$25 Logo Contest - TriathlonTalk.com

Source · 10-14-2005, 12:33 PM

We have our Winner.

Or to be more precise, our winners! Both StatD and Will7 submitted VERY compelling banner / logos. Each was so well done that we still can't decide which one to use.

First Place: StatD (post #57) and Will7 (#59). Each will receive $25.
Second Place: Balmong (#42) will receive 100 NP$.
Third Place: Border7 (#65) will receive 50 NP$.

PM will be sent to all the winners.

Thanks for your participation.

will7 · 10-14-2005, 12:41 PM

I'll get on it

Balmong · 10-14-2005, 12:41 PM

What about the colors?

Source · 10-14-2005, 12:50 PM

Let creativity be your guide; however, it should stand out on a neutral shaded site. Think about colors that might look good on a T-Shirt. Triathletes where lots of Tees. :-)

will7 · 10-14-2005, 01:02 PM

First concept:

All custom-made in vector format. I tried to incorporate both elements of the name - "Triathlon" (sports figures) and "Talk" (speech bubble). If chosen, logo will be supplied in .jpg, .gif, .eps and .ai formats.

Feedback appreciated

Direct Link: http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6...lontalk7lt.jpg

Source · 10-14-2005, 01:17 PM

Will,

I like the concept, but the execution needs a little tweeking.

If you are going to go with the three athletes doing the activities, they should all somehow be of similar size. The logo should be as balanced as possible. Also, I'm not sure that clip art will cut it. Lastly, the catch phrase should be: "it's your race", if you feel the need to show one.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/design-contests/131748-25-logo-contest-triathlontalk-com.html

Some examples:

www.ironmanlive.com - check out the Ford Road to Kona and Janus Charity Challenge logos on the left

www.phillytri.com - check out the logo in the lower left - I really like the clean lines of this one

Hope this helps.

Border7 · 10-14-2005, 02:22 PM

Heres mine:

What do you think?

steadler · 10-14-2005, 06:23 PM

ill give this ago i need as much practise with vector as possible

Sylense · 10-14-2005, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by will7

First concept:

All custom-made in vector format. I tried to incorporate both elements of the name - "Triathlon" (sports figures) and "Talk" (speech bubble). If chosen, logo will be supplied in .jpg, .gif, .eps and .ai formats.

Feedback appreciated

Direct Link: http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6...lontalk7lt.jpg

nice...

I think it would look even better with just the swimmer but of course it would lose the relationship of the "tri"-athlon. but still a nice logo... i like your style will, all the designs i have seen of yours are very clean and professional looking and I can always identify your work.

wicked_gal00 · 10-14-2005, 09:18 PM

Here's my entry.

Source · 10-14-2005, 10:07 PM

I like the stuff I've seen so far... if y'all are stumped on the bike, run, swim thing, it's not a requirement. Even a triangle will suffice. In two of the submissions, the cyclist and the runner detract from the presentation.

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Originally Posted by Border7

Heres mine:
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=131748

What do you think?

The solid one I like a lot. Just:

1. lose the slogan and the slogan banner
2. lower the Triathlon Talk so the talk bubble comes out of the T in talk
3. you may need to resize the bubble and the artwork so it's balanced
4. Remove the italics on Triathlon, but I like them for Talk
5. use brighter colors if possible.

If you do this you'll have our first viable submission.

Thanks.

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Now that I see some examples, here are some additional guidlines:

1. The swim, bike, and run icons are not required. Creative interpretation, like a triangle will suffice.

2. Use VIVID colors. Hot pink, blues, etc. This logo should stand out.

3. No slogan is required, just the words Triathlon Talk.

steadler · 10-15-2005, 01:03 AM

here is my first concept i used the triangle idea, anything can be changed/modified.

feedback is appreciated

its 100% vector so can be resized to anything without losing quality

will7 · 10-15-2005, 01:21 AM

Thanks Sylense. I can always identify your work too, but, we have very different styles which I feel, makes for a good competition. I focus on being clean and professional and it is the core focus of my freelance work. Your work is damn fine too though

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=131748

Originally Posted by Sylense

nice...

I think it would look even better with just the swimmer but of course it would lose the relationship of the "tri"-athlon. but still a nice logo... i like your style will, all the designs i have seen of yours are very clean and professional looking and I can always identify your work.

se · 10-15-2005, 01:57 AM

steadler · 10-15-2005, 03:47 AM

nice se

EmanEvan · 10-15-2005, 08:20 AM

will7 · 10-15-2005, 09:10 AM

Revisions:

Still kept the three figures, but made them blend in more. Also changed the colours and changed the slogan.

