[REQ-OTHER] Special DC Forum Tag/Logo

[Matt]

I have some very good news for ALL designers & contest holders within NamePros :tri:

Our loyal Leader, RJ, has given his blessing (for now) on authorising certain contest holders with an official "Tag/Logo" showing they have held contests, have given good feedback and selected a winner from NamePros.

This is something many people have requested and I'm pleased to say, due to the speed and recognition that NamePros gives it's community, we can now offer!

Something I need to emphasise immediately, is that the winning designer gets WAY MORE than purely cash. If this is a concern, I'll put up $15 dollars for this, but any good designer will know the money is worth little, compared to the "bragging" rights over the fact you designed this for the NamePros Design Contest Forums. The generous staff at NamePros have agreed to put up NP$ 750 for this competition, but I don't honestly believe any designer will accept. Then again, I've been proven wrong before.

So, what are the terms of this contest:

Type of Contest : TAG/Other
Prize : Reputation, Bragging rights and NP$750.00
Contest End Date & Time : Sunday 1st October 6.00pmGMT
Size Requirements : 17pixels height, 50 pixels width MAX! (30 pixels min!)
Colour Requirements : Open, however BG MUST be : #e1e4f2
General Requirements :
this is up to you as a designer. I know the dimensions are problematic, but the respect and credit received, out weighs this any day of the week, imo.!

Additional Information :
The word OFFICAL is not allowed. Approved is a preferable alternative.
Update : NO Animation please.

In General, you guys have asked for this, and we have delivered. The hardest part is going to be picking the right "Tag/Logo" for it. Call it pixel art if you prefer, and YES, we know it's not easy.....but remember, the fact YOUR design is there for all to see...... *grins*

I wont be entering this comp, for 1) obvious reasons but b) It's YOUR forums. You contribute...

Let's see what you've got. The clock is ticking!

Rgds
Matt

Sorry, due to changes I had to re-add the thread.

Comments so far:

Quoted by Jonainmi

Count me in after work and the big football game tonight i think i need a laptop to do this on

Jon

P.S. IF i win, i will not accept the prize. like you said, this is our forum, so i will contribute for free.

Quoted by DomainBell

sounds exciting...

I'm not a designer.... but I know we have good one's here....
that always step up for all my design contests....

there are so many designers here that I LOVE their work...

two of my fave faves is jackieh1791 and koncept...

I shouldn't name names cause there are many others I reallllly like as well...

I can hardly wait to see what they come up with....


~DomainBELL (Patricia)

 

[QuickGold]

i'm bored right now,
so i made this simple thing:

 

[Matt]

ooo, I'm liking that design.

I think we may have a leader at present!

Anychance of the word Approved being included?

Keep em coming!

 

[RJ]

This new logo will appear alongside the stars and charity ribbons in members' postbits, which is the reason for the 17 pixel height requirement.

The width is flexible however, and it may be possible to have a wider badge that is on its own line. We want it to be recognizable so designers can see it, but not overpowering the postbit. Your ideas are welcome.

 

[QuickGold]

added the word but not sure if its correct

so happy that you do like it

but surely there will be more entries soon which will look nicer than mine

 

[Virgil]

 

[jackieh1791]

removed

 

[jonainmi]

as promised....

ok, in the "True Size" box, the very top one is 50px W. the other two are 60px W. i had to do this for ReadAbilty. i also used C.H. instead of Contest Holder for space concerns.


As Always, Feedback is welcomed.

Thank you in advanced


Jon

 

[xpressions]

My try at it.......

 

[jonainmi]

in action

 

[Jaynesh]

Here is my first submission, feedback please

 

[VirginArt]

wow!... this got put into place very quickly. Thank you.

Here is my entry...

 

[Matt]

Feedback:

QuickGold : Definately liking the style of this one as previously mentioned. If it was just my choice, this one is in the lead. It's clean & conceise. Would like to see a "little" colour in it if possible?

Virgil : Not to bad. Again fairly simple and clean. The text is a "little" hard to read, and I'm not sure about the blue/red colour background. I see where you went with this keeping in style with the NP colours. Not sure about the "beveled effect" tho....

Jackie : Very hard to read for me. Maybe it's my age Alas it'll be a no on this one. Sorry

Jonainmi : Sorry, not doing it for me atall this one. Text is plain, colours dont work very well. Sorry

Xpressions : Not to bad. Clean and contains the ideal words. Personally I think the black text works better. I'd put you in #3 spot at present.

Jay : Quite like this one aswell, like the incorporation of the NP logo. The red and blue background sits quite well and is softer than Vrigils. I would put it at a #2 spot right now.

Stealth : I see where you're going with this. Personally, I hate animation, and I think it would drive me insane having this on my "mini profile". Defiante no at the moment (mainly due to the animation).

So, quick recap :

#1 : QuickGold
#2 : Jay
#3 : Xpressions

Keep the entries coming folks...

Matt

 

[VirginArt]

No probs Matt. thanks for the feedback.
I'll have another crack at it.

 

[ami]

Matt, looks great that you are improving design contest on namepros...
its much better for contest holders and designers from now!!!

here is the thing i have made quickly...

 

[jonainmi]

thx for the feedback... to be honst that is kinda how i felt :D but why not try ya know?

ya know, it is REALLY hard to work in these sizes but its all good, always fun to try something new :D

ok, will try again in a bit

P.S. i think xpressions looks the best sofar :D

 

[xpressions]

Hi. Thanks for the feedback. Just a quick question: I thought we MUST use #e1e4f2 as the background copy. Could you clarify that, please?

Aweee...thank you, Jon, for the kind words.

 

[jonainmi]

ok, here is my next try

in action :D

feedback please :D

 

[Virgil]

More choices:

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[jonainmi]

i like virgils too :D