NMS Needs A Logo

[Gismo]

To all you graphically minded folks, i'm looking for a dedicated NMS logo that can fit onto dedicated NMS merchandise, including hats, t-shirt's, fleeces and jackets etc

I don't have the software or the skill :o to show what i have in mind for my suggestion, so, was hoping that someone could make something up for me :thumbs up:

I'm open to any member's suggestion, the logo is for NMS not me and we can vote on the designs to suit the majority.

I haven't decided on what type of merchandise i will offer, but, i don't intend to get cheap stuff but not too expensive either, i have a few ideas in mind but that can come later.

So, to my idea, a circular design with the website around the outer edge enclosed in a smaller circle.
Inside that i would like a cartoon type mini on a saltire background :thumbs up:
If anyone could do something for me there ?

Try and limit the colours to 2 or 3 max, the start up costs are very expensive with 3 colours.

So, if you're keen, get graphical :D

[The Dogfather]

How about the Monte style banner with NMS in simple, historic and only two colour?

[Gismo]

How about the Monte style banner with NMS in simple, historic and only two colour?
what's Monte style :blush:

[john]

I think he means the Monte Carlo style plate that is commonly used on the run plates.

I used to have this on my first mini in the early days of mini2

http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/dycecooper/mydo001.jpg

[The Dogfather]

I think he means the Monte Carlo style plate that is commonly used on the run plates.

I used to have this on my first mini in the early days of mini2



Like he said, a bit like this with NewMiniScotland in it

http://www.autochron.co.uk/images/monte%20rally%20service%20plate%201968.jpg

[The Dogfather]

And if you're looking for merchandise ideas you could insert a username in the bit where service is and flog them as car graphics.

[Gismo]

And if you're looking for merchandise ideas you could insert a username in the bit where service is and flog them as car graphics.That's a great idea :thumbs up: but not for car graphics, it's for merchandise
I wonder though if the set up costs would allow the username to change or if a new design is required for each username

[The Dogfather]

That's a great idea :thumbs up:
I wonder though if the set up costs would allow the username to change or if a new design is required for each username

The username ones could be a premium sticker with non username ones as a cheaper option.

[Gismo]

I'm not looking for stickers, i'm looking for a logo as an embroidery or patch to go on clothing

[The Dogfather]

I'm not looking for stickers, i'm looking for a logo as an embroidery or patch to go on clothing

Shame, I'd buy one, I thought they'd help to advertise the site. Perhaps one of the sponsors could do a deal where by they pay a percentage of the profits to the site........

Just a thought, believe me they don't happen very often

[Gismo]

Shame, I'd buy one, I thought they'd help to advertise the site. Perhaps one of the sponsors could do a deal where by they pay a percentage of the profits to the site........

Just a thought, believe me they don't happen very often
I have a cunning plan :yes nod:

[The Dogfather]

I have a cunning plan :yes nod:

As long a its a plan and not a stunt :eek:

[Gismo]

Kinda gone off topic, but, what size sticker are you talking about :)

[The Dogfather]

Kinda gone off topic, but, what size sticker are you talking about :)

I was thinking roughly the size that were made up for the Cullen Run. You could have inies and outies depending on where people wanted to use them.

[MINI William]

i deffo agree about needing a logo.and also agree with having usernames on the clothing i think thats a really good idea not nessasealy in the log o but on top of it or under it like some other forums:smilewinkgrin: :yes nod: (and i love the new smiles:laugh: )

[niknax]

i'll give it a go....will have a couple of ideas for friday? :)

[Bazthemod]

Very rough but are you thinking along these lines?

http://i1.bebo.com/043b/9/large/2008/04/16/22/1799036806a7470621431l.jpg

Would need proper font and any other ideas and whatever colour scheme. :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Baz mate, that is exactly what my idea is :thumbs up:
Ahem, cough - just needs a scoop on the bonnet - cough :blush:

[Gismo]

i'll give it a go....will have a couple of ideas for friday? :)
Thanks :thumbs up:
And folks, remember, this is a site logo, for the members, of course, if no one posts up then my idea will be introduced :hand: :D

[Mini Ecosse]

Baz mate, that is exactly what my idea is :thumbs up:
Ahem, cough - just needs a scoop on the bonnet - cough :blush:
My mini disnae have a scoop on the bonnet! :moonie: :hand: :D
Stephen

[Gismo]

My mini disnae have a scoop on the bonnet
StephenWhoever thought of adding this smiley made the right choice :moonie: ;)
In any case, it will be put to a vote.......................................maybe :thumbs up:

[Scottie]

it's not a R56.:smilewinkgrin:

[Smurf]

Did you get your inspiration from the Clan logo by any chance BS?
:smilewinkgrin:

[john]

:confused:
Did you get your inspiration from the Clan logo by any chance BS?
:smilewinkgrin:

I have just been on the Clan site and there is no logo anythig like that:confused:

[Gismo]

Did you get your inspiration from the Clan logo by any chance BS? :smilewinkgrin:Actually no :hand: i saw something similar at a biker meet i was at recently and in fact, Me Julie had the saltire idea :smilewinkgrin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Fair comment John.

