Optimistic Beverages

Nov 9, 2010read the 35 comments

This logo for Optimistic Beverages caught my eye.

By Helms Workshop, found via the Johnson Banks thought for the week.

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35 appreciated comments, click here to add one

Chelsea

The line width from the illustration to the type makes it for me. Absolutely lovely!

Nov 9th, 2010
Alexander Spliid

Extremely clever concept!

Nov 9th, 2010
Amanda

I don’t know, I’m on the fence … it’s messing with my head a bit :D Lol

It ‘looks’ stunning though visually. Verrrry well executed.

Nov 9th, 2010
Kent

Clean and clever. I’m with Chelsea on the line-width: excellent work.

Nov 9th, 2010
EnriqueG

OMBG. Love it!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nov 9th, 2010
Justine

The only thing that bothers me is that drop shadow on the glass. Is it necessary? Does it make or break the logo or meaning of it? Doubt it. Otherwise.. fantastic!

Nov 9th, 2010
Lee Newham

Brilliant idea, a bit of a gift. But it’s lovely.

Nov 9th, 2010
Eric

This logo is extremely clever. I love it.

In reply to Justine: The glass casts a shadow. It is not to be confused with a drop shadow.

Nov 9th, 2010
Mr. Grey

I really don’t understand why people think this that clever. The first thing I did when I saw it was Google the brand to understand the brand better. There is no website. Is this just a logo for a logo’s sake? How can it be considered successful or clever if there are no real problems to solve? It is a great illustration, but with the lack of a real idea, any good illustration can be considered a great logo if type is placed underneath to reference a restaurant, design studio, or service.

Nov 9th, 2010
nateP

I think that the shadow cast from the glass is a bit unessecary, it deletes the symetry, which could arguably make it either more interesting, or more cluttered.

I still love it though…

Nov 9th, 2010
David Buchanan

I like it, very old-school.

Does anyone know what it’s for? I see the image on the ‘thought for the week’ but it doesn’t explain, unless I’m missing something.

Nov 10th, 2010
Tom

So funny. Love it. Simple illustration. Nice type treatment. Cheers mate!

Nov 10th, 2010
Jon Gifford

Killerkillerkiller concept. Strikes me personally as that rare Great Idea which needs no explanation — although though it isn’t directly analogous or a stodgy metaphor. Damn, I wish I’d thought of this one! That said; its so easy to armchair QB even the best concepts. However, I were to offer two (albeit quibblingly) constructive thoughts here:

- Perhaps this could be streamlined even further (or extrapolated upon more) as appropriate for the target / client? Not enough visual shorthand for a major market brand. But since it’s obviously not one; perhaps a bit more elocution?

- Form, shape and color clearly insinuate alcoholic beverages — and boutique ones, at that. This feels very “90s earth revival” / CSA. Not a bad thing unless the client has broader ambitions. Design for current category and design for future brand objectives (as long as it rings true in the present) are different animals.

Again — that’s quibbling. This is brilliant work. Absolutely inspiring!

Nov 10th, 2010
natasha

Awesome!

Nov 10th, 2010
Ajiram

I am an amateur, interested in Logo. I am working in the beer production. As you might know, beer drinkers are not only “cute” people, as this cute Logo above, but a quite big population – rock, death metal, progressive metal, punk, motorbikes….with all symbols of their way of life. Yes, Brand Logo can not be made for one target population only, but from time to time, for some special occasion Optimistic Beverages could have more black color, more symbols of that population. I made one (company competition), and would like to publish it. Is it possible, and how. I do not have FB, and do not want to have.

Nov 10th, 2010
David Buchanan

Mr. Grey I agree with you, does anyone know what this was created for?

Nov 10th, 2010
David Buchanan

Ah ha, I see now.

http://helmsworkshop.com/work-and-play/project/64/

Nov 10th, 2010
Marco

Clever interpretation!…but I think that illustation doesn’t help to immediatelly understand the concept…anyway a good job! M

Nov 10th, 2010
Jen

Talk about half glass full…at the top! I really like this a lot!

Nov 10th, 2010
Victoria Myrand

Love it!! It’s so simple but it makes me happy :)

Nov 10th, 2010
Erin Cheyne

Aaah, love it. The linework looks great; it’s nice to see the not-quite-solid black, and the “clear” in the bottom half of the glass makes me happy. It’s perfect – thanks for sharing:)

Nov 10th, 2010
Forte

Really like the negative space here. A very sharp and economical design. Great find.

Nov 11th, 2010
Marky

Nice, clever – but – feels like the brand name was built around the logo concept and not the other way round. I mean: ‘Optimistic Beverages’?

Feels contrived.

Nov 11th, 2010
Matthew

I think this is great! Simple & clever.

Does anyone know what typeface “Optimistic” is set in?

Nov 11th, 2010
cherie

Very clever! Two thumbs up!

Nov 11th, 2010
Sven

Nice idea and illustration.

I think to work as a logo I would prefer to simplify this a bit more. The shadow should be removed as well as those black blobs on the bottom of the glass, as it’s rather distracting and serves no real purpose. Also they might want to rethink the blue tint and the reflection of the liquid.

Verdict: Great potential, but not quite there yet.

Nov 12th, 2010
Ian Houghton

Gorgous illustration, perfect for a micro-brewery or something similar. Perfect combination of clever + character.

Nov 14th, 2010
Gert van Duinen

Lovely Illustration work with consistent quality.

Nov 16th, 2010
Stephen Shillito

Great solution and really good piece of work.

Nov 16th, 2010
freddie stevens

why do people like this so much? First of all it looks like a clip art illustration, the shadow is horrible! I also find logos that try to show a picture like this are never really that great. And finally the concept really is not that great, glass half full? Wow special…..

Nov 18th, 2010
William

As I scrolled down I thought this is clip art. As I reached the type though it seemed to balance out somehow and seemed more professional. Just shows what type can do. It is also well balanced. It has a warm feel. I would feel comfortable with it in some kind of cosy pub restaurant such as “Wetherspoons” (UK). I am musing over whether the clip art like image would work with a wine bar, french cafe or coffee chain.

Nov 22nd, 2010
Naomi

Am I the only one who thinks the glass looks like a cigarette? (especially when the logo is smaller).

Dec 6th, 2010
Joes

Freddie has nothing constructive to add here except “wow special” … News flash Freddie: every illustrated logo looks like some piece of clip art the exists somewhere, so by your standard any and all illustrated logos are no good. I wouldn’t be surprised it because you’ve never picked up a pencil in your life and couldn’t draw a stickman if your miserable life depended on it.

Jan 12th, 2011
Joes

Hey Mr. Grey…maybe you can’t find anything when you Google the name because they are just in the planning stages pre launch, that would explain no site yet. Speaking of sites, checked yours out…nice Mad Men theme you got going, just a question though….what’s with Merrill Lynch’s logo in your Technology section?

Jan 12th, 2011
Mhoe

I agree with you Naomi… it seems like cigarette… lol

Feb 11th, 2011