EDIT: THIS HAS BECOME THE DISCUSSION THREAD, FOR THE ACTUAL CONTEST THREAD GO HERE: http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11407

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Logo time!

Do you prefer the new one:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=80

or the original one:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=81

I think the new one is a bit more distinctive, and even has a little asian influence. What do you all think? If you're not already seeing the new logo at the top of the screen, hit shift-refresh on your browser and it will pop right up.

old font w/o the gray border?

The gray border wasn't ever intended to be there. What browser & version are you using? (IE 6 or earlier, right?) IE 7, Firefox 2 and later all didn't show that gray border; it was transparent.

But that's why I was excited about something I read today (http://mcapewell.wordpress.com/2006/09/07/how-to-make-a-transparent-png-image-for-ie-6-in-the-gimp/) about how to make transparent PNG's actually work with IE 6 without a javascript hack. So the new logo has that incorporated into it and should look decent with IE6, as well as the newer browsers. It also has been vectorized (using vectormagic), which shaped the characters a bit from the original font.

EDIT: Ah, I understand what you're saying now. You'd prefer the old font, fixed for older browsers.

Based on what you just said, yes. :) And I do use IE 6... blame it on work.

Here's the original logo, with the transparency fixed for older browsers:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=82

(and here's the new logo, just so they can be compared side by side)

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=80

I think the new one's good, but if you are going for Asian influence, try something even MORE Asian, like English letters that look like they could be Kanji or something. Maybe I'll try something in paint.

Travis

How about something more like this? I know it isn't the greatest, but this is what I was thinking of and could come up with in 20 minutes in paint shop.

http://i304.photobucket.com/albums/nn162/Aerostudent/Ninja.jpg

Travis

:whathesaid: :happy100:

Travis -

Here is your logo idea, converted for PNG transparency:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=10&pictureid=83

How about a logo contest? :D

I think that's the clear direction for this thread. :thumbup:

Yay!!! Logo contest!!! WOOT!!!!!

yeah, ok, I'll go to bed now...

Travis

Egads, I should have spent more time on the logo earlier. I truly wasn't aware there were that many folks coming to ninjette.org still using Internet Explorer 6. Here's a table of specific browser types of ninjette.org users, ranked by frequency:

322

And here's a summary of that browser data:

323

If I had known that there were that many people seeing that awful gray box, it would have been higher on the list of to-do's. Sorry about that, folks!

Well, that's what you get for spending your time PW'ing instead of admining. :D

:rotflmao:

Edit: here is the correct image.

something like this would be cool with the cat eyes. I stink at photoshop but anyway this is my idea.

Edit: here is the correct image.

something like this would be cool with the cat eyes. I stink at photoshop but anyway this is my idea.

I don't really have the time to put into photoshop ATM, but it would be neat if we could use the cat eyes and incorporate them into the text - it would be preey easy to use them for the org part for example...

Egads, I should have spent more time on the logo earlier. I truly wasn't aware there were that many folks coming to ninjette.org still using Internet Explorer 6.


I tried IE7, just couldn't take it........ Had to remove it :) Maybe will try it again sometime, might have just been drinking at the time :rolleyes:


And, I like either one of the first two logos :thumbup:

Perhaps the "dots" over the i and j could be worked into cat eyes. I'm happy with anything you use. It is so nice to be on a site that the napalm isn't flying around like WWIII every day.

So on the pictures next to the logo - do you have a library you are cycling through or what Alex?

So on the pictures next to the logo - do you have a library you are cycling through or what Alex?

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showpost.php?p=12593&postcount=5

i don't really have a lot of time to mess with this today, but here is what i came up with real quick....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3160474663_ffc62b992b_o.jpg

I`m sure that there are some artistic types out there. The logo could be some sort of stylized "EX-250" with "Ninjette.com" underneath as a reference to the forum. Sort of like the AMA Logo with ama.org underneath. Just an idea.

Alex C, I think the direction is clear that a logo contest is in order. There have been some very good, diverse ideas submitted in this thread alone. What say?? :)

I'm surprised to see how many people are still using IE. Anyone using IE should take a look at this. (http://tech.yahoo.com/blogs/null/111811)

And the first ninjette.org contest is officially launched... (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11407)

Draft logos and discussions can stay right in this thread, but when you want too officially submit your entry, post it over into the contest thread.

