Slow week ahead, so this would be a good time to bring up a marketing idea. No off-topic posts here–they'll be removed. If you want to talk athletics, use the "General Discussion" thread below.
I was wondering if (a) anyone here would buy/wear angrybeav merchandise (around campus, to games, etc), (b) any graphic artists here interested in collaborating to design products?
The main reason I'd like to do this is that it would be funny to see angrybeav shirts/gear/cups when they pan the crowd at games. But, it would also spread the word/get more angrybeavs on board (there are probably thousands of pissed off fans who never heard of this site). The more fans on board, the more pressure on the AD.
I don't care much about the $ angle. I figure a consignment/commission based model or something like that would work. We can iron that out later on. Basically, I am soliciting interest. Fans: do you want the gear. Designers: could you make cool logos, designs, etc?
What would be neat is if we had talented designers who could make something so catchy it became an unofficial logo/slogan/etc. Really show the University how it's done. Unfortunately, I don't have much talent for visual arts…I like minimal/clean/punchy/humorous designs, though, so if you're going to submit an idea think along those lines. I know there are websites that allow you to put your own logos on shirts and other gear, so if we come up with something good I can work on that aspect.
This site has just under 1 million hits and 4,000 unique visitors spanning 47 States. 12% new visitors in the last month alone, so the trend is up. What I'm getting at is this could be a good opportunity for budding designers to get their work noticed.
Post general comments below. If you're a designer and want to seriously collaborate then shoot me an email.
would be funny if the creative designers could re-brand the Oregon State logo for us to adopt, to show the school we’re tired of the beaver head logo currently being used by the school. who knows, if it becomes popular enough, maybe the school will offer to buy the design?
Yeah, it would be funny.
Just realized my girlfriend is actually a talented painter (she did all the paintings hanging in our apartment). I’ve never asked her to try her hand at digital art because I assumed the skills don’t crossover, but maybe they do? I’ll ask her when she comes home tonight.
You “just realized” she’s a talented artist? I wouldn’t tell her that, you may not get any favors from her for quite some time.
Well, I always knew she was talented at painting…what I meant to say is I just realized she might be able to crossover into graphic design. I’ve never seen her do graphics, so I’m not sure if those skills translate.
I have no skills, but am interested in buying/wearing! :-)
That is just as important to know! I do not want to go through all the effort if nobody wants them and/or people are too embarrassed (ha ha) to wear them.
I will be going to as many games as possible I’ll try to get front row student section so my shirt is seen on TV! Except when Wisconsin comes to town and buttfucks us. Haha!
This is an idea I spent about 3 minutes dicking around with a while back.
http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af334/brownale9000/ORSTLOGO1.jpg
I like the State design, but would like it better with just the giant block O in the center. Maybe a white background for the shape, and use that same orange color inside the block “O” with white/black outlining.
http://beaverbyte.com/files/2011/07/blocko2.jpg
basically this, with the block “O” instead of the heart. I know that would be copyright infringement, but would still be willing to buy that on the black market.
http://www.madeinoregon.com/Heart_Oregon_Sticker-4409.html?utm_source=Froogle&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Froogle
yeah, ‘twould get your ass into hot water pretty quick.
Similar to your 2nd idea.
http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af334/brownale9000/?action=view¤t=ORSTLOGO2.jpg
http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af334/brownale9000/?action=view¤t=ORSTLOGO3.jpg
Here’s the design I had in mind, figured they can’t stop me from making my own t-shirt, as long as I don’t start selling it.
http://www.customink.com/designs/oregon/hbr0-000m-twsv/hotlink?pc=HL-46120&cm_mmc=hotlink-_-2-_-Body_txt-_-button1
One good thing about this design is it literally reads “O State”
I view all these ideas as 10x better than the current cartoon beaver.
I hope angry puts his retirement account into these t shirts, that way he backbeat and the other 10 Posters who put 90% of the drivel up on the board lose their ass.
i love that, very cool, it highlights the seperateness from oregon with “state.” love it
I’m in if I can get one that says “and Langsdorf calls the same play he has for that situation all season…” or “Mark Banker: defensive adjustments are for pansies, keep it the same all the time”
So is Hawaii going to hire this guy? I was breifly excited about this until someone commented that Riley would just promote the defensive line coach and not bring in any new talent and I knew that commenter was right. But on the flip side, the new wide receivers coach has been a pretty good hire so maybe we can get an upgrade here. The Hawaii newspaper cited his recruiting connections, but I’ve been underwhelmed with the recruiting results.
How about chains in the background that read “3rd & 10”, and Langsdork calling “Dive right” into the headset?
How about a jeopardy question. Langs calls this play on third and long. What is the screen play and get the punter ready?
Solid idea. Have Trebek on there. Category can be called “WTF?”
My cousin is a graduate from OSU and an avid fan. He’s incredibly talented, and would see this as a great opportunity. Here’s his website http://www.joshcleland.com
Hope that helps.
let me say that as a graphic artist (but not nearly an Illustrator like Josh), this guy could do some great stuff for OSU (and for Angry Beavs)…get him involved! I’ve actually been working on a OSU logo to replace the OS on my own time, off and on.
could a small percentage of sales go towards maintaining the site with the rest going to a charity?
A friend of a friend designed a graphic a while back for a civil war tee-shirt he sold on his website, based on the duck hunt dog as seen here…
http://www.herdofcats.ca/files/images/duckhunt1.jpg
But it was a beaver instead of the dog. Unfortunately, he sold out before I could pick one up.
