Post by: Mao on December 25, 2009, 01:11:47 am
Following Name Our Company, we have finally decided on the name XLL Academy. Hence, the winner is EvangelionZeta :) Congratulations to him, and thank you all very much for your valued inputs, your efforts are well appreciated.
Watch this space, we will shortly be updating with more detailed information. :) For now, here's basically the same information from the previous thread.
enwiabe and myself are now heavily involved in the running of XLL Academy, a VCE Tuition service situated at the heart of the CBD, right next to Flinders Street Station. We'll be offering week-by-week tuition in small classes at affordable prices, brought to you by the names you trust from VCENotes. This won't be TSFX, this won't be NEAP, this will be a programme designed by students for the students. We will communicate to you as a fellow student, as a friend, not a teacher. We will focus on your understanding, not what your testimonial is going to be. We will provide you notes that you can share so everyone can benefit. We will help you achieve your best, not your money's worth. Classes will be starting in semester one 2010.
If you're interested, post below in this thread that you want to be contacted by us and we'll PM you when the programs are finalised with information on starting times and prices etc.
Currently offered subjects:
- Chemistry Units 3 and 4
- Physics Units 3 and 4
- Specialist Mathematics Units 3 and 4
- Mathematical Methods Units 3 and 4
Current tuition team:
Subject Coordinators
- Maoyuan Liu [Mao], graduate of '08, ENTER: 99.65 [Chem - 50 (Premier's Award), Phys - 46, SM - 48, MM(CAS) - 45, MUEP Mathematics - 5.5 (Dux of MUEP Mathematics)]
Monash University BEng(Chem)/BSc with Scholarship, course average 95
Tuition testimonials: http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,7965.0.html
- Daniel Levy [enwiabe], graduate of '07, ENTER:99.45 [SM - 44, MM - 44, UMEP Mathematics - 5.5 (H1)]
Monash University BAeroEng/BSc with Scholarship, Mathematics average 91.
Tuition testimonials: http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,778.0.html
Additional Tutors
- Ilovemathsmeth
- kamil9876
- pHysiX
note: we're working on a logo, banner, website, advertisement [etc], please have kind considerations towards our rather.. MSPaint-esque banner for now :)
:)
Post by: xXNovaxX on December 25, 2009, 01:16:18 am
Post by: vexx on December 25, 2009, 01:32:29 am
(psst, make methods on a monday or thursday arvo)
Post by: stonecold on December 25, 2009, 01:46:45 am
Post by: enwiabe on December 25, 2009, 02:45:46 am
Post by: ZachCharge on December 25, 2009, 08:42:36 am
(Pm moi when times/prices are finalised please).
Post by: IntoTheNewWorld on December 25, 2009, 11:45:09 am
Post by: cipherpol on December 25, 2009, 11:49:46 am
Post by: naved_s9994 on December 25, 2009, 12:04:18 pm
Also, I'm joining for Chem, guranteed!..and methods
If possible could you keep, as many subjects as possible on the weekends? (Atleast these two)
Post by: IntoTheNewWorld on December 25, 2009, 12:17:44 pm
This sounds epic. I so want to come.
Post by: vexx on December 25, 2009, 12:19:56 pm
This sounds epic. I so want to come.
haha your sick.
Post by: EvangelionZeta on December 25, 2009, 12:25:42 pm
Also, in regards to the prize for naming, I'm probably not going to need it, but would it be ok if I "saved" it and gave it to a friend or something? ^^;
Post by: berryy on December 25, 2009, 12:44:57 pm
Post by: jimmy999 on December 25, 2009, 01:04:21 pm
Post by: chops_07 on December 25, 2009, 01:16:23 pm
Post by: Ilovemathsmeth on December 25, 2009, 01:21:59 pm
Post by: TrueTears on December 25, 2009, 02:54:59 pm
Post by: Collin Li on December 25, 2009, 03:00:16 pm
I have to say I AdBlocked the banner though.
I actually enquired to see whether there'd be an opportunity to work with XLL Academy!
Post by: dekoyl on December 25, 2009, 04:20:47 pm
I have to say I AdBlocked the banner though.Did you AdBlock the banner because it wasn't as aesthetically pleasing as you'd like it to be, or was it because you weren't given the opportunity to work with them? :P
Anyway, I've already told TT and Mao how awesome they are for doing this and I hope I'm welcomed to drop by some time to check the centre out. :D
Post by: Collin Li on December 25, 2009, 05:05:27 pm
I have to say I AdBlocked the banner though.Did you AdBlock the banner because it wasn't as aesthetically pleasing as you'd like it to be, or was it because you weren't given the opportunity to work with them? :P
It looks disgusting. I PM'd Mao about it but got a reply from enwiabe saying they don't want me.
Regardless, I hope it does well.
Post by: /0 on December 25, 2009, 05:06:31 pm
Post by: enwiabe on December 25, 2009, 05:08:18 pm
XLL tuition is going to be awesome! Top quality tuition from our resident geniuses!
