Texas Turf Guys - $100

[turfguytx]

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Yes, another lawn service. Texas Turf Guys is a full service lawn and landscape company in North Texas. We provide both mainenance and installation. We are open to ideas and look forward to seeing what you've got!

We'll be using vinyl graphics for white trucks and white trailers. We want to be able to use it for everything including t-shirts, caps, letterhead and business cards. I'm new to this and welcome any ideas. I will check back tonight and as often as possible. Thanks for your input. This contest will end April 3, 2004.

[Just J]

Just wanted to let you know that I am working on something for you. I actually have something done, but it doesn't "say" lawn service at all. I should have something soon.

[turfguytx]

Maybe I've given too much info. I'm thinking of a unique or distinct layout of the name. I don't need all those landscape graphics. :tdown: I can give more direction once the process gets started.

Blackspot: Thanks for responding. I don't need it to say lawn service. I'm looking forward to seeing what you've got.

[Just J]

Thanks for responding. I don't need it to say lawn service.
By "say", I meant it doesn't even have any green in it.
When I read your name, I immediately thought of this, but...
It doesn't "say" lawn sevice to me.
But, here you go.

[muvment]

<img src='http://www.muvment.com/texasturf.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[turfguytx]

Blackspot, that's something that was in my head too. I think it's maybe a little too simple. Can you give a contempary layout? thanks


Muvment, that's a good start. The font used in "TURF" is a little hard for me to read.

Please be a little patient with me, this is my first. :P

[CBaker14]

Here is my first attempt...ooops, just realized I left off "GUYS" from the name...will revise if you want...

Chris

[turfguytx]

Nice first attempt! Please revise with "GUYS" in it. Can the panhandle be straightened? It looks to be leaning. Thanks for the replies. I'm going to be offline for awhile. I'll check back tonight.

[CBaker14]

sure, I'll revise and repost...

Chris

[CBaker14]

Here is the revision...Let me know what you think...

Chris

[turfguytx]

Chris, looking good. I forgot to mention that I don't want lawncare in it. Feel free to play with some color variations. I'll check back later. Thanks.

[CBaker14]

Here are some different color variations...
Let me know what you think...

Chris

[turfguytx]

I really like the bottom left one. (2 greens) I can't think of any changes for it. Could you show me what it would look like on letterhead and business cards or anything else. Good work!

I'd still like to see what else is out there from the others though. Thanks.

[CBaker14]

sure...I'll do an example of each...
Post tomorrow...

Thanks...

Chris

[MOZ]

Hello
Been sitting on this since you posted, finally got around to posting.

It's just the state with the flag treatment type to follow
please let me know if you like or send me back to the drawing board!

MOZ

PS - I ask Chris about using state he said OK!

PSS- Chris your's are smokin
:tup: :tup: :tup: :tup: MOZ

[CBaker14]

Thank you MOZ...

[turfguytx]

Moz, I do like it. You'll need to flip the red and white colors though. I'm curious to see where you go with it.

I'll check back when I can. Thanks again.

Bryan

[CBaker14]

Here are a simple letterhead/business card...and invoice...

Chris

[CBaker14]

invoice...

Chris

[muvment]

<img src='http://www.muvment.com/texasturf2.jpg' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[turfguytx]

Chris, Thanks! Looks great. Consider yourself a finalist. I can't think of any changes for your design. You can play with it if you want, but don't need too.

Muvment, that one isn't doint it for me. Do you have anything else?

Thanks for the hard work guys. Anyone else getting in?

Bryan

[Just J]

For some reason I can't get my original thought out of my head. Anyway, I did this for you as well.

[turfguytx]

Blackspot, I like the flag or it's colors, but maybe used a little different. Sorry I can't really explain better. I'll search and see if I can find some kind of example.

By the way, I'm getting married tomorrow, so I may not get much time to check in. Thanks again.

Bryan

[MOZ]

WAY TO GO BRYAN :tup:

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU & YOUR BRIDE

Take care & God Bless
MOZ

[CBaker14]

congrats man.... :tup:

[Just J]

By the way, I'm getting married tomorrow,
NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!! GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN!!!!!!!!!
;)
Just kidding!! :lol:

Congrats! :tup:
We will be here when you get back. Take your time and have fun!!!!

