A Professional Forum Logo

[Division56]

We are sounding out now, to see if we have any graphic designer users. We are revamping INTPC's look, and we need a new logo.

We already have several to start out with:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Division56/INTPblackSphere.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Division56/INTPblackGalaxy.jpg

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v116/Division56/INTPblackComet.jpg


These were created by Aven a month or so ago for the Intuitive Central store.


I stress this, serious applicants only. Please do not spend 5 minutes in microsoft paint and then reply here. If you do said cursed act, do not be surprised when you are ignored. We need banners, best within the 750 wide, 150 tall range.

They can be of any color combo, but classic colors are best. If we really love the banner, we will make it fit the forum design.

-Peace Out

[Pan]

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/Pan_banner.jpg

I'm by no means a professional, but... this kind of thing?

[tragula]

I kind of like the last Aven one.

I think an important question is what kind of "flavor" the logo should have. Just so people don't go shooting off in crazy directions. *chuckles* I mean, should it be futuristic, cool, fun, classy, discreet, etc.

I was in the graphic design section of the bookstore the other day, and there were two books LOS LOGOS and DOS LOGOS that were just amazing for logo reference. (They were quite expensive hardcovers...) It is just amazing what some people do with a logo.

Anyway. My point is that it could be a good idea to have a reference logo to point to and say "something in this style". It saves a lot of time and effort.

[melancholeric]

I really liked the one mgbradsh made long ago, the one that was in the main page for a while. Can't we just use that one? It was perfect.

[file cabinet]

logos from this thread:
http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=3240&highlight=logo



http://img113.exs.cx/img113/4189/intplogogifweb8wn.gif

http://img50.exs.cx/img50/3277/intplogogifwglobe2el.gif

http://img205.exs.cx/img205/1034/intplogogifwatom4oa.gif

http://img208.exs.cx/img208/4343/intplogo15wtextnowritin4eu.gif

http://img208.exs.cx/img208/6243/intplogo15wtextwebgif1cv.gif





http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=492&stc=1

http://intpcentral.com/raven13.jpg
[this was not posted in the thread but was essentially a '2nd take' of something similar to the first concept]




http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=494&stc=1

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=501&stc=1

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=502&stc=1
[based of nBT's]

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=507&stc=1




http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=496&stc=1




http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/logosample1.jpg

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/logosample2.jpg




http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=500&stc=1




http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/logo.JPG

[abathur]

Nothing too fancy, just played around a little with the shelter or haven concept, some mellow blues and a highlight color. Have the original in illustrator, so the size can be easily changed if it's actually used for anything.

http://webpages.acs.ttu.edu/treveret/logo1.gif
http://webpages.acs.ttu.edu/treveret/logo2.gif
http://webpages.acs.ttu.edu/treveret/logo3.gif
http://webpages.acs.ttu.edu/treveret/logo4.gif

[ohnoaninfp]

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=928&stc=1 Here is one of my ideas.

[Claverhouse]

Pan's was the neatest; if a trifle self-referential...

Anyone else feel Div's post was a direct challenge to swamp him with badly drawn letters ?



Claverhouse :ph34r:


Once there were elves at the top of the INTP garden.

[Division56]

Anyone else feel Div's post was a direct challenge to swamp him with badly drawn letters?

When do I get to yell "I DON'T WANT TO SEE THIS SHIT?!?!?!" like a self important professor and throw these logos at the people who obviously forgot to read my entirely clear post asking only PEOPLE WITH ACTUAL SKILL to post.

Oh, and no offense to anyone who posted.

Really, it's great that you want to help out... but does anyone here seriously think that we will be putting a badly cut out and merged image, with a standard font splashed over it as the official banner for a forum full of INTPs?

Okay... I am all emotional... I just finished HP6... *wanders off*

[coffeezombie]

Really, it's great that you want to help out... but does anyone here seriously think that we will be putting a badly cut out and merged image, with a standard font splashed over it as the official banner for a forum full of INTPs?

Okay... I am all emotional... I just finished HP6... *wanders off*

If what has been posted so far doesn't impress you, then you're really asking for a lot of work from somebody for absolutely no compensation except the pleasure of serving the the admins here for free. I know I'd charge you if I were a professional graphic designer, myself.

I'm not sure why the graphic needs to look so professional anyway. We are a forum of INTPs, not a professional company trying to sell people something. Unless you have a marketing plan for t-shirts and coffee mugs that we don't know about. :whistle:

[MySavior]

We are sounding out now, to see if we have any graphic designer users. We are revamping INTPC's look, and we need a new logo.

We already have several to start out with:


These were created by Aven a month or so ago for the Intuitive Central store.


I stress this, serious applicants only. Please do not spend 5 minutes in microsoft paint and then reply here. If you do said cursed act, do not be surprised when you are ignored. We need banners, best within the 750 wide, 150 tall range.

They can be of any color combo, but classic colors are best. If we really love the banner, we will make it fit the forum design.