All :off topic: posts have been removed.

Again.:argh:

[john]

Fair comment John.

All :off topic: posts have been removed.

Again.:argh:

Except these two:D :hand:




I think i may now be in trouble:shut up: if i cant hear it should be ok:yes nod:

[Smurf]

:confused:

I have just been on the Clan site and there is no logo anythig like that:confused:

It's just a wee bit similar, that's all :D not the same.
(in that it's circular, has a Mini facing you, with a saltire in the grille)

[The Dogfather]

I think that logo is a bit cheesy TBH, and come to think of it my suggestion is pretty dire as well as far a logo is concerned. You need something striking and I don't see why it has to include something as obvious as saltire or a MINI.

[Scottie]

I agree^^^ and I wouldn't have the whole newminiscotland bit either. imho.

[john]

How about a side on silhouette drawing type of logo, it can be done so as it's not model specific?

[AndyP & Lenore]

I agree^^^ and I wouldn't have the whole newminiscotland bit either. imho.

The more I think about this the more I agree the circle with the saltire in the middle is maybe a bit old fashioned.:o

Although I do think the words "newminiscotland.co.uk" are a must. Or have i picked you up wrongly Fi?:confused:

A.

[Scottie]

The more I think about this the more I agree the circle with the saltire in the middle is maybe a bit old fashioned.:o

Although I do think the words "newminiscotland.co.uk" are a must. Or have i picked you up wrongly Fi?:confused:

A.



well I was thinking more like have the logo and then having the word newminiscotland running under the logo and not within the logo.

It's seems to me we already have our "brand" colours if you like.

The grey white and purple as we can all see above us at the top of the page.

We ought to keep this as it's been there since the site was launched.

or maybe BS is wanting to rebrand the site???

Anyway I think we just need to think about a logo and not the words. It does need a Scottish theme and a Mini it just how do we put them together remebering this is new mini so we want to keep it modern and fresh. AIMHO.

[Scottie]

right I've thought about it.

I would use this

http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/images.jpg the same idea as what is already on the jackets that alot of us have.

I would have the word MINI in our branded colours just an idea.??

I would have name newminiscotland running underneath the logo defo in our branded colours.

And I would have a wee scottishflag running slightly slanted behind but to the top of one of the wings of the mini badge they way you see a bit either side of the flag.

or instead of MINI in the centre of the badge you could have NMS in the grey purple and white colours.

anyone understand what I'm saying

[Gismo]

Fi, there are very strong branding laws and to use the MINI logo like that would most probably infringe on BMW's regulations

[Scottie]

Fi, there are very strong branding laws and to use the MINI logo like that would most probably infringe on BMW's regulations


h'mm well I did think about that. I think if you change something however small then you will be ok. i.e. the MINI to NMS put an extra line/indent in the wings. and extra line round the centre badge. Someone may be bale to say for sure.

[AndyP & Lenore]

A couple of simple examples. Bearing in mind when re-branding it's often best to just make vry simply changes to an existing recognisable brand.

Also, take into account that simple is best when embroidering logo's onto clothing. The more colours used the more expensive it gets and the more complex the logo looks the more difficult it is to do it justice.


http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo.jpg

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo2.jpg

The bottom logo has a fairly harsh black drop shadow and is effectively 4 colours so i would suggest this would only be any good for the web site and printed documents. The top logo has three colours, but would work just as well against any other background colour, be it a navy polo shirt or a black baseball cap. You would just loose the purple background and it becomes 2 colours.

A.

[stoney]

i am no good that way but dont realy like any of the above think we need some thing simple but style ish what about just the scotland flag like it blowing in the wind with a mini on the front of it

[Scottie]

A couple of simple examples. Bearing in mind when re-branding it's often best to just make vry simply changes to an existing recognisable brand.

Also, take into account that simple is best when embroidering logo's onto clothing. The more colours used the more expensive it gets and the more complex the logo looks the more difficult it is to do it justice.


http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo.jpg

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo2.jpg

The bottom logo has a fairly harsh black drop shadow and is effectively 4 colours so i would suggest this would only be any good for the web site and printed documents. The top logo has three colours, but would work just as well against any other background colour, be it a navy polo shirt or a black baseball cap. You would just loose the purple background and it becomes 2 colours.

A.


