$20 Logo Competition

Omar · 10-18-2005, 06:57 AM

*Prizemoney increased to $20*
*Updated logo spec: http://www.namepros.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=49 *
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/design-contests/132798-15-logo-competition.html

Hi all, due to the success and general high quality of entries in my last contest I have once again come to NamePros for a logo competition.

I need a logo made for a company called "CatCo", i.e Cat Company. The logo is required fairly urgently so please do not wait around before making an entry. I will probably be asking for small alterations to be made to some entries which make the shortlist.

Here are the rules:

1) The final winner must provide a .gif (or tiff) and a copy of the .psd or other editable vector format (and associated fonts if possible)
2) Must contain an image of a cat (see samples below)
3) The contest will end when a suitable winner has been chosen, or two weeks from the date of this post.
4) Payment will be made to the winner via PayPal.

Two samples of the general idea required can be seen at: http://www.simpa.net/logo

Basically there should be some sort of cat image (a cartoony avatar type one like the one shown in idea.JPG might be good) and the letters "Co." next to it. We're looking for something a bit catchier than the logo shown in orig.JPG

I look forward to seeing your entries.

Edit: An additional request I would make to entrants: if possible please watermark with only the word "Sample"

eh-stevo · 10-18-2005, 07:15 AM

Originally Posted by Omar

3) I have the right not to choose a winner if I dont see one I like. however this is highly unlikely based on the entries in recent contests.

Wrong, its in the new contest rules that a winner must be chosen

Omar · 10-18-2005, 07:20 AM

Thanks for pointing that out, I wasn't aware of the new rules.

Original post amended and rule removed.

- Omar

Balmong · 10-18-2005, 08:13 AM

Deadline, Please?

Omar · 10-18-2005, 08:20 AM

As stated in the original post the deadline is the earlier of 2 weeks from today or (more likely) as soon as a suitable logo is chosen from the entries. Hence the reason I've asked anyone who is interested in entering to make a submission as soon as possible.

reddragon · 10-18-2005, 09:48 AM

the text is supposed to be furry. tell me what you think

Border7 · 10-18-2005, 10:37 AM

Any color prefrence?

steadler · 10-18-2005, 11:01 AM

ill entrer tis later when im at work

Omar · 10-18-2005, 11:46 AM

reddragon: Looks ok, but I'd really like to see some with a proper cat image/avatar

No colour preferences although it probably shouldn't have too many colours so that it's easier to have printed onto stationary.

I am meeting on Thursday with the person who will be selecting the winning logo so it would be nice to have a few entries to show him the general quality of work. This does not necessarily mean that a winner will be chosen on Thursday, but it would be in your best interests to try to get some entries in by then.

The-YoungLat · 10-18-2005, 01:31 PM

hi here is my first entry:

FEEDBACK PLZ

Omar · 10-18-2005, 01:44 PM

The-YoungLat - interesting idea but that doesn't look like a cat and unfortunately neither does the paw-print.

blacktoned & Border7: $15 got me some very decent entries last time, and I've seen even lower offers on NP before. The bottom line is that if you don't like the prize offered then don't enter, it's really as simple as that.

Mark · 10-18-2005, 01:56 PM

Originally Posted by Omar

blacktoned & Border7: $15 got me some very decent entries last time, and I've seen even lower offers on NP before. The bottom line is that if you don't like the prize offered then don't enter, it's really as simple as that.

????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=132798
Agreed - I've removed the silly comments ... and am Giving fair warning - This will not be tolerated.

Please proceed folks

Omar · 10-18-2005, 02:20 PM

The-YoungLat - The edited version looks a lot better, the paw print could probably still do with some changing.

The-YoungLat · 10-18-2005, 02:34 PM

ok and thx for the feedback i am going to church so i won't be able to work on it right now but after i come from church i'll do it ASAP

Regards,
-Nata

Sylense · 10-18-2005, 05:21 PM

here is my little something. 100% vector artwork. the original work was in fact actually created as a greyscale first and then I provided a version in color (was not orig. in color and then desaturated) so that you have your pick between the two... I can also provide it in completely black and white and/or other colors.

(oh and the diagnol scanlines are just there as a watermark)

Border7 · 10-18-2005, 05:42 PM

Awww how cute! Makes me miss my cat...

Simple B&W

Balmong · 10-18-2005, 09:39 PM

Will submit sth today

marcfox · 10-18-2005, 11:55 PM

Here's mine.
I have made 4 Different ones for you to choose from.

Sylense · 10-19-2005, 04:40 AM

Originally Posted by marcfox

Here's mine.
I have made 4 Different ones for you to choose from.

to you and to anyone else... please note that you cannot use images found on google, yahoo, istockphoto, or anywhere else online for a logo. logos must be original artwork.

