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Title: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: SandTEngineer on November 27, 2019, 19:56:11 I'm affraid I just had to post this quote from the WNXX Forum here concerning the new West Coast Partnership:
Quote The new logo, The Avanti West Coast logo, created by design agency forpeople, is a bright orange triangle, symbolising the geographic extent of the 400-mile long route that serves cities such as Birmingham, Manchester, Liverpool and Glasgow as well as London and North Wales. Can someone explain how a bright orange triangle symbolises anything other than a bright orange triangle? Since six places are mentioned maybe a 6 pointed star, with one point frayed to represent the many towns served in North Wales. I appologise to the moderators if this has offended any design consultants on here, and if so, perhaps my post should be removed. Its all down to a sense of humour brought about by 50-years of working in the S&T, you know........ Title: Re: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: SandTEngineer on November 27, 2019, 20:18:57 ....and for those that like photos, here it is https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/new-west-coast-train-firm-which-will-run-trains-to-preston-and-blackpool-to-be-called-avanti-1-10124885/amp
Title: Re: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: Celestial on November 27, 2019, 20:54:38 Don't much like the name either. A quick google shows that Avanti is also 1) a travel insurance provider (ooh, can see a link there) 2) a Global communications company (could provide the wifi I guess), a cleaning supplies company (could be used for the toilets) and a hindu faith schools trust (I'm struggling with that one, I'll admit).
Wonder how much they paid the marketing consultants to come up with that name. However much it was, it was too much. Title: Re: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: Celestial on November 27, 2019, 21:21:19 Further update, I've also seen on twitter that Avanti is also a brand of condom. Now that gives some very interesting opportunities for an all over advertising wrap. Picture of one heading into the Haymarket tunnels anyone?
Title: Re: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: grahame on November 27, 2019, 22:01:11 Further update, I've also seen on twitter that Avanti is also a brand of condom. I suppose once it's no longer a Virgin operation ... Title: Re: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: JontyMort on November 27, 2019, 22:45:57 ....and for those that like photos, here it is https://www.blackpoolgazette.co.uk/business/new-west-coast-train-firm-which-will-run-trains-to-preston-and-blackpool-to-be-called-avanti-1-10124885/amp The right-hand running may cause problems. Title: Re: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: rower40 on December 03, 2019, 12:46:08 More cost-saving:
When the West Coast Main Line is shut for pre-planned engineering work, the rail replacement service will be... ... A Van Title: Re: Annoying and Amusing Use of Company Logos Post by: Bmblbzzz on December 03, 2019, 13:57:31 More cost-saving: A Van with Tea? (I hope so!)When the West Coast Main Line is shut for pre-planned engineering work, the rail replacement service will be... ... A Van This page is printed from the "Coffee Shop" forum at http://gwr.passenger.chat which is provided by a customer of Great Western Railway. Views expressed are those of the individual posters concerned. Visit www.gwr.com for the official Great Western Railway website. Please contact the administrators of this site if you feel that content provided contravenes our posting rules ( see http://railcustomer.info/1761 ). The forum is hosted by Well House Consultants - http://www.wellho.net |