[req - wordpress header/theme]

[randomo]

Type of Contest : WordPress theme, including logo/header

Prize : $40 to winner, $10 each to 2nd/3rd

Contest End Date & Time : Tuesday, August 17, 1 p.m. Eastern U.S. time

General Requirements : I need a more interesting WordPress theme for my site Running.info. This should include a Running.info logo incorporated into an interesting header. Under or next to the Running.info logo, the words "Life from the medium-pace lane" should appear. In addition to being part of the header, the logo should also be accessible as a separate piece of artwork for other uses.

Additional Information : The design should be sort of quiet, not too flashy ... but not utterly boring either. Something about the logo should clearly suggest running: motion, a man running, a running shoe, etc. One main color of the overall design could be a dark green to represent nature, but there should also be lighter elements to make a cheery impression.

I have run successful design contests here before (example 1 / example 2), but never one for WordPress (with which I am not very familiar); let me know if you need more specifications for this theme. (I will provide plenty of feedback during the contest.)

 

[KevinSanchez]

My entry :D

 

[randomo]

Kevin - That's a nice start! I like the runner's-legs image (though for some reason it looks like his right shoe is on his left leg, and vice versa?). The lettering stands out, but I'd like "info" to start with a lower-case "i" (the upper-case I looks like a lower-case L). Maybe some of the green could be a more "natural" green, like the color of grass or leaves?

I'm also wondering about using the "Running.info" part as a separate logo in other places. For that to work well, it should have some element besides just plain lettering.

I'll have a better perspective on all this after I see some other entries. Thanks for kicking it off!

BTW, I assume you could produce a full WordPress theme if your design ends up winning? Thanks again.

 

[KevinSanchez]

 

[randomo]

Kevin - OK, the runner's legs look better now, good. But the ".info" doesn't stand out from the background well ... I meant that the background should be more of a natural green. The icon is a good start but it looks a little weird with arms and legs but no body. Something simpler and rounder (without the sharp ends to the limbs) might be an improvement.

Can you make the words "Running.info" a bit larger, and the other words a little smaller and maybe a bolder white to stand out from the background better? (I'd also prefer a font that didn't have the strange-looking "e" with the diagonal slash in it.)

Sorry to be picky ... I appreciate your work on this. (I wonder whether anyone else will enter??)

 

[KevinSanchez]

revised

 

[randomo]

Looking much better! The logo is improved, the words "Running.info" stand out more, the background color is a nicer green.

Please delete the underline from "Life from the medium-pace lane", and make those words brighter/bolder and slightly larger; that phrase should start at the left edge of the logo and go to the right edge of "info". Apart from that, I can't think of any improvements right now, so I will wait to see if more entries come in. Goodnight!

 

[jtoms]

do you have any specific size?

 

[randomo]

do you have any specific size?

I don't have a specific size in mind ... just a header that would fit well on a WordPress site (as part of an overall WP theme). I hope that's enough information to work with.

 

[Bob_M]

I'm a bit confused, What do you want? A header or a full wordpress theme?

 

[randomo]

I'm a bit confused, What do you want? A header or a full wordpress theme?

As my initial post said:

"I need a more interesting WordPress theme for my site Running.info. This should include a Running.info logo incorporated into an interesting header."

So basically I would like to see a header ... and I assume the person with the best header will then be able to produce a WordPress theme containing that header.

 

[adarshnet]

I will have an entry ready tomorrow please wait.....thanks

 

[KevinSanchez]

 

[adarshnet]

My Try :
http://img697.imageshack.us/i/header1ro.jpg/
Please give Feedback...

Thanks

 

[randomo]

Please give Feedback...

Thanks

OK. Thanks for entering!

The illustration of a runner looks fine. However, I have to say that your header design is mostly medium-to-dark-colored and a bit drab. Remember what it said in my requirements: "there should also be lighter elements to make a cheery impression". Can you make running look more like a fun and happy thing to do?

Also, the lettering of "Running.info" is very ordinary. I would like "Running.info" to be so interesting and unique that it could be used as a separate logo.

I look forward to seeing your next version. Thanks again.

 

[randomo]

Just 4 hours to go! Any more entries?

 

[randomo]

OK ... looks like KevinSanchez wins and adarshnet gets second! I'll be in touch with you guys, thanks.