New Logo

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 3:46 pm

I just heard that the university will be presenting the "finalists" for the new school logo. I believe that they are presenting the logos today at 3:30 in one of the SUB ballrooms and then tonight at 6:00 in the alumni building (I think). It is open to the public, and I would really suggest making an appearance, because the logos that I have seen so far have been terrible, and there's no way that I would want any one of these representing my MSU.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 3:51 pm

I thought BAC presented one with the big M and Forever True and Great through the middle with the acronym highlighted and visible from great distances--you know, FTG

gtapp · Post by **gtapp** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:04 pm

The existing (last ten years) logo is great. Leave it alone. Kramer does not like it but who cares. It is not HIS logo!

CelticCat · Post by **CelticCat** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:05 pm

I fear change.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 7:09 pm

I like change

But my wife won't dye her hair a different color anymore

The only change I get anymore is when I trade in an empty beer bottle for a full one--but I would like to see a new old logo!

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:19 pm

CelticCat wrote:I fear change.

After seeing the two logos that they have narrowed it down to, you all need to be very afraid. They are hideous.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:23 pm

Got pictures?

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 9:43 pm

Cat Grad wrote:Got pictures?

Not yet, but the presenters said that there would be a web site where you can preview the two finalsits.

LUCKILY these logos have nothing to do with athletics.

Post by **SonomaCat** » Tue Mar 29, 2005 11:22 pm

I'm not sure what is on the website yet, but I think this has the link to the appropriate website:

http://www.bobcatnation.com/bobcatboard ... php?t=1920

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 9:54 am

http://bozemandailychronicle.com/articl ... veiled.txt

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:26 am

I hope the new logo depicts more of the college than the surrounding area this time around. I could not stand the "Mountains and Minds" slogan; what does MSU produce? Maybe it's just me, but it appears the school has lost sight of it's mission statement and the comical picked a few of the grunts that work on campus to comment. Must be getting too cynical...

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:35 am

Cat Grad wrote:I hope the new logo depicts more of the college than the surrounding area this time around. I could not stand the "Mountains and Minds" slogan; what does MSU produce? Maybe it's just me, but it appears the school has lost sight of it's mission statement and the comical picked a few of the grunts that work on campus to comment. Must be getting too cynical...

I think that you are FAR too cynical. The comical did not "pick a few gunts" to comment. The comments were from people in the audience who were asking questions, and making to the comments to the design group during the question and answer period. The chronicle did not pick people out of the crowd and interview them.

Also, I personally really like the tag line of "mountains and minds." I challenge you to find a better tag line that is unique to the MSU campus, and also can be used to recruit students to MSU.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:47 am

I'd like a tractor running over our accountants, engineers and other products (figuratively) to include, but not limited to more than a few of our microbiology students working in classrooms/labs designed by some or our architects digging up dinosaurs in our oil and coal fields...following General Paul Funk...oh well...

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 10:51 am

Cat Grad wrote:I'd like a tractor running over our accountants, engineers and other products (figuratively) to include, but not limited to more than a few of our microbiology students working in classrooms/labs designed by some or our architects digging up dinosaurs in our oil and coal fields...following General Paul Funk...oh well...

I think that's too long for a tag line. I think they're looking for something that is 3-5 words in length.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Wed Mar 30, 2005 11:07 am

...but, but, a picture's worth a thousand words...and we do world renowned reseach that builds on our past accomplishments! Besides, MSU is not just a location in the Valley. We graduate, leave but we're always home at least in our minds. Nobody can erase the collegiate memories but when we leave we know in our hearts we're charged with making the entire world a better place. We're always going forward instead of resting on our agrarian roots

wbtfg · Post by **wbtfg** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 11:46 am

Here is the website to view the new logo finalists. This was their entire power point presentation, so you'll have to click the "next" arrow a few times. Also, you are able to submit any feedback on the last page, and I encourage everyone to take advantage of that.

http://www.esserdesign.com/msu/

BozoneCat · Post by **BozoneCat** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:23 pm

God, those are awful. What idiots decided on these? Of the two, I guess I would say I like the "compass" better, but that is the lesser of two atrocities.

Post by **SonomaCat** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:31 pm

I actually didn't mind either of them, but I like the compass one better. I like the way it incorporates the more classic M into its design. I really liked the entire presentation -- they did a good job of showing the logos in the context of how the public would view them.

Neither design blew me away, but I certainly can't think of anything better than what they came up with.

BobCatFan · Post by **BobCatFan** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:37 pm

Lets keep the one we have and start a tradition. Those new ones are awful.

Cat Grad · Post by **Cat Grad** » Thu Mar 31, 2005 1:44 pm

I like the compass

Wish they could better highlight the M. Hate the environmental aspect in the other--we are the Treasure State! A.B. Guthrie didn't do anything for us