-Peace Out
Heh.. give me $400.00 USD and I'll make your logo.. another $600.00 USD and I'll design your forum template as well.

PM me for my resume.

If you want professional, then you'll most likely have to pay. Though the unique template price is dirt cheap.

[Pan]

When do I get to yell "I DON'T WANT TO SEE THIS SHIT?!?!?!" like a self important professor and throw these logos at the people who obviously forgot to read my entirely clear post asking only PEOPLE WITH ACTUAL SKILL to post.

Oh, and no offense to anyone who posted.

Really, it's great that you want to help out... but does anyone here seriously think that we will be putting a badly cut out and merged image, with a standard font splashed over it as the official banner for a forum full of INTPs?

Okay... I am all emotional... I just finished HP6... *wanders off*

:sobs: Just what did you expect? Do you really think anyone is going to spend more than an hour or two on this for a rough presentation draft? You don't like what I did... fine. I'm glad I didn't spend more time on it designing a font, more carefully editing edges, etc. just to have you say the same thing, or you don't like the colour, or you think it's a little too angular, or you really wanted a little singing bluebird in it, or whatever.

*drags talentless ass shamefully out of room*

[Pan]

Pan's was the neatest; if a trifle self-referential...

Uh... how so?

[coffeezombie]

Uh... how so?

I'm guessing it's because the statue of your "thinker" has some facial similarities to your avatar. I'm surprised you don't notice it, as it seemed obvious to me too.

[Pan]

lol. Oh... maybe I have some sort of subconscious attraction to big stone men.

[abathur]

lol. Oh... maybe I have some sort of subconscious attraction to big stone men.

I hear they're always hard.

[CoHo]

Meh

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/CWhore/logo1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/CWhore/logo2.jpg

[Zero Angel]

I like the wing emblems, especially the one with the INTP in the center. As well as the last picture in the 'invert space' series, the 'explosion/horizon' effect looks cool. The symetrical maze ones are simple, elegant, but could probably use more color.

http://www.kahkewistahaw.com/forum/files/birdlogo-lg.gif

I have this image if you want to use it in any of your banners. The master is in Photoshop 7 (vector) format so can be easily manipulated to fit your needs. I also have a winged sword emblem that I made (it's shown in this topic (http://www.intpcentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=4826)). The winged sword is also in vector format.

[Claverhouse]

That's good.

I've always had a nagging feeling that I ought to be taking over the entire world.

In hoc signo vinces.


Claverhouse :ph34r:

[shaytana]

Meh

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/CWhore/logo1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/CWhore/logo2.jpg

I like these.

[garak]

CorporateWhore's stuff is good, as usual.

Div, I have no problem with you being blunt about submissions; the only thing that bothers me is that you're being a hypocrite. The ones you had in your original post are black and white, blurry, pixellated, and also seem to have jpeg distortion (might just be the combination of pixellation+blur, not sure). WTF mate? They look like fuzzy UFO sighting photographs from the 50s or something.

[Division56]

Ok, I was a bit irritated when I wrote my last post, so I came off sounding rather insane.

Anyone else who would like to should pm me their submissions... the admins will work on getting more people to help... then we'll post them up in a poll. Seems better than doing it this way.

-Div

[Circe]

We are sounding out now, to see if we have any graphic designer users. We are revamping INTPC's look, and we need a new logo. These may be silly questions, especially if the answer is right before my very eyes, but I need help to find that 'old' logo.
Has the 'old' logo been placed in storage somewhere, since there is a need for a 'new' logo?
In order that I can run a watery eye over the 'old' logo, for the purpose to at least acknowledge its existence, would you please provide the direction/s to its location?



These were created by Aven a month or so ago for the Intuitive Central store.
What is the 'Intuitive Central store'? Who is the proprietor and where can it be located?

[file cabinet]

These may be silly questions, especially if the answer is right before my very eyes, but I need help to find that 'old' logo.
Has the 'old' logo been placed in storage somewhere, since there is a need for a 'new' logo?
In order that I can run a watery eye over the 'old' logo, for the purpose to at least acknowledge its existence, would you please provide the direction/s to its location?
there was a logo that was just text and there was another long before that



What is the 'Intuitive Central store'? Who is the proprietor and where can it be located?
"Intuitive Central" or "N-Central" is a sister site which is located at:
http://intuitivecentral.com/
division56 is the proprietor (but there are other admins but I don't know who they are).


I personally am not sure if we even need a logo, so my logo submission is to have no logo (or maybe there should be a poll to decide whether we need a logo or not, then go ahead with a logo poll).

[SensEye]

I liked CW's. I also liked Pan's but it could use some more color. I'd like to see a colored version of Aven's first one as well. But I'm easy, for nostalgia purposes we could even go back to the original (the one where intp looked like infp).

I will note in passing that the admins appear to have a bundle of energy as of late.

*~ wonders if mgbrdsh got to them ~* :)

[Circe]

..I will note in passing that the admins appear to have a bundle of energy as of late.

