75$ logo/tagline for a webdesign company

[shinan]

We need a memorable, unique, web 2.0 and proffesional looking logo for a Web design company, which is going to be launched really soon, we'll start with the site design once we get a hold of the logo, Also, the winner will get lot of other logo work.


Brand Name:
Pixel Shark

Colors:
Web 2.0 blue and black... Something along the lines of that. Think 'shark', also keep 'web design' and 'pixel' in mind while choosing your color scheme.

Prize:
50$ to the logo winner, also 15$ for the best chosen tagline (PS: If your not submitting a logo, you can try for a tagline, As long as its catchy and short, it'd be definitely considered.

Payment:
Payment will be processed via Paypal.

Hints:
- We're looking for a icon+text logo, Whether it be the icon placed above or next to the text, An icon is necessary.
- Something that 'sticks out'.
- A mascot-type logo gets automatically considered.
- Clean/Uniqueness is what we're after.

Last but not least, We reserve the right not to choose any winners if none of the entries meets our criteria, but most likely, this won't happen.

Let the contest begin :)

[shinan]

Oh and I forgot to mention, the deadline is 48 hours unless we find a winner, plus we reserve the right to extend the deadline if no winner is found.

And feedback will be provided to ALL SUBMITTED ENTRIES in the THREAD, feedback will be provided on the thread itself, even for PM submissions. And trust me, Each and everyone will get feedback. I adapt a 'rapid feedback' ability.

Hope I covered it all, Keep em coming :D

[Istvan]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/raservices/PXS1.jpg

feedback appreciated

[shinan]

http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t301/raservices/PXS1.jpg

feedback appreciated


Feedback:
Thanks for starting this off. Your choice is font is pretty good, so is the icon placement, overall looks good. to the text, add some gradients, and make it a bit bolder. but I don't get the icon, whats it actually? I need an icon that speaks for itself and represents the whole site, also it should stand out from the crowd. Try a different icon.. your on the right track though.



Keep em coming people! :)

[Zepia]

This sounds fun, I will be entering this soon!

[Creations4You]

My try:

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


Another Variation with wave:


http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk29/Xtreme-Missile/PixelShark2.png

[Istvan]

Feedback:
Thanks for starting this off. Your choice is font is pretty good, so is the icon placement, overall looks good. to the text, add some gradients, and make it a bit bolder. but I don't get the icon, whats it actually? I need an icon that speaks for itself and represents the whole site, also it should stand out from the crowd. Try a different icon.. your on the right track though.



Keep em coming people! :)

Well it should be a pixelated 'P' with a shark bite :D

[shinan]

@Creations4You

Feedback:
This is more along the lines of what Im after. I like what you did with the 'x' Could you slim down the font a bit? Or use a narrower font? Something like this (http://99designs.com/designs/896602-large).. About the shark, I like it, good job on that.. I prefer your first version. But can you make your shark look MORE like an actual shark? (eyes/fin/ different angle etc.) Cause if I stare it for more than 5 seconds, It doesn't really look like a shark to me. Your in the lead so far, Creations4You :)



Keep em coming people!
Also, the key to winning is simplicity mixed up with web 2.0 ;)



Here are some ideas (samples) to help everyone:


http://99designs.com/designs/896602-smallcrop
I love the typography in that, the font, the style, everything. I'd want pixel and shark to be in two different colors.

http://www.madshark.com.au/MadShark.jpg
http://www.cartoonlogozone.com/images/pictures-of-cartoon-sharks.jpg
http://rjswave.com/strong%20shark%20logo%20print.jpg
I like the effects on those sharks, Those shark mascots are the type Im looking for.. web 2.0.

[shinan]

Well it should be a pixelated 'P' with a shark bite :D

Oh, heh.. but it doesn't work at all.. Try a different style for the icon, Try something like Creations4You did. :)


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@joidiamonds (PM entry)
Feedback:

Not really what we're after, sorry, Your more than welcome for another attempt :)

[shinan]

http://99designs.com/designs/535628-large

this is the type of look I want.. Simple, yet appealing to the eye as well as extremely proffesional. Instead of that square, you can use a circle, and have a shark/shark head sticking out of it.. And somehow incorporate the some sort of pixel element in it.. Also, I like how the first part of their text is bold, and the other is not.. Good way to separate both words..

Hope this helps.




Edit:
Just found another great example:

http://99designs.com/designs/286005-original
I love this logo.. The shark used in it is AWESOME! Im not very fond of that text though, But if you can do a shark like that, You'd have a 99% chance of winning.. PS: I really like the spark in its eyes.