Feedback appreciated

Direct Link: http://img421.imageshack.us/img421/7...ontalk23xi.jpg

blacktoned · 10-15-2005, 09:26 AM

Here's my entry:

I decided to go with your idea of text only Name-Maker. I applied a little "swoosh" as well as give the text an effect to make it more fluid than the static horizontal type.

Let me know of any revisions needed for color or anything.

statd · 10-15-2005, 11:11 AM

Hi,
Here is my entry.

Feedback please...
Thanks

se · 10-15-2005, 11:31 AM

tHANX steadler

Sylense · 10-15-2005, 11:45 AM

i may have an entry tonight, if not before the deadline. we'll see. some nice entries so far... btw, it's not my contest but I think the emphasis on the "talk" portion is a little superficial. the conversation bubbles seem to disrupt the actual focus of what the actual website pertains to... the main focus should be on the triathlon (swimming, running, bike), the talk part is pretty blunt enough to where you shouldn't have to accentuate it. that's just my opinion but Name-Maker could feel different.

Border7 · 10-15-2005, 04:16 PM

Revision

Source · 10-15-2005, 08:31 PM

Some very good stuff so far.

I am going to take a silence is golden approach for the remainder of the contest as I do not want to negatively influence the creative process. All I will say is be creative and challenge the norm.

Thanks again for all the submissions so far. Any more out there?

Sylense · 10-16-2005, 05:30 AM

SUBMISSION RETRACTED. LEFT FOR VIEWING PURPOSES ONLY!
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here is my submission. the artwork is 100% original vector... I then imported it into photoshop only for the text for more options and flexibility. I have provided you with the logo on a few different backgrounds colors to show you that it does in fact stand out on pretty much any and every color. Enjoy!

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=131748

Source · 10-16-2005, 12:15 PM

Lots of good stuff! Way to let the creative dog bark.

I'll be accepting entries until midnight (EST) Tuesday, Oct 18. The winner will be selected Wednesday, Oct 19.

10-14-2005, 12:33 PM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,542	$25 Logo Contest - TriathlonTalk.com We have our Winner. Or to be more precise, our winners! Both StatD and Will7 submitted VERY compelling banner / logos. Each was so well done that we still can't decide which one to use. First Place: StatD (post #57) and Will7 (#59). Each will receive $25. Second Place: Balmong (#42) will receive 100 NP$. Third Place: Border7 (#65) will receive 50 NP$. PM will be sent to all the winners. Thanks for your participation. __________________ Cheers! Last edited by Source; 10-19-2005 at 06:18 AM.

10-14-2005, 12:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
will7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,725	I'll get on it __________________ Will Narburgh \| Graphic design \| Twitter \| Email me

10-14-2005, 12:50 PM	THREAD STARTER #4 (permalink)
Source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,542	Let creativity be your guide; however, it should stand out on a neutral shaded site. Think about colors that might look good on a T-Shirt. Triathletes where lots of Tees. :-) __________________ Cheers! Last edited by Source; 10-14-2005 at 12:56 PM.

10-14-2005, 01:02 PM	#5 (permalink)
will7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,725	First concept: All custom-made in vector format. I tried to incorporate both elements of the name - "Triathlon" (sports figures) and "Talk" (speech bubble). If chosen, logo will be supplied in .jpg, .gif, .eps and .ai formats. Feedback appreciated Direct Link: http://img266.imageshack.us/img266/6...lontalk7lt.jpg __________________ Will Narburgh \| Graphic design \| Twitter \| Email me

10-14-2005, 01:17 PM	THREAD STARTER #6 (permalink)
Source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,542	Will, I like the concept, but the execution needs a little tweeking. If you are going to go with the three athletes doing the activities, they should all somehow be of similar size. The logo should be as balanced as possible. Also, I'm not sure that clip art will cut it. Lastly, the catch phrase should be: "it's your race", if you feel the need to show one. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/design-contests/131748-25-logo-contest-triathlontalk-com.html Some examples: www.ironmanlive.com - check out the Ford Road to Kona and Janus Charity Challenge logos on the left www.phillytri.com - check out the logo in the lower left - I really like the clean lines of this one Hope this helps. __________________ Cheers! Last edited by Source; 10-14-2005 at 01:41 PM.