I think the flyer needs the .co.uk but not the Logo.:thumbs up:

[Craig]

Alan,

I have some ideas/contacts re the clothing. Will send you an email. It would be good if we could get a design sorted in the next week as I could get you a sample for the Tay in May run.. ;)

your call tho..

C:cool:

[vintageb3]

A couple of simple examples. Bearing in mind when re-branding it's often best to just make vry simply changes to an existing recognisable brand.

Also, take into account that simple is best when embroidering logo's onto clothing. The more colours used the more expensive it gets and the more complex the logo looks the more difficult it is to do it justice.


http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo.jpg

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo2.jpg

The bottom logo has a fairly harsh black drop shadow and is effectively 4 colours so i would suggest this would only be any good for the web site and printed documents. The top logo has three colours, but would work just as well against any other background colour, be it a navy polo shirt or a black baseball cap. You would just loose the purple background and it becomes 2 colours.

A.

Is white a colour?..serious question...would the printers count white as a colour?

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

Is white a colour?..serious question...would the printers count white as a colour?

mark

If it's going on a garment with any other colour than white, then yes.:yes nod:

A.:D

[vintageb3]

Why not lose the purple...and use the Royal Blue from the flag for the background...that would save a colour...;)

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

Why not lose the purple...and use the Royal Blue from the flag for the background...that would save a colour...;)

mark

It would indeed. TBH, the purple is really there for the web site and flyers etc. Not for garments. I think I said in the text that for garments it's as well having the background the colour of the garment.

A.:D

[Craig]

I think simple is best.... that way it's not too complicated for anyone to re-produce for us.. :thumbs up: :eyes up:

[MINI William]

i dont think we need the .co.uk bit.what about just NMS with a small newminiscotland.co.uk under it in black and white with mayb sum red and if thats put on a black top its really only 2 colurs:smilewinkgrin:

I shall have a bash at this in a min or 2

[Scottie]

well at the end of the day it's BS shout so what ever his choice :thumbs up: is fine by me.

It will not be the logo that makes me buy the merchandise anyway it will be
the quality of the garment and what styles are on offer.

[monkimagic]

i dont think we need the .co.uk bit.what about just NMS with a small newminiscotland.co.uk under it in black and white with mayb sum red and if thats put on a black top its really only 2 colurs:smilewinkgrin:

I shall have a bash at this in a min or 2

I reckon you could be onto a winner with that one :thumbs up:

[MINI William]

i think so to :smilewinkgrin: .as i sed in earlier post something along the lines of this (obv colours can be changed and so can the font) but i think it looks good:thumbs up:

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/untitled.jpg

or

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/nmslogo.jpg

[Craig]

Full marks young buck. :thumbs up:

think those look great... :smilewinkgrin:

[MINI William]

thanks never took long:smilewinkgrin: all we need is a vote now lol

[Craig]

thanks never took long:smilewinkgrin: all we need is a vote now lol

just need the boss man, but he is probably sleeping...wooss... :eyes up: :D

[Bazthemod]

Inline with more of a text based logo...

http://i1.bebo.com/042b/7/large/2008/04/18/21/1799036806a7489678683l.jpg

http://i1.bebo.com/042b/7/large/2008/04/18/21/1799036806a7489678768l.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

Same logo with a black background

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo3.jpg

A.

[Gismo]

So far i'm liking VB's outline the best :) the monte carlo stylee
I'm leaning towards having either

NEWMINISCOTLAND or NEWMINISCOTLAND.CO.UK

Along the bottom

Then, a side on view of a MINI in the arched section, thanks to John for that one.....................or

Maybe we can look into having user names in the arch section as well as the MINI, but, this carries a cost which i'm working on :thumbs up:

So, anyone be able to make that up :blush: gotta remember, that this logo will most likely be embroidered on, not a patch and as such the words can't be too wide as it would look silly on the breast section of a T-Shirt.

I'm still open to suggestions :)

[Scottie]

Here is my contribution.:blush: :blush: not to good at this kinda stuff so I asked a friend to make it up for me


http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y96/scottiecoop/nms2.jpg

with this along the bottom

NEWMINISCOTLAND.CO.UK

sized to scale and you could even have the flag in the monte carlo style or a side on view of a MINI in the centre circle.

