[REQ-LOGO] Mixed martial arts themed website logo/banner

[Duende]

Type of Contest : Logo / Banner Design
Prize : $75
Contest End Date & Time : Sunday, February 21th, 6 PM PST
Size Requirements : Variable
Color Requirements : I would like the logo to look good on a plain white, grey, or black T-shirt, as this will primarily be a logo for T-Shirts, Business Cards, Letterheads, and so forth. The ability to use it as my banner/logo on my website MMA.BS - is a necessity. The site is being overhauled in two weeks so the logo will be used with the current theme, and a different color scheme to mesh with the logo colors.
General Requirements : Must be related to mixed martial arts and use our name/domain in the logo. Pretty wide-open rules, but I'd like the color scheme to be like you'd see on justhost.com, mmajunkie.com, or alltop.com - I'd like the colors to integrate that awesome blue, and maybe the right orange or red or black to distinguish the '.BS' part. I'm really open to any suggestions as I'd like it to be clean and memorable, and give a good idea that the site is about mixed martial arts 'bs' and chat and news and eventual products. Maybe a chat bubble around the .bs part, I don't know. You guys are the pros! Transparent background is required so I can use it on my website against solid color backgrounds, I suppose.

I will be working with a developer at changing the color scheme of the whole site to wrap it around the logo and make it all cohesive, so unless the current color scheme gives you a great idea, pay no attention to it!

Looking forward to seeing how clever some of you can be and working with you guys! If I left anything out, please let me know! Thanks a ton!

EDIT: We will be changing to the WPSN 2 theme tomorrow or Monday. That will be the theme that the logo will be appearing on. Colors might not change much but we can change colors if necessary for the right logo. Otherwise, if you can make your logo with that theme in mind, PERFECT. Thank you!

NEW EDIT: I have attached pictures of the theme and header lower in this post!

 

[Duende]

Adjusted price up.

 

[Duende]

I do like the Top Secret font and how they used it FindMMAGym.com - Find a mixed martial arts MMA gym or school now.

 

[Minneola24]

My entry:

 

[Duende]

Not so much, sorry. I need the .bs to do much more to stand on its own rather than blend in. And I'd like it designed to be used on the site as a logo, so web 2.0 socialish.

 

[Duende]

Edited original post to clarify theme and page logo would appear on, we'll be swapping to the WPSN 2 Wordpress theme. Thanks.

 

[oliv3r.no1]

my entry

 

[Duende]

I do like that 'MMA' font.

I do really want the .bs to be a part of the logo, and also to be something that pops out to help people remember to type .bs and not .com.

I am not totally set on the 'Mixed Martial Arts everywhere!' as a general FYI.

Thanks!

 

[minucosminu]

WPSN 2 Theme Idea:

Feedback Appreciated.

 

[Duende]

I like that you're working with the WPSN 2 theme, the logo is just a little too blue and I'm not sure about the font or splattered A.

Kinda looking for something a little like justhost.com or listen.to, something professional looking I can place on cards and letterheads but starting as a logo on that theme.

Thanks for your time, I appreciate it!

 

[Minneola24]

2 more revisions:

 

[oliv3r.no1]

Here is the revision wth the .bs

Hope you like it

Version 2:

Greetings

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And without text

 

[Bob_M]

 

[Duende]

Minneola I am liking those much more, especially the bubble around .bs. That's the type of look/theme I'm going for...maybe a variation on the fonts or colors somehow, but I'm liking that style. I like the sharpness and cleanliness of that.

Oliv3r I still like that original chiseled strong looking font of MMA, but the .bs part of the logo still isn't striking me.

Bob, red and black is nice but a little too much, and a little generic, but like that you tried to throw some red in there!

Thanks so much guys!

 

[Duende]

I do like the toughness of oliv3r's entry. I like Minneola's as well for its cleanliness and professional gloss.

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Also, if anyone is able to actually show the logo on the WPSN 2 theme that'd be great. If that's more work, NO BIG DEAL. Just helps me visualize!

 

[Minneola24]

The website is down.

 

[Duende]

Yes, sorry about that, it's down while we swap to the new theme. I can provide a shot of the theme if you like, or it's found pretty easy by Google. It's no big deal if it's extra trouble for you, I was just throwing it out there.

Sorry about the site being down, hope to be back up with the new theme tomorrow by noon. Sunday night thing is screwing me up!

 

[Minneola24]

Yes, sorry about that, it's down while we swap to the new theme. I can provide a shot of the theme if you like, or it's found pretty easy by Google. It's no big deal if it's extra trouble for you, I was just throwing it out there.

Sorry about the site being down, hope to be back up with the new theme tomorrow by noon. Sunday night thing is screwing me up!

I've been using photoshop for 5 years, I can easily add the logo to the theme to set you up with a preview. If you could provide a shot of the theme that would be great. If the new theme is up by tomorrow I can wait too

 

[Duende]

Okay, hope I attached this right and took a good enough picture. Did it through their demoserver so their company's banner is at the top, but gives you the idea.

Let me know if there's any problem with the picture, thanks!

 

[Minneola24]

Do you have a version without the text WPSN2 on there?