Graphic Design Contests

**TimSchroeder** · 10-20-2005, 07:27 PM

Requirements:

Color scheme

Similiar to website.

Type of design (i.e., banner, logo, layout)

LOGO

Desired size (i.e., height, width, file size)

Same Size as Current logo with grey background. You could just take a screen shot, crop out everything except the header and go from there.

Prize

I will choose one winner regardless of use (to pay you for your time) so a minimum of $25 will be rewarded. If we use the new logo then you will be rewarded $75 plus you will become famous for creating the new WT logo.

Be creative. Think "Talk?" This Contest will run for a minimum of 5 days (to Oct 25) and a maximum of 17 days (to Nov 8th).

**praveen** · 10-20-2005, 07:32 PM

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This Contest will run for a minimum of 5 days (to Oct 25) and a maximum of 17 days (to Oct 27).

i assume max of 7 days would be more adept to the Oct 27

**TimSchroeder** · 10-20-2005, 07:39 PM

oops, thanks Praveen. I fixed the typo.

**CannonBallGuy** · 10-21-2005, 12:33 PM

I would be glad to give this a shot sometime over the next few days.

We only need to create a new logo to go where the rounded silver/grey rectangle is now?
We don't need to recreate anything where the cogs and/or blue/green are?

**TimSchroeder** · 10-21-2005, 01:35 PM

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We only need to create a new logo to go where the rounded silver/grey rectangle is now?

Correct.

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We don't need to recreate anything where the cogs and/or blue/green are?

Correct, unless of course you wanted to create an entirely new header. But it is not required or part of this contest.

**CannonBallGuy** · 10-21-2005, 01:39 PM

I might just do that, it could be fun.

Anyway, I have the next 2 weeks almost entirely free to myself, so expect about 25 entries from me to choose out of.

**TimSchroeder** · 10-21-2005, 01:44 PM

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Originally Posted by CannonBallGuy

I might just do that, it could be fun.

Anyway, I have the next 2 weeks almost entirely free to myself, so expect about 25 entries from me to choose out of.

That would awesome! And so far you don't have any competition

**zemadz** · 10-21-2005, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by TimSchroeder

That would awesome! And so far you don't have any competition

Don't be too sure about that!

**hackySack** · 10-21-2005, 02:08 PM

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Originally Posted by zemadz

Don't be too sure about that!

I agree with that

**0beron** · 10-21-2005, 04:39 PM

First attempt, featuring the talkers from the old header and the favicon in 3d....

You said 'grey background' and I'm thinking this is probably too dark, but it can be tweaked.

**stvn1** · 10-21-2005, 05:29 PM

i want to try and design a logo!!!!!!!!!

can i copy and paste the original to work on??????????

i dont know as i have not entered anything like this before.

and how do i put it on here?

**webfreak** · 05:46 PM

After you designed your logo (Tim said you can crop out the header and start from there), you have two options.

1. Use the [img] tags in your post and upload your images somewhere. Many people use ImageShack.

2. Add your logo as an attachment.

**stvn1** · 10-21-2005, 06:04 PM

you cant crop the header out can you?

**CannonBallGuy** · 10-21-2005, 06:11 PM

Here we go, this was a bit rushed, I can touch it up over the next few days if you think it has any potential at all;

Please comment and critique.
Colours can be changed and I can add a ".com" in whatever colours, sizes, etc you like.
I would also be happy to move the pin or "thumbtack".

- CBG

**TimSchroeder** · 10-21-2005, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by stvn1

you cant crop the header out can you?

Take a screen shot and then paste the entire thing into photoshop or whatever you use. Then crop out everything except the header or just the logo.

It may be better to leave part the old header with your new logo so that it will be easier to get the whole look and feel...

**Christopher** · 10-21-2005, 06:20 PM

Here is a blank that users may want to use.

**TimSchroeder** · 10-21-2005, 06:23 PM

0beron, Nice start. I like the three little talkers. The text and quote box could use some tweaking.

CannonBallGuy, Please no offense, but that one is not really working for me. No people pics please.

**TimSchroeder** · 10-21-2005, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Chroder

Here is a blank that users may want to use.

Yep. Thanks Chris.

**CannonBallGuy** · 06:30 PM

Hmm, Okay Mr Schroeder.
What if the "person" is more of an illustration or some kind of icon of a person or people...?
And, what about the microphone?

Thanks,
CBG

P.S. We don't have to use the same grey background as in the current logo part of the header, right?

**0beron** · 07:06 PM

Tim, I re-read your post and realised you meant 'the current one has the grey background' and not 'the new one must have a grey background'.
I much prefer this one:

EDIT: I've taken your suggestion and pasted my logo over the current header in the right place. I'll need to tweak colours to match a bit, plus the edge of the logo is very obvious since the rounded corner is gone. I'll work some more on it and maybe try a whole header.