Remember, all discussion, drafts, thoughts, comments, stay in this thread. Only the final one(s) you would like to submit go into the other thread. If you'd like to replace any of the ones that I have put in there already, just let me know.

Alex, I have just recently become computer semi-literate. I use a laptop that is 12 years old and has a Full Race 400Mb CPU and a whopping 128RAM--am not using Nitrous. The computer was fine for navigation programs on the sailboat, but woefully inadequate for this application. Hope you understand. I am using some ancient technology. When I got this computer 12 years ago, I opened it up and coated all the printed circuit boards with Boeshield--an anti corrosive coating. The stuff works great in the salt water environment. This machine could last forever!

Absolutely!

Combo of others ideas... I just put them together... I am working on another entry

http://i4.photobucket.com/albums/y105/S2_Rp/Photoshop/test.jpg

I like that, Sunny!

Humbly submitted for your consideration. I believe it's my finest work yet:



Nice! :first: :happy130:

:thumbup:That is what I am thinking when I say cat eyes. scary ninjette eyes.

i don't really have a lot of time to mess with this today, but here is what i came up with real quick....

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3104/3160474663_ffc62b992b_o.jpg

That first one is my fav so far. i dig the glow behind the letters :)

:thumbup:That is what I am thinking when I say cat eyes. scary ninjette eyes.
I'll post it here, too, so zartan doesn't look like he's talking to himself.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=360&stc=1&d=1231055095

I later added a border.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=360&stc=1&d=1231059540

Which do you guys prefer? The idea was to create a crest like a Harley logo, though a bit more sport bike-inspired :)

O.K. , this is kinda screwy. Is there 2 threads we are posting logos in'??? you guys are trickin this gal.
edit: ok I read the sticky. so final drafts go to the sticky'd thread and work in progress is discussed here. I think that is the gig!

so final drafts go to the sticky'd thread and work in progress is discussed here. I think that is the gig!

:thumbup: Yup, since the actual contest thread (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11407) is sticking around for a month, it would get too complicated to figure out what is an actual entry (and what is the final version of that entry), if there were much discussion allowed in that thread.

I'll post it here, too, so zartan doesn't look like he's talking to himself.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=360&stc=1&d=1231055095

I later added a border.

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=360&stc=1&d=1231059540

Which do you guys prefer? The idea was to create a crest like a Harley logo, though a bit more sport bike-inspired :)

When I first see this I think someones got two guns pointed at me... and i can't figure out what is in the background... I like the rest of the idea though.

When I first see this I think someones got two guns pointed at me... well, at least you're thinking of guns.... can't say what I think of. :D

well, at least you're thinking of guns.... can't say what I think of. :D

;)

well, at least you're thinking of guns.... can't say what I think of. :D
So you agree it'd make a righteous t-shirt?

So you agree it'd make a righteous t-shirt?

in the correct scale, definitely!!! :eek:

Yeah but... Whats that in the background? Looks... demented...

Yeah but... Whats that in the background? Looks... demented...
Just various lines to control how the headlight reflects out of the lamp.

Oooohhhh I see it now...

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6338/ninjettelogodemo2nn8.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1351/whitebgks1.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7687/blackbgkv8.jpg

Let me know if you have any suggestions... I did the logo in many parts/layers so it's infinitely customizable. I personally think my logo would look badass on a black T-shirt :D

Hi Arthur, I think that would look bad-ass on a t-shirt as well! I scaled the pics to 113 pixels high, and here's what they'd look like with the randompics next to them:

Scaled, with randompic

Thhttp://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=188

Thhttp://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=187

Thhttp://www.ninjette.org/forums/picture.php?albumid=19&pictureid=186

Let me know how you think it looks with the randompic, and if you'd prefer the logo to be on the left, then the randompic to the right, or if your preference is to replace the randompic altogether.

What about having a transparent background on the logo so that it mixes a bit better...

I agree. :thumbup:

What about having a transparent background on the logo so that it mixes a bit better...

I can't make it transparent because of the gradient effects, but I can custom make it so that it blends into any background color.

