Design help for chips, glassware, napkins, signs, etc.

dubbs · #1 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 03:32 PM

I have recently moved into a very nice house with two of my good friends. While it's obviously not permenant, we imagine being here for at least a few years.

We do a lot of hosting, be it for parties, movie screenings (home theater), poker games, BBQ, blackjack tournaments, craps tournaments, and general tomfoolery.

We'd love to have a logo, a common theme. We imagine it getting put on pint glasses, beer mugs, cigars, cocktail napkins, that sort of thing. I'd also love to get it on some labels for some custom chips down the line, poker, blackjack, craps, etc.

But, we don't have a logo. This of course is a problem. We go by:

The House at Jenifer Street
and
The Jenifer Street Card Room

As we'd be putting this logo on a lot, I think we'd want to go with the first, but maybe a second design for chip labels in the same style? But, I'm pretty sure that's overkill, hmm...

My inspiration draws from Clydes. For those of you who don't know, Clydes is a Washington DC restaurant group that has pretty decent food and a great upscale bar atmosphere. It's the place you go to order a glass of scotch or a manhattan after a long day at the office. My group of friends go there at least once a week, we're good friends with the servers and most of the bartenders. it is literally around the corner from our house, it takes about 3 minutes from door to door. (Chevy Chase Clydes)

View their website, and pictures of the restaurant here:

http://clydes.com/main/RestaurantsPi..._Chevy_Chase_1

The logo, the upwardly sloping green "Clydes" text, is the look I'd like to pay homage to. Maybe have that read "The House" with "at Jenifer Street" underneath in small text.

So, that's what I'm working with. If there are any talented artists on here, I'd love the help. I'd be more than willing to compensate you with samples of anything we ordered, some token $$ (sadly, can't offer you what you'd probably deserve), or things of that nature.

Just a fun little things for a group of friends that love to entertain.

Thanks for any help!

Jambine · #2 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 03:42 PM

Maybe something like this?

sn0wstorm · #3 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 03:42 PM

I'll see what I can do... for:

1 Million Dollars!!! *evil laugh*

Naw, seriously, I'll see what I can do. As usual, for free.

dubbs · #4 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 05:04 PM

sn0w, I didn't even want to mention your name, as you are a bonified legend in my mind. You do some incredible work, and all of your designs are distinctly yours. Love them all!

I think, just to clarify for everyone, I'd be interested in two designs. One a freeform logo that could be put on anything, towels, napkins, glasses, cigar bands, etc, and then a chip label that would incorporate that logo.

So sn0w, Jambine, anyone one else, any crack you wanted to take at it would be incredibly appreciated. No pressure, no rush, do what you can, when you can, if you can.

Jambine, as for your picture of the chip, I like it! But I think we'd want something that wasn't exclusively poker, so the cards would be out. As for the style, you can see from looking at the Clydes logo and pictures, its very classic, simple, and understated, with a little bit of a retro feel. Old Vegas clays instead of the modern colorful ChipCo's, if you will

dubbs · #5 (**permalink**) 10-18-2006, 05:06 PM

And sn0w, I forgot to mention, I can't get you the full million, but I happen to have a couple hundred thousand laying around. Rubberbanded together even, in bricks for all your High Stakes Poker action!

sn0wstorm · #6 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 03:07 AM

I did 2 fast versions to see if I get the direction:

pkf655 · #7 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 06:56 AM

Been to Clyde's a few times, not to far from me either. As for snows designs I like the second one even reminds me of cheers a little, no idea why.

jdunford · #8 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 07:03 AM

If you want a generic symbol and don't mind if it's not quite unique... have you seen Magus_23's poster? Not all of these items actually exist, but you can already get chips and dealer buttons (perhaps sold out), and I believe poker plaques and custom cards are on the way. The glass looks particularly cool IMO.

http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/custom...rotege-3d.html
http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/custom...rd-design.html
http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/group-...Protege+dealer

dubbs · #9 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 08:07 AM

sn0w, I love them both, thanks!

I think I'm partial to the second one. I originally envisioned the Jenifer Street text flowing underneath House rather than on a straight line, so you might try experimenting with that, but this is an incredible effort, thank you so much!

jdunford, as for Maugus' poster, not only have I seen it, but I can't wait to buy one! The chips are some of the most beautiful chips I've seen, absolutley my current favorites. I'm not quite ready to sell of my Pharoah's and ChipCo's and buy a huge set, but I'm getting there.

sn0wstorm · #10 (**permalink**) 10-19-2006, 08:17 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dubbs

sn0w, I love them both, thanks!

I think I'm partial to the second one. I originally envisioned the Jenifer Street text flowing underneath House rather than on a straight line, so you might try experimenting with that, but this is an incredible effort, thank you so much!

Okay, I'll move on with the second one... I'll see what I can come up with!