[e-mail2u]

my submission,

http://www.e-mail2u.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/image/layout.png

Feedback welcome,
Geoff

[CameoAnderson]

I'll take a shot at this in just one minute. I want to reserve my spot though! :)

[tsoft]

Shinan aren't you one of the contestants here in the contest forum before? :)

[Zepia]

I was excited about this contest until I found out his other threads, like this one

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1189391

Shinan, can you explain why do you need a logo when you can create some good looking graphics yourself?

[Zepia]

Here's my entry but I hope this is not a fake contest

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o420/zepiadsl/PixelShark_Logo.jpg

Let me know what you think!

[CameoAnderson]

Here are a few of my tries at shark logos. These can be easily modified if there's something you don't like about one or the other of them. Here's some fun taglines (probably stupid, too, but if nothing else they will give you something to laugh at :)
Oh, and that black line in his teeth that looks wierd isn't in the final. That was an accident I didn't notice till I uploaded them. These took me about 10 minutes each. They can be easilly cleaned up if you like them. I don't do logos, so I didn't bother with that, as you probably wouldn't liek them. (web 2.0 and I don't get along). But character and taglines, I had fun with.

Sharks might bite, but our web design ROCKS.

Sharks might bite, but we don't! Stop in and see our portfolio!

There's a sea of choices, but only one smart one. Come sea us!

Sharks rule the sea, we rule the web!

Loan sharks - not a good thing. Web sharks? The best thing to happen to web design since the computer!

Surfers beware! Our designs are so good it's scary!

Sharks are cool. So are we. Come check us out.

Sharp teeth, sharp skills! See Pixel Sharks today for all your web design needs.

Hungry for some market share? Attract more to you site with a new design from the Pixel Sharks.

There is a profit feeding frenzy online! Bite off your fair share with a sharp design from Pixel Sharks!

Need more customers to pray on? That's our specialty. Our sharp designs will bring them in pods!

Okay I could go on all day with this. I'm going to stop here.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4735/sharklogozf9.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sharklogozf9.jpg)

[tsoft]

Shinan, the title says $75. If you add the price money for the logo and the tagline, it's only $65. Guess the 10 buck's gone.. :)

[Bushranger]

Tag:
Ultimate Shark Byte!
The Big Byte Hosting Company.
Hosting With Byte!
The Power Byte!
Take The Plunge.

[Zepia]

Holy crap I just went to pixelshark.com and and their logo looks exactly like mine, what the hell?!

I swear I have never seen the site before!

[TightWad]

http://i39.tinypic.com/ofw02s.png

[katesrobyn]

Hi mate!! Mine, just followed the concept you like ;)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/52/sharksv7.jpg

[Sagarika123]

My entry.Feedback appreciated.
http://i42.tinypic.com/6tmtky.png

TAGLINE:
"We are the sharks of the web sea"

[Brainwaves]

Hi mate!! Mine, just followed the concept you like ;)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/52/sharksv7.jpg

Hey, mate don't mind but didn't you just took that mascot off from the inspiration design CH provided?

Thanks
- Brain

[cijoaj2003]

I am just participating in the tagline contest . I have send my entries. Best of luck to all logo participants. Feedback appreciated.

[glodium]

:D The King Shark Company

[shinan]

my submission,

http://www.e-mail2u.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/image/layout.png

Feedback welcome,
Geoff

Nope sorry, not what we're looking for, Your icon looks 'distorted' rather than pixelated.


Shinan aren't you one of the contestants here in the contest forum before? :)

Oh yes I am, Im running this contest on behalf of my web design crew.

[shinan]

Here's my entry but I hope this is not a fake contest

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o420/zepiadsl/PixelShark_Logo.jpg

Let me know what you think!

Good try, Maybe put the shark in a circle or something.. Try to make it 'less-separated'. It'd be great if you could somehow connect the shark with the text.


Shinan, the title says $75. If you add the price money for the logo and the tagline, it's only $65. Guess the 10 buck's gone.. :)



Its a typo, its 60$ for the logo, and 15$ for the tagline. :)

[shinan]

Here are a few of my tries at shark logos. These can be easily modified if there's something you don't like about one or the other of them. Here's some fun taglines (probably stupid, too, but if nothing else they will give you something to laugh at :)
Oh, and that black line in his teeth that looks wierd isn't in the final. That was an accident I didn't notice till I uploaded them. These took me about 10 minutes each. They can be easilly cleaned up if you like them. I don't do logos, so I didn't bother with that, as you probably wouldn't liek them. (web 2.0 and I don't get along). But character and taglines, I had fun with.