*~ wonders if mgbrdsh got to them ~* :)Maybe, although I see it more from the astrological perspective - After two and a half years, Saturn has finally left Cancer and has now entered the sign of Leo.;)
Though, with Mercury soon retrograde in Leo - I wonder what interruptions/disruptions may surface/be experienced here since, ego + creative expression + structure = a somewhat volatile mixture.

Continuing to observe the dynamics (http://www.intpcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=136657&postcount=13)and the unfolding of the various personalities and events at this site.


BTW, I found it very interesting and apt that under these planetary influences, cosmetic changes and renovations have already taken place and Division 56 has called for a 'new' logo design for intpcentral.
I guess I will never get a chance to feast my eyes on the 'old' logo, still hopeful that some member has it tucked away somewhere to bring it back to the spotlight - Sun in Leo ;)

[Division56]

Maybe, although I see it more from the astrological perspective - After two and a half years, Saturn has finally left Cancer and has now entered the sign of Leo.;)
Though, with Mercury soon retrograde in Leo - I wonder what interruptions/disruptions may surface/be experienced here since, ego + creative expression + structure = a somewhat volatile mixture.

Continuing to observe the dynamics (http://www.intpcentral.com/forums/showpost.php?p=136657&postcount=13)and the unfolding of the various personalities and events at this site.


BTW, I found it very interesting and apt that under these planetary influences, cosmetic changes and renovations have already taken place and Division 56 has called for a 'new' logo design for intpcentral.
I guess I will never get a chance to feast my eyes on the 'old' logo, still hopeful that some member has it tucked away somewhere to bring it back to the spotlight - Sun in Leo ;)

I think it may have more with me not being able to do schoolwork for a week, so having the spare time to undertake such a project.

Than again... I am a Virgo caretaker...

[Circe]

..I personally am not sure if we even need a logo, so my logo submission is to have no logo (or maybe there should be a poll to decide whether we need a logo or not, then go ahead with a logo poll).Sound advice file cabinet - a well formulated and constructed foundation from which to progress seems to bring better results.
I also don't see any need for a logo. What prompted the call for a 'professional new' logo - is intpcentral becoming a corporation or something or has it already? Will the selling of merchandise be taking place here as well?
btw. For the records, if it does turn into this, I'm not and never will be in favour of such exploitation.

[Division56]

Sound advice file cabinet - a well formulated and constructed foundation from which to progress seems to bring better results.
I also don't see any need for a logo. What prompted the call for a 'professional new' logo - is intpcentral becoming a corporation or something or has it already? Will the selling of merchandise be taking place here as well?
btw. For the records, if it does turn into this, I'm not and never will be in favour of such exploitation.
Seriously Circe... do you think Intuitive actually makes any money from those items? They're there for users who want them, not that many buy. It's a service to the community, not a cauldron of gold waiting to be plucked.

I asked for a professional new logo because obviously, it should be new, and obviously, it should look professional. Unless you would much rather perfer a site that looked unprofessional?

Are you saying the site has no need to look sleek and classy unless it is to worship the almighty dollar? That's a pretty sad way to look at our forum, if you ask me.

As to the selling of merchandise. I doubt it, none of the admins that I know of have the time or the patience to open that bag of worms.

[s0978]

The very first by Aven is the best in this thread. My opinion should count for a lot because I have very good taste.

[Circe]

Seriously Circe... do you think Intuitive actually makes any money from those items? They're there for users who want them, not that many buy. It's a service to the community, not a cauldron of gold waiting to be plucked.

I asked for a professional new logo because obviously, it should be new, and obviously, it should look professional. Unless you would much rather perfer a site that looked unprofessional?

Are you saying the site has no need to look sleek and classy unless it is to worship the almighty dollar? That's a pretty sad way to look at our forum, if you ask me.

As to the selling of merchandise. I doubt it, none of the admins that I know of have the time or the patience to open that bag of worms.
What makes a forum 'professional' Division 56?

I don't see this site as unprofessional. With my framework of thinking, and yes I am first to admit that my S function is in a perpetual comatose state, I don't measure this forum's level of professionalism on it's outward facade/appearance. This forum has little to no interruptions with its downtime relating to technical hitches, so therefore this shows me that the people who are maintaining this service are providing a very high standard of professional ability. A big thank you to those people.
I don't come to intpcentral to see logos, pretty new skins, flashing neon lights or merchandise for sale, that is not what attracts me to this place - it is the diamonds that I can find - both in topics and like minded people, that is the attraction.

What was so 'unprofessional' re the 'old' logo Division 56, since it appears you see it that way? May I see it please, or at least point me to a place where it is displayed.

[coffeezombie]

Franky, I would like to see a minimum of "professional" people at this forum, and more hardcore thinkers. Whatever is needed to attract thinkers to this forum should be added, and I don't think that thinkers are going be any more attracted to this place if it has a snazzy banner graphic. So to me, the whole professional graphic thing is a waste of time, but if somebody goes out of their way to do one, then I'm not going to complain, I suppose.

