[REQ-LOGO] $50 logo contest (with $50 bonus)

manlymatt83 · 10-17-2008, 12:00 AM

Type of Contest : Logo contest
Prize : $50 (with additional $50 bonus, see below)
Contest End Date & Time : October 27, 2008 @ 5:00 PM EST
Size Requirements : Not too big, not too small
Color Requirements : Unspecified

General Requirements :
We are BitVenue Networks, LLC. Our website (and current logo) is http://www.bitvenue.com. A year ago, we held a logo contest on NamePros and ended up choosing our current logo. While we've been happy with it, we've decided to put more time and effort into the company these past few weeks after 50% of the company became under new ownership. We like our current logo, but it's too complex. Looking at our competitors (ThePlanet, LayeredTech, etc.), their logos are very simple. Not to say we enjoy our copying our competitors, but I think at this point we're looking for a new logo - something simple.

While we plan on redesigning our website, we don't plan on doing it soon. So your logo should fit into bitvenue.com where our current logo is, BUT we aren't limited to the color scheme (we can change the colors of the site), and we aren't limited to our current banner with the servers. The possibilities are endless, and in fact, you don't even need to check out our website before you start designing. Again, it's very important to us that you not restrict your talents and imagination to our existing layout. Instead, use our existing layout as a possible guide or inspiration, but keep your mind open. For the perfect logo, I'd re-design our entire site now if we had to.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/design-contests/524765-req-logo-50-additional-50-bonus.html

Please make your design unique and original. We plan on copyrighting and trademarking the logo and using it in print, etc. We will need full rights to the logo and require that to the best of your knowledge it is an original design. No templates please.

A quick logo idea I had, though I'm not a designer so if this is a horrible idea, say so: A one inside of a zero, with the top of the one being a reflection of the outside the circle.

I guess the best example of this (horribly, I know) is this link:

http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?i...3265543ia5.gif

See how the top of the 1 reflects the circle? Dunno. Its just an idea. Use your imagination!

Thanks to all who submit entries!!

Additional Information:

With recent NamePros policy changes, we are required to pick a winner. While we are 99% sure we'll find the right logo here, we're offering the prize as $50 in case we don't. That way, if we don't find anything we like (very doubtful), we pick a winner and pay the $50 and that's our maximum loss. However, we promise that if you are picked as the winner AND we decide to use your logo (which we most likely will), we will pay an additional $50 totaling $100.

umxca · 10-17-2008, 11:54 AM

here's my first entry....thx

manlymatt83 · 10-17-2008, 11:59 AM

Originally Posted by umxca

[CENTER]here's my first entry....thx

In the right direction, but not really there 100%. VERY good lead in the direction we're looking for.

1) I think things are a bit too bulky
2) I'm not sure if all that black to the right of the 1 looks good.

Thanks for your submission! Looking forward to #2!

Also, I still invite people to submit original designs other than the 1 inside 0 layout. It was just an idea

umxca · 10-17-2008, 12:56 PM

thx for the FB...here's another idea...thx

fiona45in · 10-17-2008, 01:39 PM

My Entry:

Smarty.zd · 10-17-2008, 03:02 PM

Here is my take on your idea:

Spekta · 10-17-2008, 10:50 PM

1st attempt:

Pklz · 10-18-2008, 12:19 AM

.AnG3L. · 10-18-2008, 01:32 PM

is this still up? if yes I'll give a try.

Phoenix · 10-19-2008, 10:51 AM

Here's my entry:

manlymatt83 · 10-19-2008, 11:09 AM

Originally Posted by .AnG3L.

is this still up? if yes I'll give a try.

Yes, its still up. Open for another week.

So far, I'm not too happy with submissions to be honest. I'm really looking for a logo that is sharp, clean, and professional. Many of these entries are "on there way", but nothing jumps out at me (though I do like where spekta's and umxca's first entry were headed).

Please see the logos in my recent thread for another contest. I liked almost all of the logos submitted. They were clean and professional:

http://www.namepros.com/design-conte...topia-net.html
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=524765

Also, not too many people are submitting logos that go AGAINST the 0/1 suggestion. I would like to see some of those, too. So far the only submission was umxca's second entry, and even that was still a 1 and a 0. Any original ideas/designs?

