[REQ-LOGO] Projectlolcat.com logo $50 + possible bonus

[pbooger]

Type of Contest : LOGO design
Prize : $50
Contest End Date & Time : Oct 14, 2007
Details:

Please read carefully!

I would like a logo designed for my website, Projectlolcat.com. Required for this contest is a simple cat logo (cartoon-ish, not a pic of a real cat). I am looking for something very similar to the following but different enough that I don't infringe on any copyrights.

Another example is the Napster logo (below). However, while I like this logo for its simplicity, I don't like that it looks more like a human than a cat.

The logo needs to have lettering (preferably to the right of the image) that says "projectlolcats.com". If possible, please submit two logos, one with lowercase letters and one with uppercase letters. I have a preference for round fonts. Preferred colors: red, black, white, but not limited to these. Edited to add: black background. Maybe two separate colors for "project" and "lolcat" but not necessary. Also, please add the text "Coming soon" to your image submission.

One more thing to keep in mind is that I will be using this logo as a watermark to the lower right corner of my images. So it is important that the logo looks good when it's small and on different backgrounds.

Also, I'm not sure if this is allowed but if there's a logo that I really like, I will be giving a bonus of up to $50.

I will be checking up on this thread regularly and posting feedback. I'm looking forward to all of your submissions.

 

[pbooger]

Hey AquaMaureen. Thanks for your quick entry. I'm not particularly a fan of that cat, no offense. As my OP states, the logo should look good on different types of backgrounds, so the lettering should at the very least be thicker.

I've also edited the OP. Totally forgot that I want it on a black background. My apologies.

 

[ohgar_boy]

Alright, how's this?

Edit: I know its not quite what you were looking for, but I think its pretty cool...

 

[AquaMaureen]

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[vrwrys]

here's my try:

 

[abobby]

My first try goes here. Comments appreciated!

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Thanks and regards

 

[pbooger]

Just a couple of quick thoughts:

(1) Please re-read the instructions in the OP.
(2) Emphasis on round fonts (sans serif), meaning fonts like this:

I will post specific feedback later today.

 

[Mango Tank]

 

[Yamill]

my entry

heres my entry, hope you like it. kept it real clean & clear.

 

[pbooger]

Okay, here's the specific feedback as promised:

ohgar_boy: I agree on both counts. I think it's cool, but like you said, not quite what I'm looking for. You get plus points for the white stroke on the text, it makes it easy to read on different backgrounds.

AquaMaureen: Great use of fonts (2nd one, Arial Rounded I believe, is considerably better). However, I don't like the cat or the color yellow. If anyone plans to deviate from my preference of red (specifically a darker, maroonish red), please use green.

vwaites36: Fonts are no good. I like the cat outline and while it would be perfect for a cat grooming service, it's no good for my site.

abobby: That cat needs to go, sorry.

Mango Tank: finally, the first submission with just the face of the cat. Keep the text simpler if you can - all lowercase or uppercase. I'm a big fan of the reflection, but not a big fan of the cat. The ears and the lips are a bit off.. in fact, it doesn't really look a cat at all.

Yamill: I like that you went one step further to convey the "lol" part of "lolcats" but the facial expression is not needed and makes it more complicated than necessary.

I have to sleep now so I will check back tomorrow.

 

[ohgar_boy]

Okay, here's the specific feedback as promised:

ohgar_boy: I agree on both counts. I think it's cool, but like you said, not quite what I'm looking for. You get plus points for the white stroke on the text, it makes it easy to read on different backgrounds.

AquaMaureen: Great use of fonts (2nd one, Arial Rounded I believe, is considerably better). However, I don't like the cat or the color yellow. If anyone plans to deviate from my preference of red (specifically a darker, maroonish red), please use green.

vwaites36: Fonts are no good. I like the cat outline and while it would be perfect for a cat grooming service, it's no good for my site.

abobby: That cat needs to go, sorry.

Mango Tank: finally, the first submission with just the face of the cat. Keep the text simpler if you can - all lowercase or uppercase. I'm a big fan of the reflection, but not a big fan of the cat. The ears and the lips are a bit off.. in fact, it doesn't really look a cat at all.

Yamill: I like that you went one step further to convey the "lol" part of "lolcats" but the facial expression is not needed and makes it more complicated than necessary.

I have to sleep now so I will check back tomorrow.

What do you want me to do for it to be perfect for you?

 

[pbooger]

ohgar_boy, perfect would be:
(1) a simple cat graphic very similar to the Tiara Kitten graphic that I posted above
(2) a slightly different font. The two fonts that I posted were VAG Rounded and FF Blur, so either of those fonts or anything similar would be better.
(3) "projectlolcats.com" all in one line
(4) smaller stroke size

 

[larryharlow]

Hello, how do yo like this one:

second try:

another one:

and here's my last try,
thanks,

 

[xpressions]

 

[Tippy]

 

[Heidi2]

Here is my attempt.

 

[Krossat]

:hi:
Here from from my side
Hope u like them. All vector graphics and can be changed to any resolution / size.
Sorry for the typo on "coming", will be fixed if selected

Edit
coming soon with some round concept

Feedback appreciated!!

Thanks,
Krossat

 

[abobby]

Here goes my try no. 2

Comments appreciated!


Thanks and regards

 

[Krossat]

:hi:
Some round concepts

Feedback appreciated!!

Thanks,
Krossat

 

[pbooger]

Just to inform everyone, I've extended the contest entry date another week. I will pick a winner on the 14th.