IE:

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4177/transbguv1.jpg
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2448/bannerpreviewaf8.jpg

If the background of it fades to that same exact light-green color (html code: #DDE5D6), it's as good as transparent for this site. It just makes it harder if we were ever to change the colors. But that's not happening for a very long time if ever, so I wouldn't worry about it if true transparency isn't possible (though I don't understand why yet, and will likely play with it myself if the winning logo doesn't use transparency).

If the background of it fades to that same exact light-green color (html code: #DDE5D6), it's as good as transparent for this site. It just makes it harder if we were ever to change the colors. But that's not happening for a very long time if ever, so I wouldn't worry about it if true transparency isn't possible (though I don't understand why yet, and will likely play with it myself if the winning logo doesn't use transparency).

If you were to ever change your colors, it'd be a 30 second fix to update the logo :thumbup:

The way I have it setup, to accomplish the offsetting gradient look, unless you can "fill" with a transparent "color" (which you can't), it's impossible to make it truly transparent without altering the design.

Anyway, I blended it into the current forum color right above ya, so it's as good as transparent.

Can you tell me what dimensions I need to replace the entire header? Minus the photo.

Thanks

Hi Cling -

It's variable, depending on how wide someone's screen is. The smallest size screen that I'd like to support is 1024/768. The advertising banner in the top right of the header is 468 pixels wide. So the rest of the header in that case could only be a maximum of 1024 - 468 = 556 pixels wide. But even then there would be zero space between the ad and the rest of the header; might look OK or might not depending on the design of the header itself. But if someone has a very wide screen (I run 1680x1050 on one screen, and 1600x1200 on the second), there is more space in the header in between the logo and the ad. Let me know if this answers your question, or if there's any more info I can provide.

- Alex

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/EuroKent/throwingstarcopy.png

that one is cool too cling. funs stuff. we need more.

Yeah thx, who doesn't like Ninja-stars right? You hardly ever see the "Ninja" associated with Ninja related things, so I figured I would be one of the first ;) Next up is a Katana!

http://i286.photobucket.com/albums/ll87/EuroKent/ninjette1.jpg

sorry, but could that "K Kawasaki" be copyright infringement?

sorry, but could that "K Kawasaki" be copyright infringement?

Who knows ;P I am pretty sure he meant it as a joke though, it obviously doesnt need to be, and shouldnt be posted as an actual selection given the fact that he doesnt even have an account on here. :thumbup:

You wouldn't be able to sell anything with that logo on it without having the express written concent of the Kawaskai people

Cling- No problem... I just wanted everyone to be aware that the corporate lawyers live for that kind of stuff. I wouldn't want Alex to get into any trouble over a logo. :(

I can't make it transparent because of the gradient effects, but I can custom make it so that it blends into any background color.

IE:

http://img177.imageshack.us/img177/4177/transbguv1.jpg
http://img174.imageshack.us/img174/2448/bannerpreviewaf8.jpg

Muffinman, That would look absolutely stunning on Kawaski Green T.

I posted a few of my designs that I put together when I woke up this morning. Let me know if they are too small or whatever so I can change them.

What are their actual sizes (in pixels)? They shouldn't be more than about 110 pixels high. If you are still using the random smugmug shot, it shouldn't be wider than about 300 pixels, but if it's not going to use the random pic it can be more like 450ish pixels wide.

they are about 100px x 300px. Do i need to extend the length by 150px?

Nope, it's really up to you. If it looks clean at the smaller size, that's fine by me, there's no minimum width requirement.

http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6338/ninjettelogodemo2nn8.jpg
http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/1351/whitebgks1.jpg
http://img101.imageshack.us/img101/7687/blackbgkv8.jpg

Let me know if you have any suggestions... I did the logo in many parts/layers so it's infinitely customizable. I personally think my logo would look badass on a black T-shirt :D

sign me up if you're gonna get some shirts printed! Some of the logos are real nice but this one just stood out :thumbup:

Just posted these up .... hope ya like them ... kinda simple.


http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s71/Lucky_Dog1971/NinjetteLogo.gif

And one for Kkim

http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s71/Lucky_Dog1971/NinjetteLogoBlack.gif

:lol:

lol Try your best, but we all know the best ninjas were green!

http://img78.photobucket.com/albums/v325/the_irish_mob/ninja_turtles.jpg

Thanks for the feedback! AlexBeck, you know, it's wierd that thought never crossed my mind. I agree that the green should be adjusted to be closer to Kawi lime green; I'll get on it.

