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| jaselpool |
New AR logoI've split this from the merchendise poll as it was going in a different direction - LiamHi guys You may want to consider a more simple design if you want to go down the merchandising route as something as complex as the cartoon above may prove very expensive to reproduce. Tell me to go away if you want to and I won't be offended but I was giving it some thought for you over lunch today: 
You may want to consider something simpler in approach. The fact that the tree is the resting spot is really nice and I don't think you need the robin hood character as the name already implies it's for archers. Have a think on it 
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| Liam |
Looks good that, ive saved those pics for futue reference Jase, so far so good with pricing most things up with the current logo, although the only thing we have produced so far is a few of the iron on logo's.
What I'm trying to say is cost hasnt been an issue so far with the current logo. I like the simplicity of those graphics, infact I'm wondering now wether to have a think about the 'corprate' logo, maybe a vote or even competition...........mmmmnnn some food for thought there 
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| Liam |
Infact could you do us a favour Jase and do the top one again but in lowercase (same font) so it reads archers-rest.com and could you do the one on the shirt the same size as the others 
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| Steve B |
Liam, the simplisity of what Jase has done is wonderful. I really like the effect and I agree with his comments that we don't really need the character of Robin Hood.
Mind you another part of me says we started with him so he should never go... but corporate, simplisity and good looking is the new proposal. Well doner Jase and thought out very well to I think |
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| Liam |
The more I think about this and look at it the more I like the new idea's.
I agree though Robin should have a place at Archers Rest forever more, he was here at the start, if we do go for the new image we will find a spot for Robin and he can always remain on the website
Thinking about it Jase, if you dont mind, I would still like to see the top one as requested above, could the t-shirt logo be done without the .com on the end and in smaller font size below add the url (www.archers-rest.com) |
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| Steve B |
Damn Jase, isnt he a picky bugger........ 
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| Liam |
I am  but its gotta be spot on, i really do like it, im 90% sold on the idea now, even though Robin does keep staring at me everytime I look at the screen 
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| Liam |
95% now 
I'm running away with the idea here Jase, I presume its ok to use these designs may even play with the header onthe forums over the weekend
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| Steve B |
If you need some photoshop help Liam just ask , I am sure I can be of some assistance
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| Liam |
If you wouldnt mind doing the honours Steve
Sure Jase wont mind, Oh and I have a plan that will keep Robin with us
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| JimN |
Jase, sorry to appear picky but can you just confirm that the image & typeface you posted is copyright free? | ||||
| jaselpool |
Hi guys
I the creative director of a graphic design agency in Liverpool. The logo is copyright free (well, officially at the moment it rests with me 
I will tweak things for you although that particular font is a caps only so if you wanted lower case then I would have to change the typeface. I can supply the final as a Vector file which means people could enlarge it as big as they wanted without loss of quality. I can also sort out any photoshop/graphics needs you may want
The design is in work at the moment as I was thinking about it for you over lunch. I'll have a re-look on Monday and post the changes. If you wanted to keep Robin how about using him in the newsletter for maybe an "Ask Robin" help section? I rebrand companies for a living so couldn't help myself sorry! J |
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| Steve B |
Nope no need to say sorry ... you have done a great job Jase, and it looks mighty good.... | ||||
| Liam |
Jase I am overwelmed that you want to help and extremely greatfull of your assistance, Im thinking Robin will stay in the form of a 'pub sign' for the archers arms when I get my self another humhum copy of paintshop, allthough my photoshop skills leave a little to be desired so feel free to take over and the ask Robin is not a bad idea also.
With regards the font, the lower case that the com is in looks good as do your suggestions, youve done a fine job so far so I'll trust your judgement, as you've guessed by now I am 100% sold on the idea and I'm sure we can run to a nice ad for the longbow shop over the website as a thank you
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| Steve B |
well said liam..... | ||||
| Liam |
My effort at the pub sign
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| Dawn |
Oh yes I like that
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| Steve B |
That looks good, but where is the chain to hang it from ? | ||||
| Liam |
Was thinking about going the whole hog and having a fancy post as well, but wanted to keep it simple, feel free to add one though if you wish, we could see how it looks. | ||||
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| Liam |
 To late to back out now Steve
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| Steve B |
ok ok ok ...leave it with me then......
muttering as I go to start photoshop 
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| Liam |
No rush Steve, youve got till I get back from Black Arrow
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| Steve B |
quick and dirty I might have to try harder though , pretty rank... 
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| Steve B |
thought I would have a go at another , don't really like the others..
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| Nick |
Bloody typical, im gone for a couple of days and the builders are in redesigning the place 
seriously it looks good, I do like the simple logos very smooth but im torn by the original logo as its what im used to but hey change is good
the pub sign is good idea for robin would hate to lose him
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| Dawn |
Oh some really good ideas for the Archers Arms sign there.
Liam should you turn this into a competition and have votes on it ? Just a thought
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| Liam |
So far I would like this sign
in this surround
any photoshopers about
Any one else with any ideas feel free to contribute, if we get enough we may have a competition as Dawn suggested |
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| Nick |
i agree with with liam that sign looks about the best of the bunch, and no before you ask i cant photoshop sorry
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| Steve B |
Looks to hard for me to do
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| Dawn |
only got Microsoft photo editor managed this maybe someone will be able to do better
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| jaselpool |
Hi all
OK your signs are out of proportion with each other (sign surround is more square than the board is) so in order for it to fit the surround needs to be scaled horizontally so will look like this: 
Will take a look at the logo for you now... |
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| Liam |
That looks grand does that!!! I'll heve to get the sign fitters out! |
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| jaselpool |
Hi all
OK have had a further look and tweak. 
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| Liam |
Thats the one Jase, I like it , any chance of having it in a larger size, so I can get things rolling (approx 1200x300)
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| jaselpool |
Yep no worries Download it from here www.thelongbowshop.com/ARbig.jpg J |
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| Liam |
Cheers Jase, your a star, speaking of stars youve earned one
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| Dawn |
I'll second that
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| jaselpool |
Excellent thanks very much
*polishes new star* |
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| Liam |
Not only that, Have you noticed your nice new ad on the website
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| jaselpool |
No I hadn't! nice one Liam thanks a lot
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| Liam |
One good turn deserves another
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