Sharks might bite, but our web design ROCKS.

Sharks might bite, but we don't! Stop in and see our portfolio!

There's a sea of choices, but only one smart one. Come sea us!

Sharks rule the sea, we rule the web!

Loan sharks - not a good thing. Web sharks? The best thing to happen to web design since the computer!

Surfers beware! Our designs are so good it's scary!

Sharks are cool. So are we. Come check us out.

Sharp teeth, sharp skills! See Pixel Sharks today for all your web design needs.

Hungry for some market share? Attract more to you site with a new design from the Pixel Sharks.

There is a profit feeding frenzy online! Bite off your fair share with a sharp design from Pixel Sharks!

Need more customers to pray on? That's our specialty. Our sharp designs will bring them in pods!

Okay I could go on all day with this. I'm going to stop here.

http://img211.imageshack.us/img211/4735/sharklogozf9.th.jpg (http://img211.imageshack.us/my.php?image=sharklogozf9.jpg)


Great, I love the shark you created! Your currently in the lead for both the logo and tagline, with 'Sharp teeth, sharp skills!' that one. Great going! Also, why don't you put a text with the shark? Refer to my typography examples for ideas. Thanks for the lovely work again, Im loving the shark with the Lap :D

[shinan]

Hi mate!! Mine, just followed the concept you like ;)

http://img297.imageshack.us/img297/52/sharksv7.jpg

Good try, but try a different shark, I like how you've integrated the character with the text, though.

My entry.Feedback appreciated.
http://i42.tinypic.com/6tmtky.png

TAGLINE:
"We are the sharks of the web sea"

I like everything about it, except for the shark head, it looks a bit weird, try something different for that. Overall, good attempt though.

[shinan]

http://i39.tinypic.com/ofw02s.png

Great try, I really like this. Make the shark bigger, and somehow make its head-part stick out of the circle like its reaching for you.



Here are my top 3 favorites in order.

#1 - CameoAnderson (I love his shark, everything about it)
#2 - Tightwad (I like the circle he did, just the type of logo Im looking for)
#3 - Zepia (I liked his simplicity, and clean colors..)



Everyone :
http://99designs.com/designs/286005-original

Use that for inspiration, I love that shark, and how the designer have integrated the shark with the text.. try something like that.


We're almost getting there. Keep the contest coming! I'll check with the other guys and let you know if the deadline was extended or not.

Thanks for all the attempts so far.

[katesrobyn]

Good try, but try a different shark, I like how you've integrated the character with the text, though. okay-will repost ;)

[Zepia]

Thanks for claryfing things and for the feedback, will post my revision tomorrow!

[cijoaj2003]

I have some new tagline suggestions.

Pixel art and shark inspiration makes great web designs !

Feeding pixels to shark designs !

"Big sharks are in the sea, make big web presence on the web"

Big Shark, Nice web designs !

Have shark sight, make websites !

Have shark sight, make designs !

Have shark sight, make web designs !

Feedback appreciated.

[Creations4You]

My try:

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

[l3fty]

my entry:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/jimmyjaspers/ntm/pixelshark.jpg

[phyza]

I will be posting soon :)

[sikka2010]

My Tag LINE ENTRY

PixelShark - The Bigfish of web designing



http://sikka2010.googlepages.com/pixelsharksample1.jpg

[maac]

my entry
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr159/arun_kumar6006/pixelshark.jpg

feedback most welcome

[shinan]

My try:

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

Great, your in the top 3 (3rd position)

The only changes I can think of is move the shark upwards a bit so that the text isn't above it/touching it. :) Good try.


my entry:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/jimmyjaspers/ntm/pixelshark.jpg


Add some web 2.0 effect to the text, and your in the top 3! I love what you've done with the shark. Also its a tie between you and CameoAnderson for the tagline, you both have pretty good ones. :D

[shinan]

My Tag LINE ENTRY

PixelShark - The Bigfish of web designing


http://sikka2010.googlepages.com/pixelsharksample1.jpg


I don't like the text reflection, The shark is more 'fish-like' I need a shark that looks more like a 'living shark mascot'.. with a laptop or something, Refer to lefty's entry for what Im talking about.


my entry
http://i479.photobucket.com/albums/rr159/arun_kumar6006/pixelshark.jpg

feedback most welcome

Nope sorry, not what're looking for, thanks for trying though. Like I said, I don't like text reflections, plus I don't like the icon you used. Your always welcome for another try :)

Current standings in order:
#1 - CameoAnderson
#2 - Tightwad
#3 - Creations4You

[Brainwaves]

I am Working on an entry too

Thanks
- Brain

[l3fty]

revised text:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/jimmyjaspers/ntm/pixelshark2.jpg

[e-mail2u]

http://graphics.e-mail2u.net/DP/logos/pixel/layout2.png

Can remove the reflection if needed.