Pity you couldn't join us :( Canberra traitor :P
Post by: /0 on December 25, 2009, 05:15:05 pm
XLL tuition is going to be awesome! Top quality tuition from our resident geniuses!
Pity you couldn't join us :( Canberra traitor :P
Aww well I'll still be here in spirit :P
Post by: TrueTears on December 25, 2009, 05:16:24 pm
We need you here in person :PXLL tuition is going to be awesome! Top quality tuition from our resident geniuses!
Pity you couldn't join us :( Canberra traitor :P
Aww well I'll still be here in spirit :P
STAY IN MELBOURNE!!! ;D ;D
Post by: EvangelionZeta on December 25, 2009, 05:18:42 pm
Post by: squance on December 25, 2009, 05:29:35 pm
IM GONNA DEFINITELY COME AND VISIT, JUST TO SAY HI :D
Post by: TrueTears on December 25, 2009, 08:58:03 pm
how did u get the name XLL? Is that a roman numeral?Have a look here http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,21149.msg214507.html#msg214507 ;)
Post by: TrueTears on December 25, 2009, 08:59:58 pm
but wat does it mean XLL like wat does it stand for?Well it is the first letter of each of the three founders surnames and also it can mean "Excel Academy" :P
Post by: ZachCharge on December 25, 2009, 09:00:20 pm
but wat does it mean XLL like wat does it stand for?First letter of the three founders last name pronounced as "excel". Talk about coincidence lol.
Post by: enwiabe on December 25, 2009, 09:07:49 pm
Post by: brightsky on December 25, 2009, 09:16:54 pm
but wat does it mean XLL like wat does it stand for?First letter of the three founders last name pronounced as "excel". Talk about coincidence lol.
Ridiculously good play on letters, Evangelion! :)
Post by: enwiabe on December 25, 2009, 09:35:10 pm
Post by: xD_aQt on December 25, 2009, 09:36:18 pm
Post by: mandy on December 25, 2009, 09:36:43 pm
Post by: RainerWolfram on December 25, 2009, 09:53:07 pm
EDIT: It's not me. My browser just saves webpages and images for faster viewing.
Post by: Mao on December 25, 2009, 11:08:47 pm
The number of interests so far is exceeding my expectations, I will discuss with administration and see if we can open a few time-slots to cater for as much as possible.
Also, nice work to doboman for knocking up a banner on Christmas Day that looks a lot better than our 2-minutes-in-paint banner hastily created on Christmas Eve.
Lastly (that I can think of), to EvangelionZeta, I shall pm you our decision tomorrow :)
Again, thank you everyone, Merry Christmas. :)
Post by: Ahmad on December 25, 2009, 11:32:58 pm
Post by: Gloamglozer on December 26, 2009, 12:00:43 am
Post by: crappy on December 26, 2009, 01:11:08 am
can I have a discount
Post by: crayolé on December 26, 2009, 03:00:39 am
Post by: dejan91 on December 26, 2009, 03:18:51 am
Post by: squance on December 26, 2009, 09:45:13 am
Post by: QuantumJG on December 26, 2009, 10:27:25 am
I totally endorse these people, damn I wish I had this tuition.
I want to go and visit your center.
Post by: NE2000 on December 26, 2009, 10:35:54 am
Btw, will the location be easy to see just outside Flinders?
Also, are you considering English or is it too much of a hassle because of all the different texts and contexts?
Post by: kyzoo on December 26, 2009, 10:52:28 am
btw I'm interested in starting times and prices :)
Post by: dodgedanpei on December 26, 2009, 12:00:10 pm
wow this is awesome!This. ^_^
can I have a discount
Post by: TrueTears on December 26, 2009, 01:32:50 pm
Good luck guys. This is an awesome idea and should help many students in the years to come :)Thanks :)
Btw, will the location be easy to see just outside Flinders?
Also, are you considering English or is it too much of a hassle because of all the different texts and contexts?
For now it's just going to be these subjects, we will expand into other subjects in the future.
Post by: physics on December 26, 2009, 08:05:24 pm
Post by: xXNovaxX on December 26, 2009, 08:24:15 pm
It's actually XLL = Xu Levy Liu (or Xu Liu Levy) = eXceL LearningThat's why
Post by: physics on December 26, 2009, 08:31:20 pm
is that a name? of someoneIt's actually XLL = Xu Levy Liu (or Xu Liu Levy) = eXceL LearningThat's why
Post by: xXNovaxX on December 26, 2009, 08:55:45 pm
Liu= Mao's
Levy= Admin
I may have gotten Xu and Liu mixed up thoguh ><
But's its one way or another, pretty smart :)
Post by: mystikal on December 26, 2009, 09:18:09 pm
Post by: naved_s9994 on December 26, 2009, 09:28:35 pm
(I.E Some sort of benifet to those that have been on VN for atleast 1 Yr...)