Thanks for everyone's submissions! All the effort is much appreciated in helping my company find our perfect logo.

umxca · 10-19-2008, 11:30 AM

Hi thx for the FB..here is one more using the same concept...and I will work on another idea...thx

Phoenix · 10-19-2008, 12:01 PM

Here's another entry from me:

sensix · 10-19-2008, 03:25 PM

I wanted to have a go with the 1 and the circle. Might try another concept later

alexcristache · 10-19-2008, 04:33 PM

If the contest is still open to entries, I'd like to add mine. It's basically one concept in 2 variations, with sample business cards, provided if the design is a winner.

The concept is a variation of your initial idea, my view of a '0' and a '1' coming together in the same symbol.
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=524765

Variation 1 - Light Background

Variantion 1 - Dark Background

Variation 2 - Light Background

Variantion 2 - Dark Background

Both Variations - Business Cards

Thank you for the opportunity, and looking forward to your opinion and the results.

Alex

Phoenix · 10-19-2008, 04:44 PM

The above logo is amazing; far better than my entries

! I wish you the best of luck Alex

.

alexcristache · 10-19-2008, 04:47 PM

Originally Posted by Phoenix

The above logo is amazing; far better than my entries

! I wish you the best of luck Alex

.

Phoenix, thank you very much. You're very kind! Good luck to you too, and to everyone else!

manlymatt83 · 10-19-2008, 11:33 PM

Very good recent submissions Alex. I do like where you're going with that, but I think the colors aren't ideal. But it's definitely a good possibility and a good modification to my original idea. Looking forward to seeing what else is submitted!

umxca, spekta, and phoenix - you have submitted logos that go hand in hand with my original design idea (while alex modified it a bit which is fine). I do like the sharpness of alex's submissions, but I still wouldn't mind seeing submissions like yours that are done as sharp as the ones Alex submitted.

Also, keep the original ideas coming please! Phoenix, your second entry was very nice but not quite what we're looking for - but thanks for the try!

alexcristache · 10-20-2008, 12:13 AM

manlymatt83, thanks for your kind words! As per the colors, they are not fixed. They are only my views, but usually logos are designed and discussed in terms of concepts. If you decide upon one design, they'll get tweaked for sure.

manlymatt83 · 10-20-2008, 12:33 PM

Originally Posted by alexcristache

manlymatt83, thanks for your kind words! As per the colors, they are not fixed. They are only my views, but usually logos are designed and discussed in terms of concepts. If you decide upon one design, they'll get tweaked for sure.

Understood!
????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=524765

Would you consider also submitting an entry that has the original design in mind, where the 1 is completely inside the 0, perhaps like umxca's design?

I'm also a big fan of umxca's first design. But umxca, as a word of advice, I don't like how bulky the right hand side of the circle is. Its just a big black blog, and if you notice, the 1 is a bit off center (to the left). Perhaps modifying that a bit and using your imagination to fill in the space might make it a better entry? Just some feedback!

Smarty.zd · 10-20-2008, 01:54 PM

Here is a better one:

umxca · 10-20-2008, 08:01 PM

Thank you for the FB..Here is a revision which decreases the bulky look, and is more centered. Also a different variation of the colors...thx

Spekta · 10-20-2008, 11:15 PM

revision:

light bg

dark bg

alexcristache · 10-21-2008, 02:26 AM

Hi Matt, as per your request, here's my try on your initial concept. Hope you like it and looking forward to your feedback.

