POLL: MOLLE RACKS

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These are my first designs, other logos may be just “D””O”, also working on logo that I could use without name. However, look at FabFours, they laser their logo in most/all of their metal work. Especially bumpers and skids, overland racks. It’s hard to find a good quality part through name recognition that don’t have branding on the part, however, I do have ideas to possibly make logo removable if people want. As I have referred to in prior comments, look at Nike. Their first shoes had huge word that said Nike in the heel and huge swoosh on them. Now they can place a small swoosh on the sole where no one sees it and people still buy it for what it is, but they had to start out letting the world know it was Nike shoe from a mile away.

 

This is all good discussion as it will help me market my parts around customer’s needs. Thanks

 

Another thing, the ones that don’t like the logo, have said that it would probably be covered and not seen after a bag is attached. That is also kind of the point. It’s not interfering with usability of the item. And look at grills, the trucks comeS with a small round logo with two ovals that represents two people shaking hands. Then people remove that for a custom grill that says TOYOTA in letters that take up the whole grill, so I don’t think 1 inch tall letters are too much.

 

No extra cost, this is all CAD designed, a laser cuts all of it. If I don’t have a logo, I would then have to pay for some kind of advertising, this would increase cost of product, so easy thing is logo that people see and word of mouth.

 

I like the logo. Keep it. Someone with a sunroof please stop in and see Geoffrey so he can get measurements to get panels going for us!

 

There is someone in Dallas that said he would after he gets back in town. From measuring to being ready to sell, could still be a couple months. Hopefully sooner, but maybe you will have it in time to go out turkey hunting.

 

Installed headliner rack, braided new grab handles. Currently has stainless hardware, but items for sell will probably have black anodized aluminum hardware, as will my truck once I source items that look good to go with rack. The handles do loop down, but I have them tucked out of the way.

 

Stickers. Lot's of guys like stickers. That will get your name visible.

 

I’ll have to make some money before I send out free swag

 

I agree with the critiques of the logo. I feel that it’s too big & also takes away from additional attachment points. Like many have said, it won’t even be visible once pouches are added, so essentially your argument of marketing is not withstanding because the only people who will see it are the people who already purchased it, which is the opposite of what marketing is intended to do. They don’t need to see the logo, & from the sound of it, there are more people who have commented against it rather than not. That being said, you are also arguing against potential customers who again, as a majority, have stated “no logo”, which also seems counterproductive.. Just some outside perspective for you. Good luck with building your brand.

 

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Not arguing, just making points that maybe people don’t think of. I have also stated that I can make changes to future designs so logo is loose and can be attached or removable if they don’t want it. Still at the end of the day, people don’t have to buy what they don’t like.

 

My very first thought was that it looks great but I wouldn’t buy it because of the logo. My opinion is if you were an established, popular company, you could get away with it but as a new company with no name recognition, it “cheapens” it.

 

The design looks great. I agree with the logo. It isn’t a bad logo it’s great but I would make it smaller and maybe in one of the sides. There’s so many things that I haven’t bought because I don’t like the companies logos... the only one I don’t mind is C4 because it’s clean and compact. Overall it looks great and the price point it’s awesome!

 

I would be a buyer of quite a few of your products and like your ideas, but I fall in the camp of less logo more usable product. I have a few Molle panels already and have passed on others due to large logos or logo placement. I personally wouldn’t buy your products at the moment due to the large logos. Each to their own and just thought I’d share another opinion.

 

Went by dealership to see if they had a sunroof truck, only had 3 Tacoma’s on the lot. They are getting slim.

 

Looks fantastic! Nice job, love the look!

 

2021 should be out soon

 

Updated poll. I added additional line. “If logo was smaller, would you purchase?” If you have voted already, make sure you change your vote, not just add a new one. FYI, there will still be logo, but smaller, in a different location, or just a design instead of a word. Thanks for all of the input. I will work on changes and submit photos of updated logo changes. Thanks