[shinan]

revised text:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/jimmyjaspers/ntm/pixelshark2.jpg


Great revisions.


http://graphics.e-mail2u.net/DP/logos/pixel/layout2.png

Can remove the reflection if needed.

No sorry, that wouldn't work.


Currently the leading entrants are l3fty and CameoAnderos, a tie.. followed by TightWad & Creations4You, again a second position tie.

Its gonna be a tough decision.
The contest is still going on, I'll let you know 5 hours before the deadline to stop posting entries so we can review all the entries, a deadline is not yet finalized.

[phyza]

My entry:

http://i42.tinypic.com/rh3abs.jpg

Feedback appreciated
Thanks
PHYza

[Zepia]

Revision with a slogan!

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o420/zepiadsl/PixelShark_Logo-1.jpg

Let me know what you think!

[CameoAnderson]

One more shark idea before the contest closes! :)

PS: There were some AWESOME entries into this contest. I particuarly like that very nice/sharp looking sharp who's tail turns into pixels. It's not as much fun, but it is professional and makes the point. ;) Great job to all my competition :)

[TightWad]

http://i42.tinypic.com/r73oqs.png

[9design]

here is my entry...

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1995/pixelsharkshinan18109se1.jpg

any changes pls let me know.
thanks for the contest

[icpathi]

Trying my hands ;)

[katesrobyn]

This will be cool, if this is originally done, vectorized.
http://i42.tinypic.com/rh3abs.jpg

[TriNi27]

Here is my entry. PS - Total newbie :/

Mine isn't half as good as these on here.. but thought I'd give it a try anyway :)

http://i42.tinypic.com/wkg313.jpg

[Ori_lowkey]

mine

http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r59/Ori_lowkey/pscopy-1.jpg

[ohreallymoney]

Sorry don't have time to submit one :*( But here is my tag - SHark Got your website? - Pixel Shark!

Is your website in a sea of trouble? Watch out SHARK!
Pixel Shark - Vegetarian enterprise

[shinan]

My entry:

http://i42.tinypic.com/rh3abs.jpg

Feedback appreciated
Thanks
PHYza



Wow, Im totally impressed, This is great!:D Can't think of any changes. But I was wondering, if I wanted to place a tagline with it? where would I place one?

Revision with a slogan!

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o420/zepiadsl/PixelShark_Logo-1.jpg

Let me know what you think!


Awesome work! Thanks for the revision, this is just totally great!


@CameoAnderson: I liked your first entry better.

[Sagarika123]

http://i44.tinypic.com/2gwcdpv.jpg

[phyza]

Thanks for the feedback .. i will think of some tagline and will place it and submit it later tonight :) You can add your own tagline too
Wow, Im totally impressed, This is great!:D Can't think of any changes. But I was wondering, if I wanted to place a tagline with it? where would I place one?

[shinan]

http://i42.tinypic.com/r73oqs.png

Good revisions, Could you remove that effect on the word 'shark' ?


here is my entry...

http://img183.imageshack.us/img183/1995/pixelsharkshinan18109se1.jpg

any changes pls let me know.
thanks for the contest

Sorry but I need an original looking shark, Thanks for the try though.

[Sagarika123]

My tagline entries:
1.A company of sharks
2. web sharks unite
3. where shark skills unite
4. lets show u our shark skills
5.hungry sharks waiting for work
6.We have the cutting edge over others
7.The shark company
8.the company of friendly & skilled sharks
9.let our sharp skills do ur work
10.Shark heads at work

[Sagarika123]

I know this entry is not worth entering.But at least it may make u giggle.

http://i43.tinypic.com/2h4yu6t.jpg

[cijoaj2003]

Any updates on the tagline contest. I would like to get a feedback on my taglines.

More submissions here

Sharp Skills, Pixel Designs

Sharp Skills, Smart Designs

Sharp Skills, Smart Pixel Designs

Smart Pixel Designs , Sharp Skills

Pixel Designs , Sharp Skills

[shinan]

After a crew meeting, here is the current top 3 standings in order.
PS: Contest will end officially on 23nd January. A winner will be announced on the 24rd.


