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Equipment => Bats => Bat Making => Topic started by: nickpain77 on July 26, 2015, 10:43:34 PM
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What's are you opinions on these and how could I improve the design
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They are fantastic. It would truly be a blank bat.
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Lol tejas
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Can I suggest sticking the back one on straight and centrally... ;)
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Don't like the white horizontal stickers.
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Too many w's.
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Is there a brand that goes with the sticker? What does the WW stand for?
Having black lettering on a dark background doesn't make it stand out. Personally I don't like them because they don't look very classy. It looks like a very basic design with very little thought (sorry).
There is also a word on the front. Can't even make out what is says without looking incredibly closely
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This is my first design and a local banner company printed hense the bad quality the ww stands for willow wood any ideas of improvement
Is there a brand that goes with the sticker? What does the WW stand for?
Having black lettering on a dark background doesn't make it stand out. Personally I don't like them because they don't look very classy. It looks like a very basic design with very little thought (sorry).
There is also a word on the front. Can't even make out what is says without looking incredibly closely
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not really my cuppa to be honest.
If you are trying to start a brand, best get a designer to help set you up.
If you consider for example the impact of this seasons GM stickers - they created so much impact a load of other brands have shamelessly copied them.
Get a professional (even if it is a friend) to help. Remember the branding has to do four things
1. advertise the brand
2. sell the bat on the shelf
3. Make the batsman feel like they will score runs with the bat
4. stand out in the middle - so everyone can see the successful batsman and to do the first 2...
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Its just tape as there is a few cracks in the areas
Don't like the white horizontal stickers.
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not really my cuppa to be honest.
If you are trying to start a brand, best get a designer to help set you up.
If you consider for example the impact of this seasons GM stickers - they created so much impact a load of other brands have shamelessly copied them.
Get a professional (even if it is a friend) to help. Remember the branding has to do four things
1. advertise the brand
2. sell the bat on the shelf
3. Make the batsman feel like they will score runs with the bat
4. stand out in the middle - so everyone can see the successful batsman and to do the first 2...
Do you know any designers that can help
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It very much depends on your budget - use google to find someone local to you if you don't have a friend.
You need to recognise that it will cost you a bob or two to do it right...
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You need to really think about what it looks like 60 yards away, I would suggest it takes 4-6 months to come up with a design that you are happy with, even if you think your first design is great chances are a month later you won't. That's not to say your final design will be loved by everyone, because it won't. Think of your target market (i.e. what type of cricketer?) and don't rush it. Also, mock up plenty of prototypes even if its just on plain A4 front your inkjet to start with.
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cant make out the brand ............
and i cant even read what it says in the middle and im on a computer staring at it .... "expert" "exist" .... not sure???
surely White against black would be better or even better metallic silver.
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Just to clear up it says cricket in the middle
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Black writing, light coloured background would be better, imho.
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I think you need to be clearer on what your brand is going to be and base it on that. Do you want it to look preppy/modern/vintage. Do you want lots of bright vibrant colour, or something more simple and limited in colour.
It's taken me a good year of trial and error in finding a balance between what I want and what will sell.
A lot of sales will be generated on purely how the bat looks.
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I think you need to be clearer on what your brand is going to be and base it on that. Do you want it to look preppy/modern/vintage. Do you want lots of bright vibrant colour, or something more simple and limited in colour.
It's taken me a good year of trial and error in finding a balance between what I want and what will sell.
A lot of sales will be generated on purely how the bat looks.
I'll keep that to mind
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This is another new design I want to go witha retro look but my designing skills isn't great has anyone used a designer that was reasonable price and good
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The black shield and scroll design reminds me very much of The Classic Bat Company circa 1996-7.
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I like the idea of keeping as much wood showing on the back.
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Haven't heard of the brand but thanks for the feedback :)
The black shield and scroll design reminds me very much of The Classic Bat Company circa 1996-7.
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Is you just search cricket bat sticker designer a few things will come
Up give them an email and ask for a quote
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Al is her is that adcal labels
Is you just search cricket bat sticker designer a few things will come
Up give them an email and ask for a quote
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Al is her is that adcal labels
Contact them then...
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I have a background in product design/graphic design so could help you achieve the look you are after. Let me know if you need any help.
Cheers
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I have they are way to expensive
Contact them then...
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The shield looks alright, but in my opinion you'd do well to think about the name - Willow Wood? Doesn't stand out for me or, frankly, make any sense as a pairing of words. Sorry if that's a little harsh.
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I have they are way to expensive
fair enough what do you currently use?
