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layout for new auto shop
- Thread starter Holeshotrob
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I'm having a real block on this. Any suggestions to offer before I go 
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Sticker Dude
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second one ! but I like Auto Repair not automotive my .02
Malkin
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Are you just doing a basic sign layout or also trying to design a logo at the same time?
Marco, I like it (2nd one). OP is right about the red though. The nearly square proportion might not layout well on a typical rectangular sign, so I might lose the checked flag too, although Rob hasn't told us what the specs of the job are yet. (size, location, distance from view, backlit?)
Marco, I like it (2nd one). OP is right about the red though. The nearly square proportion might not layout well on a typical rectangular sign, so I might lose the checked flag too, although Rob hasn't told us what the specs of the job are yet. (size, location, distance from view, backlit?)
SignManiac
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Dan Antonelli
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Please refrain from using red with a black drop shadow. Ever.
Marlene
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what's with the racing theme? do they work on race cars or family cars? it makes a difference. if you have a Honda with a wing and nitro, this seems like the place to go to get it fixed. if you drive a mini van, not so much. if my Cadi broke down, I wouldn't bring it to a shop with racing flags as it wouldn't seem like the place to go. if this is the kind of shop then the flags and such work. if they want moms with mini vans and old ladies in a Cadi, not so great for that.
SignManiac
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jtrainor56
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Not so, I drive a 07 Honda Odyssey and the wife has a Camry, we take our cars to a speed and custom shop. The owner is older and his pricing is reasonable. In a short distance there are 10 or more repair places like Goodyear and Meineke, which we used at one time or another and his prices are about 1/3 less and he stands behind everything he does. He aslo does body work, my daughter paid less then $500 to have her right fender replaced and painted on a 97 Cavalier, he was half the price of a body shop that Allstate recommended and the car looks great.
Oh yeah, my point is that his sign has racing flags and says Speed and Custom shop!
k.a.s.
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Dan you are just no fun, I suppose you don't like Italic letters on an arch either??
I crack myself up. lol
Kevin
Dan Antonelli
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You don't want my full list do you? I cannot disclose any more as its under wraps for the next book!
Seriously, sorry my comment wasn't more constructive. I just hate to see some of these simple errors made in layouts. If you keep in mind that shadows should generally never be more than 10% or so darker than the color it's sitting on. So if you start with white, add 10% black for your shadow---
J Hill Designs
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I dont know if I'm missing something, but I figured he was talking about the drop shadow used on Automotive repairs...
SignManiac
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Oh, got lost in the thread. I posted and Dan replied right after me, so I assumed he meant my post.
Holeshotrob
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No, Dan is exactly right! That's my bad for letting the customer dictate to me what he wants, lol! I need to let him know that he doesn't know what he's doing or he wouldn't be coming to me in the first palce. I've known this guy for years, so it's ok to be up front with him.
His colors are loosely burgandy and gold. He just likes those so I'm trying to accomodate him as much as possible. I'll post pics of the sign faces that I'm trying to fit this design into later on, but yes, It's a "logo" but also a sign layout as well.
He moved into a shop with existing backlit boxes and wants me to use them. He's not really picky, but I want to do a good job and my first designs are just not good, imho. Hence, I came to the masters. I like the designs that you all have come up with so far. I'll get back to the drawing board and see what I can do. Thanks again all!
His colors are loosely burgandy and gold. He just likes those so I'm trying to accomodate him as much as possible. I'll post pics of the sign faces that I'm trying to fit this design into later on, but yes, It's a "logo" but also a sign layout as well.
He moved into a shop with existing backlit boxes and wants me to use them. He's not really picky, but I want to do a good job and my first designs are just not good, imho. Hence, I came to the masters. I like the designs that you all have come up with so far. I'll get back to the drawing board and see what I can do. Thanks again all!