[turfguytx]

Thanks for the congrats, Guys!! II figured after 8 yrs to make things right. :D

Just some quick feedback to keep things going.

Muvment: I like the slant, but would like to see "Texas" and "Turf Guys" with separate colors. Maybe flag colors for "Texas" and green for "Turf Guys". Maybe different fonts still. :unsure:

Jason: I like the idea of the flag being used,(doesn't have to be) but would like to see maybe a more elegant? font.

Are there any other designers getting in??

I've gotta run. As always, THANKS!

Bryan

[turfguytx]

Just another thought.... What about large TTG's of some sort next to Texas Turf Guys. I'm open to lots of possibilities.

[Just J]

What about large TTG's of some sort next to Texas Turf Guys. Hey!!!!!!! That's what I was just about to do!!!! Stop giving my ideas!!! :lol:
Just kidding!
I'm on it!

[Just J]

Ok... I just had an idea while playing with the TTG...
Lined up (and done right) they can resemble a steer. If Bryan likes the idea, it's fair game, because I can't do it right.

[Just J]

Also Bryan...
but would like to see maybe a more elegant? font.
Do you really want that for Texas Turf Guys? To me, that is something VERY strong. But you are the boss and I will do it if you want to see it.

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Mar 27 2004, 11:15 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Mar 27 2004, 11:15 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Also Bryan...

Do you really want that for Texas Turf Guys? To me, that is something VERY strong. But you are the boss and I will do it if you want to see it. [/b][/quote]
Yes. Elegant may be the wrong term, but I deal with some high end customers and property managers. I apologize if I'm not explaining better. :(

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Mar 27 2004, 11:11 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Mar 27 2004, 11:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Ok... I just had an idea while playing with the TTG...
Lined up (and done right) they can resemble a steer. If Bryan likes the idea, it's fair game, because I can't do it right. [/b][/quote]
I know I already announced 1 finalist, but will look in all directions. Steers are not required, but welcome. :P

I'd be curious to see how Jason's idea would look though.

[Just J]

A little more corporate?

[Just J]

... or perhaps a key?

[MOZ]

NOT A KEY BUT A BRAND!!!!!!

COOL!!!!!!!!

[Just J]

That's right MOZ!! Thanks! :tup:

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Mar 27 2004, 11:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Mar 27 2004, 11:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> A little more corporate? [/b][/quote]
Corporate, that's the word I should've used. :) How about T
TG in some sort of pyramid placed where the key is located. Make sense?

I like the green, but not the tan color. Feel free to try some other colors. Thanks!!

Bryan

[Just J]

How about T
TG in some sort of pyramid placed where the key is located. Make sense?

Like this?

BTW...
I like the green, but not the tan color. Feel free to try some other colors. Thanks!!
Very subtle ;) :lol: :rolleyes: :lol:

[MOZ]

HEY BRYAN...DIDN'T YOU GET MARRIED TODAY?

GET OUTTA HERE---IT'S HONEYMOON TIME :tup: :tup: :tup:

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-MOZ+Mar 28 2004, 01:05 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (MOZ @ Mar 28 2004, 01:05 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> HEY BRYAN...DIDN'T YOU GET MARRIED TODAY?

GET OUTTA HERE---IT'S HONEYMOON TIME :tup: :tup: :tup: [/b][/quote]
Moz, I'm just sneaking quick visits. :lol: It's all good. By the way, when you make changes to yours, can you move the blue area to meet around the panhandle edge?

Jason, looking better. Maybe the TTG as you've done them enclosed in a box. Can you try a navy blue with the green?

[Just J]

Like this?

[Tonya]

<img src='http://home.comcast.net/~tonyagoodnow/graphic_work/texas/texas1.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Mar 28 2004, 10:47 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Mar 28 2004, 10:47 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Like this? [/b][/quote]
Jason, how about your #5 with Texas in the blue and Turf Guys in the green? Thanks.

