D
rofling:D
Rockefella
12-14-2008, 02:28 PM
I like it, which font did you use?
Neuropol
Kitdy
12-14-2008, 05:17 PM
It's one of the Lucida variants, bolded and italics.
I used it when I created my "Ultimatewaterpage.com" avatar.
Interestingly it's one of the default fonts (notepad, wordpad) in Windows XP, Vista and now Windows 7, so no, it doesn't come from the early days of the Internet, Kitdy.
I was kidding, but you know, you're right it's not form the early days of the net. It's even older. Wiki:
Lucida (pronounced /ˈluːsɪdə/[1]) is an extended family of related typefaces designed by Charles Bigelow and Kris Holmes in 1985.
EDIT: My point was that it looked like it was form a really old basic computer - what comes to mind is the Word Art available on Office (97?) that I used to use for school projects.
I don't think the current logo looks professional in it's current guise - frankly I think it looks amateurish.
NSXType-R
12-14-2008, 07:20 PM
I think it looks absolutely fine.
Unless the founder (Wouter right?) wants to change it, I don't think we have much of a say.
Or unless we create enough of an uproar.
Rockefella
12-14-2008, 07:21 PM
I don't think the current logo looks professional in it's current guise - frankly I think it looks amateurish.
I think the logo is fine, sans the 'Powered by knowledge, driven by passion.' part. The logo in itself is much better than some sites like supercars.net though.
Kitdy
12-14-2008, 07:47 PM
I think the logo is fine, sans the 'Powered by knowledge, driven by passion.' part. The logo in itself is much better than some sites like supercars.net though.
It doesn't really matter what we think if Wouter thinks it's fine and I think he does so this is all trivial.
Yes, the motto font is weak I agree.
Niko_Fx
12-14-2008, 07:49 PM
Message from David
YouTube - how about no! (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lITBGjNEp08)
lmfao
rallyswift75
12-14-2008, 08:59 PM
The first and the second are ugly, but the third isn't that bad
Rockefella
12-14-2008, 11:29 PM
So bored.
wwgkd
12-14-2008, 11:54 PM
Kind of like that one.
Bleeding Heart
12-15-2008, 05:12 AM
rocke... so far, you've made the best one...
Pando
12-15-2008, 09:53 AM
So bored.
Although I'm with the if it ain't broke - don't fix it gang I have to agree that is an improvement. Nice job.
painterr
12-15-2008, 11:07 AM
Nice one Roc.
http://e.imagehost.org/0374/Untitled-1_10.png
The same font with a modern look. :D
Knuto
12-19-2008, 10:40 AM
The same font with a modern look. :D
Very nice man. I think that looks better than the current one
Very nice man. I think that looks better than the current one
I'm gald u like it :)
henk4
12-19-2008, 03:13 PM
see my avatar for the latest logo...the car is supposed to last another four years at least....
Matra et Alpine
12-19-2008, 05:02 PM
The same font with a modern look. :D
The blurry look strained my eyes and I thought I had the wrong glasses on :)
Sometimes "look neat" only works for a short time
Bleeding Heart
12-19-2008, 08:39 PM
http://e.imagehost.org/0374/Untitled-1_10.png
The same font with a modern look. :D
This is a great one...
Best of all, UCP doest have to change the looks of its merchandise...
henk4
12-20-2008, 01:26 AM
The blurry look strained my eyes and I thought I had the wrong glasses on :)
Sometimes "look neat" only works for a short time
we call this"out of focus" and such a picture would fall immediate victim to the "delete" button.
Well, the "out of focus" caused by the shadow effect. here's a new one with out shadows and with a gray gradient background. the previous was without background but with shadow "PNG File".
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=291956&stc=1&d=1229800027
PS: I don't have the same font, what i did is making a selection for the current logo and used the layer to make this thing, that's why it looks a bit not smooth.
Edit: With a further playing around with photoshop, i made this blue one. i think its much cooler than the red one.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=291984&stc=1&d=1229867512
painterr
12-21-2008, 09:54 PM
I think the red one looks 100% better but as you said the font seems to have ragged edges that could be made smoother.
Bleeding Heart
12-22-2008, 12:56 AM
Well, the "out of focus" caused by the shadow effect. here's a new one with out shadows and with a gray gradient background. the previous was without background but with shadow "PNG File".
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=291956&stc=1&d=1229800027
PS: I don't have the same font, what i did is making a selection for the current logo and used the layer to make this thing, that's why it looks a bit not smooth.
Edit: With a further playing around with photoshop, i made this blue one. i think its much cooler than the red one.
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=291984&stc=1&d=1229867512
The blue one may be cool but the red one is hot...:D:D:D:D
Matra et Alpine
12-22-2008, 07:40 AM
As this seems to be carrying on then I asked the nurse and they've given me some sharp crayons .... but the won't leave me alone with them ... and they taste funny. .....
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=292185&stc=1&d=1229956775
Please don't take me back to my room yet !!
Do I have to put my jacket on backwards ??
painterr
12-22-2008, 07:45 AM
As this seems to be carrying on then I asked the nurse and they've given me some sharp crayons .... but the won't leave me alone with them ... and they taste funny. .....
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=292185&stc=1&d=1229956775
Please don't take me back to my room yet !!
Do I have to put my jacket on backwards ??
ROFL!!! two thumbs up!!! :D
Quiggs
12-22-2008, 07:45 AM
I <3 crayons.
Edit for my own creation!
Its your birthday, you should be allowed extra time out
Bleeding Heart
12-22-2008, 07:49 AM
As this seems to be carrying on then I asked the nurse and they've given me some sharp crayons .... but the won't leave me alone with them ... and they taste funny. .....
http://www.ultimatecarpage.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=292185&stc=1&d=1229956775
Please don't take me back to my room yet !!
Do I have to put my jacket on backwards ??
Was that drawn in crayon???
painterr
12-22-2008, 08:28 AM
update:
Matra et Alpine
12-22-2008, 08:56 AM
GOD they are ugly and unreadable painterr :(
There's spare rooms here for the other "we want a new UCP logo" team ........
So far I think we're proving it's fine as it is :) :) :)
Pando
12-22-2008, 12:11 PM
I <3 crayons.
Edit for my own creation!
I can't believe I lol'd
I still hate you.
Rockefella
12-22-2008, 12:28 PM
GOD they are ugly and unreadable painterr :(
There's spare rooms here for the other "we want a new UCP logo" team ........
So far I think we're proving it's fine as it is :) :) :)
I don't mind the logo and like it the way it is. Designing them is fun though.
Matra et Alpine
12-22-2008, 12:31 PM
Was that drawn in crayon???
It's a crayon font .... called oddly enough "crayon" :)
Can't remember where I got it, but I'm sure google will know :)
Bleeding Heart
12-23-2008, 06:47 AM
It's a crayon font .... called oddly enough "crayon" :)
Can't remember where I got it, but I'm sure google will know :)
I LOLed seeing that logo..
But yeah, it was funny the first time I saw it...
I just really didn't expect somethig like that...
Thanks for the laugh there Matra... You did a nice one...:)