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Thanks for the nice design would were your ideas on the back
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Regards harry
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Maybe make the flag sticker thing thinner and put your brand name inside in silver? I reckon that sticker is a bit too big for my liking, but up to you
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oh sorry I thought this was design was yours
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these designs look a load like Tazz cricket http://www.tazzsports.co.uk/ (http://www.tazzsports.co.uk/)
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lets not beat around the bush and be polite, this man is going to spend his hard earned cash on this project.
They look rubbish, all of them. They look liek some kid doing a CDT/IT project for his GCSE.
Spend the money getting proper stickers designed now and you will reap the benefits later.
I took the DIY route and failed because of it.
Please dont be offended, im just being brutally honest and speaking from experience
Unfortunately stickers sell bats.
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Totally agree.
Use GM for example - they have been Romida's biggest selling brand this year - this isn't because of Joe Root or Shane Watson - it is because their bats and the branding look great and their price points work.
Ask yourself - why have SS/Ton copied the GM stickers?
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Ask yourself - why have SS/Ton copied the GM stickers?
Because they look the dogs danglies!!!
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lets not beat around the bush and be polite, this man is going to spend his hard earned cash on this project.
They look rubbish, all of them. They look liek some kid doing a CDT/IT project for his GCSE.
Spend the money getting proper stickers designed now and you will reap the benefits later.
I took the DIY route and failed because of it.
Please dont be offended, im just being brutally honest and speaking from experience
Unfortunately stickers sell bats.
I always thought your stickers were some of the finest around John.
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I always thought your stickers were some of the finest around John.
I'd agree with that, I liked the original Python stickers!
I presume you're not linked with them any more?
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the retro ones I did myself and over rode the designer after the python ones looked a bit childish/unprofessional in relation to the snake head.
I dont deal with them anymore, hence the rebranding they have done.
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Ahh fair enough, well you did a good job mate
I had a feeling that'd be the case with the new stuff though, the new branding certainly isn't anywhere near the same standard as the ones you did
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Yeah those Python stickers are attrotious!
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Listen to these guys Mr Pain.
I work in the design and print industry - paying a designer (even a young trainee one) to come up with a decent design will be the best money you could spend.
Poor branding won't get you a second look!
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Listen to these guys Mr Pain.
I work in the design and print industry - paying a designer (even a young trainee one) to come up with a decent design will be the best money you could spend.
Poor branding won't get you a second look!
Thank you for the insight I have now contacted an experienced designer and we have sorted out the money and I'm just waiting for the designs
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Good Luck @nickpain77
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Thanks @Topgun
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@nickpain77 I can put you into one who will do something for under £200
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To be fair to Python cricket they aren't the proper stickers
I think they go on refurbs only
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Don't skimp on branding, especially logo design. Like mentioned previously by others stickers sell bats. Get it right to begin with even if it means delaying your launch and spending a bit more.
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What do you think of my first effort? We were talking about bat design a few weeks ago. Also love input from others.
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Did he design the Python pro stickers because I like the look of those
@nickpain77 I can put you into one who will do something for under £200
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New design
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I reckon there is too much empty space, i think what you should do is make it just thin enough so the you can put WW below each other and then put the Wood willow on the side in white?
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I have a Python bat and is the best i have ever owned. Couldn't give a monkeys about stickers as long as they perform like the one i have now. Whoever replaced the original guy (john?) in my opinion the bats look a lot worse and wouldn't go near them.
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I have a Python bat and is the best i have ever owned. Couldn't give a monkeys about stickers as long as they perform like the one i have now. Whoever replaced the original guy (john?) in my opinion the bats look a lot worse and wouldn't go near them.
Aren't you just contradicting yourself here?
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Aren't you just contradicting yourself here?
I think he means the bat itself as in the shaping and finishing rather than the stickers
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Did u try doing both the Ws together like one inside another ?
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I think he means the bat itself as in the shaping and finishing rather than the stickers
yes that, my bad :)
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Anyone have any pointers on the stickers
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Anyone have any pointers on the stickers
Maybe try putting a picture or logo on the front sticker to cover the empty space. As it is willow wood, you could put a tree or a tree being split into clefts maybe ???
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Where does the profile name go? Might make sense to include it from the start...
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Wjat do you mean by profile
Where does the profile name go? Might make sense to include it from the start...
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Are you set on Willow Wood as your brand name?
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Are you set on Willow Wood as your brand name?
I second this, I feel by the name it limits your design quite a lot and also doesn't sound very good on the ear. They sound to similar. Maybe trying to mix up names and synonyms might help your designs
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Have you got any improvements of the stickers
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After negative feedback not only on the name from the forum but also after talking to vyper , select and python cricket so I'll be trying to find a new name over the coming weeks any suggestion feel free to comment
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Sorry, not sure if I missed this earlier but is this for a project or are you launching a new cricket brand?
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Yes I'm trying to start up a new brand