[Take as suggestion only]
Post by: xD_aQt on December 26, 2009, 10:00:10 pm
lols put discounts based on the VCEnotes karma system, every 100 karma = 10% discount =P jokes lols people with a 1000 karma = 100% discount then =P or maybe every 1000 posts = 10% discount, might encourage more people to go on VN and contribute or it might do the opposite and cause major spamming =PLOLOL :D
Post by: Mao on December 27, 2009, 01:07:54 am
The name was chosen because it was neutral and it could be interpreted in many ways. It can be thought of as the initials of our surnames, or eXceL Learning, eXtra Large Lobster, eXtremeLy Ludicrous, etc...
And for now, English won't be part of our subjects because of different text choices and contexts, but we may look into running a few week workshop for the Language Analysis section.
:)
Post by: TrueTears on December 27, 2009, 01:10:34 am
Unfortunately XLL Academy is a separate entity to VN due to a different ownership, so it is very unlikely we can give any discounts to VN users :P sorryROFL WHEN DID WE THINK OF THAT INTERPRETATION HAHAHAHAAH
The name was chosen because it was neutral and it could be interpreted in many ways. It can be thought of as the initials of our surnames, or eXceL Learning, eXtra Large Lobster, eXtremeLy Ludicrous, etc...
And for now, English won't be part of our subjects because of different text choices and contexts, but we may look into running a few week workshop for the Language Analysis section.
:)
Post by: midas_touch on December 27, 2009, 09:12:59 pm
But yeah, this new company sounds very promising, bringing together the best in the business and will no doubt be a success :)
Post by: costargh on December 27, 2009, 10:41:37 pm
Post by: ReVeL on December 27, 2009, 10:44:24 pm
Post by: TrueTears on December 27, 2009, 10:45:32 pm
I believe the one displayed at the top of the screen is the new banner. Someone correct me if I'm wrong.Yeap it is, it's just a temporary one that doboman has kindly made for us, until we get a properly designed one :)
Post by: costargh on December 27, 2009, 10:54:39 pm
now now, dont start warzz lol
Post by: TrueTears on December 27, 2009, 10:59:12 pm
Lets hope your tutoring services are better than your banner! LMAO ;)lol if you saw the first one, you'd faint :P
now now, dont start warzz lol
Post by: xXNovaxX on December 27, 2009, 11:25:16 pm
I actually didn;t mind the first one *prepares for a battering* :PLets hope your tutoring services are better than your banner! LMAO ;)lol if you saw the first one, you'd faint :P
now now, dont start warzz lol
LOL, but both are good :)
Post by: doboman on December 27, 2009, 11:26:25 pm
Lets hope your tutoring services are better than your banner! LMAO ;)
Agreed. haha, but in my defence, it's better than their older one - so meh.
Post by: ReVeL on December 27, 2009, 11:30:33 pm
Post by: superflya on December 31, 2009, 05:06:16 am
Post by: enwiabe on December 31, 2009, 10:04:26 am
Post by: superflya on December 31, 2009, 02:33:05 pm
Post by: flusher317 on December 31, 2009, 04:27:43 pm
Tell me, I'm just curious, if someone was very motivated, would you guys be able to guarantee...or at least offer enough material to guarantee a study score of ...lets say 45?
Post by: TrueTears on December 31, 2009, 04:41:57 pm
Good luck guys! I assume you guys are probably 10 times better than most teachers in the state.Thanks :)
Tell me, I'm just curious, if someone was very motivated, would you guys be able to guarantee...or at least offer enough material to guarantee a study score of ...lets say 45?
Study scores are never guaranteed in VCE, however with our tuition you will be able to work towards your desired study score!
Post by: kyzoo on December 31, 2009, 09:42:56 pm
Good luck guys! I assume you guys are probably 10 times better than most teachers in the state.
Tell me, I'm just curious, if someone was very motivated, would you guys be able to guarantee...or at least offer enough material to guarantee a study score of ...lets say 45?
A guarantee of 45+ doesn't lie in what others provide you, but what you do.
Post by: Ilovemathsmeth on January 01, 2010, 12:35:11 am
Post by: kriptik on January 02, 2010, 10:54:39 pm
Post by: vexx on January 02, 2010, 11:31:23 pm
Times and specific details for enrolment are nearly finalised and will be posted up very soon!
awesome!
Post by: Studyinghard on January 03, 2010, 12:11:00 am
Post by: vexx on January 03, 2010, 12:16:51 am
are there any more spots. TrueTears i sent you a message :P
the class times and such incl. enrolment isn't released yet. so your fineee:)
Post by: GerrySly on January 04, 2010, 12:13:32 am
Anyway, wipped together something, getting pretty bored at night so when I saw this thread I thought i'd wip something up :)
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/438/xllacademy.png)
Do what you will with that heh, I got a larger version if you wanted that
Post by: squance on January 04, 2010, 12:30:34 am
I like it :D
Post by: mandy on January 04, 2010, 12:30:52 am
Thats an awesome logo GerrySly.Yeah, it looks reallllllly good.