Arc - I'm diggin those logos man... nice and clean. The font in this one is SICK:

http://www.ninjette.org/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=443&d=1232476290

Any chance you could PM me the font name?

I wouldn't mind that font either :D

EDITED LOGO using brighter green + ARC's font (thanks man)

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/1562/font2ox0.jpg
http://img104.imageshack.us/img104/1316/font3yd5.jpg
http://img172.imageshack.us/img172/7173/font4og1.jpg

The font looks great but the challenge is to somehow make the "Ninjette.org" name pop out *clearly*.

FWIW I think I like the earlier colors and fonts better. :2cents: Just cuz Kawasaki thinks that is an attractive green for their bikes, we all don't necessarily have to use it on everything. :)

:2cents:

There are older bikes here too... I am not to talented when it comes to creating things out of the blue (I am more of a components type...) but how about one useing both Gens... like either having the fronts facing each other or facing away but faded in the middle for the title...

All the logos so far are just the new Generation...

Colors be damned, those changed every year but the first Gen bike was the same for YEARS until 08 came... ( just a thought )

FWIW I think I like the earlier colors and fonts better. :2cents: Just cuz Kawasaki thinks that is an attractive green for their bikes, we all don't necessarily have to use it on everything. :)

I'm with Alex on this one. Def like the original colours and graphics better... my fave being the second one.

What font is that muffinman?

My attempt so far:
http://img120.imageshack.us/img120/6963/ninjette1om8.png

Its called Bloody Cowboy. Interesting name huh? hahaha

Its called Bloody Cowboy. Interesting name huh? hahaha

Haha nice :D looks great though!

Your submission is cute btw.

I think my manliness points just dropped by 2 points cuz i used the c-word.

haha thanks :D


... but then you GAIN 4 points for using a font called Bloody Cowboy so its win/win

:2cents:

There are older bikes here too... I am not to talented when it comes to creating things out of the blue (I am more of a components type...) but how about one useing both Gens... like either having the fronts facing each other or facing away but faded in the middle for the title...

All the logos so far are just the new Generation...

Colors be damned, those changed every year but the first Gen bike was the same for YEARS until 08 came... ( just a thought )

I submitted one for you and all the other people with the original generation, you were right about nobody giving it love. :thumbup:

I love love love it! It is fantastic!

FWIW I think I like the earlier colors and fonts better. :2cents: Just cuz Kawasaki thinks that is an attractive green for their bikes, we all don't necessarily have to use it on everything. :)

Haha, point taken.

Hopefully, I've demonstrated to you the flexibility of this logo... all of these changes took 3 minutes tops :D

ROCKNROLLA - I like both of your logos man.. they'd make for some sick t-shirts

Just messing around with some t-shirt ideas now.

Dude that looks pretty sick, haha.

http://s5.tinypic.com/ajp8cm.jpg

I decided to go with a tribute to the old school Ninja's fairing graphics.


http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/Kolya1981/Ninjette%20Logo/ninjette-logo-2.jpg

http://www.smugmug.com/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=5159458&AlbumKey=6dhW3&Size=Thhttp://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/Kolya1981/Ninjette%20Logo/ninjette-logo-2s.jpg


And a slightly different color scheme.

http://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/Kolya1981/Ninjette%20Logo/ninjette-logo-1.jpg


http://www.smugmug.com/photos/random.mg?AlbumID=5159458&AlbumKey=6dhW3&Size=Thhttp://i701.photobucket.com/albums/ww17/Kolya1981/Ninjette%20Logo/ninjette-logo-1s.jpg

So where are my entries :confused:

Yours were great, and easily made the top 20, but were just outside the top 10, IMO. :)

Contest rules in first post of this thread (http://www.ninjette.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11407).

Alex, I would suggest to replace the font on entries #4 with entries#6. That will be perfect!:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

I like #6 but think its needs different font