[garak]

Yeah honestly, why the hell should we have a "professional looking" logo, when you come in the forum and we're talking about innie vaginas and how half of us are virgins?

We should have something that looks homely or quirky or fun or goofy or interesting.

[Winterpark]

One of my ideas
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPcLOGO.jpg

Btw, I like CW's.

[Winterpark]

or
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPclogo4.jpg

[ohnoaninfp]

One of my ideas
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPcLOGO.jpg

Btw, I like CW's.
I like this one. No offense to the bird emblem one, it just doesan't seem to fit. Neither does my heart on (too infpish)

[garak]

One of my ideas
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPcLOGO.jpg

Btw, I like CW's.
Definitely cool looking, but I'm not sure the British markets are a big topic of interest among us.

[Ascending]

Is a purely symbolic logo or text combined banner prefered?

[Winterpark]

...but I'm not sure the British markets are a big topic of interest among us.

I think a little bluring can fix that (plus it brings a better attention to "INTP CENTRAL") :
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPclogo3.jpg

[Zero Angel]

How about moving the title text a little over to the left. Adjusting the hue/sat so that it's more of a 'slate' color, and fading out the right so that it blends into a single color?

Or even integrating the INTPCentral Maze logo into that.

Just putting out a few ideas.

I think there is more ways to incorporate the bird emblem in a pretty classy manner, unfortunately my photoshop computer is on the blink (burnt out videocard), so I can't really do anything from here.

[Winterpark]

How about moving the title text a little over to the left. Adjusting the hue/sat so that it's more of a 'slate' color, and fading out the right so that it blends into a single color?

Or even integrating the INTPCentral Maze logo into that.


Are you refering to the newspaper-like one or the one with the bird logo?

[Zero Angel]

Oh, the newspaper one.

[Winterpark]

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPclogo8.jpg
*
http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPclogo6.jpg
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http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/INTPclogo7.jpg
.

[Sackanaka]

^I really like that last one. I really disliked its first version but I really like the last one. CW's is neat too, it's 2nd place for me.
Of course, I don't remember Div asking for any voting, just entries.

[coffeezombie]

I don't like the newspaper one. The background looks like stock market share listings and I'd like to be disassociated from a particular economic system if possible. :P

[CoHo]

I liked http://www.lowbrow.com/ in the way they handled their headers, they have a bunch of different banners and rotate through them each day

[Winterpark]

#1
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/djWinterpark/Banner5.jpg
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#2
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/djWinterpark/Banner6.jpg
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#3
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/djWinterpark/Banner2-2.jpg
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#4
http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/djWinterpark/Banner4.jpg

[Zero Angel]

#1 and #2... wow. Just... wow.

They are a little wide though. I'm viewing this from a computer with a resolution of 1024x768 and there are vert scrollbars on the screen, which is rarely a good thing.

#3 is kinda big for nothing. I used to be into the habit of making big banners, but eventually started scaling them down because the size caused a lot of scrolling to get to the content.

I run a little website for my community [ www.kahkewistahaw.com ], and the banner there uses 3 images. One is left-aligned, the second is the right-aligned, and the other one is the background which fills the gap in the middle. This is a neat technique to learn.

[coffeezombie]

#2 looks like what I would expect from an INTP board as an INTP myself. It would certainly attract me to the place if I were a newbie.

[garak]

I run a little website for my community [ www.kahkewistahaw.com ], and the banner there uses 3 images. One is left-aligned, the second is the right-aligned, and the other one is the background which fills the gap in the middle. This is a neat technique to learn.
For such a simple solid colored block with a border, you don't even need to use an image.

[Zero Angel]

Yeah, but I wanted the community logo (on the right) to stand out more, so it had to be a little bigger then the rest of the banner. The graphic technique, it compresses so well, that it doesn't really matter anyways. The small text in the top-left corner also wouldve required another graphic image and more HTML code (I love how compact my own code is -- call me a perfectionist). It wouldve all really a big hassle for nothing.

Winter, I just noticed you edited #4 in, and that's even better then #1 and #2. The color scheme here is so monotone, you know? But it really is a close tie up, more variation in designs would make it easier to choose. (Not that we're at that point right now)

[Winterpark]

...but I wanted the community logo (on the right) to stand out more, so it had to be a little bigger then the rest of the banner.

which gives me the idea...

http://i6.photobucket.com/albums/y243/djWinterpark/Banner9-1.png

assuming (of course) that the white backround shall be transparent.

[CoHo]

Egads, I think that is mixing way to many metaphors (metaphorically speaking of course) I do like #1 from before

[Ascending]

http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6673/twosidesofastainlesssteelcoin9.jpg
It is to the same proportion ratio as the optimal range specified so it can be resized to suit needs.

[jetboots]

what is with all the birds?

[Ascending]

Don't ask me.

