Shepard Fairey/Stones logo
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- i_monk0
http://www.underconsideration.co…
56% "Bad" so far.
- MrT0
Maybe Keith signed it off while he was off his tits.
- kodap0
simplicity could rule it, by just adding 50 to the tongue symbol, and play around with it maybe. Pretty sure this was a work with a tight deadline.
I've seen better better type treatments by Shepard, like warped words, not just "text on a path" maybe just a question of available time focused on the details for this.
- oey0
what did he designed?!
did he redesigned it?after the stedelijk museum logo what can I say?
what do you like? the logo itself?
nothing different besides one less black line between the upper teeth and the gum.one halo like the strokes and van halen logo.
with a shadow.some type on top. condensed or not, whatever.
should putting some letters (like 5 fonts) be considered designing the logo?I like the logo. It already existed.
now the "updates" could be better.everyone discussing the logo design and the logo was already designed.
come on, give me a break.
- Miguex0
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- doktornomore0
Shit, pure and utter shit. The original tongue logo really and truly cannot be replaced, especially with this amateurish load of crap. Many have tried and many have failed; hopefully it gets shelved and buried back behind the SPAM cans.
Read it and weep... http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Joh…
- DRIFTMONKEY0
Would we dislike it as much if it had been designed by some unknown designer? Speaking for myself, the answer is yes.
- Miguex0
Say what you want, but it would be AMAZING to get commissioned to update such a legendary piece of music history. But at the same time, the logo is so good, so memorable, so recognizable that it's a TON of pressure to try to change it. People won't dig it.
Chances are, he got paid a ton of money. And next year everyone will forget he did anything on it, masses will always respond to the original one.
- dbloc0
I've been a big fan of the Rolling Stones since my dad introduced me to "Satisfaction." "Tattoo You" is one of the earliest albums I bought with my own money and I studied the album package obsessively... you may notice how its color scheme and iconic art could have inspired me? The Rolling Stones have had a lot of great art over the decades, but nothing can top their tongue logo, originally created by John Pashe in 1971. In my opinion, the Stones' tongue logo is the most iconic, potent, and enduring logo in rock 'n' roll history. I think the logo not only captures Mick Jagger's signature lips and tongue, but also the essence of rebellion and sexuality that is the allure of all rock 'n' roll at its finest.
I first worked with Mick Jagger and Dave Stewart on their project Superheavy. Mick and Dave were great to work with and I became at ease with our creative rapport despite their stature as musicians. However, when Mick Jagger reached out to me about designing a logo to mark the Rolling Stones' 50th anniversary I was quite overwhelmed. Mick said he was open to any of my ideas . One of the first things I asked Mick was "don't you think the tongue HAS to be included?". He responded "yeah I guess it ought to be". Case closed. I was very humbled and honored to be asked to work on the 50th logo so my objective was to service and showcase the Stones' legacy rather than try to make my contribution dominant.
I worked on this project as a fan knowing that the Stones' tongue was the focus and the starting point. With that in mind I set out to integrate the 50 in a creative and memorable way. I think the solution speaks for itself in celebrating the Stones' trademark icon and historical anniversary. I'd like to thank the Rolling Stones for all their great music that has impacted my life and for allowing me to make a small contribution to their 50th anniversary. Cheers!
-Shepard Fairey
- twokids0
Don't get the hating thing. In no way do I hate Shephard Fairey. I don't know the man, except for some of his work. I like his Obama poster. This particular piece of work, not so much. No hating.
- 12xu0
Could have been better, however Fairey is such a GIANT target it's hard to separate legitimate criticism from the hate. Just make sure to hold onto your originals, hand paint your logos, and only work with bands destined to become rock gods.
http://www.creativereview.co.uk/…
- twokids0
If, on a design web site, designers cannot comment neagtively about a famous designer's work - then where?
You sound like that person that always wants to say something good to everyone, no matter how bad it is. You will never be an AD with that attitude, young designer.
- Yeah OK man...whatever. Whatever.youngdesigner
- it's called the licking ass...oey
- twokids0
Still, as someone pointed out above - this version would not have even been presented at most places. I wouldn't ever show it.
- Glitterati_Duane0
I'm not a fan of the logo but I'm with Moldero especially after seeing he did about 30 versions and that's what they chose. I have projects all the time where I present things that I think are great but the client choses the shittiest of all of my options or pushes me to make good options shittier. Hating on it is pointless. It's our industry. Plus, fame and good aren't always synonymous. Look at the entertainment industry.
- CyBrainX0
Short interview here:
http://imprint.printmag.com/bran…
- spendogg0
His aesthetic is there - but the typography is infuriating.