I like it :D
Post by: XLL_Academy on January 04, 2010, 12:16:04 pm
Post by: IntoTheNewWorld on January 04, 2010, 12:28:20 pm
Post by: Cataclysmic on January 04, 2010, 12:32:14 pm
hmm to be honest I think it looks a bit cheap and behind the times. It also reminds me of those logos used on cheapo websites. I dunno, could be just me. The concept is OK i guess but the colouring/font is terrible.
"academy" and "unlock your potential" look pretty bad. The rest is alright.
Post by: crappy on January 04, 2010, 12:35:49 pm
Post by: stonecold on January 04, 2010, 12:38:13 pm
Post by: cipherpol on January 04, 2010, 12:39:51 pm
Post by: XLL_Academy on January 04, 2010, 12:52:55 pm
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc3/hs192.snc3/19963_244874526432_242078096432_3759577_854042_n.jpg)
Post by: /0 on January 04, 2010, 12:59:34 pm
Post by: shinny on January 04, 2010, 01:35:16 pm
Post by: IntoTheNewWorld on January 04, 2010, 01:37:21 pm
Post by: dejan91 on January 04, 2010, 02:49:13 pm
Post by: transgression on January 04, 2010, 02:51:53 pm
I suggest a cleaner, more vector based design.
Never really liked chrome. Looks kinda cheap as others have said. Feels a bit Word Art-esque from Word '97 days.
Lol I don't like the new logo. It's too childish for me, I can't take it seriously.
+1
Post by: *ryan777* on January 04, 2010, 03:02:46 pm
Never really liked chrome. Looks kinda cheap as others have said. Feels a bit Word Art-esque from Word '97 days.
+1
Post by: NE2000 on January 04, 2010, 03:10:54 pm
Post by: m@tty on January 04, 2010, 03:13:33 pm
Post by: dejan91 on January 04, 2010, 03:15:10 pm
It's alright, just lose the key and change the font.
So.... A complete redesign then?
Post by: *ryan777* on January 04, 2010, 03:18:19 pm
Post by: m@tty on January 04, 2010, 03:20:06 pm
Yep. I meant the slogan is good, worded wrongly first time.It's alright, justlose the key and change the font.
So.... A complete redesign then?
Post by: kenhung123 on January 04, 2010, 03:21:55 pm
Post by: *ryan777* on January 04, 2010, 03:23:24 pm
Are they advertising elsewhere or just on VN? If only VN it doesn't matter too much.
true, i think just knowing WHO is tutoring is advertisement enough for VN
Post by: doboman on January 04, 2010, 03:37:17 pm
I suggest a cleaner, more vector based design.
Couldnt have said it better myself.
Post by: methodsboy on January 04, 2010, 03:49:30 pm
Post by: vexx on January 04, 2010, 03:53:12 pm
Post by: m@tty on January 04, 2010, 04:22:44 pm
Post by: shinny on January 04, 2010, 04:24:12 pm
I suggest a cleaner, more vector based design.
Couldnt have said it better myself.
Yep. Vectoring it has other benefits as well such as when you need to go off and scale it larger for a poster or something. But either way, vector art is just plain cool.
Post by: dodgedanpei on January 04, 2010, 04:56:01 pm
Loving what you guys are doing here, were you guys gonna rent a building or what? Sounds awesomeI support this logo!
Anyway, wipped together something, getting pretty bored at night so when I saw this thread I thought i'd wip something up :)
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/438/xllacademy.png)
Do what you will with that heh, I got a larger version if you wanted that
Post by: minilunchbox on January 04, 2010, 04:57:59 pm
^ it looks like it's unlocking some sort of evil potential.like an academy for gifted children to be raised against their will as hidden assassins. maybe some colour?
I would attend that.
Post by: *ryan777* on January 04, 2010, 05:00:14 pm
Loving what you guys are doing here, were you guys gonna rent a building or what? Sounds awesomeI support this logo!
Anyway, wipped together something, getting pretty bored at night so when I saw this thread I thought i'd wip something up :)
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/438/xllacademy.png)
Do what you will with that heh, I got a larger version if you wanted that
dont ask why, but this logo makes me think its a brothel or porn site or something
again, i dont know why, maybe its the slick black look it has lol
Post by: stonecold on January 04, 2010, 05:07:33 pm
I think it would be best to start over. Something more plain and colourful would be good.
Post by: IntoTheNewWorld on January 04, 2010, 05:14:09 pm
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/06/25/10-common-mistakes-in-logo-design/
Post by: brightsky on January 04, 2010, 05:23:52 pm
Post by: minilunchbox on January 04, 2010, 05:27:08 pm
Perhaps change the colour to orange and blue, portraying the tutor's link with VCENotes..
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/11/27/orangeblue-contrast-in-movie-posters/
Post by: ZachCharge on January 04, 2010, 05:37:07 pm
Perhaps change the colour to orange and blue, portraying the tutor's link with VCENotes..
http://www.slashfilm.com/2009/11/27/orangeblue-contrast-in-movie-posters/
As soon as I read those two replies I immediately thought of Portal........and cake. Gerry's logo reminds me of aftershave for some reason lol.
