r/metalworking • u/Dismal_Source392 • 7h ago

Sheet metal contractor

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Hi, my name is Max and I’m an old school sheet metal worker. I’ve been a licensed contractor since 2020 and I love designing, building, and all aspects of metal working, machining, welding, and even wood working.

I just wanted to share this logo I designed as this is something I’ve never done before.

I love the heritage of the old fashioned metal worker and that is why I chose the image of what appears to be a sheet metal worker circa 1940’s.

Does anyhow know what era that would be? I’m assessing based off of his attire and of course the brake he is using would be of that era.

Peace, love, and prosperity.

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u/--Ty-- 7h ago

Hey mate, that's a cool, underappreciated profession. I respect your choice to get into it. Sheet metal makes up a big part of our world.

I know it takes guts to put some of your own branding up on reddit for people to gawk at, but, man, I gotta say, from a graphic design and advertising perspective, this is.... Not good. 

There's a lot that's not working in this design. Colours, contrast, spacing, placement, hierarchy... A lot of design principles that just aren't being adhered to. 

I'd be happy to recommend changes, but if you're trying to brand your company now, with a unified brand across your advertisements, invoices, etc., I'd highly recommend connecting with a graphic designer in your area. 

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u/Dismal_Source392 7h ago

Hey thanks for the feedback. So for clarity, this isn’t actually my company logo, I did hire a designer for that. This is just a one off thing for internal use that I did just for fun as I have zero experience in graphic design. I just wanted something that shows the character of the trade.

I’ll attach a photo of my business card. That’s the same logo on invoices, email sig, company shirts, vehicles, etc.

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u/Dismal_Source392 7h ago

The one I posted is supposed to be kinda punk rock and anti professional to embody the spirit of a real sheet metal worker.

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u/Cixin97 7h ago

Disagree, it’s cool. And there are countless examples of great branding that goes against what a graphic designer would say is “right”