RA Logo contest

eric :)

posted: 4/9/2008 at 9:24 AM

Hi all! Some of you wanted to have a logo design contest for RA. I'm not the creative kind so coming up with a logo is beyond my capabilities. If you guys can create something that symbolizes RA, then by all means go for it. Before you put your creative juices to work, I need to lay down some ground rules. The lawyers amongst you should chime in and make sure I'm not shooting myself in the foot. - all entries will be posted in this thread so everyone can see them. - the contest has no strict deadline. If none of the designs are deemed appropriate, we shouldn't feel the need to pick any of them. We'll know that something's right when we see it. - all the users can participate in the voting process, but I reserve the right to make the final decision to use any design. - the selected design becomes the property of RA to avoid potential copyright infringement issues. I don't want a dispute that may affect other users from using RA. - the winner will receive a free copy of RA merchandise with his/her design on it, when the new batch is made. Eternal Rookie: I saw what you came up with last night as I was heading to bed. Unfortunately, I can't see it at work because my company blocks photobucket and other online storage sites. I'm still waiting for the day they block RA. I still remember what it looks like but my memory might be faulty so I'll refrain from doing that for now. Zoom-zoom created several potential logos shortly after this logo design idea. Maybe she can share her designs here. Thank you for your interest in this and have fun! eric :-)

zoom-zoom

Fanatic #3965

posted: 4/9/2008 at 9:44 AM

Sure thing, man...here are the best of what I came up with:

(this one's kinda incomplete, I think)

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

JillyBeans

Jiggle, jiggle, jiggle.

posted: 4/11/2008 at 8:55 AM

I wish that I had something to contribute, but I am not creative in this way at all. Sorry. Good luck!

"The journey of a thousand miles begins with one step."

Ringmaster

posted: 4/11/2008 at 1:43 PM

Well, I like the "Train. Analyze. Improve." because I think it really encapsulates what the site's about. That's just my two cents. But keep 'em coming! I can't wait to see more!

Let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. (Heb. 12:1b)
Mile by Mile

Penny_A

thumbs up!

posted: 4/11/2008 at 2:24 PM

I'll work on a few designs too. I wish I would have known sooner... I could have given this as an assignment in my Graphic Design class. I have quite a few students who are also runners.

2010 Goals
1. get to and maintain 20 MPW
2. sub 50 min Crazy Legs 8k -- April 10 (so close! 50:13... next year)
3. sub 30 min 5k
4. improved time in Madison half marathon -- May 10

Eternal Rookie

posted: 4/12/2008 at 12:53 PM

I downloaded some free software (costs you your email address) to try and create some semi professional looking designs (at least better than my drawings). I like zoom-zoom’s flame idea so I’ll play with that awhile too. Does anyone know the 2 fonts that are used in RunningAHEAD? http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/DrawPlus/default.asp

Lank

posted: 4/12/2008 at 2:29 PM

I'm surprised this hasn't generated more responses. I like ZZ's a lot but would like to see even more.

"Good-looking people have no spine. Their art never lasts. They get the girls, but we're smarter." - Lester Bangs

zoom-zoom

Fanatic #3965

posted: 4/12/2008 at 2:30 PM

Quote from Eternal Rookie on 4/12/2008 at 12:53 PM:

I downloaded some free software (costs you your email address) to try and create some semi professional looking designs (at least better than my drawings). I like zoom-zoom’s flame idea so I’ll play with that awhile too. Does anyone know the 2 fonts that are used in RunningAHEAD? http://www.freeserifsoftware.com/software/DrawPlus/default.asp

I asked Eric the same question and here's the reply:

Quote from Mile Collector on 3/26/2008 at 9:37 PM:

Running: Franklin Gothic Heavy Italic AHEAD: Verdana Bold

Kirsten

'07: 1324.5 | '08: 1561 | '09: 1810.9 run ~ 208.7 bike | '10: 1,000.3 run ~ 3513.5 bike | '11: 710.3 run ~ 4157.9 bike '12: 659.9 run ~ 3365.6 bike (100% benched by ortho last 4.5 weeks while in long-arm cast)

'13 Goals:

• DON'T BREAK ANYTHING!!!

• get within 5#s of 130#s (and stay there, gotdammit!)

• 1st olympic distance duathlon

• 1st Iceman Cometh mtn bike race

• Half Fanatic

• punch Type 1 in the junk

jEfFgObLuE

More Cowbell!

posted: 4/14/2008 at 11:47 AM
modified: 4/14/2008 at 11:51 AM

Zoomy -- great signs! I especially like the "one-way" version.

When you're on your deathbed, you won't be wishing that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will be wishing that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

britishbulldog

posted: 4/14/2008 at 3:41 PM
modified: 4/14/2008 at 3:45 PM

Quote from zoom-zoom on 4/12/2008 at 2:30 PM:

I asked Eric the same question and here's the reply: Running: Franklin Gothic Heavy Italic AHEAD: Verdana Bold

That's funny - I asked Eric too! Here's a quick entry from me. Hopefully more will follow....

--steve --www.runbulldogrun.com

beatlemaniac

posted: 4/14/2008 at 3:54 PM

Just a thought - but consider forgetting about the ".com" in your designs - look at the logo at the top of this page (no .com). Think about the Yahoo logo - the MSN logo - the Google logo - the anything logo. ".com" doesn't need to be there. I know there is ".net" and ".whatever" - but I just think you may be more creative if you drop the requirement to include ".com" .... just a thought... I will go back to being a spectator now....

2013 goals - one goal: finish my first marathon - 10/13/13

jEfFgObLuE

More Cowbell!

posted: 4/14/2008 at 3:59 PM

Quote from beatlemaniac on 4/14/2008 at 3:54 PM:

Just a thought - but consider forgetting about the ".com" in your designs - look at the logo at the top of this page (no .com). Think about the Yahoo logo - the MSN logo - the Google logo - the anything logo. ".com" doesn't need to be there. I know there is ".net" and ".whatever" - but I just think you may be more creative if you drop the requirement to include ".com" .... just a thought... I will go back to being a spectator now....

Understand your thinking here, but remember that the sites above that you cited are ubiquitous. Everyone knows that they are websites. That's not the case (yet) with RA, so the hope is that putting the RA logo (whatever it may be) out there will drive more people to the website. Lose the .com, and no one knows what it is.

When you're on your deathbed, you won't be wishing that you'd spent more time at the office. But you will be wishing that you'd spent more time running. Because if you had, you wouldn't be on your deathbed.

m_fetro

posted: 4/14/2008 at 6:13 PM

I'm a graphic designer so I would be glad to make a few logos for running ahead. But first I need to get my run in for today. In the mean time you can check out my other design work at www.fetrodesign.com I even have a logo for fictitious running store on my site. Enjoy

m_fetro

posted: 4/15/2008 at 12:34 AM
modified: 4/15/2008 at 9:16 AM

alright three logos to chose from. These are just a few quick rough drafts I am open to changing any of them, so please give some feedback. The first is a simple change of color and a line for those who don't like change

The second is a little bit of design work. Not much though.

And the third, same font as the second but different graphic.

DrewEOB

Idiot

posted: 4/15/2008 at 7:40 AM
modified: 4/15/2008 at 9:41 AM

For those confused about "Train. Analyze. Improve." click Nice work everyone! Some nice looking stuff.

Yes, I do "run in this." So should you. The weather is never as bad as it seems from behind your office or car window.

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