Donek Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 As many of you know I am no graphic artist. I did, however throw together some fast artwork for prototypes this past summer. I am switching topsheets on everything, so I am attempting to put together a varried graphic offering. I have a couple of people well known in this market producing some stuff, but I'd like your feedback on these graphics I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tex1230 Posted September 23, 2009 Report Share Posted September 23, 2009 BRING THA NOISE!!!! <object width="425" height="344"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBA-xi8WuCU&hl=en&fs=1&"></param><param name="allowFullScreen" value="true"></param><param name="allowscriptaccess" value="always"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RBA-xi8WuCU&hl=en&fs=1&" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" allowscriptaccess="always" allowfullscreen="true" width="425" height="344"></embed></object> IMHO the flame looks way too Burton-ish. (thinking '96 AMP and ALP) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pushee Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 But the logo doesn't show well on it - perhaps a change in the logo color and/or placement. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I'm not feeling the new font for the name. I would stick with the bird logo or go back to the vintage ~2000-2003 font. Eye is pretty, I would pick it for a woman's board. Salt is interesting but not for a snowboard. I love Sunset, to me it looks like a neo-Cruzer, which is a good thing, but the name is upside down relative to the horizon. Ice is a good idea but I personally don't like blue on brown anywhere, any time. Flame is very nice but reminds me of an Ultra Prime. Noise is a home run for me, especially having seen a picture of it in use - very cool and original. Ecto - beautiful, love the Ghostbusters reference, but it looks like a Coiler. I voted Sunset and Noise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shred Gruumer Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Not to rain on the parade but even little ole me looks like I could wip these out in about 10 minutes.. You deserve better.. I know that you need a common template but it needs more thought behind it.. Others were way better in the past, except the for the cloth topsheets... Just like Jack my IMHO>> Needs more.. RSS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Shred just doesn't like that there are no axe-murderers on the boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobdea Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I agree about the old fonts, I liked them better and I do like the bird logos as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sinecure Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I prefer the old font stuff from around 03-04 also. As for the designs. I love Sunset Ice and Noise. Salt would be great to put on a spring/summer training board to be used at Mt. Hood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kamran Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I like the bird logo indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jp1 Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Have to agree with others, I like the older DONEK font and Bird. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Prokopiw Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 those that like the old logo.The new font lacks the sophistication and innovation Donek is known for.'Salt' looks GREAT to me and Ice looks good.Noise is nice.Ecto's impact might be lost under the bindings,but the look is very nice.If I had to choose,Salt would be it but I'm also with those who think there should be more thought and experimentation before production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hans Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Pitty of the work in it, but I wouldn't buy a board with these topsheet designs. A few months ago there was a Donek with a custom metal rusted topsheet. Liked that one very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nils Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sean: they look all ugly to me... you had incredible graphics ( logos etc) a few years back: why not get the help of the same graphic designer? :) Nils Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishrising Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Sean, I agree with many here, older fonts and keep the bird...and keep things simple, I am a fan of plain top sheets, solid colors, metallic colors, see through, etc...or at least keep them as options along with your new top-sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RideGuy Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really like noise and ecto. Salt is pretty cool too. I like graphics that are actually photos. I really like the metal graphics that Donek already has on their metal boards. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JK moscraciun Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 + 1 on stick to the bird!! That logo has message (speed, skill, flight etc) and is recognizable/unique try to have a concept/message something relevant related to the consumer, moment of use, the season, the stoke, the technologies, etc, anything! or use the textures in a context (the rusted metal idea) When a design got a concept people won't comment about aesthetics JK Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack M Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I liked this flaming bird, and I like this font better if you're dying for something new.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queequeg Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I liked this flaming bird, and I like this font better if you're dying for something new.... Yeah - I liked these designs much better, logo, topsheet and all. The logo is particularly good in these too, I prefer them to the bird logo you used in previous generations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John E Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I like the flame. Ecto is OK too. Sunset looks upside down. I do like the ones Jack posted better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seraph Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I really like noise and ecto. Salt is pretty cool too. I like graphics that are actually photos. I really like the metal graphics that Donek already has on their metal boards. Second on the Metal Board...Also not a big fan of the new logo. Stick with something that's still pidgeon based, it's your calling card. The new one will get lost in the crowd and does make your logo stand out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeoffV Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 I liked this flaming bird, and I like this font better if you're dying for something new.... +1 one these were the best ones I've seen from you Sean. Ice is pretty cool, but I agree the font is not good. The bird logo was still my fav. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrapster Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 Flame, eye, noise and ecto are all interesting, but none really wow me. I do like the flaming bird logo that someone resurrected. I'd stay simple and keep the branding consistent. Some of those designs look a little "Never Summer"-y. And honestly, while I like that company's boards a lot, I've always thought their graphics lacked sophistication. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boarderboy Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 is a true classic to my eye. Also, some of the print fabric underlays you've done have been awesome! BB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eajracing Posted September 24, 2009 Report Share Posted September 24, 2009 +1 on the old rusted metal sheet.... i loved that one when i saw it. still do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pow4ever Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 Sean: Thank you for asking us for feedback!!! It's always apprecaited from a vendor. All the topsheet design looks great. That flame donek look like $$$$$$$$$$. It's very bad ass; is that topsheet carbon fiber? The bird almost look like it's 3D To me it's really diffcult to strike the balance between price and look. Let those who have money to burn order the design they want. Poor bloke like me will take the stock one without any hestiation. rusty metal: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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