PlateSmart Aka Cyclops Technology logo, magazine ad, website Oldsmar Florida

I am a graphic designer, who has been ripped off in the past so I do understand what it's like. However, I do not believe this complaint is fair or truly represents the people I've worked with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech.

Here is my story, everything is 100% factual and can be proven when this does go to court.

On November 4, 2008, I was contacted by PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech through my website. I was invited to meet with them two days later to discuss building a website, redesigning their logo, create a full page advertisement for a magazine and business card design. We met on November 6th, had a great meeting after which I provided them with a quote to do the work. I only say that the quote I offered was a fraction of the $75 per hour that this company had charged them.

During this meeting I was shown an advertisement and asked my opinion of it. My first thought was I liked the background and general overall layout. My second thought was the logo was simply awful, the font was very hard to read and my third thought was I've never seen a police car hummer before.

I sent them my quote for work, in a contract. They mentioned that they liked my quote, but needed it adjusted to recreate some of the artwork that the prior designer would not release to them. I told them I didn't need it. That next Monday they signed off on the contract and provided a 50% deposit upfront.

I then began the logo design. I will admit, it was a longer process then I had originally expected, but I wanted to be sure that the client was happy with this logo, being that it was going to gain so much exposure. I offered them a flat rate for the logo design just to prove that I meant that I wanted it to be done right. I come from the school of make your client happy. When they are proud of their new logo, they become a walking billboard for you as a designer. Word of mouth will always be the most effective form of advertising. It took many weeks to get the logo exactly how they liked it. This process was slowed also as the CEO had a medical emergency during this process.

Once the new logo was established, all the other work was very easy and less time consuming than expected because design and layout was already established within the logo process. So while I did invest more initially, it has been making averaging out some with the other work.

Frankly, the designs provided to PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech for the logo and advertisement, were amateur at best. They were not good. They had some nice attributes, but generally overall, not good. I've worked in management and had many designers work beneath me, if any of them would've shown me this work I would have simply sent them back to the drawing board.

The new logo has the 'stealthy yet techy' look that was the main focus of our original meeting, and from what I understand they love it. The business cards have been printed and will be shipped this week. The Under Construction page currently on the website shows the new designs and layout. The website template and advertisement has been approved. We have already moved on to working on a vehicle wrap.

I have nothing but the best to say about everyone I've come in contact with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech. They have been upfront about leaving a deposit. They have offered (yes, offered) extra money, for additional time spent designing their logo, getting it perfect.

The poster above should have no complaints. They have been paid some money for the time they have invested. The client didn't like their product. The client found someone else who provided a better product at a fraction of the costs. Whoever posted this complaint is completely out of line.

Anyone who would like to see the old ad/logo vs the new ad/logo can feel free to contact me.

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CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.

I am a graphic designer, who has been ripped off in the past so I do understand what it's like. However, I do not believe this complaint is fair or truly represents the people I've worked with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech.

Here is my story, everything is 100% factual and can be proven when this does go to court.

On November 4, 2008, I was contacted by PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech through my website. I was invited to meet with them two days later to discuss building a website, redesigning their logo, create a full page advertisement for a magazine and business card design. We met on November 6th, had a great meeting after which I provided them with a quote to do the work. I only say that the quote I offered was a fraction of the $75 per hour that this company had charged them.

During this meeting I was shown an advertisement and asked my opinion of it. My first thought was I liked the background and general overall layout. My second thought was the logo was simply awful, the font was very hard to read and my third thought was I've never seen a police car hummer before.

I sent them my quote for work, in a contract. They mentioned that they liked my quote, but needed it adjusted to recreate some of the artwork that the prior designer would not release to them. I told them I didn't need it. That next Monday they signed off on the contract and provided a 50% deposit upfront.

I then began the logo design. I will admit, it was a longer process then I had originally expected, but I wanted to be sure that the client was happy with this logo, being that it was going to gain so much exposure. I offered them a flat rate for the logo design just to prove that I meant that I wanted it to be done right. I come from the school of make your client happy. When they are proud of their new logo, they become a walking billboard for you as a designer. Word of mouth will always be the most effective form of advertising. It took many weeks to get the logo exactly how they liked it. This process was slowed also as the CEO had a medical emergency during this process.

