Orioni Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 It's been years now that we've used the sumbols of the European Union as our own signs as well. I feel that the time has come for us to have our own, original mark. That's why I'd like to ask everyone who is at least a bit interested in graphic design to post their idea(s).  I would like to suggest that you make things not to complicated, for example 100 stars spelling 'Europa'. The simpler logo's are usually much more easy to recognise and identify with.  I'm looking forward to see what you can come up with, so go ahead and be creative!  Something I made up last night.. Link to comment
Tagmatium Rules Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 This any good? Â Â (Yes, it's a joke, but it also does display the highest level of my artistic skill) Link to comment
Pirilao Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 This any good?  (Yes, it's a joke, but it also does display the highest level of my artistic skill) I follow the joke Link to comment
Orioni Posted February 16, 2006 Author Share Posted February 16, 2006 Funny, Tag. Any chance if getting a suggestion? Link to comment
Jov Doe Posted February 16, 2006 Share Posted February 16, 2006 I've always been kind of good with making carebear flags, but I don't know if anyone is interested  But anyways, Orioni your flag looks like a combination of UN and EU Link to comment
Dragonryders Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 Nice and simple: the way a symbol should be. Â Â Enhanced version: Â Â Â Link to comment
Paranoid schizo Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I know this is going to go down like a lead balloon, but...... Â Â I really like Tags flag. It's the most original and outstanding flag I've seen on NS. It's amusing and striking. Perhaps not as our main flag, but I reckon we could find a place for it somewhere...... Â I will know don my kevlar and hunker down. Link to comment
Upper Strathyclyde Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 (edited) *Fires Several Rounds from a Swedish Assault Rifle at Paranoid* Edited February 19, 2006 by Upper Strathyclyde (see edit history) Link to comment
Adaptus Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 haha, nice one Tag, yeah i think PS is right. Â heres a few i slapped together, some what random they are. Â Â Â Link to comment
Liberallandia Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 I like the first one from Adaptus, but I feel the six pointed star may be taken as a religous reference, we should probably remove it to show universal tolerance and acceptance. Link to comment
Paranoid schizo Posted February 19, 2006 Share Posted February 19, 2006 *Fires Several Rounds from a Swedish Assault Rifle at Paranoid* Â Charming. I thought you lot were neutral??!! Link to comment
Orioni Posted February 19, 2006 Author Share Posted February 19, 2006 Nice entries everyone, the ideas are quite original. Â My point for trying to find a new logo is to put it at the top of the page, in the infobox. Also, I was thinking about adding it to any future userbadges you can see here. Link to comment
Tagmatium Rules Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 I'd go for one that is wholly original, and not one based up the current EU flag. Â I know that's difficult, I would give it a try, but my artistic skills are represented above. Â The blue and gold/yellow colours are striking, but is it too closely linked with the EU? Â Would it also be possible to use a representation of the Europa map, rather than real-life Europe or the real-life world? Link to comment
Orioni Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 1) I'd go for one that is wholly original, and not one based up the current EU flag. 2) I know that's difficult, I would give it a try, but my artistic skills are represented above.  3) The blue and gold/yellow colours are striking, but is it too closely linked with the EU?  4) Would it also be possible to use a representation of the Europa map, rather than real-life Europe or the real-life world? 1) I agree. That's kinda the reason why I wanted to start this thread.  2) Let's talk about some symbols that might represent our region. - A group of people. - Nations. - Friendly. - Diplomatic. - Army. What else could be combined in some sort of logo?  3) True. A different color combination is possible. This wikipedia article about Coat's of Arms could be inspiring for some: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coat_of_Arms  4) I would use neither. Not the map, since that's still quite unclear for the moment. And not RL Europa/earth, because that's not us.   I'd like to get more ideas for #2 if that's possible. Feel free to post some inspirational examples (regarding look and/or style) while you're at it. Link to comment
Scipii Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 A coat of arms sounds good. A flag divided into four with each segment representing a different ideal. something like...  - Diplomatic (a scroll or something) - Army (Sword, a Shield, Spear tip, Fist, Bow etc etc) - Justice (Scales) - Can't think of a fourth segment   Link to comment
Adaptus Posted February 20, 2006 Share Posted February 20, 2006 i like that idea Scip, the fourth segment could be power, or freindlyness. oh poo, spelling strikes again. Link to comment
Orioni Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Based on the previous suggestions, here are some of the items I'd like to combine.  Peace - The olive branches you see around the UN flag.  Friendship/diplomacy - I'll cut-out the hands you see here.  Justice - Scales, as Scipii suggested.  Power/strength - I'm not sure, here are some ideas. bear = strong animal  Something European, at least   I'll put a little mix of these things together.. Link to comment
Orioni Posted February 20, 2006 Author Share Posted February 20, 2006 Extra inspiration..  Coat of Arms of the Democratic Republic of the Congo  Coat of Arms of Bangladesh  Coat of Arms of Brazil  National Emblem of Cape Verde  Coat of Arms of Samoa  Coat of Arms of South Africa  More here: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_national_coats_of_arms Link to comment
Pirilao Posted February 21, 2006 Share Posted February 21, 2006 It loved participating in the creation Symbol for Europa. I present some images just for inspiration. Â I wait that they are useful work. Link to comment
Adaptus Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 What about this, took it from the old Sovet Emblem. Â Link to comment
Orioni Posted February 24, 2006 Author Share Posted February 24, 2006 That's great Adaptus! Now we're getting somewhere! Link to comment
Adaptus Posted February 24, 2006 Share Posted February 24, 2006 And you said i used MS paint, well arnt you wrong. Â Link to comment
Adaptus Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Heres another quick one, this time i based it on the Egyptian coat of arms. Â Link to comment
Dragonryders Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 (edited) Â Â Inspired by Ad's coats of arms, I altered the Georgian one. Â Edited February 25, 2006 by Dragonryders (see edit history) Link to comment
Suverina Posted February 25, 2006 Share Posted February 25, 2006 Dragonryders, Perhaps make the shield in one coulour and add some symbol that would fit Europa more than a cow. Link to comment
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