Currently leading contest winners: (TIE) Zepia / Phyza
2nd: CameoAndersomn
3rd: l3fty


Tagline contest:
1st: Zepia (Web design.. with a bite)
2nd: CameoAnderson (Shark teeth sharp skills)

[phyza]

My Taglinez

http://i44.tinypic.com/2eb4y8h.jpg

Feedback appreciated
Thanks
PHYza

[F33l1ngz]

Tag line: "The biggest fish in the market of web design"

http://i44.tinypic.com/104qj6b.jpg

http://i39.tinypic.com/2ewh308.jpg

[davidlt]

I really like all f them, but I like the tightwad's version the best.
Tightwad, how much do you charge for creating a logo like this?
Dave

[bojomojo]

Here is a quick entry (obviously the istockphoto watermark will be removed if its chosen :))
http://www.solidwebs.net/pixel.jpg


PS: Contest will end officially on 23nd January. A winner will be announced on the 24rd.
Thought that was a 48 hours contest unless you find anything you like.

[l3fty]

Revision with a slogan!

http://i342.photobucket.com/albums/o420/zepiadsl/PixelShark_Logo-1.jpg

Let me know what you think!

that's clipart.

http://www.clipartof.com/details/clipart/12972.html

[Zepia]

that's clipart.

http://www.clipartof.com/details/clipart/12972.html


Yup, an expensive, modified clipart, I have an account with shutterstock, $250 a month and since I bought it I can use it, want proof?

The eps there which I have cost $100, more than the ammount of the contest itself.

[Brainwaves]

oh come on zepia, i thought u knew what a logo means.. it has to be completely unique.. isnt it? as its from a stock site, its the same as any other person who takes stuff from istock or shutterstock and post in the contests

The hardest part i face while doing a mascot is the actual design, not the coloring, deciding the pose and sketching is the actual part of a mascot.. am i right guys?

Thanks
- Brain

[phyza]

Another Entry:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2q1rjnn.jpg

Feedback appreciated
Thanks
PHYza

[CameoAnderson]

Okay here's one more set of sharks before the contest ends! This has been tough. Great competition!

[shinan]

@F33l1ngz:
I like your style, but I'd prefer a real shark mascot rather than an outline.


Here is a quick entry (obviously the istockphoto watermark will be removed if its chosen :))

Thought that was a 48 hours contest unless you find anything you like.

Sorry, the guys said no premade stuffs. And, the deadline was extended on popular demand. :)


Another Entry:

http://i41.tinypic.com/2q1rjnn.jpg

Feedback appreciated
Thanks
PHYza

Hmm, this is pretty good, very creative! Though Im leaning more towards your first try.


About Zepia's entry, since the clipart is pretty customized, and I REALLY like it, its still in consideration, I'll let you know what others think.. In the meanwhile, you can work on YOUR OWN mascot (not a premade) and submit it.. But don't worry, your NOT disqualified at all. :)

Keep them coming guys, there's quite a lot of time yet.

[l3fty]

This will be cool, if this is originally done, vectorized.
http://i42.tinypic.com/rh3abs.jpg

yes, i've been having doubts as well.

[shinan]

Okay here's one more set of sharks before the contest ends! This has been tough. Great competition!


Really good, I like the first one with the briefcase, can you incorporate 'pixel' into this? I really appreciate all your work in this contest, you have great talent.. If you could incoprate 'pixel' into this somehow as well as typography, You could be leading this since We all LOVE your artwork!

[icpathi]

Phyza have actually done a job that one may pay even more. Fantastic one.

[shinan]

Here are general feedback for all top entrants from the crew. If we haven't given feedback for your entry here, Assume that its been eliminated, but your always welcome for another try since there's quite a lot of time left still.



@Creations4You: Your logo is great, but could you incorporate blue into this? likeZepia's entry. Make the shark's body blue, also make the text bolder and more eye-catching, Plus could you add some effects to the shark teeth to make it a bit more realistic? Overall, your logo is good, so is the idea. Keep up the good work!


@Zepia: Can't think of any changes for you, But its a shame that you used a clipart, It'd really be disrespectful if we chose a premade clipart among a handful of creative artwork made from scratch. But we really like your idea, the layout/style etc. If you could come up with your own shark to replace this clipart, it would be awesome! But since we love this, its still in consideration and not eliminated.