Once the new logo was established, all the other work was very easy and less time consuming than expected because design and layout was already established within the logo process. So while I did invest more initially, it has been making averaging out some with the other work.

Frankly, the designs provided to PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech for the logo and advertisement, were amateur at best. They were not good. They had some nice attributes, but generally overall, not good. I've worked in management and had many designers work beneath me, if any of them would've shown me this work I would have simply sent them back to the drawing board.

The new logo has the 'stealthy yet techy' look that was the main focus of our original meeting, and from what I understand they love it. The business cards have been printed and will be shipped this week. The Under Construction page currently on the website shows the new designs and layout. The website template and advertisement has been approved. We have already moved on to working on a vehicle wrap.

I have nothing but the best to say about everyone I've come in contact with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech. They have been upfront about leaving a deposit. They have offered (yes, offered) extra money, for additional time spent designing their logo, getting it perfect.

The poster above should have no complaints. They have been paid some money for the time they have invested. The client didn't like their product. The client found someone else who provided a better product at a fraction of the costs. Whoever posted this complaint is completely out of line.

Anyone who would like to see the old ad/logo vs the new ad/logo can feel free to contact me.

(((Redacted)))

CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.

I am a graphic designer, who has been ripped off in the past so I do understand what it's like. However, I do not believe this complaint is fair or truly represents the people I've worked with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech.

Here is my story, everything is 100% factual and can be proven when this does go to court.

On November 4, 2008, I was contacted by PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech through my website. I was invited to meet with them two days later to discuss building a website, redesigning their logo, create a full page advertisement for a magazine and business card design. We met on November 6th, had a great meeting after which I provided them with a quote to do the work. I only say that the quote I offered was a fraction of the $75 per hour that this company had charged them.

During this meeting I was shown an advertisement and asked my opinion of it. My first thought was I liked the background and general overall layout. My second thought was the logo was simply awful, the font was very hard to read and my third thought was I've never seen a police car hummer before.

I sent them my quote for work, in a contract. They mentioned that they liked my quote, but needed it adjusted to recreate some of the artwork that the prior designer would not release to them. I told them I didn't need it. That next Monday they signed off on the contract and provided a 50% deposit upfront.

I then began the logo design. I will admit, it was a longer process then I had originally expected, but I wanted to be sure that the client was happy with this logo, being that it was going to gain so much exposure. I offered them a flat rate for the logo design just to prove that I meant that I wanted it to be done right. I come from the school of make your client happy. When they are proud of their new logo, they become a walking billboard for you as a designer. Word of mouth will always be the most effective form of advertising. It took many weeks to get the logo exactly how they liked it. This process was slowed also as the CEO had a medical emergency during this process.

Once the new logo was established, all the other work was very easy and less time consuming than expected because design and layout was already established within the logo process. So while I did invest more initially, it has been making averaging out some with the other work.

Frankly, the designs provided to PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech for the logo and advertisement, were amateur at best. They were not good. They had some nice attributes, but generally overall, not good. I've worked in management and had many designers work beneath me, if any of them would've shown me this work I would have simply sent them back to the drawing board.

The new logo has the 'stealthy yet techy' look that was the main focus of our original meeting, and from what I understand they love it. The business cards have been printed and will be shipped this week. The Under Construction page currently on the website shows the new designs and layout. The website template and advertisement has been approved. We have already moved on to working on a vehicle wrap.

I have nothing but the best to say about everyone I've come in contact with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech. They have been upfront about leaving a deposit. They have offered (yes, offered) extra money, for additional time spent designing their logo, getting it perfect.

The poster above should have no complaints. They have been paid some money for the time they have invested. The client didn't like their product. The client found someone else who provided a better product at a fraction of the costs. Whoever posted this complaint is completely out of line.

Anyone who would like to see the old ad/logo vs the new ad/logo can feel free to contact me.

(((Redacted)))

CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.

I am a graphic designer, who has been ripped off in the past so I do understand what it's like. However, I do not believe this complaint is fair or truly represents the people I've worked with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech.