[Ascending]

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/1118/bannernew9yy.jpg

http://img232.imageshack.us/img232/6354/transparencytestgif7mo.gif

[garak]

The brown bird with the straight wings is way ... not fitting. It looks like an Air Force logo or something.

And Ascending, yours is way too over the top IMO.

[Winterpark]

The brown bird with the straight wings is way ... not fitting. It looks like an Air Force logo or something.

I don't like it either. It was just an idea with a bad result...

[Ascending]

The sharp metal points are for impailing naysayers, beware!

[scarebear]

Howdy, I was visiting this forum today and came upon this thread. I made some images, since I'm in limbo at the moment waiting for other things to come through before I can proceed.

http://store1.yimg.com/I/healthygoodies_1858_1610829

I put the elements singly, in case anyone liked it, but thought it needed some changes. I was thinking "brain" because that's why we're INTP's, because we think differently. And the computer circuitry, that's because we wouldn't be a forum without computers. The separated images are here (http://www.healthygoodiesgifts.com/intp.html).

Done for today! If no one likes it, then just say you don't like it, don't go on and on about how much it sucks.

[panda]

Scarebear: I really like it. Your logo is by far my favorite.

[Claverhouse]

Wouldn't it be sweet if these things had names ? Radical, no doubt, but it beats saying 'I liked that one, the one with the bird.' --- 'Which bird ? The first bird series or Zero Angel's ?' --- 'No, Zero Angel's as modified by Winterpark.'

Even A1 to Z9 would bring some order...


Claverhouse :ph34r:



And what's wrong with birds anyway ? Literally, I rely on Huginn & Muginn for everything.

[CoHo]

Maybe we should just rip off some other popular logo like...

http://www.ljplus.ru/img/_alick_/ocp-logo1.gif


NUKEM!

[garak]

The brain/circuit background, with the text in the bottom right corner could be pretty cool.

(nothing like art by committee huh)

[Division56]

I love the brain/circuitry one.

[Winterpark]

The brain-one looks a little too dense to me. The blue shades, the faded logo and the little round symbol makes it a bit unclear which I find irritating. Maybe a re-arangement of the parts and a slight remake would improve the overall look.

[scarebear]

My first drafts are usually way more busy than they should be. Having said that, I reworked the logos. I did away with the the symbol thing, and made the lettering and box it appears in larger, since after scaling it down it should be bigger to be able to read.

So the original reworked---
http://store1.yimg.com/I/healthygoodies_1858_6254194

And here it is in banner form---
http://store1.yimg.com/I/healthygoodies_1858_5972704

Now off I go to see if things are in order for me to start on my new website, in which case I will be predisposed. Happy Friday everyone!

[MacGuffin]

I think it'd look even better if the brain itself fades into circuitry while still staying in the shape of the brain. Instead of fading the entire right half into circuitry.

[SensEye]

I think it'd look even better if the brain itself fades into circuitry while still staying in the shape of the brain. Instead of fading the entire right half into circuitry.Agreed. I kinda like the first one because with the INTP box somewhat smaller and in the center of the brain it has more of that fade to circuitry look. But I think scarebear's on to something in any regard.

[Hexchild]

An "INTP logo" (which "INTP Central logo" pretty much translates to) ought to be simple in its complexity, logically interesting and/or paradoxical. Preferrably all three.

Here's a suggestion that puts some emphasis on "paradoxical". If you want to use it as part of another image, PM me so I can send you the original (layered and partly vector-based) PSD file.

[Shai Gar]

http://pics.blindeyed.com/albums/userpics/10015/INTPRacist.jpg

[Madrigal]

Maybe we should focus first on what we want to communicate, as concepts, instead of images. For the record, the very first image on this thread is the one I like most, but I get this nagging feeling that we aren't approaching this in a methodological way.

I study image and sound design, and although we concentrate on film, we always start out studying image composition first. That of course, makes me no expert, but I remember a few ideas I was given about how to approach image composition.

Defining Concepts:

I was thinking, maybe if we can brainstorm 4 or 5 concepts, only a few, strong, defining words that we feel are the most characteristic of INTPs. It is important that we settle for only a few strong concepts and not a lot of partial ones, because that will give the logo more clarity.

Example:

Once we have a few concepts, we can associate them with images, colors and textures. Lets say, for example, I were describing a Personality Type that is very spontaneous. I would put that among the four concepts. XXXX: 1) Spontaneous. Then I'd say, well, I won't choose blue or green because these colors are very peaceful and don't communicate spontaneity. So I'd say, red is a very passionate color, yellow is very upbeat, I'll work on that. I'll work with flowing, soft textures, instead of rigid or square shapes. Something to communicate a dynamic personality. Curves are dynamic while straight lines are more about structure. Symetry means order, assymetry creativity, etc.

Opinion:

So anyway, my honest opinion is that I don't like the birds I've seen here, and nor do I like images with brains on them or a lot of numbers. Birds seem too carefree for intp's, too irreflexive. Brains are very unpleasant and don't really say anything. Numbers are too biased towards mathematical and scientific tendencies.

