Brock to the Future, or Name That Site

[Benjamin Grimm]

I would think there are MLB restrictions on using that official logo.

 

I think so too. That's why I created the third version, using the highway font.

[The Hot Corner]

I think Ben is on to something with this signage. Can the blue and orange of Mets more closely match the coloring of the official logo in the first sign?

[Benjamin Grimm]

[whippoorwill]

Not quite the right green. Looks good though.

Please try the directional arrow to kind fill in space. Just to see.

[Benjamin Grimm]

I got the green from an actual photo, but I suppose the color would vary depending on the amount of sunlight.

[The Hot Corner]

I like it. Very nice work, Ben!

[Benjamin Grimm]

I looked up the official shade, and tried that. It's quite a bit darker.

[metirish]

I like it, too

[whippoorwill]

I looked up the official shade, and tried that. It's quite a bit darker.

 

Okay, just sayin’, and I’m just one person…I think this is perfect!

[Cowtipper]

The kerning is a bit much and it could use a little more pizzazz but the it's a solid design idea.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Out of curiosity, why the road sign motif? It seems out of sync with the name itself.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Not at all. The name "Grand Central" comes from the Grand Central Parkway, which is the highway that leads to Citi Field.

[Fman99]

Love it, love the Mets in team colors and the arrow. That's pretty damn sharp.

[Benjamin Grimm]

Out of curiosity, why the road sign motif? It seems out of sync with the name itself.

 

 

How about "Grand Central Mets"? The 7-Line has co-opted the name of the subway that goes to Shea, I mean, Citi. We could do the same with the highway that goes there. It also suggests that the site is a hub of activity.

 

[Frayed Knot]

Out of curiosity, why the road sign motif? It seems out of sync with the name itself.

 

Not being from New York you'd obviously associate Grand Central with the train terminal rather than the parkway.

But while the terminal is certainly more famous, the parkway is more Mets-ian.

[kcmets]

A couple more pictures...

https://www.eastcoastroads.com/states/ny/parkways/grand/photogal/ramps/archive

[Edgy MD]

I'm all for Willets Point.

I don't live in the five boroughs, but I know how to get to the ballpark.

[Brock Beauchamp]

Not at all. The name "Grand Central" comes from the Grand Central Parkway, which is the highway that leads to Citi Field.

 

Ahhhhhh, that makes way more sense.

I hoped to loop back on this today, but was overwhelmed trying to get community awards posted for other sites.

Tomorrow, I will adapt this green sign concept into a group of designs, and you all can vote on which you like the most.

[whippoorwill]

A couple more pictures...

https://www.eastcoastroads.com/states/ny/parkways/grand/photogal/ramps/archive

 

Is traffic really that light?

[The Hot Corner]

I like the last rendition with the darker green for the sign. Great work Ben.

[Lefty Specialist]

Ditto. I think we have a winner.

[stevejrogers]

A couple more pictures...

https://www.eastcoastroads.com/states/ny/parkways/grand/photogal/ramps/archive

 

Looks like one of those Captcha things that prives you aren’t a bot!

[stevejrogers]

A couple more pictures...

https://www.eastcoastroads.com/states/ny/parkways/grand/photogal/ramps/archive

 

Is traffic really that light?

 

Probably just good timing on the images. Also it looks like live cam captures, so probably just used images where you weren’t too distracted by all the vehicles to see the road signs.

[DocTee]

Is there a problem (trademark?) with using the Mets script?

[Benjamin Grimm]

I don't know for sure, but it's probably better to avoid that just in case. I think the highway sign font works pretty well as an alternative.

[Johnny Lunchbucket]

If you're going to do a roadsign - or a subway sign - you need to match the font exactly.

I feel like the Mets are more associated with trains than highway traffic

Edited March 6 by Johnny Lunchbucket

[Benjamin Grimm]

I agree. I was glad that I was able to find a downloadable font to use.

[kcmets]

Is there a problem (trademark?) with using the Mets script?

 

Magic 8 Ball says, 'It Is Most Likely.'

[Edgy MD]

Any other love for Willets Point Mets?

Iron Triangle Mets? Unisphere Mets? LaGuardia Mets?

[MFS62]

I liked willets point Mets.

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