The Tower Bridge Fox Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I don’t think there is anything to fear from an open competition. I hate to say it but the way the logo ended up suggests LOCOG didn’t know what they wanted really And I don’t think there is any reason for people to get bees in there bonnets about it being in keeping I think complementary is the word Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rafa Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 Vicky Pollard remains my first choice mascot. An inspiration to the youth and capable on roller blades. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted July 2, 2008 Report Share Posted July 2, 2008 I don’t think there is anything to fear from an open competition.I hate to say it but the way the logo ended up suggests LOCOG didn’t know what they wanted really And I don’t think there is any reason for people to get bees in there bonnets about it being in keeping I think complementary is the word You likely don't recall or know of the professional outrage when VANOC launched their logo contest. Design work isn't easy. And it is time consuming. That is why designers do not like contests. They are being asked to do free work and then have it judged and graded by some abstract panel. And only one person gets the "prize". Imagine you doing whatever it is you do for a living for free and then being told that only one person out of thousands would be selected and paid as the winner? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 You likely don't recall or know of the professional outrage when VANOC launched their logo contest. Design work isn't easy. And it is time consuming. That is why designers do not like contests. They are being asked to do free work and then have it judged and graded by some abstract panel. And only one person gets the "prize".Imagine you doing whatever it is you do for a living for free and then being told that only one person out of thousands would be selected and paid as the winner? I think I can imagine that , but the Olympics is a one off large event and the public need to like the designs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 They need to like the stadium and the park and the transport as well but you wouldn't dream of not using pros for these things. I'm sorry, but Kendegra is right; designers ought to be treated like any other professionals in this process. The Olympics is a one off event for them too and they are an industry that should reap the benifits of it along with those who work in construction and archtecture etc. They shouldn't have the rug pulled out from under their feet by a public competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Tower Bridge Fox Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 I didn’t say anything about not using pros Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 Its a difficult one. I work for an agency in the UK, we are reasonably sized with an international client base and we are in the UK's top 100 agencies, but we arnt in London and have been dismissed by clients on that fact alone. I attended the briefing for the London 2012 Bid logo competition and we were happy to enter as we would never have normally been approached as we arn't a headline grabbing agency. My boss was happy to enter as the attention we would get if we won was seen as a massive plus as well as a great honour of having that logo in our portfolio. I will have to see if she feels the same if this competition is launched, probably not as we are a graphics agency not illustration or character based. I intend to enter off my own back though as its something Im interested in. So what I guess Im saying is as a designer I dont like free pitches or competitions but if it means I get the chance to show my work where I would'nt get the opportunity Im happy to do it as it is as much of the love of it as the honour if you win. I think the ideal is have an open competition open to all, get a concept as a winning entry then give it to the proffessionals to polish it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim jones Posted July 21, 2008 Report Share Posted July 21, 2008 funny thing is with this pro's vs. the Public . The 1982 commonwealth games was a national design contest by all comers . somehow having a common touch can relate to actual sales as opposed to an abstract idea for a "designer". Jim jones Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I think the ideal is have an open competition open to all, get a concept as a winning entry then give it to the proffessionals to polish it. So solicit ideas from the design community and general public for free, then hire a professional team to create their own design based off that and presto voila...you've got yourself a mascot? These kinds of contests may "get your name out there" and may seem like an "honour", but they don't pay the bills of the vast majority of designers and they don't create the best results. The team that won the VANOC contest didn't see any significant up shift in their work. They didn't even win the rest of the 2010 branding work. Sure, I have no love for the LOCOG emblem, but I didn't see many from the publicly submitted entries on the various blogs that really captured much attention either. Most were cliches, crafted without the benefit of a proper creative brief. And if the design is crap, it is ultimately the fault of the client and the creative brief, not the designer. The designer often gives guidance, but the client gives direction. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted July 22, 2008 Report Share Posted July 22, 2008 I will repeat. I would love to do it cause I have a passion for what I do, when I go home I dont switch off, Im always working and as Seb isnt gonna be knocking on my door then I would like it to be a competition so I can submit my designs. Atheletes in this country dont get paid to go to the olympics, if they are lucky they get enough sponsorship deals and grants to not have to do a 9 to 5 job as well. That money pays for their training. Some atheletes are not that lucky and have to do a 9 to 5 and train at weekends and in the evenings, they go to the olympics for the honour of representing their counntry, I feel the same. I, not being a world renowned designer are happy to work during the day to pay the bills and at night or in the evenings work on a mascot design if they do have the competition. For me it would be an honour, frankly I dont give a **** what anyone else thinks. If you dont like the competition dont enter it. Again they cant win can they people complain at the cost of the logo when done by a leading branding agency, people are complaining if the mascot choice comes down to a competition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 LOCOG seeks creative agency for mascot brief LONDON - Olympic organisers are on the hunt for a creative agency to design the official mascot for the London 2012 Games. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will brief the successful agency to create a character that reflects the Games' ‘Best of British' ideal. It is set to be used on clothing, in film and animation, on gaming and digital platforms as well as in a physical form. LOCOG seeks creative agency for mascot brief by Matt Williams, Campaign 24-Oct-08, 11:15 LONDON - Olympic organisers are on the hunt for a creative agency to design the official mascot for the London 2012 Games. The London Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games (LOCOG) will brief the successful agency to create a character that reflects the Games' ‘Best of British' ideal. It is set to be used on clothing, in film and animation, on gaming and digital platforms as well as in a physical form. ADVERTISEMENT The agency will also be expected to develop a full marketing and communications plan to support the launch of the mascot. A separate mascot will be created for the Paralympic Games, which begins on the 29 August, three weeks after the Olympic Games close. Chris Townsend, commercial director of LOCOG, said: "They (mascots) help set the tone for the Games and we're very excited about kicking this process off. "Fun and games aside, the mascot programme will be a key component of our licensing plan and will be a strong revenue driver as we seek to raise the £2 billion required to stage a Games in 2012." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 Excellent news, I have got one of our account handlers submitting our company details already, woo hoo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OlympicGames Posted October 24, 2008 Report Share Posted October 24, 2008 As long as they avoid anything like "Izzy" or any type of pop music or punk rock themed mascot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Designs for the official London mascot (or mascots) have apparently been whittled down to a "handful" of exciting concepts, and loveable replicas of the winning design will be in the shops next year. Bless. The would-be mascots are currently being squeezed and cooed over by a special London 2012 committee whose task is not just to select the cutest design but to approve the all-important name (or names). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Designs for the official London mascot (or mascots) have apparently been whittled down to a "handful" of exciting concepts, and loveable replicas of the winning design will be in the shops next year. Bless.The would-be mascots are currently being squeezed and cooed over by a special London 2012 committee whose task is not just to select the cutest design but to approve the all-important name (or names). I'm still gunning for the magical, invisible gryphon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 You'll be pleased. Here it is Baron! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NY20?? Posted May 10, 2009 Report Share Posted May 10, 2009 Oh must they have one? The whole idea of a mascot can feel very cheesy, very 1997. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenadian Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 May feel that way, but judging by the success of the Vancouver 2010 mascots, they also feel very plush and profitable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevzz Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Designs for the official London mascot (or mascots) have apparently been whittled down to a "handful" of exciting concepts, and loveable replicas of the winning design will be in the shops next year. Bless.The would-be mascots are currently being squeezed and cooed over by a special London 2012 committee whose task is not just to select the cutest design but to approve the all-important name (or names). Thats great! Do you know when will the official design be announced? Is it normally before the torch design or after? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted May 11, 2009 Report Share Posted May 11, 2009 Definately before the torch, they will be able to make some cash with the merchandise. Im sure i read somewhere they will be revealed autumn 2009, Im not sure though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Tickle Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 They arn't unveiling the mascots til 2010, boo hiss!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adrianme17 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 They arn't unveiling the mascots til 2010, boo hiss!!!! not surprising - they will unveil after vancouver so i would imaging mar/apr 2010? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
English Kev Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 not surprising - they will unveil after vancouver so i would imaging mar/apr 2010? I hope one of them is Kathy Burke smoking a fag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob2012 Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 "I want a brown baby, like all the other Mums on the estate" "I am smoking a faaaaaaaaaaaaaaaag!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baron-pierreIV Posted August 3, 2009 Report Share Posted August 3, 2009 They arn't unveiling the mascots til 2010, boo hiss!!!! Davey, your signature graphic, are those the Official 2012 pictograms? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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