Can I get some feedback on a mascot please?

Hi

I have a new project under way and have just got a mascot for it. I'd be grateful if you took a look and gave me some feedback.

The project is StreetArtNews.net and I think the mascot fits in with this nicely as it is a fox and that is quite urban and city.

The problem that I had was that while the mascot itself is brilliant I don't think there is enough branding on the actual mascot. I was thinking, and maybe a T Shirt on the mascot would be a good idea. So I quickly stuck a few different versions on to see what they would look like.

What do you think?

Plain Mascot I Received
Mascot with just a plain T Shirt

With these three there are just some different colours with the website name on:
T shirt + Writing
T Shirt + Writing
T Shirt + Writing

What do you think? Plain? Plain T Shirt? T Shirt with writing?

Thanks,
Sophie

P.S I wasn't sure where to post this...

 

Use the plain one or change the T Shirt with writing style.

 

red shirt gets my vote...

but adding a backwards cap and baggy jeans would be even better, i think.

did you make that mascot yourself or did someone design it for you?

 

I would also go with plain, if you have to shrink the mascot for any images you wont be able to read the text on the shirt

 

i would use the black T-shirt with writting. i'd also add clothes since your fox has a top, might as well put baggy pants on it hanging below the tail and a bandana/cap

 

Its a good start.

The character doesnt really have a street vibe to it. Add some baggy clothes, denim and a large oversized white shirt with new york hand styles and some sneakers or something. Perhaps substitute a spray can or marker for the paint brush...

 

I think you need to revisit the concept, the mascot doesnt really fit in with what you are trying to do. Shouldnt he be holding a spray can if the website is promoting street art?

If i had to pick out of those, this would it it.

http://www.flickr.com/photos/32794597@N04/3283607699/

Good Luck!

 

yeah the mascot doesnt look very street.

 

In my opinion, animals shouldn't wear any shirts. So the first one is absolutely better.

 

i'm going to have to agree with the general consensus. while the mascot is cute, i don't think it really fits with your subject matter. if you use it, though, i also agree with a plain shirt, as the writing is too small to do much.

i'm not sure about the idea of having him hold a spray-paint can instead of a brush, but it would at least be more relevant.