Topaz Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 The feds revealed the logo they will use for the celebration of Canada's 150 year but many Canada's just don't like it, do you, thoughts? I don't it looks cheap and child-like. http://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/newsmaker-of-the-day-the-canada-150-logo/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hardner Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Hey Topaz, even though we're wary of people over-using images in threads, in some cases it's acceptable, in other cases helpful, and in this case it's essential to the discussion.Here's the logo image: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 That definitely looks like something someone with no design training came up with in a day. The more interesting angle, though, is the fact that the Tory government didn't pay anyone for their labour on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I could do better. This is terrible. Ugly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 It looks like an Origami Maple Leaf. Is it meant to look that way to be multicultural? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 It looks like an Origami Maple Leaf. Is it meant to look that way to be multicultural? Quite possible, but that does not give it a sense of togetherness. Everyone has their own little piece. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boges Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Quite possible, but that does not give it a sense of togetherness. Everyone has their own little piece. That's Canada. We don't ascribe to the Melting Pot mentality that the Muricans do. Case in point, Brampton, Ontario. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 It's not meant to mean anything! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keepitsimple Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I kind of like it - art is always subjective with opinions all aver the map.....but I think this is a good mix of colour and our Maple Leaf. I certainly don't think it's ugly.....and think how proud the contest winner is. And hey - look - it's not monopolized by the usual Conservative Blue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted April 30, 2015 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 So look at the following and see if you like any of them. https://ca.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yo-yhp-ch&va=canada%27s+150+logos Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 It's not meant to mean anything! There is symbolism in almost every logo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GostHacked Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 So look at the following and see if you like any of them. https://ca.images.search.yahoo.com/search/images?_adv_prop=image&fr=yo-yhp-ch&va=canada%27s+150+logos Actually many of them are way better than the one presented. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Guy Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Art is in the eye of the beholder. I like it. I especially like the fact that is a student design and cost us almost nothing. Oh Canada! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mighty AC Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 I like it! It's a very cool and modern logo that still pays homage to the centennial symbol. There is a fountain in my town built in the shape of the centennial logo that works about fifty percent of the time. Hopefully we'll replace it with the new one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bush_cheney2004 Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 (edited) That's Canada. We don't ascribe to the Melting Pot mentality that the Muricans do. Nope...you just define yourselves that way....not Murican. Edited April 30, 2015 by bush_cheney2004 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Dog Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 There is symbolism in almost every logo. Ariana Cuvin, a second-year student in the University of Waterloo’s global business and digital arts program, said the diamonds and colours in her design are not representative of anything in particular. “I just wanted to go with something very simple,” she said Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Well I guess the upside is the conservatives for once got us our moneys worth. Now, about that F 35... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted April 30, 2015 Report Share Posted April 30, 2015 Why would a party with absolutely no respect for the arts pay someone in the creative industries an honest and fair wage for their work? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Topaz Posted May 1, 2015 Author Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 These Conservatives show no respect for anyone , even each other, an MP could get thrown under the bus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Why would a party with absolutely no respect for the arts pay someone in the creative industries an honest and fair wage for their work? The art student that won the design contest received $5000..........If the Government had given a private design firm a contract, people would be bitching & moaning about that....... I'm sure the young lady that did win, and her family, are very proud..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 The art student that won the design contest received $5000..........If the Government had given a private design firm a contract, people would be bitching & moaning about that....... I'm sure the young lady that did win, and her family, are very proud..... Good for her. And all the other people that spent time designing logos they got to choose from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek 2.0 Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Good for her. And all the other people that spent time designing logos they got to choose from? What of them? They lost the contest......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remiel Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 They should really just have a poll asking the simple question: How eager are you to buy a shirt with this logo on it on a scale of 1 to 10? Personally, I would say a 2, and that is being generous. Not something I would go out of my way to wear at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
On Guard for Thee Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Why would a party with absolutely no respect for the arts pay someone in the creative industries an honest and fair wage for their work? Especially when there are all those students around you can exploit. The gal herself states the design wasnt really meant to mean anything. Its only the countries anniversary...nobody cares, do they... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hydraboss Posted May 1, 2015 Report Share Posted May 1, 2015 Why the hell does Canada need a "symbol" for 150 years? This reminds me of Harley Davidson...the 100th anniversary editions were kinda cool...until the 105th anniversary editions were released...and then the 110th anniversary editions..... What a waste - not the 5k paid to the student (good for her). I mean the amount of cash that will be spent from this point on promoting this crap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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