Plus, it isn't really necessary for the image to have anything other than letters -- just abstract shapes, adequate style and smart colors can do. But my idea is to start with the beginning. The concepts. We can't jump straight to the images without agreeing what we want to transmit, right?

I've got a few ideas for concepts:

1) Imagination
2) Introspection
3) Global thinkers
4) Logic

Anyone have other ideas?

Sorry about this post, I'm obsessed with order. :nerd:

[CrackerJack]

Meh

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/CWhore/logo1.jpg

http://i11.photobucket.com/albums/a188/CWhore/logo2.jpg


yes, I like these, also scarebares banner add is a close second.

[Hexchild]

I was thinking, maybe if we can brainstorm 4 or 5 concepts, only a few, strong, defining words that we feel are the most characteristic of INTPs. It is important that we settle for only a few strong concepts and not a lot of partial ones, because that will give the logo more clarity.

...

Anyone have other ideas?


I mostly agree with you there, but rather than just trying to impersonate the INTP profile, I think a logo for a forum which we want INTPs to join should be designed such that it immediately captures the interest of those that happen to stumble upon it.


I like the idea of brainstorming, so here's a few things that I think could capture the interest of most INTPs:

- Whatever that particular INTP currently happens to be looking for
- Likeminded people (or whatever the forum has to offer)
- Radical points of view
- Spelling errors / grammatical errors
- Logical errors / paradoxes
- Relationship issues
- Idiocy
- Silly puns

[CoHo]

I was thinking, maybe if we can brainstorm 4 or 5 concepts, only a few, strong, defining words that we feel are the most characteristic of INTPs. It is important that we settle for only a few strong concepts and not a lot of partial ones, because that will give the logo more clarity.

If you really want to get all serious with this (or actually get a logo done). I would suggest people picking about 4-5 members to actually come up with the logo idea. You'll never get an entire group to agree on anything, so pick out a few members willing to do all the work and present a final logo.

I would say at least one mod, one artist, 2 lackey "creative types" and 1 art director.

Personally I don't think we really "need" a logo, I see it as a fun activity.

1,2,3 NOT IT!

[Zero Angel]

The brain/circuitry motif is definitely a pretty good representation of INTP. Though a thin (100 or less height) banner is definitely a must. Do not sacrifice ease of use for a pretty design.

[Ascending]

Madrigal has the right idea. I realize you want to avoid too many words, but what of synonyms of the same? Perhaps looking for certain "visual" ones?
1) Imagination-
acuteness, artistry, awareness, castle-building, chimera, cognition, conception, creation, creative thought, creativity, enterprise, fabrication, fancy, fantasy, idea, ideality, illusion, image, imagery, ingenuity, insight, inspiration, intelligence, invention, inventiveness, mental agility, notion, originality, perceptibility, realization, resourcefulness, sally, supposition, thought, thoughtfulness, unreality, verve, vision, visualization, wit, wittiness

2) Introspection-
brooding, contemplation, deep thought, egoism, heart-searching, introversion, meditation, reflection, rumination, scrutiny, self-absorption, self-examination, self-observation, self-questioning, soul-searching

3) Global thinkers
4) Logic-
argumentation, coherence, connection, deduction, dialectic, good sense, induction, inference, linkage, philosophy, ratiocination, rationale, relationship, sanity, sense, sound judgment, syllogism, syllogistics, thesis

[Winterpark]

This is not a fucking logo-theory thread.

[Ascending]

This is not a fucking logo-theory thread.*shhhhh* Clam down, its ok.
Do you want to tell us something? Come on; use your nice words.

[Ascending]

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/637/contrast1copy1kw.jpg




http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/17/contrast2copy0jv.jpg



http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8555/contrast36ur.jpg

[garak]

Art was not meant to be optimized.

INTPs suck at visual design. :D

[panda]

Ascending: I think they're rather interesting. I like the minimalism and the abstract quality they possess. I think the contrast is too sharp though... a bit too straining on the eyes. The use of a third color could be beneficial as well.

Reminds me of the Slackware logo(s).

[Winterpark]

*shhhhh* Clam down, its ok.
Do you want to tell us something? Come on; use your nice words.

oh, fuck off.

[Ascending]

Oops, wish I had noticed your type sooner winterpark.
garak, what little ego I have is not prospering under your comments. :P
Constructive criticism!
Enigma, That might be a good idea. I though minimalism would be a good fit for INTPs.

[garak]

garak, what little ego I have is not prospering under your comments. :P
Eh, constructive criticism has its place, and so does brutal honesty. I've tried my hand at graphic design in the past and it looked eerily similar to a lot of stuff I've seen in this thread. We suck, deal with it!

[garak]

http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/intpcentralcow.png

[Ascending]

Who let the cows out?!
Do I detect satire garak?

[Shai Gar]

Bullshit

[Ascending]

Is that in reply to my post, garak's or just the world in general?