Regards,

Alex

umxca · 10-21-2008, 07:12 AM

Another revision....thx

10-17-2008, 12:00 AM	THREAD STARTER #1 (permalink)
manlymatt83 NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 504	[REQ-LOGO] $50 logo contest (with $50 bonus) Type of Contest : Logo contest Prize : $50 (with additional $50 bonus, see below) Contest End Date & Time : October 27, 2008 @ 5:00 PM EST Size Requirements : Not too big, not too small Color Requirements : Unspecified General Requirements : We are BitVenue Networks, LLC. Our website (and current logo) is http://www.bitvenue.com. A year ago, we held a logo contest on NamePros and ended up choosing our current logo. While we've been happy with it, we've decided to put more time and effort into the company these past few weeks after 50% of the company became under new ownership. We like our current logo, but it's too complex. Looking at our competitors (ThePlanet, LayeredTech, etc.), their logos are very simple. Not to say we enjoy our copying our competitors, but I think at this point we're looking for a new logo - something simple. While we plan on redesigning our website, we don't plan on doing it soon. So your logo should fit into bitvenue.com where our current logo is, BUT we aren't limited to the color scheme (we can change the colors of the site), and we aren't limited to our current banner with the servers. The possibilities are endless, and in fact, you don't even need to check out our website before you start designing. Again, it's very important to us that you not restrict your talents and imagination to our existing layout. Instead, use our existing layout as a possible guide or inspiration, but keep your mind open. For the perfect logo, I'd re-design our entire site now if we had to. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/design-contests/524765-req-logo-50-additional-50-bonus.html Please make your design unique and original. We plan on copyrighting and trademarking the logo and using it in print, etc. We will need full rights to the logo and require that to the best of your knowledge it is an original design. No templates please. A quick logo idea I had, though I'm not a designer so if this is a horrible idea, say so: A one inside of a zero, with the top of the one being a reflection of the outside the circle. I guess the best example of this (horribly, I know) is this link: http://img111.imageshack.us/my.php?i...3265543ia5.gif See how the top of the 1 reflects the circle? Dunno. Its just an idea. Use your imagination! Thanks to all who submit entries!! Additional Information: With recent NamePros policy changes, we are required to pick a winner. While we are 99% sure we'll find the right logo here, we're offering the prize as $50 in case we don't. That way, if we don't find anything we like (very doubtful), we pick a winner and pay the $50 and that's our maximum loss. However, we promise that if you are picked as the winner AND we decide to use your logo (which we most likely will), we will pay an additional $50 totaling $100. Last edited by manlymatt83; 10-17-2008 at 12:11 AM.

10-17-2008, 11:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
umxca Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Okanagan Valley Posts: 1,506 Follow @umxca	here's my first entry....thx __________________ Portfolio \|\| NoPrescription.ca \|\| STOP HST \|\| Send a Text

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10-17-2008, 01:39 PM	#5 (permalink)
fiona45in NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 210 Follow @fionasdesigns	My Entry: __________________ Banners,Headers, Logos,Avatars,e-BookCovers,Biz Cards Designed @Reasonable Rates! PM me! Last edited by fiona45in; 10-17-2008 at 01:48 PM.

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Spekta NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 92	1st attempt: __________________ Affordable Web Design. WordPress Installation and Custom Themes. Comissioned Art. PM me or visit our website! http://www.thatdesigngroup.com

10-17-2008, 03:02 PM	#6 (permalink)
Smarty.zd New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Here is my take on your idea:

10-18-2008, 12:19 AM	#8 (permalink)
Pklz NamePros Regular Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 213

10-18-2008, 01:32 PM	#9 (permalink)
.AnG3L. Account Closed Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 132	is this still up? if yes I'll give a try.

10-19-2008, 10:51 AM	#10 (permalink)
Phoenix NP Maniacâ„¢ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 820 Follow @47ideas	Here's my entry: __________________ PHP/MySQL Development offered: PM me for a quote. 47ideas.com - my freelancing portfolio. Last edited by Phoenix; 10-19-2008 at 11:03 AM.

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umxca Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Okanagan Valley Posts: 1,506 Follow @umxca	Hi thx for the FB..here is one more using the same concept...and I will work on another idea...thx __________________ Portfolio \|\| NoPrescription.ca \|\| STOP HST \|\| Send a Text

10-19-2008, 12:01 PM	#13 (permalink)
Phoenix NP Maniacâ„¢ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 820 Follow @47ideas	Here's another entry from me: __________________ PHP/MySQL Development offered: PM me for a quote. 47ideas.com - my freelancing portfolio.