Here is my story, everything is 100% factual and can be proven when this does go to court.

On November 4, 2008, I was contacted by PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech through my website. I was invited to meet with them two days later to discuss building a website, redesigning their logo, create a full page advertisement for a magazine and business card design. We met on November 6th, had a great meeting after which I provided them with a quote to do the work. I only say that the quote I offered was a fraction of the $75 per hour that this company had charged them.

During this meeting I was shown an advertisement and asked my opinion of it. My first thought was I liked the background and general overall layout. My second thought was the logo was simply awful, the font was very hard to read and my third thought was I've never seen a police car hummer before.

I sent them my quote for work, in a contract. They mentioned that they liked my quote, but needed it adjusted to recreate some of the artwork that the prior designer would not release to them. I told them I didn't need it. That next Monday they signed off on the contract and provided a 50% deposit upfront.

I then began the logo design. I will admit, it was a longer process then I had originally expected, but I wanted to be sure that the client was happy with this logo, being that it was going to gain so much exposure. I offered them a flat rate for the logo design just to prove that I meant that I wanted it to be done right. I come from the school of make your client happy. When they are proud of their new logo, they become a walking billboard for you as a designer. Word of mouth will always be the most effective form of advertising. It took many weeks to get the logo exactly how they liked it. This process was slowed also as the CEO had a medical emergency during this process.

Once the new logo was established, all the other work was very easy and less time consuming than expected because design and layout was already established within the logo process. So while I did invest more initially, it has been making averaging out some with the other work.

Frankly, the designs provided to PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech for the logo and advertisement, were amateur at best. They were not good. They had some nice attributes, but generally overall, not good. I've worked in management and had many designers work beneath me, if any of them would've shown me this work I would have simply sent them back to the drawing board.

The new logo has the 'stealthy yet techy' look that was the main focus of our original meeting, and from what I understand they love it. The business cards have been printed and will be shipped this week. The Under Construction page currently on the website shows the new designs and layout. The website template and advertisement has been approved. We have already moved on to working on a vehicle wrap.

I have nothing but the best to say about everyone I've come in contact with at PlateSmart/Cyclops Tech. They have been upfront about leaving a deposit. They have offered (yes, offered) extra money, for additional time spent designing their logo, getting it perfect.

The poster above should have no complaints. They have been paid some money for the time they have invested. The client didn't like their product. The client found someone else who provided a better product at a fraction of the costs. Whoever posted this complaint is completely out of line.

Anyone who would like to see the old ad/logo vs the new ad/logo can feel free to contact me.

(((Redacted)))

CLICK here to see why Rip-off Report, as a matter of policy, deleted either a phone number, link or e-mail address from this Report.

A legal complaint has been filed against Visual Realm as follows: In 2008, VISUAL REALM was hired by CYCLOPS to perform certain marketing services for PlateSmart, including the creation of a website and new logo and the placement of advertisements in certain appropriate forums. After CYCLOPS made payments to VISUAL REALM for partially completed work, it became apparent to CYCLOPS that VISUAL REALM's work was substandard, not within the industry standard and without a focused direction. During the design phase of the website, VISUAL REALM refused to take direction from CYCLOPS concerning the appearance of its website. As a result of VISUAL REALM's substandard work, CYCLOPS was eventually forced to hire other persons to oversee the marketing efforts and to work with VISUAL REALM. However, VISUAL REALM refused to cooperate with CYCLOPS and to work with the person hired by CYCLOPS to oversee VISUAL REALM's work. VISUAL REALM also refused to complete its marketing efforts although it had already received payment from CYCLOPS. Without warning or cause, and despite having already received partial payment, VISUAL REALM abandoned the work. On or about December 3, 2008, VISUAL REALM published false and derogatory statements concerning CYCLOPS on a public website bearing the 2 domain name www.ripoffreport.com with the stated purpose if inform[ing] other potential design companies to be cautious with working with Platesmart aka Cyclops Technology. The false and defamatory comments published by VISUAL REALM imply that CYCLOPS was not willing to pay VISUAL REALM for any of its services, that CYCLOPS refused to cooperate with it in the placement of an advertisement for an international publication, that CYCLOPS imposed a ridiculous deadline, that CYCLOPS attempted to avoid payment for the services and that other companies should be cautious with working with [CYCLOPS]. VISUAL REALM's statements impute to CYCLOPS conduct and characteristics incompatible with the proper exercise of its lawful business, trade and profession. VISUAL REALM's statements are false and by their nature, necessarily injurious to CYCLOPS' business reputation. VISUAL REALM intentionally published false communications to the entire world on the Internet. CYCLOPS is demanding judgment against VISUAL REALMS, jointly and severally, for money damages, costs and such further relief as deemed just and proper.