Post by: shinny on January 04, 2010, 05:37:32 pm
Perhaps change the colour to orange and blue, portraying the tutor's link with VCENotes..
From a marketing point of view, I think he has a point (not about that exact colour scheme, but some colour would be nice). You're trying to sell the whole 'students teaching students' kind of thing here, so going for either your current one, or even GerrySly's logo feels a bit strange given the whole corporate feel surrounding them. And I'm not saying that you guys are any less of a tutor than other teachers etc., but it's just that professionalism doesn't really necessarily equate to strict formality. Have a look at TSFX/NEAP's advertising.
EDIT: Oh, and for emphasis; VECTORSVECTORSVECTORS!
Post by: stonecold on January 04, 2010, 05:41:43 pm
It also has to look professional otherwise people, mainly parents, won't buy it.
Post by: *ryan777* on January 04, 2010, 05:48:31 pm
labeling the tutorers as students may have unwanted connotations ie they arent any better than my child, they dont know how to teach "properly"
i know XLL is gonna be great, but just trying to think from the parents point of view
Post by: kenhung123 on January 04, 2010, 05:49:37 pm
Perhaps Xu, Levy, Liu tutoring students to EXcEL
Post by: stonecold on January 04, 2010, 05:56:39 pm
I think you need to put an explanation what is XLL also, since some people asked whats XLL?
Perhaps Xu, Levy, Liu tutoring students to EXcEL
Yeah, that could go in the Mission Statement/about the company thing.
Post by: shinny on January 04, 2010, 05:57:26 pm
I think you need to put an explanation what is XLL also, since some people asked whats XLL?
Perhaps Xu, Levy, Liu tutoring students to EXcEL
I don't think it matters. Heaps of companies have random acronyms where most people don't even know what they stand for (who here actually knows what NEAP stands for?), or that it was an acronym in the first place. When it comes to branding, the name itself rarely matters much. It's how you present the brand name itself. Once/if these guys get a website up, they can just explain it in a 'about us' section or something.
Post by: ZachCharge on January 04, 2010, 05:58:20 pm
Having Xu, Levy, Liu faded lightly somewhere on the logo (bottom of slogan maybe) would be nice.I think you need to put an explanation what is XLL also, since some people asked whats XLL?
Perhaps Xu, Levy, Liu tutoring students to EXcEL
Yeah, that could go in the Mission Statement/about the company thing.
Post by: shinny on January 04, 2010, 06:02:28 pm
Having Xu, Levy, Liu faded lightly somewhere on the logo (bottom of slogan maybe) would be nice.I think you need to put an explanation what is XLL also, since some people asked whats XLL?
Perhaps Xu, Levy, Liu tutoring students to EXcEL
Yeah, that could go in the Mission Statement/about the company thing.
I don't think it's necessary. There's tutors other than just those 3, and seems like more of an ego boost for them than anything. Plus, it would make the logo too hectic. Simple is always better.
Post by: *ryan777* on January 04, 2010, 06:03:10 pm
Having Xu, Levy, Liu faded lightly somewhere on the logo (bottom of slogan maybe) would be nice.I think you need to put an explanation what is XLL also, since some people asked whats XLL?
Perhaps Xu, Levy, Liu tutoring students to EXcEL
Yeah, that could go in the Mission Statement/about the company thing.
I don't think it's necessary. There's tutors other than just those 3, and seems like more of an ego boost for them than anything. Plus, it would make the logo too hectic. Simple is always better.
+1
Post by: stonecold on January 04, 2010, 06:05:31 pm
Having Xu, Levy, Liu faded lightly somewhere on the logo (bottom of slogan maybe) would be nice.I think you need to put an explanation what is XLL also, since some people asked whats XLL?
Perhaps Xu, Levy, Liu tutoring students to EXcEL
Yeah, that could go in the Mission Statement/about the company thing.
I don't think it's necessary. There's tutors other than just those 3, and seems like more of an ego boost for them than anything. Plus, it would make the logo too hectic. Simple is always better.
I also don't think this is necessary.
Post by: kenhung123 on January 04, 2010, 06:33:38 pm
Post by: shinny on January 04, 2010, 06:37:50 pm
That would mean the title is meaningless
Brand names don't need a meaning. Marketing isn't a simple game of making the wittiest company name. And as others have said, simply explaining it in an 'about us' page will do fine, but I doubt many people will actually care. Would knowing how the company name was derived make you any more inclined to go to their tuition? Brand names can be seen really just as a catalyst for recalling the image that the company represents.
Post by: samuch on January 04, 2010, 06:50:29 pm
That would mean the title is meaningless
Brand names don't need a meaning. Marketing isn't a simple game of making the wittiest company name. And as others have said, simply explaining it in an 'about us' page will do fine, but I doubt many people will actually care. Would knowing how the company name was derived make you any more inclined to go to their tuition? Brand names can be seen really just as a catalyst for recalling the image that the company represents.
i agree
example: i have no idea what Neap stands for (if it stands for anything) or any of those companies actually...
