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Chaos Corona for 3ds Max => [Max] General Discussion => Topic started by: Ondra on 2013-04-22, 19:08:00

Title: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Ondra on 2013-04-22, 19:08:00
Since the current Corona logo was just a temporary quick sketch, I will need a new one. A friend made some a  few proposals, and I would like to know your opinion on them:

_edit: voting is over, we have settled on new design (on page 2)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: pokoy on 2013-04-22, 19:21:11
A mix of 3 and 7 maybe, with a preference for 7.
I like the general appearance of 7, simple and good. Well done!
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Chakib on 2013-04-22, 19:26:16
maybe making diffrent fonts would be  good too



Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: alieneye on 2013-04-22, 19:32:09
4... mmm.

The Foundry bought Corona? )
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Paul Jones on 2013-04-22, 19:36:26
7 looks the most polished, 2 looks funky but what is it meant to be?
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: lacilaci on 2013-04-22, 19:44:08
Are you sure about the colors?
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: olejka2k on 2013-04-22, 19:50:24
3 is the best.
Corona is about light and speed. You have these components in this logo, love it !
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Polymax on 2013-04-22, 19:53:35
I think number 2 is more appropriate, can be made ​​the colors of it?
Number 7 - resembles logo an apple)).
Num 3 - resembles the sign man/woman)) maybe turned circle to the other side?
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Stan_But on 2013-04-22, 19:57:31
No one liked. But old logo looks very good
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: lacilaci on 2013-04-22, 20:01:46
I like third one I think... but gray scaled, with borders, more contrast and a little glow :D
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: biolit on 2013-04-22, 20:05:12
third is best. maybe a litle glow
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: SHD on 2013-04-22, 20:15:46
4.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Ondra on 2013-04-22, 20:25:02
I like third one I think... but gray scaled, with borders, more contrast and a little glow :D

this looks really great, but it is unusable as a logo :/ - it wont work on non-black background
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: ecximer on 2013-04-22, 20:27:55
4
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: lacilaci on 2013-04-22, 20:37:39
I like third one I think... but gray scaled, with borders, more contrast and a little glow :D

this looks really great, but it is unusable as a logo :/ - it wont work on non-black background

I understand, the point however is that although you picked nice designs, almost all logos makes it look like you're part of "the foundry"... especially 4th one. logo designs are all nice but IMHO(i'm no logo designer) you should pick a color not necessarily associated to any part of CG business or go with the black and white and then go figuring the shapes that'l work for that color or gray scale.

People usually tend to avoid black and white logos/design stuff and force colorful shit when they do not want to look intimidating for the user, but I believe this is exactly what you should go for, because corona is a simple tool yet to be developed so you don't need to attract attention with nice colors that'l say don't be afraid to use this, you should go the opposite way reinforcing the beast that corona is "under the hood" you know, intimidate the competition by design :D just a thought... There's nothing to be afraid of, corona is not multinational multicultural corporation that a bad logo could make people turn away especially if it is so good in essence... experiment and if needed, rebrand...
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Ludvik Koutny on 2013-04-22, 20:43:12
I would rather avoid messing these up in PS as these are not done by me or Ondra, but by a professional 2D designer. ;)

Also, color is still a subject to possible change and orange is rather a random choice, so you should focus on shapes rather than colors ;)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Ondra on 2013-04-22, 20:58:37
What about
(http://i.imgur.com/wJ7tHoa.png)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: ecximer on 2013-04-22, 21:16:31
4
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: JeffPatton on 2013-04-22, 21:17:53
If I'm being honest, none of the logos in the first post stand out to me.  That's just me though and I know my opinion is just a grain of sand on the beach.  I kind of like the first one in your last post though.

Yellow/orange colors I think would work well for your logo based on stuff like this: http://www.usabilitypost.com/2008/09/29/a-guide-to-choosing-colors-for-your-brand/ (http://www.usabilitypost.com/2008/09/29/a-guide-to-choosing-colors-for-your-brand/)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: zouhair_psi on 2013-04-22, 21:59:26
corona mean a crown so why not something that relie crown gold diamond and GI or fast rendering solution.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: lacilaci on 2013-04-22, 22:10:22
corona mean a crown so why not something that relie crown gold diamond and GI or fast rendering solution.