UPDATE

The above Report was posted on Rippedoff.com on December 3, 2008. The allegations in this report are FALSE, and legal action has been taken against this individual. Two rebuttals, including our own, have previously been posted in our defense. This individual is claiming non-payment for services rendered. Attached is first and second payment made payable to and cashed by the individual who posted this FALSE ALLEGATIONS report.

A legal complaint has been filed against Visual Realm as follows: In 2008, VISUAL REALM was hired by CYCLOPS to perform certain marketing services for PlateSmart, including the creation of a website and new logo and the placement of advertisements in certain appropriate forums. After CYCLOPS made payments to VISUAL REALM for partially completed work, it became apparent to CYCLOPS that VISUAL REALM's work was substandard, not within the industry standard and without a focused direction. During the design phase of the website, VISUAL REALM refused to take direction from CYCLOPS concerning the appearance of its website. As a result of VISUAL REALM's substandard work, CYCLOPS was eventually forced to hire other persons to oversee the marketing efforts and to work with VISUAL REALM. However, VISUAL REALM refused to cooperate with CYCLOPS and to work with the person hired by CYCLOPS to oversee VISUAL REALM's work. VISUAL REALM also refused to complete its marketing efforts although it had already received payment from CYCLOPS. Without warning or cause, and despite having already received partial payment, VISUAL REALM abandoned the work. On or about December 3, 2008, VISUAL REALM published false and derogatory statements concerning CYCLOPS on a public website bearing the 2 domain name www.ripoffreport.com with the stated purpose if inform[ing] other potential design companies to be cautious with working with Platesmart aka Cyclops Technology. The false and defamatory comments published by VISUAL REALM imply that CYCLOPS was not willing to pay VISUAL REALM for any of its services, that CYCLOPS refused to cooperate with it in the placement of an advertisement for an international publication, that CYCLOPS imposed a ridiculous deadline, that CYCLOPS attempted to avoid payment for the services and that other companies should be cautious with working with [CYCLOPS]. VISUAL REALM's statements impute to CYCLOPS conduct and characteristics incompatible with the proper exercise of its lawful business, trade and profession. VISUAL REALM's statements are false and by their nature, necessarily injurious to CYCLOPS' business reputation. VISUAL REALM intentionally published false communications to the entire world on the Internet. CYCLOPS is demanding judgment against VISUAL REALMS, jointly and severally, for money damages, costs and such further relief as deemed just and proper.

UPDATE

The above Report was posted on Rippedoff.com on December 3, 2008. The allegations in this report are FALSE, and legal action has been taken against this individual. Two rebuttals, including our own, have previously been posted in our defense. This individual is claiming non-payment for services rendered. Attached is first and second payment made payable to and cashed by the individual who posted this FALSE ALLEGATIONS report.