All that needs to happen for the name to be successful is for people to associate the name with what the company does.
Post by: XLL_Academy on January 04, 2010, 07:25:51 pm
In response to an explanation to our name "XLL Academy", this name was chosen such that it doesn't really have a set meaning, and can have many interpretations.
In response to the logo, XLL Academy will have an International aim as well, we are currently looking into the potential market for overseas Chinese students, and will most probably be offering bilingual classes (English and Mandarin). Due to cultural paradigms, the slogan was changed to attract students from both backgrounds.
And to all prospective students, we will soon be releasing details on classes, and enrolment will be open soon. There will be limited spaces available (one of our primary goal is personal interaction, hence we promise to maintain a small class size), so watch this space when the announcements arrive.
:)
Mao, on behalf of the XLL Academy team
PS - NEAP stands for "National Education Advancement Programs"
Also, acknowledgements to all those who have put in the effort to design us a logo, and those who gave feedback on our ongoing efforts in failing to design a good logo. Keep the good ideas coming, thank you guys, you mean a lot to us =]
Attached below is the .png I used which contains the vector path (I use Fireworks CS3). For Photoshop users, I have also included .psd
Please feel free to add your colouring in :)
Post by: methodsboy on January 04, 2010, 07:42:27 pm
damn right!Loving what you guys are doing here, were you guys gonna rent a building or what? Sounds awesomeI support this logo!
Anyway, wipped together something, getting pretty bored at night so when I saw this thread I thought i'd wip something up :)
(http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/438/xllacademy.png)
Do what you will with that heh, I got a larger version if you wanted that
Post by: *ryan777* on January 04, 2010, 08:22:05 pm
Post by: luken93 on January 04, 2010, 08:34:45 pm
Post by: costargh on January 05, 2010, 12:18:59 am
Post by: stonecold on January 05, 2010, 12:24:04 am
I also think you should offer English tutoring, because to put it bluntly, success in VCE depends greatly on success in English.
Post by: hard on January 05, 2010, 12:25:52 am
Post by: costargh on January 05, 2010, 12:44:26 am
I agree. It will be $200 to $300 well spent. Plus you wan't a logo that prints nicely on notes and business cards.
I also think you should offer English tutoring, because to put it bluntly, success in VCE depends greatly on success in English.
Especially if Chinese students are going to be targeted!!!
But i think the gang would have considered this already and probably in the pipeline for later down the track
Post by: superflya on January 05, 2010, 12:49:13 am
Post by: mark_alec on January 05, 2010, 02:00:25 am
Post by: stonecold on January 05, 2010, 02:20:42 am
I am of the opinion that things like logos and names aren't so important. What is more important is the quality of their tutoring (which I am sure is what they care about more than fancy branding).
Ideally, yes that would be the case. You, I and most other VN'ers know that this is going to be a top notch tuition service. However the fact is that for most, their parents pay for their tutors, and they don't know how great the VN community is.
I get the feel that most parents would get cold feet if they found out that XLL Acedemy started out as an internet forum and saw a rather cheap looking logo. They would probably think it is a scam or something. Don't forget that you are competing with the likes of TSFX and TSFM. It HAS to be professional.
Post by: RainerWolfram on January 05, 2010, 05:49:22 am
Post by: xD_aQt on January 05, 2010, 08:11:12 am
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1672/xlllogo.jpg)Looking good! :smitten: +1
Post by: brightsky on January 05, 2010, 08:38:01 am
Post by: *ryan777* on January 05, 2010, 08:47:27 am
Post by: NE2000 on January 05, 2010, 09:14:16 am
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1672/xlllogo.jpg)
That takes the lead imo
Post by: vexx on January 05, 2010, 09:19:04 am
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1672/xlllogo.jpg)
That takes the lead imo
i really like that !
Post by: kyzoo on January 05, 2010, 12:05:13 pm
Post by: doboman on January 05, 2010, 12:11:00 pm
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1672/xlllogo.jpg)I like it. Just not the key- the key looks tacky. Well done DT.
Post by: mandy on January 05, 2010, 12:16:51 pm
Post by: shinny on January 05, 2010, 12:43:14 pm
(http://img13.imageshack.us/img13/1672/xlllogo.jpg)I like it. Just not the key- the key looks tacky. Well done DT.
Yeh, something like that's nice. Agree with dobo though; might be the strange skewed angle that the key is on.
Post by: RainerWolfram on January 05, 2010, 02:38:49 pm
Should I fix the key up or remove it for something different?
Post by: stonecold on January 05, 2010, 02:47:08 pm
Possibly do one without a key and another with a silver key or something for comparison maybe.
Post by: methodsboy on January 05, 2010, 02:48:10 pm
Besides the key it looks great daniel. :)+1. When I first saw it, I thought it was a guitar.
Possibly do one without a key and another with a silver key or something for comparison maybe.
