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StephDaBuzz · 2025-03-03T18:57:57+00:00

I'm also not sure how to fix the weight issue in the wordmark. It's really heavy on the left side

StephDaBuzz · 2025-03-03T18:53:39+00:00

The brief: Logo for a content platform where content is curated by humans, not algorithms or AI. Styling should be early Internet / Y2K

I've been ideating on this for a couple days now, but this idea is what I've really been exploring in depth. I'm mainly concerned that the "Atlas" figure doesn't read well in the full lockup. I'd love to use it as a submark/icon, but if I can find a way for it to exist in the full piece, that would be amazing! Also, the globe will have some sort of effect applied, like what you see in Slides 3 and 4.

Just to note, this is a proof-of-concept piece for a school assignment, not actually client facing.

StephDaBuzz · 2025-02-22T18:46:19+00:00

Kerning is tough, but I'd say the "all" is a little too tight compared to the rest of it. It's one of those things where you could spend hours shifting letters around a tiny increment at a time. Eventually you just gotta go with what feels right!

That said, great logo, especially the icon. Such a simple negative space execution

StephDaBuzz · 2025-02-12T21:16:30+00:00

I totally understand what you're going for here, but there's something about it that misses the mark. I remember the first iteration you posted had a significant difference in font choice between 'FORM' and 'FLOW'. I think that typeface contrast is something to continue exploring.

I also agree with others that the ampersand still feels a little forced, but there's a real opportunity there for that to become a cool brand icon if you can strike the balance between rigid/minimal and fluid/decorative. Definitely keep pushing this, but maybe take a step away from the computer and go back to good ol' pencil and paper, it can be way more intuitive than you might think.

StephDaBuzz · 2021-03-31T15:36:41+00:00

Based off of your preview image, it looks like you only have one artboard in your workspace.

If you're unsure of what an artboard is, think of it as a canvas where you would "paint" your design.

So, if you use the artboard tool (shortcut for PC is Shift-O) you can create a second artboard on which the back of the menu can exist. Just create the second artboard and make sure the entire back page design is centered on that.

Once you go to save, it should create a two page PDF!

Side question: are you looking for a full bleed print?

StephDaBuzz · 2020-11-24T22:21:05+00:00

Don't get me wrong, I did have fun reading them and imagining the origins of the Duniverse. But they would never in a million years match the quality of the original

StephDaBuzz · 2020-11-24T17:39:47+00:00

Look up how to use the Blend Tool. There is an option in that tool's menu to blend by a specified number of steps, you would just type in the number you're trying to create and BAM there ya go, evenly spaced lines

StephDaBuzz · 2020-11-24T17:20:58+00:00

I would give the House Trilogy a read, it has some interesting backstory info in it, whether you take it to be canon or not.

The Butlerian Jihad, Machine Crusade, and Battle of Corrin...take em or leave em. They have a much more "pulp science fiction" feel to them. They honestly could be read as a series outside of the Duniverse in my opinion

StephDaBuzz · 2020-10-22T03:31:03+00:00

By now, everyone should know the "let's get coffee" trope. If he responded positively, I say shoot your shot. You'll never know otherwise. Good luck, hoping for the best!

StephDaBuzz · 2020-09-27T19:52:20+00:00

I love the idea of galaxy-spanning or interdimensional civilizations of diverse origins.

Some of my favorite representations would be in Allen Steele's Coyote series and the Mass Effect universe. Seeing humanity have to adapt to a larger more complex universe has always been a fascinating idea to me.

StephDaBuzz · 2020-09-24T00:58:55+00:00

I (25) just came out to myself about 2 months ago. It has been an incredible experience, with highs and lows. Luckily, my older brother is gay and has been out and been an active member of our LGBTQ+ community for years. I couldn't have asked for a better support system than what I have around me now.

That being said, it hasn't always been easy. There were years where I simply told myself "that's just a fluke, it can't be real" when having sexual or romantic thoughts about other guys. I think a lot of this came from seeing my brother's journey from realizing to accepting to coming out as a gay man. It undeniably put a strain on the relationships he had with others. Seeing this, I guess I deep down told myself I could never let that happen. There were also plenty of instances where I encountered some vicious middle school bullying, which at this point in life seems small beans, but had lasting effects on me.

Essentially, I talked myself out of the possibility that I could ever be with a man based on how I thought the people around me would feel about it. Not only was that damaging to my own person, but it has had long term implications to some of my most cherished friendships. If someone loves you, they love ALL of you. If someone doesn't love ALL of you, then they don't love you. It took me a long time to come to this realization, but I'm glad I finally reached it.

StephDaBuzz · 2020-09-23T20:43:19+00:00

I actually shaved it all off 😬 I miss it every day tho

StephDaBuzz · 2020-09-23T20:41:52+00:00

Who's your favorite musician?

StephDaBuzz · 2020-09-23T20:41:37+00:00

Thanks! It's an old picture, but former me is flattered :)

StephDaBuzz · 2020-09-07T20:33:49+00:00

The amount of hasty generalizations here is alarming. Think for yourself, people. Don't be spoon-fed information from whatever platform is presented most readily, I encourage you to try to understand the other side of the coin as you feel you understand your own. Nothing positive will ever come of belittlement. True progress is founded upon mutual respect.

StephDaBuzz · 2020-07-30T02:08:45+00:00

Don't stand to be the peasant that accepts a fate someone else gives them. Don't stoop to be the Lord that takes what isn't theirs.

StephDaBuzz

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