R - Some more research

So I am going to look at some vector based designs, and I am going to research for some logo designs.

Here is the Michigan Wolves logo, I think that this is a great vector wolf, I love the way that the wolf isn't too aggressive but you can make out it is a wolf. I also like the contrast between the colours, I think it makes the logo stand out. Also the boldness of the strokes and outline makes this logo effective, I think that something like this could make a great logo for what I want.

I really like this design, I think that not only is it effective but I think it stands out and looks great, I love the way that the wolf is black and there is only white lines to make up the parts of the head. I think that not only would this look great on a white background but I think it would look great on all bright colours, especially if the white was changed the colour of the background. Overall I think that this is very effective and I think the minimalist look is something I am looking for.

I really like this design, it isn't a complete wolf, it has a mask of sort on it, but I really like the positioning and the design of it. I think that everything stands out on it and I also like the contrast between the different shades of blue. Also I never really thought of adding something to the wolf, I think that the mask makes it look a bit more fierce and that it looks more surreal. 

This wolf is a great example of what I wish I could do, but I think I want something a little more minimal, I think that this would be great on the business cards and other corporate identity, But I think for my purpose it is a little too detailed. However I really like the contrast and also the expression on the wolf's face. This makes it look really fierce with its teeth out.

Here I found just a vector image, I think that the simplicity is amazing, however I don't think it is the sort of thing I am looking for. But I will consider this sort of thing when I am doing my sketches, just to see whether it will look effective alongside my type. I also think that this is a great combination of shapes, I love the way taht everything is curved and there aren't really any straight edges.

I really like this design, I love the way they have changed a wolf and added extra's onto him. I think that I could maybe do this, I also think the extra's make the wolf look more fierce. This is a great idea for me, I think that having something like this would make my Crossfit Identity much more different and...qwerky?

I know that this isn't a complete piece of work, But I really like the design, I think that the straight edges give the wolf that sort of mechanical feel to it. I think that this is the sort of thing I will end up doing, however I would like mine to have its mouth open and to look more fierce. But overall I think that this is a great piece of design.

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R - Some initial research

So here is some of the things I have found that I quite like, I am beginning with some images of wolves and moons, ect, this is to get me some images of the things I am looking for, I will then look for some things other designers have done, simply for inspirational reasons only.

I really do love wolves, it helps that I am a huge dog person. Anyways back on track, I love the colour of a wolf, I think that the combination of greys and whites just make it both stand out and look like a true beauty.

So the wolf howling is a very iconic image, I think that the howling wolf will most likely make 1 if not many of my design ideas.

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Design Brief - Logo + Corporate Identity Project

So this is going to be a project that I am going to work on in my spare time. The design brief is fairly simple and plain.

I am to create "atleast" 1 of each of these for a Crossfit Gym, I have already decided on the name as it is something I have wanted to do for a while now. So yeah at least one of each of these.

• Logo
• Business Card
• Letterhead
• Flyer
• Poster

Those are the 5 things I am to create, I can create more of each if I see fit. I am going to give myself roughly a month to complete this project.

So the date deadline will be - 15/07/2014

The colour scheme must be matching and the corporate theme must be shown throughout.

The outcomes should also include a Logo concept sheet.

I must do a reasonable amount of research, however the development process must be in-depth and include sketches. I must then have my finals at a print ready stage on the deadline. 

So yeah, I must do both my research and development on this blog. To make sure I know which each post is for I will put either a 'R' or 'D' at the beginning of the title, so ensure I know what it is on the post.

I will post as much as possible, anything and everything will be posted on here, even if it is a small thing, I must put it on here so I can see my process