Bryan

[turfguytx]

Dynagirl, looks good. I'm not sure of the grass. It looks a little overgrown. Can you show some of it cut or something in that direction? Thanks

Bryan

[Tonya]

Freshly mowed...

<img src='http://home.comcast.net/~tonyagoodnow/graphic_work/texas/texas2.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[turfguytx]

Thanks Dynagirl. The only other thing I think is that I'd like to see the grass a little lower down. It seems it was placed a little lower in your first try. BTW, thanks for joining the contest!

Bryan

[Just J]

Jason, how about your #5 with Texas in the blue and Turf Guys in the green?
Done.

[turfguytx]

Jason, that looks good.(5-B) I can't think of anything else to do with it. I can't think of any other changes for it. I'll put it in the finals. :tup: You're welcome to try others, but that's up to you. Sorry if I've been difficult. Thanks

Bryan

[Just J]

Sorry if I've been difficult.
If you were difficult, you wouldn't have heard much from me. It's the people like you that give good feedback that I keep posting for!
THANK YOU!
(I am still woking on some other things for you, not sure where they are going yet)

[Eagle]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Mar 28 2004, 05:11 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Mar 28 2004, 05:11 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Ok... I just had an idea while playing with the TTG...
Lined up (and done right) they can resemble a steer. If Bryan likes the idea, it's fair game, because I can't do it right. [/b][/quote]
Great idea!

Check your PM's, Jason. ;)

[Tonya]

<!--QuoteBegin-turfguytx+Mar 28 2004, 10:09 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (turfguytx @ Mar 28 2004, 10:09 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> The only other thing I think is that I'd like to see the grass a little lower down.&nbsp; It seems it was placed a little lower in your first try. [/b][/quote]

<img src='http://home.comcast.net/~tonyagoodnow/graphic_work/texas/texas3.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[Just J]

I played with this one a little and changed the colors. Not sure if it will change your opinion of it(?).


==========
Thanks Eagle!!!

[muvment]

Eagle: nicely done!

[turfguytx]

Dynagirl: Thanks. I'm still not sure about the Texas(shape) Feel free to play with it if you like. I'm open to ideas.

Eagle: Interesting!! That's pretty good. Maybe the steer could be tweaked a bit more to make it more distinguishable. Good job on that idea though!

Blackspot: Your colors in the last revision are better. I'm not keen on the brand though. Maybe you could play with that part of it. Thanks for all the work.

Muvment: Your first entry was nice, maybe a somewhat similar font with the slant.

Moz: You still with me?? :D

Thanks everyone! I'm outta here for tonight. Later.

Bryan

[Carl]

Bryan,

The Lone Star...

Carl...

[turfguytx]

Cadii: Good start! I seem to prefer the "Texas" placed above "Turf Guys". Can you work it in like that? Thanks

Bryan

[turfguytx]

Designers: I can extend the contest deadline if anyone wants. Just let me know.

Bryan

[Carl]

Bryan,

Here is a revised look. A little different.

I can go back to the original and just move the words under Texas as well.

Carl...

[Tonya]

<img src='http://home.comcast.net/~tonyagoodnow/graphic_work/texas/texas4.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[MOZ]

MOZ is finally here!!!!!

forget the state map...I went another way

hope you like it :tup:

MOZ

[Aaron]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Mar 27 2004, 11:11 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Mar 27 2004, 11:11 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin-->Ok... I just had an idea while playing with the TTG...
Lined up (and done right) they can resemble a steer. If Bryan likes the idea, it's fair game, because I can't do it right.[/b][/quote]
Blackspot... your idea is keeping me up at night... :)

[Just J]

Blackspot... your idea is keeping me up at night
That's pretty cool Aaron!

[Carl]

Bryan,

Here is a very Texas logo...

Carl...