@Phyza: We're amazed by your excellent mascot skills, keep up the great work. But we again wanted to know, is this really made by you? 100% exclusive? I mean if we bought this from you, would we be the first and only buyer of this logo? If its really by you, great work. Can't think of any changes, even though we'd like to see a version where the text is normal, like everyone's.. straight-forward direction. :)

@l3fty: Your idea is spot on, we love the grin and the laptop. But your text is something we're not fond of in your entry, make it more like Zepia's (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?p=10384203#post10384203) and you'd have a chance of climbing higher on the standings table. ;)


@TightWad: Your logo has the potential to be great. We'd prefer the typogaphy like Zepia's Entry (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?p=10384203#post10384203), bold and proffesional looking.. We're a proffesional web designing company and we want our logo to represent this. :) What you can do is, change the typography, And try different layouts/positions for the icon.


@CameoAnderson: Your artwork are the type we fall in love with at first sight. All your entries are awesome, can't think of anything to change in your mascots.. whats missing is a great text like Zepia's, and the 'pixel' element in it.. Try those and surprise us! :D Anyway, your artwork is fascinating, keep up the great work!



Also, we'll pay you more than the prize money if we think your work is worth it, and we're thinking of awarding a second prize as well.

Good luck everyone, New entries are always welcome.
Thanks.

[Zepia]

phyza did you create that mascot from scratch?

[TightWad]

Here are general feedback for all top entrants from the crew. If we haven't given feedback for your entry here, Assume that its been eliminated, but your always welcome for another try since there's quite a lot of time left still.



@TightWad: Your logo has the potential to be great. We'd prefer the typogaphy like Zepia's Entry (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?p=10384203#post10384203), bold and proffesional looking.. We're a proffesional web designing company and we want our logo to represent this. :) What you can do is, change the typography, And try different layouts/positions for the icon.


I was trying for something different with the Text, that's why I incorporated the Shark's fin into it - but I understand what you're saying - probably not the place to play around with such things. I'm going to have another go at another shark pose, hopefully better looking this time. Thanks for your comments.

[shinan]

I was trying for something different with the Text, that's why I incorporated the Shark's fin into it - but I understand what you're saying - probably not the place to play around with such things. I'm going to have another go at another shark pose, hopefully better looking this time. Thanks for your comments.


Great! Thanks.



phyza did you create that mascot from scratch?

Don't worry, there are certain things which we would clarify and make clear before we make a decision. Phyza could you prove us that its 100% by you?

[Zepia]

Sorry for the double post!

[watari]

my entry ...

http://fenixupload.com/files/eokecyt9sil1ild05q1l.jpg (http://fenixupload.com/)

[CameoAnderson]

Okay I'll give the text a shot. I'm not thrilled about my typography skills. I spent one session in that class and dropped it from the shear horror I suffered discussing the differences between fonts. However, I want to win, so I will see what I can come up with. The pixel part I think I can do. ;)

[Brainwaves]

Hi,

Wow making this took longer then expected :rolleyes:

Heres my entry

v1:
http://i40.tinypic.com/28tyjo9.png

v2:
http://i42.tinypic.com/be8u88.png

101% MADE BY ME ! :)

Thanks
- Brain

[CameoAnderson]

Okay here's my try with some text. I did my best for that web 2.0 look everyone eants these days and did a simplistic font as you seemed to prefer those :) So here's my shark with his magical suitcase full of pixels:)

[shinan]

my entry ...

http://fenixupload.com/files/eokecyt9sil1ild05q1l.jpg (http://fenixupload.com/)



This is just great, You impressed us with your shark. Changes I can think of are; Change the 'Shark' text to something simple, Or perhaps use the same font you used for 'pixel'. Use a normal/simple font for the tagline as well. That 'swoosh' like thing looks creative and attractive, but on the other hand.. it looks weird as well to me, They'd want to see a version without that as well, along with these changes I just told. thanks again for the great work!

[shinan]

Hi,

Wow making this took longer then expected :rolleyes:

Heres my entry

v1:
http://i40.tinypic.com/28tyjo9.png

v2:
http://i42.tinypic.com/be8u88.png

101% MADE BY ME ! :)

Thanks
- Brain

The v2 is awesome! We all love the 'P bite'! Nice work. We'd want both part of the texts to be on one line, Level both the shark and the text so that they both are the same in size, almost same, the shark could be a bit bigger. Also, use a simpler font for typography, Use something like Zepia did.