[Bazthemod]

Another attempt, can you tell im sciving my real work? :p

http://i1.bebo.com/043b/1/large/2008/04/19/13/1799036806a7494306360l.jpg

Shows how username could be included

http://i1.bebo.com/043b/1/large/2008/04/19/13/1799036806a7494306343l.jpg

[duncan]

Another attempt, can you tell im sciving my real work? :p

http://i1.bebo.com/043b/1/large/2008/04/19/13/1799036806a7494306360l.jpg



That looks good to me

[Gismo]

Hey Baz, excellent work :thumbs up:
Now, hate to be picky :D but, can you make the NEW MINI SCOTLAND text all the same height :thumbs up: this wil allow the car to sit slightly lower ;)
Make the car face the right :blush: i know i know :rolleyes:
Finally, put a username in the arch section :thumbs up:

Oh, hurry up young pup :yes nod:

[Bazthemod]

im on it im on it! :p:rolleyes::D

[vintageb3]

http://i1.bebo.com/043b/1/large/2008/04/19/13/1799036806a7494306360l.jpg


I think this looks good...but what about losing the purple (to save a colour) and have a saltire behind the square part of the logo?

mark

[RyanK]

That looks good to me

+1 here.

Excellent work baz :thumbs up:

[Bazthemod]

Ok how about this one lol

http://i1.bebo.com/045b/8/large/2008/04/19/18/1799036806a7496578507l.jpg

[The Dogfather]

Now I have to say I really like that!

[Craig]

Top stuff Baz, gets my vote... :thumbs up:

think that is exactly what the boss was wanting... :cool:

[Bazthemod]

Top stuff Baz, gets my vote... :thumbs up:

think that is exactly what the boss was wanting... :cool:

Im sure he will find something... he'll want mud put on it next :argh: :D

[RyanK]

Very Smart!

Im just not to keen on having my username on it:moonie: , im sure you will be able to have it without though.

Cheers:thumbs up:

[duncan]

Very Smart!

Im just not to keen on having my username on it

I concur

[Bazthemod]

Sure there will be an option to have it or not, i think pricing will be high for individual usernames anyway.

[Gismo]

he'll want mud put on it next :argh: :DNow that's a good idea :thumbs up: what about R95's :hand:


Sure there will be an option to have it or not, i think pricing will be high for individual usernames anyway.
The username can be something that can go underneath the logo, so, covers all bases.

Baz, excellent stuff, so, drop the username out the logo, move the car back up a tad, i'm not so sure of the Est 2003 ;) would need to see it if there is enough room once the car is up higher :D in fact, can you show it without the Est 2003 and leave just enough room so that the outside of the design does not touch the outer edge :blush:
The car outline may be too intricate, but that's ok the embroiderer can draw of the main parts to retain the features.
Oh, and hurry up :thumbs up:

[Bazthemod]

Ok how do these look :rolleyes::p:smilewinkgrin:

http://file045b.bebo.com/0/original/2008/04/20/09/1799036806a7501946476o.jpg

[Gismo]

Hey Baz, see my attempt below, now, i'd like the outer edge to be as close to the graphic exactly like around the text, obviously the curve remains as a curve and may not follow the edge exactly.
Also, i can't get rid of the black outside the outline :blush:

http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/New%20Mini%20Scotland/FinalLogo.jpg

[niknax]

im going to be a bit critical here, i've been looking at the layouts posted, and personally think the last one is a bit 'dated' for what the NEWminiscotland stands for, if its going onto good quality merchandise you want an up-to-date image to stand out, just my opinion :)

[Gismo]

im going to be a bit critical here, i've been looking at the layouts posted, and personally think the last one is a bit 'dated' for what the NEWminiscotland stands for, if its going onto good quality merchandise you want an up-to-date image to stand out, just my opinion :)
All remarks gratefully received :thumbs up: remembering you said you would post something up this weekend..............:blush:
I'm trying to please the entire community, so far the ones posted by Baz have had the most positive response

[Bazthemod]

It looks dated as i think BS wants to hold onto the heritage of the old mini which i dont think is a bad thing. The racing plate design is always going to convey a retro look.

Modern design could be tried but i wont be able to post anymore pitches up until i do some of my real work :eyes up:

Anyway this is the adjusted one, cant get it much closer or the arch just looks silly and mcdonalds stylee :argh:

http://i1.bebo.com/040b/7/large/2008/04/20/10/1799036806a7502251586l.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

Also gonna stick my neck out here.

Baz I think what you've done looks excellent.:thumbs up: I do like the look of the monte carlo badge look. However, I really don't think that how the "new" NMS should be presented - with an old style logo?

Like Niknax says this is NEWminiscotland, and we even have a NEW owner and the site is benefiting from much more attention now than it's had for a long time. No disrespect to Calum, he was busy beyond recognition, but Alan is clearly hands-on, and the time is right for a new image, but do we really want to go backwards -in time - with that look?:confused:

A.:confused:

[MINI William]

i like the one that says BLANK under it on the top of the page.what about a R56 in the logo :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Remember, this is a logo that is to fit on the breast of any merchandise, or the front of a cap.
I'm not wanting a logo that simply takes over the whole of the breast plate on a top.
I want discreet and visible to catch the eye, but able to be embroidered.

