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Logo Design Contest!

Postby Admin » September 21st, 2009, 1:43 am

Smack Jeeves Logo Design Contest

Smack Jeeves needs a new logo, and we're once again opening up to the community for submissions! We were very happy with the results of the Template Design Contest, so we've decided to do it again.

Entry Requirements:

  • Aspect ratio: ~266px wide by 90px tall
  • Title: "Smack Jeeves" with "Webcomic Hosting" as a subtitle
  • Must incorporate either the "flame" or "Jeeves" concept into the design
  • Suggested color theme: similar red/white/blue variations as currently used throughout the site... it will probably be placed on a #E0E5FF background
  • The winner will need to provide the raw, layered design file (.psd or any vector-format file)
  • The raw design must have the ability to have a transparent background
  • The winner accepts that modifications may be made to the winning design

Most importantly, we're looking for original designs. While we do want certain themes incorporated in the design, we really want to see your take on those themes. Don't feel limited by the traditional logo we've been using as a baseline, you can go in a completely new direction if you'd like. That's what this contest is all about.

Prize & Judging
The winner's entry will be incorporated into an upcoming redesign of Smack Jeeves! The entries will be judged both by myself and the community. The prize is a one-year Premium Subscription with a free one-year domain name registration!

How to Enter
To enter, you may simply reply to this thread with your proposed logo.

Contest Deadline
The deadline for submissions is Monday, October 5th.

Good luck everyone!
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby degreenfreak » September 21st, 2009, 3:44 am

I know I'm not going to win, but I'm bored anyway, so...

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Do I post the vector-format file now or later if I surprisingly do win?
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby mastokid » September 21st, 2009, 3:45 am

I would like to do it but i dont know how to make a transparent backround... :x



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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby NightOwl35 » September 21st, 2009, 5:10 am

Sounds interesting...I'll try and get some ideas done when I get home today.
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby LazyChocobo » September 21st, 2009, 7:22 am

I might try it out.

I'm not a master of logos, but this should be fun.
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby devilkitten1 » September 21st, 2009, 9:08 am

mastokid wrote:I would like to do it but i dont know how to make a transparent backround... :x
http://kantocrazy.smackjeeves.com/


Try this tutorial on making transparet backgrounds in photoshop, http://www.mediacollege.com/adobe/photoshop/transparent/background.html
Good luck!
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby avian-reader » September 21st, 2009, 9:53 am

Are multiple entries allowed?
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby pielord12 » September 21st, 2009, 10:25 am

Sounds, Sweet.

I might have a go.
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby BlueLink » September 21st, 2009, 10:40 am

Sounds fun, I'll attempt to do it.

If it doesn't win, I'll still use it with my webcomics :p
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby Admin » September 21st, 2009, 11:16 am

avian-reader wrote:Are multiple entries allowed?


Yes.

I also added in the requirements that it must say "Smack Jeeves" with "Webcomic Hosting" as a subtitle. My apologies for not specifying that originally.
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby Captain Ghost » September 21st, 2009, 12:31 pm

Ermm... Very interested in joining this...

Do you maybe have a picture of the flame logo we could get from you?
I've tried saving the one at the top of the forum but it's very glitchy/pixel-y, and it's still got the blue around it =s

help? x3

EDIT: Maybe a particular Jeeves picture you'd want used if you have that, too? owo?
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby darknlight » September 21st, 2009, 12:33 pm

Sounds like fun. I think I'll have a try.
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby Twilight. t. Kitsune » September 21st, 2009, 1:23 pm

If we're changing the logo does that mean we need a new symbol to go with the new logo or are we just going to use that old flame still?
If so should we make the new symbol separate or as part of the logo. If not, never mind, ignore I said anything at all.
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby Momentosis » September 21st, 2009, 1:31 pm

Is there a place where we can DL the flame?

Or do we make our own?
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Re: Logo Design Contest!

Postby TR4170R » September 21st, 2009, 1:39 pm

Here is my design. I went with strong and modern look for the banner. Including all colors and keeping all key text and graphics. I have uploaded two different image files. One is a JPEG that includes gradient background and the other is a GIF which has a transparent background. In my PSD file I included both in different layers. Thanks for taking a look at my design. I am in school to become a graphic designer so this will help my portfolio a lot. Thank you again.

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(This includes a very light gradient background)


.GIF File
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(Original; No background; Transparent)


.PSD file
http://uploadpsd.com/file/76985.psd


Since I have one of the first banners I have a feeling like I am going to get ripped.>_<
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