corona means crown, but also plasma atmosphere around sun is called a corona and that logo does seem to represent just that... in a "foundry" way...
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: maru on 2013-04-22, 22:14:39
In my opinion none of the images listed in this topic can be considered a good contemporary logo. I would even say that the current logo is much better than some of the new ones posted here. I would suggest doing some research on modern logotypes, here is a GREAT website with lots of inspiring stuff:
http://designspiration.net/tag/logo/

You can clearly see nowadays minimalism and geometric shape is the key to good graphic identification. Even big companies tend to remove as much as they can to make logos super informative and eye catching at the same time. Here are some examples, some better, some worse but it illustrates a trend that governs modern branding:
http://www.rebrandblog.pl/
(sorry, Polish only, but it's the images that counts)

The only one that is usable is 2.png from first post but the font is terrible.

In my opinion a logo is EXTREMELY important and should be picked very carefully. Of course you can chose a unique logo without following modern rules but it's risky. Picking a bad one can force you to changing it and changing logos doesn't do much good to company's reputation.

How about an open competition? Even without prizes.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Stan_But on 2013-04-22, 22:18:19
and if like this?)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: maru on 2013-04-22, 22:24:01
and if like this?)
No, it's cheap, ugly, and not usable as a logo.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Ondra on 2013-04-22, 22:59:07
ok, thanks for feedback. We have decided to use the first (or maybe last) one from this image:
What about
(http://i.imgur.com/wJ7tHoa.png)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: loocas on 2013-04-22, 23:03:33
Why not keep the "temporary" one? I like it. And besides, a logo is only what you made of it, marketing wise. On its own, it means nothing. :)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: iliyang on 2013-04-22, 23:11:02
I actually like the first and last ones from the image above Keymaster posted. It also seems suitable for a material test object like this one from LuxRender:

(http://www.luxrender.net/wiki/images/1/15/Roughglass_header-360x360.jpg)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Chakib on 2013-04-23, 00:39:27
What about
(http://i.imgur.com/wJ7tHoa.png)

They look more like the Foundry logo plugins !
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Chakib on 2013-04-23, 00:44:51
Why not keep the "temporary" one? I like it. And besides, a logo is only what you made of it, marketing wise. On its own, it means nothing. :)

I totaly agree i wanted to say it, maybe optimizing it a little bit, but the simplicity of the font and the nice circular effects makes you feel a serious logo...

Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Javadevil on 2013-04-23, 06:08:38

I like the first one of the new set, but I do like the original one.

cheers
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: hglr123 on 2013-04-23, 08:19:36
From those 4 - last one.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Stan_But on 2013-04-23, 10:35:09
From those 4 - last one.

+1. fourth variant
but maybe I would have changed font to more simple
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Ludvik Koutny on 2013-04-23, 11:54:21
My vote goes to the 1st one of the recent 4.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: maru on 2013-04-23, 13:42:03
I like the temporary one too. I like the way the graphic part is cut and how typo is smaller than graphics, there is something catchy in it. Here are some quick photoshoppages of how maybe the two ideas could be combined.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: ecximer on 2013-04-23, 13:47:02
this burning crescent not remind you of pacman?
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: elindell on 2013-04-23, 16:13:45
I too like the 4th one in the second set.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Polymax on 2013-04-23, 16:40:20
I would choose number 1 of the last four.
Maybe we try to present their options? I am personally very interested in it!
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: patoaltaco on 2013-04-23, 17:29:59
dont want to be negative.. but kind i like more the original onw.. maybe with colour.

Can I ask for the origin of the name?
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: maru on 2013-04-23, 19:36:41
It's simple - Korona is the currency of Czech Republic. ;)
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: patoaltaco on 2013-04-23, 20:40:10
when i read corona two things come to my mind plus the maru comment.

Maybe this help....
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Ondra on 2013-04-23, 22:02:22
It's actually koruna :D
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Chakib on 2013-04-24, 03:32:56
Ok since there is no more suggestion i vote for the 1st one from the last 4,  i like the yellow cube with sun inside it.
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: RockKenny on 2013-05-02, 17:03:12
Don't like no one.
Voted for 3
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: Visual Pie Workroom on 2013-05-07, 14:22:39
Visually 3 or 4 best view
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: radiosity on 2013-05-08, 12:57:12
7 whit background blak!!!
Title: Re: Vote for new Corona logo
Post by: kumodot on 2013-05-08, 23:30:01
Don´t do this anymore -> (http://sd.keepcalm-o-matic.co.uk/i/keep-calm-and-use-corona-1.png)