I will be retaining the colours that make up NMS, white, silver and purple.

[Bazthemod]

I'll try some slicker and contemp designs.

Can we thrash some ideas around about what the main icons or symbols should be? Having a open brief doesnt help much lol as you need to focus on something.

Are we going for performance car magazine stylee... how lary do we wanna get and what do we want to convey?

[Gismo]

I'll try some slicker and contemp designsWell, we almost had the design in place :ragin: :D
Sadly, my graphic designing skills are as good as my car washing skills :hand:

I'm trying not to say, this is my site and i'll go with what i want, but, we have to factor the simple ways to convey this to a t-shirt or jacket.
We can't have something that is too intricate with loads of colours, this is an embroidery only design, not an iron on graphic or print.

NMS is synonymous with a black background, white, silver and purple lettering, hence the text being what it is. No matter how "new" the site is, the logo at the top of the page will be there for a long time to come, so, i wanted to encorporate that into the design.

The ability to purvery a mini or graphic of a car into the design surely sets the logo up to make us stand for what we are?

When i posted this, i had an idea, i simply typed it out and someone was able to put it into a graphic, so, if anyone else has an idea, jot it down and let's see if someone can do somehting with it :thumbs up:

[Bazthemod]

Well, we almost had the design in place :ragin: :D


The design is still there :D i'll do some other stuff then if anybody else can try things we can just collate them together, you can pick the ones that suit the requirements, then they can go to a poll. Otherwise we could go round in circles for weeks.

Im by no means a graphic designer i just study computer arts and have an interest in graphic/web design :)

[Gismo]

Otherwise we could go round in circles for weeksGood thinking young pup :thumbs up:

[niknax]

remembering you said you would post something up this weekend..............:blush:


yes i know....bit behind this weekend, will post a few layouts asap :)

[Scottie]

NMS is synonymous with a black background, white, silver and purple lettering, hence the text being what it is. No matter how "new" the site is, the logo at the top of the page will be there for a long time to come, so, i wanted to encorporate that into the design

I'd say you have answered your own questions there BS. Just have the name of the site in the site colours and be done with it. At the end of the day the more simple it is the cheaper the cost will be.

People will buy it anyway as long as your garments are good and not some cheap China tat.

[Gismo]

I'd say you have answered your own questions there BS. Just have the name of the site in the site colours and be done with it. At the end of the day the more simple it is the cheaper the cost will be.

People will buy it anyway as long as your garments are good and not some cheap China tat.Any advance orders :smilewinkgrin:
Maybe the font can be changed and that would look good :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Ah well, you deleted it :eek: :hand:

Hi MW, yep, that's ok, it's facing the wrong though and simply flipping it won't work cause the more astute enthusiast would notice the petrol flap would be on the wrong side :hand:
And, it's way too big, i'm wanting a logo to fit over the left breast area :yes nod:

[MINI William]

I thought about that so thats why i deleted it no point in putting up something that wont really help:thumbs up:

but just for you BOSS ill put it back up
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/bc_1_b.jpg

[MINI William]

hmmm someone im sure would be able to flip it and then fill where the fuel flap would be :smilewinkgrin: :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

hmmm someone im sure would be able to flip it and then fill where the fuel flap would be :smilewinkgrin: :thumbs up:Yep :thumbs up:


I thought about that so thats why i deleted it no point in putting up something that wont really help:thumbs up:

but just for you BOSS ill put it back up
Aye, it would, i'm happy with the image :thumbs up: less intricate than previous ones :yes nod:

[MINI William]

ive taken out the fuel flap now need someone to filp it

http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/fuelflap.jpg:thumbs up:

[Colin]

Here's my contribution. :D The colours are a bit off, but you get the idea.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/CCM_album/NMSLogo.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

Here's my contribution. :D The colours are a bit off, but you get the idea.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/CCM_album/NMSLogo.jpg

I quite like that Colin.:thumbs up: Although I think the NMS is a bit tooo big, and I definitely think the .co.uk is essential that it appears on EVERYTHING. As that makes it instantly recognizable that we are a web site, more so than a "club".

A.:D

[Scottie]

I like CCM's logo but the mini looks like it needs more of the wheels. Maybe it could be fitted in so that and O and a D or 2 O's look like they are the bottom of the wheels of the Mini:blush:

[MINI William]

ok maybe im getting carried away but here goes
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/jcwnmslogo2.jpg
or
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/jcwnmslogo.jpg
a take of the JCW logo

[Colin]

I like CCM's logo but the mini looks like it needs more of the wheels. Maybe it could be fitted in so that and O and a D or 2 O's look like they are the bottom of the wheels of the Mini:blush:

I agree it defo needs wheels how about these.

http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/CCM_album/NMSLogo2.jpg

[Scottie]

gets my vote CCM:thumbs up:

[Craig]

REALLY like the second one Colin... :smilewinkgrin:

[N12 JLK]

why dont we post them all up and have a vote?