I guess the latter.

[Madrigal]

MAIN LAYER:

I kinda like the idea of a minimalist 'INTP' acronym in the form of a connect-the-dots game. This gives the impression that we see the big picture and find connections between concepts. The fact that this is a 'game' also implies that we enjoy this activity.

BACKGROUND:

I also see other 'unconnected' dots in the background, maybe 'faded', as if waiting to be connected. Or, maybe the background can include already connected shapes such as triangles, rectangles, cones, circles, etc., but 'faded' and smaller as if the INTP layer were closer to our view. I think shapes are better than animals and 'living things'.

COLORS:

I see it as all in black and white (or for the shaded parts, grey), because of our T function, which sees things in a clear, 'black and white' fashion once we're convinced of something. Blue is nice but too masculine. And connect-the-dots games are black and white anyway.

Anyone interested in designing this? I'm not good at designing with computer tools. I'm a pen-and-paper gal.

[Avengardh]

Oh...

For whoever's info, a couple of threads back, those logos aren't the final draft, they would be resized and such to a decent size.

I would design something else...but right now I am sick and unwilling.

If someone asks me nicely maybe I will...hahaha.

[Madrigal]

Hmm, well, as the little red hen said, 'I'll just have to do it myself!' Though I'm clueless.

[Division56]

I will have a mock-up done soon... working on it.

Y'all can hate on it for me.

[uberkuh]

These are all great. Just thought I'd say that.

[Hexchild]

How about we make use of a mascot?


(here's a suggestion)

[Madrigal]

How about we make use of a mascot?


(here's a suggestion)

You kinda gave me an idea. I saw the suggestion and thought, maybe we could communicate the same thing, but add a little something to dispell that image people have of us being overly serious. Like we can have a fun side too. Here's one suggestion I have for including in the logo:


http://www.intpcentral.com/uploads/einstein-lengua.jpg

[Vagabond]

God no... that used to be Shai Gar's avatar (back in the past when he wasn't a muffin yet).

[Claverhouse]

He was always muffin. Jemma made it so.



Claverhouse :ph34r:

[Blue]

http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/637/contrast1copy1kw.jpg




http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/17/contrast2copy0jv.jpg



http://img218.imageshack.us/img218/8555/contrast36ur.jpgActualy, these might work best for a "symbol" considering the diveristy of interests I doubt we could easily find something represenitive of all except for the actual typology indicator.
But yea, too stark. Maybe incorporate the symbols into another image? The bottom one reminds me of an uzi.

+Blue

[Elizabeth B]

COLORS:

I see it as all in black and white (or for the shaded parts, grey), because of our T function, which sees things in a clear, 'black and white' fashion once we're convinced of something. Blue is nice but too masculine. And connect-the-dots games are black and white anyway.

I like blue.

I wear a lot of blue. I don't see it as too masculine. Evidently, really old people don't either. I dressed my 7 month old son head to toe in blue for a visit to an assisted living home, most of the comments were "what a cute little girl." And it wasn't a frilly outfit, either.

I like the blue banner, post #47, #1 or #2. (There's your numbering system!)

[abathur]

http://members.cox.net/~myskran/cat.jpg

[Claverhouse]

That's it !


Claverhouse http://intpcentral.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif ( Honorary Tabby )

[mgb]

I think we should go a step further and make the cat a "tortie".


People often talk about the "tortie temperament," which says that torties tend to be very nervous and jumpy, sometimes have an 'attitude,' (commonly referred to as "tortietude")and are prone to hyperactivity. They are also very sweet and loving when calm, but are easily riled up and very high strung.

The difference between a tabby and tortie is huge too in personality. And every tortie I've ever seen has the tortietude. Seems to INTPish.

Plus, how they became torties is so weird and complicated (at least to me) it's amazing it happens. Making them kind of rare.

http://www.messybeast.com/tricolours.htm

[Claverhouse]

Coldly disagreeing: all cats are tabby underneath anyway, but tabbies have a particular wisdom and cold-heartedness.


Claverhouse http://intpcentral.com/forums/images/smilies/ninja.gif

[TPol]

I grew up with tabbies and torties. The one that matched my personality best was a tortie.

I'd asked INTJ hubby what image he thinks of when he thinks of an INTP (I'm the only one he knows). His answer was "amethyst singularity." (smirk) Then, I told him some mods want a logo for INTPc, and this was his thought.

For a logo, what about a bunch of INTP's eyes (just the eyes) barely showing out from the shadows of a black banner? Kinda like the collage at the top of this thread:
http://forums.intpcentral.com/showthread.php?t=1176
But then spread the eyes out a little and have them draped in shadow.

A big part of what sets apart INTPs from other personalities, according to some on this forum, are the look of our eyes but also how we see the world in comparison to other types.