A legal complaint has been filed against Visual Realm as follows: In 2008, VISUAL REALM was hired by CYCLOPS to perform certain marketing services for PlateSmart, including the creation of a website and new logo and the placement of advertisements in certain appropriate forums. After CYCLOPS made payments to VISUAL REALM for partially completed work, it became apparent to CYCLOPS that VISUAL REALM's work was substandard, not within the industry standard and without a focused direction. During the design phase of the website, VISUAL REALM refused to take direction from CYCLOPS concerning the appearance of its website. As a result of VISUAL REALM's substandard work, CYCLOPS was eventually forced to hire other persons to oversee the marketing efforts and to work with VISUAL REALM. However, VISUAL REALM refused to cooperate with CYCLOPS and to work with the person hired by CYCLOPS to oversee VISUAL REALM's work. VISUAL REALM also refused to complete its marketing efforts although it had already received payment from CYCLOPS. Without warning or cause, and despite having already received partial payment, VISUAL REALM abandoned the work. On or about December 3, 2008, VISUAL REALM published false and derogatory statements concerning CYCLOPS on a public website bearing the 2 domain name www.ripoffreport.com with the stated purpose if inform[ing] other potential design companies to be cautious with working with Platesmart aka Cyclops Technology. The false and defamatory comments published by VISUAL REALM imply that CYCLOPS was not willing to pay VISUAL REALM for any of its services, that CYCLOPS refused to cooperate with it in the placement of an advertisement for an international publication, that CYCLOPS imposed a ridiculous deadline, that CYCLOPS attempted to avoid payment for the services and that other companies should be cautious with working with [CYCLOPS]. VISUAL REALM's statements impute to CYCLOPS conduct and characteristics incompatible with the proper exercise of its lawful business, trade and profession. VISUAL REALM's statements are false and by their nature, necessarily injurious to CYCLOPS' business reputation. VISUAL REALM intentionally published false communications to the entire world on the Internet. CYCLOPS is demanding judgment against VISUAL REALMS, jointly and severally, for money damages, costs and such further relief as deemed just and proper.

UPDATE

The above Report was posted on Rippedoff.com on December 3, 2008. The allegations in this report are FALSE, and legal action has been taken against this individual. Two rebuttals, including our own, have previously been posted in our defense. This individual is claiming non-payment for services rendered. Attached is first and second payment made payable to and cashed by the individual who posted this FALSE ALLEGATIONS report.

A legal complaint has been filed against Visual Realm as follows: In 2008, VISUAL REALM was hired by CYCLOPS to perform certain marketing services for PlateSmart, including the creation of a website and new logo and the placement of advertisements in certain appropriate forums. After CYCLOPS made payments to VISUAL REALM for partially completed work, it became apparent to CYCLOPS that VISUAL REALM's work was substandard, not within the industry standard and without a focused direction. During the design phase of the website, VISUAL REALM refused to take direction from CYCLOPS concerning the appearance of its website. As a result of VISUAL REALM's substandard work, CYCLOPS was eventually forced to hire other persons to oversee the marketing efforts and to work with VISUAL REALM. However, VISUAL REALM refused to cooperate with CYCLOPS and to work with the person hired by CYCLOPS to oversee VISUAL REALM's work. VISUAL REALM also refused to complete its marketing efforts although it had already received payment from CYCLOPS. Without warning or cause, and despite having already received partial payment, VISUAL REALM abandoned the work. On or about December 3, 2008, VISUAL REALM published false and derogatory statements concerning CYCLOPS on a public website bearing the 2 domain name www.ripoffreport.com with the stated purpose if inform[ing] other potential design companies to be cautious with working with Platesmart aka Cyclops Technology. The false and defamatory comments published by VISUAL REALM imply that CYCLOPS was not willing to pay VISUAL REALM for any of its services, that CYCLOPS refused to cooperate with it in the placement of an advertisement for an international publication, that CYCLOPS imposed a ridiculous deadline, that CYCLOPS attempted to avoid payment for the services and that other companies should be cautious with working with [CYCLOPS]. VISUAL REALM's statements impute to CYCLOPS conduct and characteristics incompatible with the proper exercise of its lawful business, trade and profession. VISUAL REALM's statements are false and by their nature, necessarily injurious to CYCLOPS' business reputation. VISUAL REALM intentionally published false communications to the entire world on the Internet. CYCLOPS is demanding judgment against VISUAL REALMS, jointly and severally, for money damages, costs and such further relief as deemed just and proper.

UPDATE

The above Report was posted on Rippedoff.com on December 3, 2008. The allegations in this report are FALSE, and legal action has been taken against this individual. Two rebuttals, including our own, have previously been posted in our defense. This individual is claiming non-payment for services rendered. Attached is first and second payment made payable to and cashed by the individual who posted this FALSE ALLEGATIONS report.