[p_karetko]

this is a wrong way to go ...I mean, to show texas state map or using the symbols so literally. I am not saying it is wrong to make logo related to the state itself. Take a look below. It is enough to use the font wisely to hit the target. I chose GeoSlab which has sharp serrifs, and is bold and strong. The mark itself is a combination of two letters T with the grass shape cut out of the base. Nothing to add, nothing to take away... And I decided not to show you the logo alone, but to present it on t-shirt , and a cap. Looks good I think!
All the best!
PK


<img src='http://pkaretko.webpark.pl/tt_shirt.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />



<img src='http://pkaretko.webpark.pl/tt_cap.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[DesignGeneral]

working at something. I'll be back :)

[MOZ]

<!--QuoteBegin-p_karetko+Apr 2 2004, 07:16 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (p_karetko @ Apr 2 2004, 07:16 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> this is a wrong way to go ...I mean, to show texas state map or using the symbols so literally. I am not saying it is wrong to make logo related to the state itself. Take a look below. It is enough to use the font wisely to hit the target. I chose GeoSlab which has sharp serrifs, and is bold and strong. The mark itself is a combination of two letters T with the grass shape cut out of the base. Nothing to add, nothing to take away... And I decided not to show you the logo alone, but to present it on t-shirt , and a cap. Looks good I think!
All the best!
PK


<img src='http://pkaretko.webpark.pl/tt_shirt.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />



<img src='http://pkaretko.webpark.pl/tt_cap.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' /> [/b][/quote]
We all have visions. I learned many years ago that the word WRONG should not be used when describing a peers creation. It's never WRONG...just Different ;)

MOZ

[Aaron]

Well put, MOZ.

[turfguytx]

To all: I'm going to have to focus on some other things right now. I appreciate all the work all of you are putting into this logo. I'll be back in a couple of days to give some feedback. Thanks again.

Bryan

P.S. I also need to change the expiration date of this contest to May 1, 2004. Hopefully I'll have more time to check things out. Please feel free to throw any ideas you want, "Texas" themed or not at me. All of you are doing fantastic.

[Just J]

Hope all is ok Bryan. We'll be here when you get back.

[p_karetko]

MOZ! You`re right, and will never happen again ... :) Hav a nice weekend!!!

[MOZ]

Take care my friend and welcome.
You're full of energy and ideas (That's a good thing!)
This site is very addicting, plan on not getting much sleep ;0)
You too have a wonderful weekend!!!!
MOZ

[turfguytx]

Just a quick check.....thanks for changing the contest deadline. I'll be back tonight for some feedback. Thanks for all the hard work.

Bryan

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Apr 2 2004, 06:56 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Apr 2 2004, 06:56 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Hope all is ok Bryan. We'll be here when you get back. [/b][/quote]
Thanks for the well wishes Jason, I have alot on my plate right now, but getting things worked out.

[turfguytx]

Moz, Nice. The red and blue really stand out to me. I'd still like to see what you could do with your Texas one. Plus, I'm sorry to hear that you haven't been feeling well.

Arthouse, looks good. I like it better than the ttg steer. (good job though) It makes me think of a branding iron. Could you put a handle on it and see what it'd look like?

Cadii, The very Texas one is nice entry.

p_karetko, Glad to see you enter, but a little plain for me. Maybe some of the grass could have a cut look to it and a capital "G" to go with the "TT".

DesignGeneral, I'm looking forward to your entry.


Thanks for your hard work. Keep those entries coming! Like I mentioned earlier, I'm open to your ideas. I'll be back....

Bryan

[MOZ]

Thanks Bryan
Diabetes tends to take it out of you. Doctors have me on a drug that's causing me to retain fluid and when you gain 100lbs in fluid and you're already 400lbs to start...
HERE'S THE BEEF! It'll all work out in the end. I'll be glad to work up the map one for you! Can you please tell me about the colors in the map again

Happy Easter & God Bless
He is Risen!
MOZ

[Aaron]

Thanks for the feedback Bryan. I was going for the brand look, but intentionally left off the handle, as I think it throws off the balance.

Any thoughts?

