Griffen by Logomotive

Griffen

by Logomotive • Uploaded: Apr. 02 '10

Gallerized Apr. '10

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Description: Griffen Electric = A griffin with tail and tongue conveying electrical. WIP..

Status: Unused proposal

Commenting: Not seeking critique, comments fine

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jerron said on Apr. 02 '10

Very cool

JoePrince said on Apr. 02 '10

It looks really nice Mike, just feels like the bottom type was a an afterthought. It doesn't flow in well with the rest IMO.

logomotive said on Apr. 02 '10

Thanks Jerron. Ok thanks Joe.

Mikeymike said on Apr. 02 '10

another great one, Mike. two thumbs up big time.

itsgareth said on Apr. 02 '10

Looks perfect as is :)

vld said on Apr. 02 '10

Good work, as usual. I think that there is no need for that plug though.

logomotive said on Apr. 02 '10

Thanks guys, yeah I kind of like the break of type here. The tail directs you to electrical. I think it fits ok.
VLD, thanks but don't you think it adds a bit more personality and purpose than some ordinary crest type Griffin logo? I think the those two subtle things is what makes it unique.

vld said on Apr. 02 '10

Frankly, I didn't noticed the tail until I read the description... The tongue is enough IMO.

mcdseven said on Apr. 02 '10

solid work mike, tail is a nice touch, only grip is I would like to see a bigger bolt coming from the mouth thought it would probably unbalance it.

ethereal said on Apr. 02 '10

Hmmm, the plug is great, not seeing an issue.

logoboom said on Apr. 02 '10

great subtle volt on the tongue!

pierro said on Apr. 02 '10

Visually you can do better.

chirp said on Apr. 02 '10

The tail and tongue read great. Congrats, this will do well.

Chad Sanderson said on Apr. 02 '10

Visually it looks amazing. The tongue and tail are perfect. A clever twist doesn't have to scream at you from 100 miles away. This serves it's purpose perfectly.

raja said on Apr. 02 '10

wow - beautiful!

Even if I didn't have clients with 'unique strong names like this' I would much rather wish for your skills

Joe, mike is not really an afterthought kind of guy

JF said on Apr. 02 '10

I was just reading up on griffen/gryphon lore the other day, ironically. Thing is, when it comes to illustrating them...they have lion's paws for their rear-half. At the moment, if I didn't see the word 'Griffen' there, I may have just thought this was a falcon, or an eagle. Due to the bottom half not resembling lion's paws, but ordinary talons. Otherwise, superb illustrative work so far. Also, love the type as-is, great contrast. Don't touch the type.

raja said on Apr. 03 '10

JF - the hind quarters, the lion half, might be out of view as this is front on, in that case, it would make sense to depict the talons...also this hybrid is electric, times have changed since ancient asia!

Logomotive said on Apr. 03 '10

Thanks for the comments guys.
JF Raja's right kind of a hybrid version, but I made some subtle changes based on comments. So now everyone is happy ;)

JF said on Apr. 03 '10

Good point, Raja. The reason I assume that is the bottom-half, tho, is because if where the tail/cord comes from. It puts the body of the beast almost stitting down, on its tail. As a result, the "G" is the under-belly, the chest area even. What might be an enhancement to this illo is to have two talons grasping the "G" on the upper corners of the crest/chest, and have the two feet that are currently drawn look more like paws. Also, because there is a lack of two sets of feet here, to make a true impact of gryphon anatomy, this creature must have both sets showing. Otherwise, it visually can only make the viewer assume a gryphon/griffin is some breed of bird. What is unseen is unknown to the uninitiated. Again, great work so far.

Logomotive said on Apr. 03 '10

Guys, it's a WIP.. give me a little bit :)

dannygdammit said on Apr. 03 '10

Love it.

firebrand said on Apr. 03 '10

Since when did a hexagon become a sextagon? ;)

Very nicely balanced Miguel. No-one can do this kind of logo like you, apart from Vonster maybe.

firebrand said on Apr. 03 '10

True. ;)

Logomotive said on Apr. 03 '10

Thanks Roy and everyone for your comments. I really do appreciate hearing but you know what? I cannot please everyone. As you can see I listen but every little change I make, I must change everything in the design. Thus ruining the integrity of the logo. We don't want a Frankenstien logo :) I have been back on forth on this and going to sit on this for now. Cheers.

ethereal said on Apr. 03 '10

^ Good point Roy, Mike and Von have great ability for these kinds of things. Great work, Mike.

eziemac said on Apr. 03 '10

Sure is a beauty, Mike

pjmaster said on Apr. 03 '10

Strong mark !

siah-design said on Apr. 03 '10

This is fantastic bud.

Brandsimplicity said on Apr. 03 '10

Slayed it dude!

epsilon said on Apr. 04 '10

This is totally bad ass.

OcularInk said on Apr. 05 '10

You are the wing master!

Rayf said on Apr. 05 '10

Fantastic.

logomotive said on Apr. 05 '10

Thanks for the comments and help guys. This was the original design, The angles are sharper and not as smooth. just has a different feel. http://logopond.com/gallery/detail/100463