vonpluto
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Probably one and the same.
Another shot of the structure from the YC/BC side, 1995:
Aerial shot I found online from 2000. Circled area shows what by then is probably the rock:
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Probably one and the same.
Another shot of the structure from the YC/BC side, 1995:
Aerial shot I found online from 2000. Circled area shows what by then is probably the rock:
EPCOT Explorer
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hpyhnt 1000
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I agree, much less intrusive and....LOGOS!
I don't MIND the ones we have now, but I agree, that directional sign is cooler looking (I don't know why, but it is). I personally think some kind of combination of the current Innoventions area directional signs with the one in the picture would be great.
EPCOTPluto
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^ How about the logos in the kinetics? Weird, but it could work...
hpyhnt 1000
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The kinetics thing might work, but those mechanisms break down so often that I don't think its worthwhile. Actually, I was thinking about a play off of these signs. With some appropriately colored LEDs per pavilion (The Land-Green, The Seas-Blue, Imagination-Pink, etc.) and new logos, I think the new signs could be a nice mix of old and new.
Future Guy
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At least they've kept the classic font.
EPCOTPluto
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Interesting. Now the question would be the new logos. What and how would they be? It can be something like what is seen in the post-show from SSE. In fact, some of the logos shown there could work for, say, Test Track. :lookaroun:lol:The kinetics thing might work, but those mechanisms break down so often that I don't think its worthwhile. Actually, I was thinking about a play off of these signs. With some appropriately colored LEDs per pavilion (The Land-Green, The Seas-Blue, Imagination-Pink, etc.) and new logos, I think the new signs could be a nice mix of old and new.
DarthGrady
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A fair compromise.
EPCOT Explorer
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The kinetics thing might work, but those mechanisms break down so often that I don't think its worthwhile. Actually, I was thinking about a play off of these signs. With some appropriately colored LEDs per pavilion (The Land-Green, The Seas-Blue, Imagination-Pink, etc.) and new logos, I think the new signs could be a nice mix of old and new.
Ah, I see what you mean...I was thinking of the lattice and purple ones pluto posted.:shrug:
hpyhnt 1000
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I don't know about those. I'm sure someone has some good ideas though. :shrug:
EPCOT Explorer
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Really...?
I think they would work fine...
UoE
Test Track
Imagination
WoL...If it were still around..
EPCOTPluto
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Well, another fair compromise could be both the purple kinetic sign & the silver directional signs combined.... :lookaroun
hpyhnt 1000
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Hm, those SSE logos aren't bad...they could work!
Mr.EPCOT
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Those Spaceship Earth logos aren't simple enough. Part of the genius of the overall EPCOT design is the sleek, straight-to-the-point simplicity. The classic set for the most part conveys a sense of what the topic is about in a very geometric way, without being a picture inserted into a circle (or in this case, a swirl).
I think all that needs to be done (if anything) to modernize a set of logos for Future World is to simply (buzz word!) take the originals and extrude them into three-dimensions. This has a couple of advantages. That would create an proper advancement of style from the past, add an appropriate dynamic to the park without being overly kinetic and clutter-y like the whirly gigs are, and still be able to retain it's two-dimensional form for print, like guidemaps (and shirts!).
Imagine something along the lines of the old silver directional signage, with instead of the white squares, embedded glass spherical versions of each pavilions logo, the name imprinted on the outside, and maybe a fiber optic arrow inside the sphere to point the way. The arrows could point precisely towards the way you'd need to go, instead of being restricted towards direction along the one plane as they are now.
I think all that needs to be done (if anything) to modernize a set of logos for Future World is to simply (buzz word!) take the originals and extrude them into three-dimensions. This has a couple of advantages. That would create an proper advancement of style from the past, add an appropriate dynamic to the park without being overly kinetic and clutter-y like the whirly gigs are, and still be able to retain it's two-dimensional form for print, like guidemaps (and shirts!
).Imagine something along the lines of the old silver directional signage, with instead of the white squares, embedded glass spherical versions of each pavilions logo, the name imprinted on the outside, and maybe a fiber optic arrow inside the sphere to point the way. The arrows could point precisely towards the way you'd need to go, instead of being restricted towards direction along the one plane as they are now.
perry23
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This is sort of "retro". It's from the 2002 Pin Celebration event at Epcot. It is a HUGE super jumbo pin, measuring at least 5-6 inches tall, and 6-7 inches wide. It is in shinny, silvery metal and looks quite impressive.
I managed to finally acquire this just this past weekend.
Zz.
This is FANTASTIC!!!!
I would love to have it!!
hpyhnt 1000
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I have no idea if that could logistically be pulled off, but that is one amazing concept for a set of directional signs.
Sounds fantastic, and it's 'ahead of it's time' concept totally fits in with the overall pupose of the Park to begin with.
Awesome idea Mr. EPCOT!!
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Awesome idea Mr. EPCOT!!
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EPCOT Explorer
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Those Spaceship Earth logos aren't simple enough. Part of the genius of the overall EPCOT design is the sleek, straight-to-the-point simplicity. The classic set for the most part conveys a sense of what the topic is about in a very geometric way, without being a picture inserted into a circle (or in this case, a swirl).
I think all that needs to be done (if anything) to modernize a set of logos for Future World is to simply (buzz word!) take the originals and extrude them into three-dimensions. This has a couple of advantages. That would create an proper advancement of style from the past, add an appropriate dynamic to the park without being overly kinetic and clutter-y like the whirly gigs are, and still be able to retain it's two-dimensional form for print, like guidemaps (and shirts!
Imagine something along the lines of the old silver directional signage, with instead of the white squares, embedded glass spherical versions of each pavilions logo, the name imprinted on the outside, and maybe a fiber optic arrow inside the sphere to point the way. The arrows could point precisely towards the way you'd need to go, instead of being restricted towards direction along the one plane as they are now.
Who said they need to be simple? They are sleek, however, and the pictures are not that detailed.:shrug:
I do like the idea, though.