[MINI William]

yehp the quicker its done the quicker we can have the stuff :thumbs up:

[Bazthemod]

Well this is my finals as im now bored, played around with more modern logos but nothing looked right. I think retro look suits it better after all thats what the car is however old. I think theres a danger of looking tacky from some posts, obviously my opinion ... im allowed one too :p

http://file043b.bebo.com/0/original/2008/04/20/21/1799036806a7510401333o.jpg

[Gismo]

REALLY like the second one Colin... :smilewinkgrin:So do I :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

why dont we post them all up and have a vote?That was my intention all along :yes nod:
Poll now added.

Ok folks, it's decision time, i couldn't add every picture to the poll, so, you're gonna have to poll on the designer and then confirm the picture, ie, 1, 2 or 3 etc

[Gismo]

John
http://i88.photobucket.com/albums/k196/dycecooper/mydo001.jpg

Vidal
http://www.autochron.co.uk/images/monte%20rally%20service%20plate%201968.jpg

BS
http://i1.bebo.com/043b/9/large/2008/04/16/22/1799036806a7470621431l.jpg
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/New%20Mini%20Scotland/FinalLogo.jpg

AndyP
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo.jpg
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo2.jpg
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo3.jpg

Mini William
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/untitled.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/nmslogo.jpg
To show a mini graphic, not in poll
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/fuelflap.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/jcwnmslogo2.jpg
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/jcwnmslogo.jpg

[Gismo]

Bazthemod
http://i1.bebo.com/043b/1/large/2008/04/19/13/1799036806a7494306360l.jpg
http://i1.bebo.com/043b/1/large/2008/04/19/13/1799036806a7494306343l.jpg
http://i1.bebo.com/045b/8/large/2008/04/19/18/1799036806a7496578507l.jpg
http://file045b.bebo.com/0/original/2008/04/20/09/1799036806a7501946476o.jpg
http://file043b.bebo.com/0/original/2008/04/20/21/1799036806a7510401333o.jpg

CCM
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/CCM_album/NMSLogo.jpg
http://i154.photobucket.com/albums/s248/CCM_album/NMSLogo2.jpg

[The Dogfather]

Alan, I think mine and Bazthemod's logos are actually the same so any votes for these should be counted together.

[Gismo]

Alan, I think mine and Bazthemod's logos are actually the same so any votes for these should be counted together.Good point, i took yours out :D

[RyanK]

Either CCM's 3rd one, or one of Baz's :smilewinkgrin:

They all look good though, Williams JCW badge design is well cool!

Hats off to everyone for making these:yes nod: :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Either CCM's 3rd one, or one of Baz's :smilewinkgrin:

They all look good though, Williams JCW badge design is well cool!Not that you're undecided :D

[tonyjac]

hello all :thumbs up: i think it should be kept as retro as poss i really like vb's retro rallye monte carlo logo also like john's ecosse racing logo any of the two would suit me ;) big thanks to everyone who contributed:thumbs up:

[duncan]

BTM either "blank" or either of the last two :)

[vintageb3]

Baz...the Thistle one

mark

[Neil and Lorna]

Ok I voted for Baz.

I prefer the EST one, but think it may need .co.uk at the bottom to identify it to the website.

Also has anybody else noticed there's no s in Miniwilliam's design.

Neil.:D

[Gismo]

Ok I voted for Baz.

I prefer the EST one, but think it may need .co.uk at the bottom to identify it to the website.

Also has anybody else noticed there's no s in Miniwilliam's design.

Neil.:D
It's looking like one of my ideas excellently depicted by Bazthemod is in the lead, so, Baz, maybe can you add the .co.uk to the end of one of the designs, perhaps the last one with the purple border??

We might be onto a winner here :thumbs up:

[john]

I voted for MINI William:thumbs up:

[stoney]

i voted for baz i like the est one

[Mini Ecosse]

Baz...the Thistle one

mark

Me also
Stephen

[Gismo]

Sorry folks me and VB way :off topic:

Keep the votes coming :blush:

[Gismo]

Still open for late entries and other ideas :yes nod:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Still open for late entries and other ideas :yes nod:

Working on it.

A.:thumbs up:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Couple of late entries from me.

Using Colin (CCM's) idea, and tweaking it a bit here and there.

A.