Also unfortunately, I’m not much of an illustrator, so i can’t replicate the look very well, but if anyone he could, it would definitely be a shirt I would buy.
pretty much every school that plays a big game vs Oregon does a variation of that. I’ve seen it on gameday many times. I guarantee you’ll see something similar with Wisconsin’s Badger at the Rose Bowl.
Quasi related?
An interesting article from a few years back, talking about the creation of the OS logo.
http://www.osualum.com/s/359/file_lib/1/12/200704Stater_2025_Logo_633131847874531250.pdf
The main point I found interesting is that the designer actually made the proposal to Oregon State to get a more unified look. Oregon State wasn’t looking for a new logo at all.
I would be absolutely ecstatic with the same think happening for the angry beaver. I find it stupid, dated and amateurish. It will be interesting to see if there could be a groundswell created from this post.
But I doubt it.
A friend of mine and I would both be interested in helping out. We are both OSU graphic design graduates, and are fed up with the crap our marketing department churns out. I’m sure you have my signup information so feel free to send me an email.
Cheers
i would absolutely rock angyrbeavs gear. i have a good friend about to graduate from Pacific Northwest College of Art in graphic design, ill show him this post. id love a shirt making fun of langsdorfs blue jacket or something. haha there are just so many ideas.
I think the blue jacket is Harbaugh the GA.
How about this. The Beaver on a flag is supposed to face the staff (pole) or else it is considered dishonorable. This has some similarities to a design that won an Oregonian contest to be a new Oregon State flag. The star highlights Corvallis and is also a “NW” star. The beaver then looks toward it and the staff honoring both. Would also be good with black beaver on orange state. That way two versions could be offered.
http://i1085.photobucket.com/albums/j440/armbruss/ORSTLOGO4.jpg
You can use my likeness, goofy glasses and all, with something like: “Maybe he wasn’t so bad” JB
That’s pretty good.
Before you get any similar ideas about me, you’ll need to contact my agent to discuss royalties.
Be forewarned, Joe Avezzano® is a valuable brand.
It is! It was worth maybe a pitcher or two if you were hanging out with a cute co-ed back in the day.
(bows deeply, attempts humility, fails)
That’s the first comment JB has made that I felt contributed to this site, and it’s a damn good comment too.
I foresee one big problem if you start trying to incorporate the state outline into the logo. It wouldn’t resonate the same for someone who didn’t grow up in the state of Oregon as someone who was born or raised here. I think most people are loyal to their home state first and then to their university. This could work against us with recruiting both athletes and students.
Thumbs up for angrybeavs gear!
Here is my T-shirt design:
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs.gif
I just responded to your email. Love this shirt. I think we should put a Duck (or Riley’s) head in the fist, though.
My lady and I are going to work on some ideas in the upcoming weeks. Everyone interested in this project should do the same. Hope to have some finished next year.
How about the fist squeezing a duck’s neck… lol.
Check this out:
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs-fist-duck.jpg
When reading your link I thought it said “angrybeav fists duck”
Now THAT would be a funny, albeit disturbing, image.
LMFAO!
One more, now time for bed:
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs-fist-duck2.jpg
Angry glaring eyes at the top.
“Angrybeavs” in the center.
Mean scary beaver teeth at the bottom.
Black shirt,orange writing. I’ll take 3, one XL two L.
I have a few shirts with this printed on them:
http://freshstartdetail.com/main/wp-content/uploads/2011/12/best-state-ever.ai_.jpg
Not exactly a logo but it’s fun to wear.
I think angrybeav’s logo shouldn’t refer to our competitors at all, just promote OSU.
The one with the outline of our state with the word “STATE” is awesome because it reminds me of John Belushi’s character wearing a sweater that said “COLLEGE”. Classic.
I agree, no air time for competitors. Keep it simple with emphasis on “angrybeavs.com”.
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs.gif
Can the duck have a visor on? That would seal the deal for me:)
For WFO above. “Angry glaring eyes at the top.
“Angrybeavs” in the center.
Mean scary beaver teeth at the bottom.”
http://s1021.photobucket.com/albums/af334/brownale9000/?action=view¤t=ANGRYBEAV01.jpg
Dude, like this concept a lot. Hope you don’t mind but I did my own spin on it:
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs-eyes.jpg
Yeah that’s cool.
It would be cool to have the eyes looking straight ahead too, like they’re focused on you if you’re looking at the shirt.
I couldn’t put it together exactly how I vaguely pictured it, but here’s an attempt.
http://imageshack.us/f/847/27916537.jpg/
Here’s another, trying to implement beaver teeth within the “O”
http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/213/ostate.jpg/
I made over 60 “FIRE RILEY” T shirts and sold every last one at tailgaters. I wish I had the funds to make about 2,000 more. They would sell out quickly.
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs-eyes.jpg
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs.gif
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs-fist-duck2.jpg
http://www.socalchevellecaminoclub.org/images/angrybeavs-fist-duck.jpg
I’m working on one that just says “Oregon State” with a picture of a deflated football. I think that sums the situation up nicely, and has an element of humor.
Sort of inspired by this: http://img1.etsystatic.com/il_570xN.287624453.jpg
Hello, the whole thing is going well here and ofcourse every one is sharing information,
that’s genuinely fine, keep up writing.