I like many of the banners already proposed. I am a graphic artist (I see many others here truly are, too), but one shouldn't expect perfection on proposals (posted here as well as sent to mods via PM). It takes time just to make the banners already proposed...and without knowing some direction, it feels like a waste of that time if what is wanted turns out to be far different. If you really want a new logo (and please show us the old one), then we need some sort of direction for what is wanted. Perhaps create some sort of poll if the mods themselves don't want to make some clear decisions one way or another.

[Neppy]

Weirdly enough I like Winterpark's logo the best - the bird. I might have a go at making my own logo though.

[Headspace]

there are several truths about internet forums

1. Females are sacresanct - many males will rush to their defence
2. At least 70% of posters will like and own cats. In fact they will like them enough to continually post boring pictures of them.
3. A Star wars sub cult will emerge where people take the roles of "cool" characters - notably no-one is Princess Leia

I thought this place may escape rule 2 - but i'm wrong.

[Sue Denim]

I couldn't resist, sorry.

[MacGuffin]

http://forums.intpcentral.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=1188&stc=1

LOL

[tinribz]

I have doubts about someone creating a high caliber logo on this forum.

Is it time to try this again? How about a proper competition - with votes and everything?

http://www.zen93110.zen.co.uk/pics/LOGOS1.jpg

[MySavior]

Is it time to try this again? How about a proper competition - with votes and everything?


You've struck gold on the second one from the top!

The font of the text needs work, but the actual logo is quite beautiful.

[Ka.avik]

You've struck gold on the second one from the top!
no actually I think the only viable one is the yellow guy with the circle around his head. .. as to the flame one: meh.

as to the others, I'm afraid I say that, while we're "all" T's here, the presentation of same is far from universal...we may strike non-INTPs as cold, but we see each other as being varying degrees of cold ... including the quite-warm Shai Gar.

[raincrow007]

Because I felt silly and bored this morning. Besides, I think all INTPs scheme about a secret order that will take over the world. :devil:

Now we just need a secret handshake or something. :D

[eyebyte_atWork]

wow guys - I wanna vote.


Let us know when you get a poll for this.

[Claverhouse]

..

That's pretty.


Claverhouse :ph34r:

[raincrow007]

That's pretty.


Claverhouse :ph34r:

Is that pretty in a good way, or in the demeaning way? :thelook:

I have such a hard time with you British types.

[Claverhouse]

The good way, always...


Claverhouse :ph34r:

[raincrow007]

wow guys - I wanna vote.


Let us know when you get a poll for this.

I have no idea how to set up a poll, but what I'm wondering is if there's a way to cull the images from this thread and then splice them into some easy-to-view thread that has the poll? And what if we get more submissions?

[panda]

Ｔｈａｔ’ｓ　ａ　ｃｏｏｌ　ｐｉｃｔｕｒｅ，　ｒａｉｎｃｒｏｗ．

[eyebyte_atWork]

Define a cut off - one or two weeks from now to make submissions.

Then hold a poll.

[booyalab]

That's pretty.


Claverhouse :ph34r:

I agree.

[Xander]

Raincrow, Eeeexcellent.

Can you make the letters a similar hue to the pyramid so it looks like their cut in?

It could be just me but I like subtle. Just a thought anyhoo.

[raincrow007]

Raincrow, Eeeexcellent.

Can you make the letters a similar hue to the pyramid so it looks like their cut in?

It could be just me but I like subtle. Just a thought anyhoo.

I could, however I like them a little more distinctive. I'm glad you like it though. I've been toying with a few others, but I doubt anything will come of it. <_<

[coffeezombie]

I vote for Raincrow's.

[raincrow007]

I vote for Raincrow's.

I am worshipping the Great Brown Beans of Caffeine even as we speak. :worthy:

Thanks, CZ.

Now somebody make the ADD version of this thread with a poll -- I sure as hell can't do it, but maybe we ought to.

[abathur]

zomg! I win!

http://members.cox.net/myskran/logo5.gif

[raincrow007]

I thought 'jooce' was spelled with an 's'... otherwise it just looks, I dunno, Italian.

Il Jooce?

;P

[rivercrow]

I thought 'jooce' was spelled with an 's'... otherwise it just looks, I dunno, Italian.

Il Jooce?

;P
So, do we get to call Abathur "Il Jooce" now??

:D

[abathur]

I thought 'jooce' was spelled with an 's'... otherwise it just looks, I dunno, Italian.

Il Jooce?

;P

Talk about looking a gift horse in the mouth, ya?

[raincrow007]

*bump*

Somebody make a poll already!

[TPol]

I like raincrow007's and the bottom one of tinribz's.

[raincrow007]

Because I'm in that mood tonight this morning.

*bump*

[stopharian]

Because I felt silly and bored this morning. Besides, I think all INTPs scheme about a secret order that will take over the world. :devil:

Now we just need a secret handshake or something.
:D

Well, it's a well known fact, raincrow, that there's a secret society of the five wealthiest people in the world, known as The Pentavirate, who run everything in the world, including the newspapers, and meet tri-annually at a secret country mansion in Colorado, known as The Meadows.