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp1.jpg

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp2.jpg

[vintageb3]

I like those Andy...well the layout....but the font could be "better":o

mark

[AndyP & Lenore]

And version 3 for me

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp3.jpg

[Craig]

you've got different alloy wheels front and back... who do you think we are the Almera Owners Club..:eek: :rolleyes: :moonie:

[AndyP & Lenore]

you've got different alloy wheels front and back... who do you think we are the Almera Owners Club..:eek: :rolleyes: :moonie:

No I don't :blush: :thumbs up: :thumbs up: :smilewinkgrin:

A.:hand:

[Gismo]

you've got different alloy wheels front and back... who do you think we are the Almera Owners Club..:eek: :rolleyes: :moonie:Looks ok to me :moonie:

Well folks, i think Andy may have supplied something that i really like.
One thing it could give is the option to have your username in the lower portion of the circle instead of the lines, it would cost extra though and would be an option

[Scottie]

And version 3 for me

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp3.jpg


I don't have a cooper S

[AndyP & Lenore]

And if you didn't want the single lines at the bottom of the circle you could have your username.

A.

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp4.jpg

[Gismo]

I don't have a cooper SLook, you got more smilies and the rep buttons :hand: :D

[AndyP & Lenore]

V5

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp5.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

V6
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp6.jpg



V7
http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp7.jpg

[The Dogfather]

:off topic:

[AndyP & Lenore]

:off topic:

You started it.:ragin: :frown::argh: :D

[RyanK]

ok maybe im getting carried away but here goes
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/jcwnmslogo2.jpg
or
http://i167.photobucket.com/albums/u122/miniwilliam/jcwnmslogo.jpg
a take of the JCW logo

Personal opinion of course, but I would love one of these as a window sticker :thumbs up:

:off topic: :moonie:

[Sheilz]

Canna make up my mind. All have their merits. Think the monte carlo one would look great for window sticker.

John's one has nice clean lines not too fussy. Got a nice patriotic touch with the Saltire - since it is a Scottish club:thumbs up: Would also make a cool window sticker.

I think (ouch!) I've got to go with Andy's last ones coz I like the fun element of the cartoon mini though think cooper or S should be optional otherwise not S that's discrimination:hand: Like the option to personalise it too.

[Gismo]

Personal opinion of course, but I would love one of these as a window sticker :thumbs up:

:off topic: :moonie:
Ryan, and others :)
It's a very fine line between getting a logo and producing something that can be turned into an NMS sticker.
The stickers already exist and i have vast quantities of them that i do not intend changing :hand: the original stickers fit very well and do exactly what is required, ie, promote the site in a non obtrusive way.

Which leads me to the point, just about any idea can be laid down and put onto a sticker, cost is a major factor in mass producing, but, the more complex it gets then obviously the prices rise.

So, if you're looking to turn your idea into a sticker by all means have a word with Carlo, our graphics sponsor :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

I think (ouch!) I've got to go with Andy's last ones coz I like the fun element of the cartoon mini though think cooper or S should be optional otherwise not S that's discrimination:hand: Like the option to personalise it too.
It'll always be hard to accomodate everyone, think of the scenario, someone owns a cooper, or a ONE and buys an S, or, vice versa, they already have a cooper, or ONE styled logo :eek:

Anyway, if Andy's logo is adopted, or any one that shows either an S or a plain bonnet, i will investigate the cost of each layout and offer that, if that's what folks want.

[stoney]

And if you didn't want the single lines at the bottom of the circle you could have your username.

A.

http://www.reachercreatures.com/MINI/nms_logo_andyp4.jpg


i like this but tink the mini could be more real ;)

[Bumble]

Either Colin or Andy gets my vote .. they are just a bit more funky!

[Gismo]

i like this but think the mini could be more real ;)I'm still searching for a normal outline image, however, i quite like that one, just needs a couple of tweaks to kep the cars perspective, in my humble opinion :yes nod:

[Big Gordy]

It would be great if we could get the koolart cartoon in the centre but I guess we would run into copyright issues using it:frown:

[Gismo]

It would be great if we could get the koolart cartoon in the centre but I guess we would run into copyright issues using it:frown:Agreed, besides a full blown stitch like that would need a lot of work and add to the cost.
At least with the outline we should be clear of that

[Burple]

Baz, the Thistle one is pretty damn good...
In fact they all are little buddy, sorry guys, but that's my faves out of the lot :p:D

(good work everybody else tho!)

[Gismo]

A couple of late entries from AndyP, with a space left for a username or a couple of stripes to fill the gap:-

ONE/Cooper/Dooper
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/New%20Mini%20Scotland/nms_logo_andyp9.jpg

Cooper S
http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b71/Bonnie_Scotland/New%20Mini%20Scotland/nms_logo_andyp8.jpg

[Colin]

Andy's latest ones would be good if you are going for embroidered logos on clothing, nice and bold not to intricate. :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

Andy's latest ones would be good if you are going for embroidered logos on clothing, nice and bold not to intricate. :thumbs up:
Defo going for embroidered :thumbs up: plus, the latest logo has 8 spokes on the front and 5 on the rear :rolleyes: :eyes up:

[Colin]

Defo going for embroidered :thumbs up: plus, the latest logo has 8 spokes on the front and 5 on the rear :rolleyes: :eyes up:

Yeah the pic of the MINI is a bit dodgy :eyes up: but the design idea is good.

