$35 Beer Logo Contest

[mikey9911]

Yes - that's right.. A beer logo need.

$25
Duration: 1 week (if enough interest I can extend).

Have a customer who requires a logo for his beer bottles/caps/ taps - and brochures.

Not much to work with from him other then the theme - beer, brewing

Optionally - You can work the word 'crossroads' into the logo or graphic.
He is not set on that as a requirement but it can be an option.
Ie. crossroads brewery, crossroads beer, etc.

Get creative!

[Creations4You]

Hey

Whats the name of the company?

[a4hire]

Creations4you, I think the Name is Crossroads.
mikey, I will work on an entry for this.

[Creations4You]

Oh ok thanks a4hire :D

My try:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk29/Xtreme-Missile/Crossroads.png

[herenow]

Yes - that's right.. A beer logo need.

Get creative!

I believe telling us a little more about the brand woud be extremely helpful. What is your target audience? What is specific about your beer? What do you want to express with the logo?
Many established brands simply use a unique font to express their identity and avoid anything like beer bottles or glasses at all cost - because the logo isn´t used to explain their producing beer but to set them apart from the rest.

Is it a small family-run business, a drink for rednecks, women, something exotic?
If you have a basic idea about the abovementioned, you can start to become creative, otherwise it´s simply guessing.

[mikey9911]

no company name that the client has today.
he's a home brew guy - like a microbrewery.

redneck works - homebrewing,
I know - tough to take guesses without more info.
But on the positive side that means its wide open to creativity and interpretation.

[jackieh1791]

Hi. Thanks for the contest. Here is my first shot.

http://img.villagephotos.com/p/2008-8/1320277/crossroadsbrewery1gif.gif

[katesrobyn]

Mine; feedback pls..............

http://img301.imageshack.us/img301/4762/sierrady6.jpg (http://imageshack.us)

[zyndtel]

I'm in .

[NightVisioN]

http://up38.siz.co.il/up1/dzmnzwlhymm3.jpg

[Zmay]

My try:

http://www.shrani.si/f/2x/Za/i53HrB3/crossroads1.png

http://www.shrani.si/f/3X/Ik/2qccP5jq/crossroads2.png

[Them1ster]

http://i41.tinypic.com/2uym3v7.png

[mikey9911]

i've asked the client for feedback on those submitted so far.

i personally like them1ster and nightvision's submittals (but i'm not the client..)

i've asked for more info to work with as well.
How about using the crossroads with some graphics inside or around as well. letters overlayed on eachother or some such? The ones above are good but simple.

Will update when I get feedback.

[Priyam05]

i tried...your feed backs pls....

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/b351330090.jpg

[Priyam05]

another one for you!!! how?

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/d2a061f11f.jpg

[mikey9911]

picture of a crossroad sign. http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=http://wwwdelivery.superstock.com/WI/223/1795/PreviewComp/SuperStock_1795R-10626.jpg&imgrefurl=http://www.superstock.com/stock-photos-images/1795R-10626&usg=__ScloQhsEPkFYg1WXS4Whn9FhGNo=&h=334&w=350&sz=37&hl=en&start=3&tbnid=lhE6j_3mterlkM:&tbnh=115&tbnw=120&prev=/images%3Fq%3Dtraffic%2Bsign%2Bintersection%26gbv%3D2%26hl%3Den%26sa%3DG
tossing out ideas. maybe embedded in the middle of the word or something.

an example of a label the client likes:
http://www.eventme.com/Invite/beerfest/Beer_Fest_2004_logo.jpg

http://tbn2.google.com/images?q=tbn:15_6xBV0k6yqgM:http://api.ning.com/files/8wNdX6nhIBw0dyF92yWsN8kseR7VTbVQY3bD6vjKacIZgc5fPNSr4Vje1ge2aFUIKrklXT9AUaPEZXpMsS1oZ0p*Kzkmg85P/CircleLogo.jpg

[a4hire]

Here is my entry.

http://artist4hire.net/temp/crossroads.png

[zyndtel]

Hi there! Here's my entry. Feedback is much appreciated.
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd355/zyndtel/crossroads.gif

[StealthGFX]

Hi mikey,

Can you please confirm if the prize money is $35 or $25?
Many thanks!

[mikey9911]

prize money is $35 as per the title.

Not sure why I put 25 in the first post. I can't seem to edit it anymore either.
$35.

[mikey9911]

nightvision - client really likes your graphic . Can you add some zest to it. maybe a crossroads symbol either in the oval or embedded within the crossroads font? and can you change the font.

a4hire - nice overlaying it on the bottle. I dont' mind it the client says a little 'cartoony' and too many colors

zyndtel - good using the crossroads symbol but i think something a little more subtle then the entire sign

all good stuff. keep it coming.

[Priyam05]

Again mine: feedback?

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/9c4b6992fc.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/2da24dfc32.jpg

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/594de84f4e.jpg

[Priyam05]

Three different color...thats all...
thanks

[a4hire]

a4hire - nice overlaying it on the bottle. I dont' mind it the client says a little 'cartoony' and too many colors

all good stuff. keep it coming.

Thanks for the feedback. If I get time I will try to make another , maybe less cartoony and less colors...

[mikey9911]

Cool.

And the client says 'hand crafted beer' could be used as a tagline.

[zyndtel]

Hi there! Here's with revisions and I made it a little simpler.
http://i531.photobucket.com/albums/dd355/zyndtel/crossroad.gif

[jokomamamita]

My try:

http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/42f3db704f.jpg (http://www.freeimagehosting.net/)

[Priyam05]

mikey,
no comment bout mine?

[mikey9911]

priyam

its got potential. try changing the vertical 'crossroads' to 'hand crafted beer' or 'hand crafted'

[mikey9911]

i'll extend this a few days since the client is out on vacation.

[mikey9911]

contest awarded to nightvision.

PM me with your payment info and send me the course files for the graphic.

Thanks all!