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The Regular Stuff: Chat, Buy, Sell, Off Topic, etc. => General Discussion - Model & Toy Steam Engines – Stirling Cycle – Flame Lickers – Small Antique Originals => Topic started by: Pete the steam on March 06, 2019, 11:13:55 am

Title: Re: Logo
Post by: Kevin68 on March 12, 2019, 01:56:34 pm
Hi I know it’s still early days but have we had any ideas for the forum logo.
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: bamsefar1 on March 10, 2019, 03:30:22 pm
My two cents on the matter; is to think of a logo which is is intuitive and simple. A logo with elements which everybody can recognize and stand behind.

A complete simple stationary engine, or elements from one; like a flywheel, watt-regulator, cylinderhead & piston-bars, etc. 

I attach a sketch; found on internet just as a illustration.

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Title: Re: Logo
Post by: Paul1954 on March 10, 2019, 01:47:54 pm
A logo is a great idea.👍 would be great to have some t-shirts, or caps for sale. All the proceeds could help with the upkeep of the website.😊
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: Kevin68 on March 07, 2019, 01:06:28 am
Nick I think Danny is going to have a go at designing a banner/logo for the forum.
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: Nick on March 06, 2019, 08:26:58 pm
Perhaps, since the forum was set up by an American, and Cedge from Jenson was also instrumental in testing the forum and making a stable platform. Could i suggest that we have a Jenson 50 as the logo image? Also I happen to remember a video which included Jed seeing the Jenson 50 in steam connected to an Ozsteamdemon chuff pot. I think this could be one good possibility? A Jenson 50, with one of Geoff's chuff pots....other engines accessories could also form the logo. But to me they are two iconic items within our hobby.

I do like the idea, but I think a more generic design would be better, not an actual specified make or engine. And it would be nice to include gas and hot air... anyone on here a graphic designer or artist?

Maybe something simple including a flywheel and a piston/cylinder...
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: Jon Cameron on March 06, 2019, 02:49:57 pm
Perhaps, since the forum was set up by an American, and Cedge from Jenson was also instrumental in testing the forum and making a stable platform. Could i suggest that we have a Jenson 50 as the logo image? Also I happen to remember a video which included Jed seeing the Jenson 50 in steam connected to an Ozsteamdemon chuff pot. I think this could be one good possibility? A Jenson 50, with one of Geoff's chuff pots....other engines accessories could also form the logo. But to me they are two iconic items within our hobby.
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: COLIN on March 06, 2019, 02:42:46 pm
Definitely need a logo   8)
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: MrandMrsferrysteam on March 06, 2019, 02:25:43 pm
We've got to have a logo. Are you going to design one Gil? or perhaps someone on the forum could. I hope I'm not being too forward.
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: RedRyder on March 06, 2019, 12:19:33 pm
You read my mind...!

I have already been giving this some thought and it is on my to do list.

I had already planned to set up the forum store to offer hats, shirts and things. I haven't set it up yet but in due time we'll have it.
I already have the ability to do this and what appears to be a top shelf package from our host which includes a store among other things.

Gil
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: Nick on March 06, 2019, 11:26:01 am
Yes, I would like a logo to make business cards and advertise, but the question is, what do we put on it? So many choices in the hobby...
Title: Re: Logo
Post by: magpie38 on March 06, 2019, 11:24:13 am
logos a brill idea
Title: Logo
Post by: Pete the steam on March 06, 2019, 11:13:55 am
When we get settled in a bit how about we design a forum logo. We could then get badges or T shirts made to wear at shows.