[SimonS]

I'd go for AndyP's latest or Bazthemod's design with the two thistles.

[Mini Ecosse]

Any progress with logo?

Stephen

[Gismo]

Any progress with logo?

StephenWell, i guess i'm to blame, i can't make my mind up :blush:

[AndyP & Lenore]

Well, i guess i'm to blame, i can't make my mind up :blush:

However, you have another stack in your inbox.

A.;)

[Gismo]

However, you have another stack in your inbox.

A.;)So i see :thumbs up: too late tonight, been a long day trying to get home :ragin:

[The Dogfather]

Well, i guess i'm to blame, i can't make my mind up :blush:

So democratic process, unless Alan doesn't agree with the result? :moonie:

[Gismo]

Well folks, after many hours of deliberation and discussion i have finnaly picked the following logo's.

They will be available in S or non S trim.

The merchandise will be forthcoming once i get a supplier sorted out

http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/logo/cooper_s_logo.jpg


http://www.newminiscotland.co.uk/logo/one_cooper_dooper_logo.jpg

[AndyP & Lenore]

Would this be a good time to point out those pics breach forum rules on pic size.:p :moonie:


<<<<<Runs out the room ducking the flying plate.:D

A.;)

[Scottie]

can we have some pink coloured fleeces. Lilac Mauve would be nice.:D :smilewinkgrin:

[Gismo]

Would this be a good time to point out those pics breach forum rules on pic size.:p :moonie:


<<<<<Runs out the room ducking the flying plate.:D

A.;)For this once only occasion i am allowing myself to breach my own rules :moonie:


can we have some pink coloured fleeces. Lilac Mauve would be nice.:D :smilewinkgrin:
Fi, as far as i am aware, the colours of the merchandise will be available, as long as it doesn't clash with the logo then anything is possible :thumbs up:

[Gismo]

This wasn't an easy decision to make and i'd just like to thank everyone for their input and votes.
It's quite obvious i didn't simply pick the one with the most votes and there are several reasons for that.
Some of which are due to cost, copyright and embroidering issues and ensuring that everyone is catered for.
I also didn't want to have to set up several master designs and found this to be the best compromise.

As it stands, the new logo's will be on any future NMS merchandise as per the members request, be it an S or non S design.

Other embroidery can still be applied, like usernames on the sleeve, or, whatever, however, these will carry extra cost at the members expense, but, thought to be in the region of £1 - £1.50.

[The Dogfather]

:thumbs up: A good choice, modern and completely homebrewed.

Will the embroidery people be able to capture the true wonkiness of Andy's design though? Perhaps, if they stitch lefthanded or sit on their hand until it goes to sleep before starting....... :moonie:

Sorry Andy couldn't resist........ :popcorn: :ragin:

[AndyP & Lenore]

:thumbs up: A good choice, modern and completely homebrewed.

Will the embroidery people be able to capture the true wonkiness of Andy's design though? Perhaps, if they stitch lefthanded or sit on their hand until it goes to sleep before starting....... :moonie:

Sorry Andy couldn't resist........ :popcorn: :ragin:

That's OK Paul.;)

How do you think I designed it in the first place. Drugs were involved.:eek:

A.:moonie:

[Craig]

Email off to the designer as we type Mr M. :thumbs up:

[Bumble]

:thumbs up:Two thumbs up :thumbs up:... I like :D !

[Colin]

Looks good. :thumbs up: Will the new logos be available as window stickers?

[Gismo]

Looks good. :thumbs up: Will the new logos be available as window stickers?
I asked Carlo and it would appear that the design is too intricate for a window sticker from Mini Designs, however, he did say that it could be done elsewhere, so, if there is enough interest we may be able to offer it.
But, we already have a window sticker design............;)

[Mini Ecosse]

Email off to the designer as we type Mr M. :thumbs up:

Are samples going to be available for viewing this weekend?
Stephen

[Craig]

Just of the embroidery on a couple of bits of felt so you can see what it looks like... not on any clothing yet, but that is in the pipeline.. :thumbs up:

[Mini Ecosse]

Just of the embroidery on a couple of bits of felt so you can see what it looks like... not on any clothing yet, but that is in the pipeline.. :thumbs up:

Super, see you Sunday :thumbs up:

Stephen