MrWookie69
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I just can't help myself.
As I kept looking at the colors of my last Northwoods Hideaway chip set, I kept thinking of Mexico.
My wife and I were married on the beach at Bahia Principe, during sunset. At the time, the Bahia was split into two sections - the Tulum side, which was the family side - where we stayed, and the Akumal side, which was the "no kids" side...where we preferred to go, since it was quiet. They've since really expanded the resort, but I really gravitated towards the name Akumal, as it's rather uncommon, but short and memorable for a graphic. Especially on an insert/label about 1" in diameter.
I designed the Akumal logo based on a multi-color logo/sculpture I've seen for Playa Del Carmen - not a total copycat - just "inspired by", as as these colors just make me think of the vibrancy of the Riviera Maya in general.
And came up with this....
The colors and detail of the inserted graphic are really muted and compressed - the colors are quite a bit more vibrant than this photo.
I added a little stylized blue wash in the background to feel like the clear blue caribbean water. The sun is stylized after the Bahia Principe "Akumal" side of the resort. Again, not a copycat - just a stylized version.
As soon as my wife saw this, she said "SHIT YES!". LOL
We're planning to take our kids to this resort in a couple of years - and they're going to love it - though we'll be staying on the Tulum side.... doesn't matter.
So for now - the Northwoods is shelved - possibly indefinitely.
Details of the workhorse chips
As I kept looking at the colors of my last Northwoods Hideaway chip set, I kept thinking of Mexico.
My wife and I were married on the beach at Bahia Principe, during sunset. At the time, the Bahia was split into two sections - the Tulum side, which was the family side - where we stayed, and the Akumal side, which was the "no kids" side...where we preferred to go, since it was quiet. They've since really expanded the resort, but I really gravitated towards the name Akumal, as it's rather uncommon, but short and memorable for a graphic. Especially on an insert/label about 1" in diameter.
I designed the Akumal logo based on a multi-color logo/sculpture I've seen for Playa Del Carmen - not a total copycat - just "inspired by", as as these colors just make me think of the vibrancy of the Riviera Maya in general.
And came up with this....
The colors and detail of the inserted graphic are really muted and compressed - the colors are quite a bit more vibrant than this photo.
I added a little stylized blue wash in the background to feel like the clear blue caribbean water. The sun is stylized after the Bahia Principe "Akumal" side of the resort. Again, not a copycat - just a stylized version.
As soon as my wife saw this, she said "SHIT YES!". LOL
We're planning to take our kids to this resort in a couple of years - and they're going to love it - though we'll be staying on the Tulum side.... doesn't matter.
So for now - the Northwoods is shelved - possibly indefinitely.
Details of the workhorse chips
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