NNG Logo

Discussion in 'Main' started by Sergeant, Sep 25, 2013.

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I want NNG to have

  1. Only one logo for all of NNG.

    30.0%
  2. A different logo for each division of NNG.

    5.0%
  3. Both a main NNG logo and each division to have its own logo.

    60.0%
  4. Im indifferent.

    5.0%

NNG Logo

Discussion in 'Main' started by Sergeant, Sep 25, 2013.

  1. Sergeant

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    Please post your comments and ideas
     
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  2. GhostSheets

    GhostSheets Opus Eponymous

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    If the community wants to have a logo for each division I'm OK with that. I want to always do what the community as a whole is looking for. BUT, I will have to have some day over specific elements in the division logos. Colors, no-nos, fonts, etc. We have to maintain our core brand look and signature style. I don't want us to dilute down everything we've spent the last 2 years building.
     
  3. Linchpinn

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    Logos serve many different purposes, and what works in one application may not work well in others.

    The NNG PS2 logo above was created for use in PS2. It's a brilliant image, and works well for that division.

    But the problem is that it dont represent either the BF nor the WT divisions.

    Since it was the topic of shirts that prompted the creation of this thread, I will use myself as an example. While I love the look of the logo, and I love what the PS2 division has done for NNG, I dont feel represented by that logo as an over all member of NNG, or as a member of both the BF & WT divisions of NNG. If I shared the love of PS2 as those in the PS2 division do, there wouldn't be a personal issue for me. But I dont play the game.

    I like the idea of each Division having it's own logo. But I'd think for the time being we should just bang out an official NNG logo. A contest to design it could be set up, similar to the one that picked out the PS2 logo.

    Having this second graphic give people donating for a shirt an option. The PS2 NNG shirt, or the NNG shirt. PS2 guys can choose either, or maybe even get both of them. While non PS2 people still have an option :)

    If we, at a later date, decide to have logos for all divisions, you could expand the available shirt designs at that time.
     
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  4. Geneau

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    A range of logos is probably good, as long as we maintain at least one 'main' logo.

    So:
    - Main logo
    - Division logo
    - Variations (like the thingy Jaam and Maggie have on their back)

    We should state guidelines when we want to use what though, otherwise there is no use in having a logo (logos being your most known representation and all).

    Also, what about fonts? Should we standardize or just don't give?
     
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  5. GhostSheets

    GhostSheets Opus Eponymous

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    Current NNG font is DOCK11 and I'm very picky about that. Ask Sergeant :)

    I can come up with some guidelines for logos if we use multiple. But the poll seems to be leaning in that direction. :)
     
  6. GhostSheets

    GhostSheets Opus Eponymous

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    Very well said. One logo that encompasses all the 3 core divisions would be perfect.

    Should we have our special projects team work an official NNG logo or do we want to open the contest to the entire community? I'm OK with either.
     
  7. digit4l-gh0st

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    This is just my two cents, but I think one general logo is the best bet. The primary drawback to adding game specific elements to the logo is that if we add a game in the future then we would most likely have to change our logo. For instance, when i first joined this was a BF3/PS2 only community, in less than a year we have added War Thunder and Warframe to the list.

    One logo that all members can identify with, regardless of their preferred game.
     
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  8. Linchpinn

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    I agree, the NNG logo should be void of specific game references. It would be the logo for the community as a whole.

    Then, a secondary effort could (should?) be made to have a division logo made up for each supported game.

    I would say open to the community. We gain new members all the time, and there's no telling how many of them may be talented graphic artists.

    Perhaps we could have a panel that narrows submissions down to 3 entries, then the community votes on those 3, and the winner could get a free shirt with their design on it.
     
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    I second this method! That way we are sure to get a lot of great ideas, and there's no pressure on any one person to design a logo that everyone likes. Hooray for democracy!! /brilliant
     
  10. FoxReinhold

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    I love the PS2 logo; it's simple, quick, and clean. However, in my opinion, we should choose one unified logo. No offense to us, but we're not popular enough to be recognizable with multiple logos. We need our "brand" to be one, unified message. That's just my opinion though :)
     
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