[shinan]

Okay here's my try with some text. I did my best for that web 2.0 look everyone eants these days and did a simplistic font as you seemed to prefer those :) So here's my shark with his magical suitcase full of pixels:)

Your mascot is done, don't change anything in it, we TOTALLY LOVE this one of yours. If the contest was a 'mascot-only' contest, we'd wrap up the contest and claim you as winner :P But we're looking for both mascot and text. So here's what you can do, Remove the web 2.0 shades off the text, plus the borders from it, as well as the border of the shark,... we don't like borders. And use a darker blue for pixel, and a very dark gray for 'shark'..


PS: A HINT FOR EVERYONE: Zepia's entry has a very nice typography and color combination which we love.


Allright, things are heating up. Updated standing tables and perhaps some general feedback will be provided as soon as the crew gets back to me.


Thanks everyone. New entries are still more than welcome :D

[CameoAnderson]

So... what's the word on mine? No dice on the text?

[shinan]

So... what's the word on mine? No dice on the text?


See up... the post above yours :P , we are really leaning towards your entry .. but if you could use the color combination/typography from zepia's entry, it'd be great.

[watari]

http://fenixupload.com/files/p0z8ydbezw6ikux91d2a.jpg (http://fenixupload.com/)

[Brainwaves]

Thank you for the feedback

Heres a revision based on v2:

http://i42.tinypic.com/2zhp640.png

Thanks
- Brain

[TightWad]

Here is my last go at this:
http://i44.tinypic.com/9i61e0.jpg

[phyza]

Proof sent to you shinan :)
Thanks
Phyza could you prove us that its 100% by you?

[Brainwaves]

Proof sent to you shinan :)
Thanks

I think the proof should be visible to all of us, but nevermind

- Brain

[phyza]

I think so i should proof him first as i am making a logo for him and not for evryone... Well i submitted him the sketch i made before the psd wid my name written on it so he will reply here soon hope so :)
PHYza
I think the proof should be visible to all of us, but nevermind

- Brain

[CameoAnderson]

Oh sorry about that shinan I missed your comment yesterday somehow.

I think I'm gonna have to pull out of this contest. I know you're leaning towards mine but it's only because of my mascot. I HATE doing typography so I'm going to stick to contests that are only for mascots as that is my specialty. Physa has a great entry and is one of those designers that is rare and is good at both the typography and the characters. That's not me. I'm so sorry, but, I just hate doing logos. I got excited about the mascot part but the text effects are the only thing making that logo look cool. Otherwise it's just regular old impact font and I don't have special fonts on my PC. This has been a fun contest, but it's down to where you cut the weak from the strong and unfortunately, I'm the weak, lol. I just hate text and I don't want to mess with it. The same thing happened in the body building contest. You guys have fun! If anyone wants any of the sharks that I've shown here separately PM me I'd be happy to sell any of them separately or in packs if you wish. I want to thank you for holding this contest and for personally inviting me to join but I'm just not a logo person! Call me for mascots! Thanks again! Good luck to everyone. There are some really great entries here.

[Brainwaves]

hey Cameo, don't be disheartened, you can ask me to do text part for you anytime you want, i respect your drawing skills and would hate to see them going to waste :)

Thanks
- Brain

[TightWad]

Oh sorry about that shinan I missed your comment yesterday somehow.

I think I'm gonna have to pull out of this contest. I know you're leaning towards mine but it's only because of my mascot. I HATE doing typography so I'm going to stick to contests that are only for mascots as that is my specialty. Physa has a great entry and is one of those designers that is rare and is good at both the typography and the characters. That's not me. I'm so sorry, but, I just hate doing logos. I got excited about the mascot part but the text effects are the only thing making that logo look cool. Otherwise it's just regular old impact font and I don't have special fonts on my PC. This has been a fun contest, but it's down to where you cut the weak from the strong and unfortunately, I'm the weak, lol. I just hate text and I don't want to mess with it. The same thing happened in the body building contest. You guys have fun! If anyone wants any of the sharks that I've shown here separately PM me I'd be happy to sell any of them separately or in packs if you wish. I want to thank you for holding this contest and for personally inviting me to join but I'm just not a logo person! Call me for mascots! Thanks again! Good luck to everyone. There are some really great entries here.

I have 4300 Fonts on my computer - you want em, let me know.

[phyza]

Thanks cameo for your great words .. I personally love your mascots everywhre on dp wherever i see it so its better if you just don't pull yourself out of this contest .. Winning or losing is luck so if you want i can add text to your characters too :)
For sure you yourself got great skills and text is not a hard thing to do so you can try yourself too
Thanks
PHYza
Oh sorry about that shinan I missed your comment yesterday somehow.