10-19-2008, 03:25 PM	#14 (permalink)
sensix New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 3	I wanted to have a go with the 1 and the circle. Might try another concept later

10-19-2008, 04:33 PM	#15 (permalink)
alexcristache NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 170	QBKL Media If the contest is still open to entries, I'd like to add mine. It's basically one concept in 2 variations, with sample business cards, provided if the design is a winner. The concept is a variation of your initial idea, my view of a '0' and a '1' coming together in the same symbol. ????: NamePros.com http://www.namepros.com/showthread.php?t=524765 Variation 1 - Light Background Variantion 1 - Dark Background Variation 2 - Light Background Variantion 2 - Dark Background Both Variations - Business Cards Thank you for the opportunity, and looking forward to your opinion and the results. Alex __________________ 1. For sale, PM offer: PAAAY.com - B2-C.com - U-OP.com - K-IQ.com - Z-ET.com 2. Good reading: Blogging tips 3. QBKL Media: Web Design, Logo Design, Blog Design Last edited by alexcristache; 10-19-2008 at 04:42 PM.

10-19-2008, 04:44 PM	#16 (permalink)
Phoenix NP Maniacâ„¢ Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Nottingham, UK Posts: 820 Follow @47ideas	The above logo is amazing; far better than my entries ! I wish you the best of luck Alex . __________________ PHP/MySQL Development offered: PM me for a quote. 47ideas.com - my freelancing portfolio.

10-19-2008, 11:33 PM	THREAD STARTER #18 (permalink)
manlymatt83 NamePros Regular Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 504	Very good recent submissions Alex. I do like where you're going with that, but I think the colors aren't ideal. But it's definitely a good possibility and a good modification to my original idea. Looking forward to seeing what else is submitted! umxca, spekta, and phoenix - you have submitted logos that go hand in hand with my original design idea (while alex modified it a bit which is fine). I do like the sharpness of alex's submissions, but I still wouldn't mind seeing submissions like yours that are done as sharp as the ones Alex submitted. Also, keep the original ideas coming please! Phoenix, your second entry was very nice but not quite what we're looking for - but thanks for the try!

10-20-2008, 12:13 AM	#19 (permalink)
alexcristache NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 170	manlymatt83, thanks for your kind words! As per the colors, they are not fixed. They are only my views, but usually logos are designed and discussed in terms of concepts. If you decide upon one design, they'll get tweaked for sure. __________________ 1. For sale, PM offer: PAAAY.com - B2-C.com - U-OP.com - K-IQ.com - Z-ET.com 2. Good reading: Blogging tips 3. QBKL Media: Web Design, Logo Design, Blog Design

10-20-2008, 01:54 PM	#21 (permalink)
Smarty.zd New Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 2	Here is a better one:

10-20-2008, 08:01 PM	#22 (permalink)
umxca Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Okanagan Valley Posts: 1,506 Follow @umxca	Thank you for the FB..Here is a revision which decreases the bulky look, and is more centered. Also a different variation of the colors...thx __________________ Portfolio \|\| NoPrescription.ca \|\| STOP HST \|\| Send a Text

10-20-2008, 11:15 PM	#23 (permalink)
Spekta NamePros Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 92	revision: light bg dark bg __________________ Affordable Web Design. WordPress Installation and Custom Themes. Comissioned Art. PM me or visit our website! http://www.thatdesigngroup.com

10-21-2008, 02:26 AM	#24 (permalink)
alexcristache NamePros Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Romania Posts: 170	Hi Matt, as per your request, here's my try on your initial concept. Hope you like it and looking forward to your feedback. Regards, Alex __________________ 1. For sale, PM offer: PAAAY.com - B2-C.com - U-OP.com - K-IQ.com - Z-ET.com 2. Good reading: Blogging tips 3. QBKL Media: Web Design, Logo Design, Blog Design

10-21-2008, 07:12 AM	#25 (permalink)
umxca Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Okanagan Valley Posts: 1,506 Follow @umxca	Another revision....thx __________________ Portfolio \|\| NoPrescription.ca \|\| STOP HST \|\| Send a Text

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