Your first version is like one of the first entries in this search and you simply mirror flipped it horizontally and put text on it. I'm sure you did the same thing with the others as I highly doubt anyone creates 4 totally different vector cat artworks on the first submission for $15.
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...=Search+Images

Your 2nd submission was ripped from here
http://www.samburu.com/genhtml/p1402.htm

Using the google search keyword "Cat cartoon"
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=132798
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...&start=80&sa=N

your 3rd submission was ripped from here
http://www.cartoonclipart.com/pages/cat.html

through a search on google with the keywords "Cat Clipart"
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...&start=20&sa=N

Your 4th submission was ripped from here
http://www.brentwindsor.co.uk/draw_cartoon_cat.php

Again using the google search on keywords "Cat cartoon"
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...start=120&sa=N

I take stealing images from the net very seriously because myself and other designers on here take time in creating original artwork.

Plus with these ripped images, you cannot possibly use them as a logo as they are not high enough resolution and not vector whereas so you can scale it up and down to any size.

SteSpeakDesigns · 10-19-2005, 06:05 AM

Not exactly.
If the image isn't already copyright you may use it.
It might not be considered original or polite, but it's legal.

I think it's great you and other designers make your own original artwork, but some people are not so skilled and if they did try and be the same type of designer as yourself, they will simply not stand a chance and you will be gaining a constant profit from competitions.

Each person on here has their own way of producing work, as long as it is legal, you should respect them and their ways of producing it.

I think you are very talented and I really respect what you have to say, and what you do.

ClutchCut · 10-19-2005, 06:31 AM

Originally Posted by Sylense

to you and to anyone else... please note that you cannot use images found on google, yahoo, istockphoto, or anywhere else online for a logo. logos must be original artwork.

Your first version is like one of the first entries in this search and you simply mirror flipped it horizontally and put text on it. I'm sure you did the same thing with the others as I highly doubt anyone creates 4 totally different vector cat artworks on the first submission for $15.
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...=Search+Images

Your 2nd submission was ripped from here
http://www.samburu.com/genhtml/p1402.htm

Using the google search keyword "Cat cartoon"
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...&start=80&sa=N

your 3rd submission was ripped from here
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=132798
http://www.cartoonclipart.com/pages/cat.html

through a search on google with the keywords "Cat Clipart"
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...&start=20&sa=N

Your 4th submission was ripped from here
http://www.brentwindsor.co.uk/draw_cartoon_cat.php

Again using the google search on keywords "Cat cartoon"
http://images.google.com/images?q=ca...start=120&sa=N

I take stealing images from the net very seriously because myself and other designers on here take time in creating original artwork.

Plus with these ripped images, you cannot possibly use them as a logo as they are not high enough resolution and not vector whereas so you can scale it up and down to any size.

Just a quick note -- While I understand that you don't want an unoriginal clipart image to be made, there are large groups of clipart on the internet that are free use. That means they're not being "Ripped" or "Stolen", and by catergorizing someone as doing so you're making an incorrect character attack. I understand your stipulation -- I can see where original clipart is always desired, but I just want to make the friendly suggestion not to misrepresent free clipart for being stolen imagery.

reddragon · 10-19-2005, 07:12 AM

that third one was copyrighted too! not cool marcfox!

Originally Posted by SteSpeakDesigns

Not exactly.
If the image isn't already copyright you may use it.
It might not be considered original or polite, but it's legal.

I think it's great you and other designers make your own original artwork, but some people are not so skilled and if they did try and be the same type of designer as yourself, they will simply not stand a chance and you will be gaining a constant profit from competitions.

Each person on here has their own way of producing work, as long as it is legal, you should respect them and their ways of producing it.

I think you are very talented and I really respect what you have to say, and what you do.

you can't be serious, if they can't win against designers as insanely talented as sylense, they will at least improve, and then its only a matter of time

just because your not as good doesn't mean you should copy other people's work. CLIP ART IS STILL OTHER PEOPLE'S WORK! and by the way, not all of those were clip art. besides, the entire point of a logo is that it is UNIQUE. If your going to enter other people's work, especially if you are claiming ownership, you should stay off this forum.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=132798

ok, i'm done

eh-stevo · 10-19-2005, 07:27 AM

Originally Posted by Sylense

logos must be original artwork.

Just curious, but is that a universal rule or something? I know alot of people cannot top your custom artwork, but as long as the image is not copyrighted, and allowed for that type of use, i dont see a problem. I didnt see anything about a T-Shirt design or anything, so the scalability wouldent be as much of an issue.

reddragon · 10-19-2005, 08:10 AM

3 new ones with varrying amounts of fur

ClutchCut · 10-19-2005, 08:15 AM

Originally Posted by reddragon

that third one was copyrighted too! not cool marcfox!

you can't be serious, if they can't win against designers as insanely talented as sylense, they will at least improve, and then its only a matter of time

just because your not as good doesn't mean you should copy other people's work. CLIP ART IS STILL OTHER PEOPLE'S WORK! and by the way, not all of those were clip art. besides, the entire point of a logo is that it is UNIQUE. If your going to enter other people's work, especially if you are claiming ownership, you should stay off this forum.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=132798

ok, i'm done

Again -- you're missing the point. I fail to see how anyone who uses the internet can say they haven't taken advantage of someone elses work (not just artistically) at one point or another.

Are you to suggest that Clip Art is strictly for admiration? An on sites that advertise "Free Clip Art" they are strictly for free admiration?