Post by: samuch on January 05, 2010, 02:49:08 pm
Post by: vexx on January 05, 2010, 04:01:38 pm
Post by: QuantumJG on January 05, 2010, 04:18:13 pm
There was a time where I loved design, have I lost it?
Post by: costargh on January 05, 2010, 04:21:35 pm
I would suggest that the opaque reflection be made less large and on an angle though. and dont reflect the unlocking your potential bit.
Just my thoughts
Post by: pHysiX on January 05, 2010, 04:52:13 pm
Post by: vexx on January 05, 2010, 05:01:55 pm
or could you pay for doing one class every now and then?
Post by: Studyinghard on January 05, 2010, 06:01:44 pm
so will this be like a term based- like each week for the entire term?
or could you pay for doing one class every now and then?
Actually kind of had the same question in mind because like maybe a trail session to see how its working out? or is it all in for the term
Post by: XLL_Academy on January 05, 2010, 07:00:45 pm
pHysiX - please check your inbox
Information will be going up sometime tonight/tomorrow morning. Please stay tuned while we work at faster than the speed of light to get everything sorted :)
Now, the question is, does the key stay or go? (see attachments)
Post by: shinny on January 05, 2010, 07:07:57 pm
Post by: nbalakers24 on January 05, 2010, 07:12:48 pm
i dont like how theres two XLL bunched together and the same colours.
looks very good !
good job guys
Post by: shinny on January 05, 2010, 07:19:03 pm
(http://studyinaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tile_297x265_vicuni.gif)
Which to many has the connotations of...
(http://studyinaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tile_297x265_vicunitafe.gif)
But yeh, it's still a nice colour scheme regardless. Given the lack of comment about this, I don't think anyone's going to care :P Just an amusing observation.
Post by: superflya on January 05, 2010, 07:21:01 pm
Post by: ZachCharge on January 05, 2010, 07:21:12 pm
Post by: RainerWolfram on January 05, 2010, 08:34:15 pm
(http://img96.imageshack.us/img96/8215/xlllogofinal1.jpg)
Sorry Mao, I stole your key :)
(http://img41.imageshack.us/img41/6091/xlllogo3.jpg)
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9742/xlllogofinal2.jpg)
(http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/42/xlllogofinal.jpg)
I can send the psd and ai files if you want
massive ooops, clicked the wrong button, post restored. - Mao
Post by: *ryan777* on January 05, 2010, 08:38:11 pm
Post by: xD_aQt on January 05, 2010, 08:47:30 pm
Post by: costargh on January 05, 2010, 08:51:14 pm
They are clearly better than anything else that you guys have created.
Post by: Mao on January 05, 2010, 08:56:01 pm
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9742/xlllogofinal2.jpg)
Wow, very nice work there
Is there any chance we can get the book in the yellow/brown you had up there?
.psd would be very nice :) thanks heaps man, my email is [email protected]
Post by: TrueTears on January 05, 2010, 08:56:40 pm
Post by: RainerWolfram on January 05, 2010, 08:58:50 pm
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9742/xlllogofinal2.jpg)
Wow, very nice work there
Is there any chance we can get the book in the yellow/brown you had up there?
.psd would be very nice :) thanks heaps man, my email is [email protected]
yeah sure. Give me a sec, I will send you all the files.
Post by: QuantumJG on January 05, 2010, 09:18:35 pm
(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9742/xlllogofinal2.jpg)
looks similar to...
(http://studyinaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tile_297x265_vicuni.gif)
It looks great, but VU could have a copyright case against you (where's ninwa when you need her? She would have an idea about copyright law).
The logo looks awesome.
Post by: *ryan777* on January 05, 2010, 09:24:23 pm
Post by: RainerWolfram on January 05, 2010, 09:43:55 pm
I'm sorry, but this...(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9742/xlllogofinal2.jpg)
looks similar to...(http://studyinaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tile_297x265_vicuni.gif)
It looks great, but VU could have a copyright case against you (where's ninwa when you need her? She would have an idea about copyright law).
The logo looks awesome.
Not anymore
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6817/xlllogofinal2withoragne.jpg)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9022/xlllogofinal2withyellow.jpg)
Post by: mandy on January 05, 2010, 09:44:54 pm
Post by: *ryan777* on January 05, 2010, 09:45:53 pm
I really like the new colours!
+1
Post by: Cataclysmic on January 05, 2010, 09:50:03 pm
I'm sorry, but this...(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9742/xlllogofinal2.jpg)
looks similar to...(http://studyinaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tile_297x265_vicuni.gif)
It looks great, but VU could have a copyright case against you (where's ninwa when you need her? She would have an idea about copyright law).
The logo looks awesome.
Not anymore
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6817/xlllogofinal2withoragne.jpg)
Looks awesome ( and no im not referring to the vic uni logo :2funny:)
Post by: TrueTears on January 05, 2010, 09:51:50 pm
Post by: Mao on January 05, 2010, 09:59:33 pm
Can I please have them in .psd as well? =D
Post by: squance on January 05, 2010, 10:01:31 pm
Post by: zzdfa on January 05, 2010, 10:03:03 pm
Post by: ZachCharge on January 05, 2010, 10:12:58 pm
Post by: kat148 on January 05, 2010, 10:20:06 pm
Post by: amirite? on January 05, 2010, 10:25:18 pm
I can try to explain.