[MOZ]

Aaron
that works! Looks great

[Tonya]

Bryan-
Any comments on my last entry? Wasn't sure if maybe you didn't like it or just missed it.

http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showt...indpost&p=65268 (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showtopic=3561&view=findpost&p=65268)

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-dynagirl+Apr 10 2004, 01:34 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (dynagirl @ Apr 10 2004, 01:34 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Bryan-
Any comments on my last entry? Wasn't sure if maybe you didn't like it or just missed it.

http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showt...indpost&p=65268 (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showtopic=3561&view=findpost&p=65268) [/b][/quote]
Sorry Dynagirl! I do like your last entry. There's something about it that I can't figure quite out in my head right now, but it's very nice. I'll let you know if I figure anything out. Thanks again.


Bryan

[turfguytx]

Arthouse, I do like the new "brand" look. I'm gonna give some thought to the handle. I do like it more that way.

Moz, here's the color layout. I like a darker blue. Plus, I don't need the star.


Thanks again.

Bryan

[turfguytx]

Arthouse, can you make the handle a little closer to this shape? Thanks. It really is nice!

Bryan

[turfguytx]

Hey guys! I'm just checking in. I hope that I haven't chased any of you away. I'm excited by all of the entries. Only a couple more weeks before I have to force my self to choose a winner. Still feel free to throw em at me. :P


Bryan

[Aaron]

Hi Bryan,
Sorry I haven't made that edit yet... I'm buried! It will post this week though.

Thanks,

[turfguytx]

bump :D :D

[Just J]

Hi Bryan,
Nice to see you still aound. I was just thinking about this one last night, trying to come up with something new for you.
As you can see, no post, no ideas ;) . Sorry.

[CBaker14]

Hey, thought I would try another one...the result of "branding"...let me know what you think...

Chris

[turfguytx]

Chris, thanks for throwing another design into the pot. I still like your original concept better though. Thanks again.

Bryan

[CBaker14]

no problem...was just bouncing around in my head....lol

[Aaron]

I told you I'd be back... ;)

[turfguytx]

Thanks, I like that handle more. I really don't have anything else to add about that one. You guys really do good work.

Bryan

[turfguytx]

Only a few days left. Any other entries? You guys make the decisions tough. Thanks.

Bryan

[Just J]

I can't speak for everyone else, but I'm idea'd out ;)

[turfguytx]

<!--QuoteBegin-blackspot+Apr 27 2004, 09:55 AM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (blackspot @ Apr 27 2004, 09:55 AM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I can't speak for everyone else, but I'm idea'd out ;) [/b][/quote]
Probably for me, but I see alot of good ones you still have with the other contests. You're creative.

[Just J]

:blush:
Thanks Bryan... I try.

[turfguytx]

Hi everyone. Sorry I'm late, but here I am to announce the winner. First, let me say that I've been extremely impressed with the talent on this site. I've recommended this site to many. I think I'll be drawn to this site just to see your work.

As for the winner, I've chosen CBaker14. :tup: This can be moved to the revisions forum, where I hope I can have a few days to get back to you. Not much to have done, I just need a few days before I get the files and such.

Thanks again everyone!!! I'm hoping to get a logo for my small vending business towards the Fall when I have more time.

Bryan

[CBaker14]

Thanks,
I am glad you liked my design...There were alot of good ones here...A few days is fine...just shoot me a message when you want to get the files...

Thanks again...

Chris

[turfguytx]

Hey Chris,

You remember the two colors schemes I liked, right? By the way, I have a dumb question for you. I'll be changing my phone # soon, so do I need to have a number in it now, or can the printer etc. easily add it? Thanks again.

Bryan

[CBaker14]

U liked the two green version correct... and I can give you two versions, one with number and one without if that will help you out...

Chris

[turfguytx]

Correct, it was the bottom left of the 4 you showed me on the 1st page. I wanted to ask you.....is it possible for you to send the files to me on cd?

[CBaker14]

yeah, no problem at all...what formats do you want? Also send me your address to my email...cbaker14@carolina.rr.com

[turfguytx]

ok. I sent you an email.

[turfguytx]

ok, I got the files. Thanks again Chris. Palmer, can he get paid now? :D Consider this contest done, ready for the archives. I'll see ya'll around.

Bryan

[CBaker14]

Glad you got them ok...please feel free to contact me if you have any problems...enjoyed working with you...

Chris