Please.

10-18-2005, 06:57 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
Omar NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 285	$20 Logo Competition *Prizemoney increased to $20* *Updated logo spec: http://www.namepros.com/showpost.php...0&postcount=49 * ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/design-contests/132798-15-logo-competition.html Hi all, due to the success and general high quality of entries in my last contest I have once again come to NamePros for a logo competition. I need a logo made for a company called "CatCo", i.e Cat Company. The logo is required fairly urgently so please do not wait around before making an entry. I will probably be asking for small alterations to be made to some entries which make the shortlist. Here are the rules: 1) The final winner must provide a .gif (or tiff) and a copy of the .psd or other editable vector format (and associated fonts if possible) 2) Must contain an image of a cat (see samples below) 3) The contest will end when a suitable winner has been chosen, or two weeks from the date of this post. 4) Payment will be made to the winner via PayPal. Two samples of the general idea required can be seen at: http://www.simpa.net/logo Basically there should be some sort of cat image (a cartoony avatar type one like the one shown in idea.JPG might be good) and the letters "Co." next to it. We're looking for something a bit catchier than the logo shown in orig.JPG I look forward to seeing your entries. Edit: An additional request I would make to entrants: if possible please watermark with only the word "Sample" Last edited by Omar; 10-26-2005 at 05:39 AM.

10-18-2005, 09:48 AM	#6 (permalink)
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10-18-2005, 01:44 PM	THREAD STARTER #11 (permalink)
Omar NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 285	The-YoungLat - interesting idea but that doesn't look like a cat and unfortunately neither does the paw-print. blacktoned & Border7: $15 got me some very decent entries last time, and I've seen even lower offers on NP before. The bottom line is that if you don't like the prize offered then don't enter, it's really as simple as that. Last edited by Omar; 10-18-2005 at 01:47 PM.

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10-18-2005, 07:20 AM	THREAD STARTER #3 (permalink)
Omar NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 285	Thanks for pointing that out, I wasn't aware of the new rules. Original post amended and rule removed. - Omar

10-18-2005, 08:13 AM	#4 (permalink)
Balmong NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 212	Deadline, Please?

10-18-2005, 08:20 AM	THREAD STARTER #5 (permalink)
Omar NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 285	As stated in the original post the deadline is the earlier of 2 weeks from today or (more likely) as soon as a suitable logo is chosen from the entries. Hence the reason I've asked anyone who is interested in entering to make a submission as soon as possible.

10-18-2005, 11:46 AM	THREAD STARTER #9 (permalink)
Omar NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 285	reddragon: Looks ok, but I'd really like to see some with a proper cat image/avatar No colour preferences although it probably shouldn't have too many colours so that it's easier to have printed onto stationary. I am meeting on Thursday with the person who will be selecting the winning logo so it would be nice to have a few entries to show him the general quality of work. This does not necessarily mean that a winner will be chosen on Thursday, but it would be in your best interests to try to get some entries in by then.

10-18-2005, 01:31 PM	#10 (permalink)
The-YoungLat Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 845	hi here is my first entry: FEEDBACK PLZ

10-18-2005, 02:20 PM	THREAD STARTER #13 (permalink)
Omar NamePros Regular Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Scotland, UK Posts: 285	The-YoungLat - The edited version looks a lot better, the paw print could probably still do with some changing.

10-18-2005, 02:34 PM	#14 (permalink)
The-YoungLat Account Suspended Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Puerto Rico Posts: 845	ok and thx for the feedback i am going to church so i won't be able to work on it right now but after i come from church i'll do it ASAP Regards, -Nata

10-18-2005, 05:21 PM	#15 (permalink)
Sylense NamePros Regular Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 507	here is my little something. 100% vector artwork. the original work was in fact actually created as a greyscale first and then I provided a version in color (was not orig. in color and then desaturated) so that you have your pick between the two... I can also provide it in completely black and white and/or other colors. (oh and the diagnol scanlines are just there as a watermark) __________________ 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!

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Border7 NamePros Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 187	Awww how cute! Makes me miss my cat... Simple B&W __________________ :hi: Border7.com - You One Stop for All Your Web Needs Web Design, Web Hosting, Everything You Need. Check out our hosting packages.

10-18-2005, 09:39 PM	#17 (permalink)
Balmong NamePros Regular Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 212	Will submit sth today

10-19-2005, 06:05 AM	#20 (permalink)
SteSpeakDesigns NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: England Posts: 71	Not exactly. If the image isn't already copyright you may use it. It might not be considered original or polite, but it's legal. I think it's great you and other designers make your own original artwork, but some people are not so skilled and if they did try and be the same type of designer as yourself, they will simply not stand a chance and you will be gaining a constant profit from competitions. Each person on here has their own way of producing work, as long as it is legal, you should respect them and their ways of producing it. I think you are very talented and I really respect what you have to say, and what you do. __________________ .: Stephen Speakman Designs :. - STDP7 - .: www.makewebsites.com :. - ReCoded.net -

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reddragon NamePros Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 31	3 new ones with varrying amounts of fur __________________ -My Portfolio -Email Me

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