Starts blank.
From right to left the box moves across leaving the XLL ACADEMY text behind it.
The Box does a merry dance on its axis.
The box comes to a stop.
As soon as it stops Unlocking your potential fades in from the left, starting at the box, to its current position.
And it looks the same as the orange one a few posts up when it finishes. ;)
Before fading out to white and restarting again.
Now someone make that and replace that horrid low quality image with the key thats up advertising XLL now.
Post by: methodsboy on January 05, 2010, 10:37:34 pm
Post by: dejan91 on January 05, 2010, 10:40:18 pm
Post by: methodsboy on January 05, 2010, 10:46:18 pm
I vote daniel's orange oneme too. but it looks sort of like the aussie open one?
Post by: dejan91 on January 05, 2010, 10:51:36 pm
I vote daniel's orange oneme too. but it looks sort of like the aussie open one?
Mmm nah aussie open uses orange/blue don't they?
Post by: QuantumJG on January 05, 2010, 11:12:34 pm
I vote daniel's orange one
Post by: superflya on January 05, 2010, 11:53:07 pm
Post by: stonecold on January 06, 2010, 02:49:54 am
Post by: *ryan777* on January 06, 2010, 02:58:59 am
nice a professional
Post by: methodsboy on January 06, 2010, 10:45:25 am
Post by: Ilovemathsmeth on January 06, 2010, 11:19:51 am
Post by: methodsboy on January 06, 2010, 01:08:03 pm
I like the green one better.I'm sorry, but this...(http://img97.imageshack.us/img97/9742/xlllogofinal2.jpg)
looks similar to...(http://studyinaustralia.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/06/tile_297x265_vicuni.gif)
It looks great, but VU could have a copyright case against you (where's ninwa when you need her? She would have an idea about copyright law).
The logo looks awesome.
Not anymore
(http://img121.imageshack.us/img121/6817/xlllogofinal2withoragne.jpg)
(http://img262.imageshack.us/img262/9022/xlllogofinal2withyellow.jpg)
Post by: /0 on January 06, 2010, 04:01:15 pm
Post by: *ryan777* on January 06, 2010, 04:28:37 pm
ill definatly introduce this to my brother when we starts VCE soon :)
Post by: jay1993 on January 28, 2010, 09:27:10 pm
Post by: enwiabe on January 29, 2010, 06:09:49 am
Post by: tcg93 on January 29, 2010, 04:20:54 pm
We're now offering instalment payment plans. Also, if you don't want to commit to all 17 lessons, but just want to have a few here and there, individual lessons will be charged at $25 per 90 minute session (as opposed to $20 per session in the package deal). The class size limit is 10, but we will notify you if class sizes approach this number (they are not currently). Booking the full semester package is the only way to secure a place.
Hi do you have the week by week work schedule so I can attend courses for me "weaker" areas?
Post by: enwiabe on January 29, 2010, 05:19:36 pm
Post by: superflya on January 29, 2010, 07:18:54 pm
Post by: enwiabe on January 29, 2010, 11:12:51 pm
Scroll down to the "one-off lessons" section :)
Post by: taiga on September 26, 2010, 04:33:43 pm
Post by: Andiio on September 27, 2010, 03:50:33 pm
Post by: werdna on November 09, 2010, 12:55:19 am
Post by: enwiabe on November 09, 2010, 09:54:45 pm
Post by: TrueLight on November 09, 2010, 09:57:24 pm
Post by: /0 on November 09, 2010, 10:12:50 pm
Post by: m@tty on November 09, 2010, 10:14:40 pm
And lol, I thought they made some kind of announcement. This thing didn't even get off the ground. There were only 2 lessons for a few subjects, some didn't even start at all.
Post by: name on November 09, 2010, 10:18:08 pm
Post by: TrueLight on November 09, 2010, 10:18:50 pm
Post by: kat148 on November 09, 2010, 10:34:30 pm
Aww man really? I thought this had a heap of potential with all the brilliant tutors involved. Perhaps you just needed to advertise more aggressively...
+1 :(
Post by: stonecold on November 23, 2010, 09:57:20 pm
Post by: vexx on November 23, 2010, 10:51:52 pm
shame, but surely you guys could give it another go?
yeah try, try!
i really wanted to do it, but unfortunately couldn't.. :(
don't let anymore people down kthnxguiizzzz~
Post by: evaever on January 17, 2011, 08:52:16 pm
Aww man really? I thought this had a heap of potential with all the brilliant tutors involved. Perhaps you just needed to advertise more aggressively...
like tsfx
Post by: Dr.Lecter on February 08, 2011, 07:56:47 pm
Post by: tram on February 08, 2011, 10:37:49 pm