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10-14-2005, 12:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
Balmong NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 212	What about the colors?

10-14-2005, 02:22 PM	#7 (permalink)
Border7 NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 187	Heres mine: What do you think? __________________ :hi: Border7.com - You One Stop for All Your Web Needs Web Design, Web Hosting, Everything You Need. Check out our hosting packages.

10-14-2005, 06:23 PM	#8 (permalink)
steadler Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1,196	ill give this ago i need as much practise with vector as possible __________________ Direct Marketing All Around Marketing Solutions

10-15-2005, 01:03 AM	#12 (permalink)
steadler Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Essex, England Posts: 1,196	here is my first concept i used the triangle idea, anything can be changed/modified. feedback is appreciated its 100% vector so can be resized to anything without losing quality __________________ Direct Marketing All Around Marketing Solutions Last edited by steadler; 10-15-2005 at 01:13 AM.

10-15-2005, 01:57 AM	#14 (permalink)
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10-15-2005, 09:10 AM	#17 (permalink)
will7 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,725	Revisions: Still kept the three figures, but made them blend in more. Also changed the colours and changed the slogan. Feedback appreciated Direct Link: http://img421.imageshack.us/img421/7...ontalk23xi.jpg __________________ Will Narburgh \| Graphic design \| Twitter \| Email me

10-15-2005, 09:26 AM	#18 (permalink)
blacktoned NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 170	Here's my entry: I decided to go with your idea of text only Name-Maker. I applied a little "swoosh" as well as give the text an effect to make it more fluid than the static horizontal type. Let me know of any revisions needed for color or anything. __________________ Black Toned [Click]

10-15-2005, 11:31 AM	#20 (permalink)
se Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: E://my computer/namepros/post.exe Posts: 1,684	tHANX steadler __________________ Cheap Dedicated Server, Free direct Admin Cheap Webhosting :hehe:

10-15-2005, 11:45 AM	#21 (permalink)
Sylense NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 507	i may have an entry tonight, if not before the deadline. we'll see. some nice entries so far... btw, it's not my contest but I think the emphasis on the "talk" portion is a little superficial. the conversation bubbles seem to disrupt the actual focus of what the actual website pertains to... the main focus should be on the triathlon (swimming, running, bike), the talk part is pretty blunt enough to where you shouldn't have to accentuate it. that's just my opinion but Name-Maker could feel different. __________________ Your eyes are meant for more than just sight. Seeing is believing; Believe in our ability to bring your visions to life. www.Sore-Eyes.com Out with old. In with the view. Web Design \| Logo/Identity \| Print Media \| Flash \| And More!

10-15-2005, 04:16 PM	#22 (permalink)
Border7 NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 187	Revision __________________ :hi: Border7.com - You One Stop for All Your Web Needs Web Design, Web Hosting, Everything You Need. Check out our hosting packages.

10-15-2005, 08:31 PM	THREAD STARTER #23 (permalink)
Source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,542	Some very good stuff so far. I am going to take a silence is golden approach for the remainder of the contest as I do not want to negatively influence the creative process. All I will say is be creative and challenge the norm. Thanks again for all the submissions so far. Any more out there? __________________ Cheers! Last edited by Source; 10-16-2005 at 09:46 AM.

10-16-2005, 05:30 AM	#24 (permalink)
Sylense NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 507	SUBMISSION RETRACTED. LEFT FOR VIEWING PURPOSES ONLY! :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: :::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::: here is my submission. the artwork is 100% original vector... I then imported it into photoshop only for the text for more options and flexibility. I have provided you with the logo on a few different backgrounds colors to show you that it does in fact stand out on pretty much any and every color. Enjoy! ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=131748 __________________ Your eyes are meant for more than just sight. Seeing is believing; Believe in our ability to bring your visions to life. www.Sore-Eyes.com Out with old. In with the view. Web Design \| Logo/Identity \| Print Media \| Flash \| And More! Last edited by Sylense; 10-17-2005 at 06:19 AM.

10-16-2005, 12:15 PM	THREAD STARTER #25 (permalink)
Source Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Somewhere Posts: 2,542	Lots of good stuff! Way to let the creative dog bark. I'll be accepting entries until midnight (EST) Tuesday, Oct 18. The winner will be selected Wednesday, Oct 19. __________________ Cheers!

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