I think I'm gonna have to pull out of this contest. I know you're leaning towards mine but it's only because of my mascot. I HATE doing typography so I'm going to stick to contests that are only for mascots as that is my specialty. Physa has a great entry and is one of those designers that is rare and is good at both the typography and the characters. That's not me. I'm so sorry, but, I just hate doing logos. I got excited about the mascot part but the text effects are the only thing making that logo look cool. Otherwise it's just regular old impact font and I don't have special fonts on my PC. This has been a fun contest, but it's down to where you cut the weak from the strong and unfortunately, I'm the weak, lol. I just hate text and I don't want to mess with it. The same thing happened in the body building contest. You guys have fun! If anyone wants any of the sharks that I've shown here separately PM me I'd be happy to sell any of them separately or in packs if you wish. I want to thank you for holding this contest and for personally inviting me to join but I'm just not a logo person! Call me for mascots! Thanks again! Good luck to everyone. There are some really great entries here.

[l3fty]

@cameo,

if the CH so chooses, he/she can purchase your graphic and someone else's text separately. it's happened before. it'd be a waste to lose one of the few 100% original entrants around here. ;)

[CameoAnderson]

LOL thank you guys. I was really hoping that post didn't come off whiny or anything. I'm just not a "text" person. So if anyone does want to use my logo but put their text skills to use... I'd be happy to split the money. :) That's not a bad idea.

[TightWad]

LOL thank you guys. I was really hoping that post didn't come off whiny or anything. I'm just not a "text" person. So if anyone does want to use my logo but put their text skills to use... I'd be happy to split the money. :) That's not a bad idea.

Not many people who enter contests on here are text people either, they just use the filters and actions in photoshop/fireworks to add effects to their text..Which is why we see so many people throwing 20 or thirty entries with just different text variations.

There really isn't much to doing text effects free-handed. Since there isn't many effects I can use in illustrator I stay away from a lot of the banner/header contest but i still manage to win a few contests and even come close to beating Wateri :0 If you know gradients, transparency, and have fonts you can compete.

I don't see your post coming off as whiney or anything but did you see me pull out when Shinan said my text wasn't professional ... You really have to believe in your abilities, everyone else does.

[Creations4You]

Revision:

http://i276.photobucket.com/albums/kk29/Xtreme-Missile/PixelShark3.png

[CameoAnderson]

Okay I'll give the text thing one more shot (hope it doesn't kill me) because everyone herei s so encouraging :). Tightwad: I certainly wouldn't mind having those fonts, but, doesn't windows have a limit on how mnay can be installed? I seem to remember running into that problem once.

[jeezy17]

http://fenixupload.com/files/p0z8ydbezw6ikux91d2a.jpg (http://fenixupload.com/)

2nd one is straight up awesome. XD

Thank you for the feedback

Heres a revision based on v2:

http://i42.tinypic.com/2zhp640.png

Thanks
- Brain

That's really nice dude. =)

[TightWad]

Okay I'll give the text thing one more shot (hope it doesn't kill me) because everyone herei s so encouraging :). Tightwad: I certainly wouldn't mind having those fonts, but, doesn't windows have a limit on how mnay can be installed? I seem to remember running into that problem once.

Windows98/SE/ME can only handle about 1000 Fonts before it starts dumping.
Windows XP + can handle much more. I typically only keep 500-700 core fonts installed.

[ohreallymoney]

Not sure if this is done, but here is my try at it: http://i383.photobucket.com/albums/oo272/ohreallymoney/shark.jpg

[jeezy17]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5853/screenjy5.png

[CameoAnderson]

Here's my second try with text colors changed as requested, no borders or web2.0 stuff. :)

@Tightwad: Oh okay! I've got XP so we're good there. I've got to check into getting those fonts because... I only have the basics. It's quite sad, really.

So many nice entries into this contest!

[phyza]

No worries Cameo .. Its looking nice :) Good job!! Try more too
Here's my second try with text colors changed as requested, no borders or web2.0 stuff. :)

@Tightwad: Oh okay! I've got XP so we're good there. I've got to check into getting those fonts because... I only have the basics. It's quite sad, really.

So many nice entries into this contest!

[shinan]

Thanks everyone for your revisions. But sorry to say this, none of the newer entries were what we are looking for, thats why I haven't given individual feedback. Lets summarize things up. Oh and, Phyza have proved me that they themselves have made the mascot by providing he handdrawn sketch of it with their name written on it :)

(from the crew)
Current top runners (In no particular order)
watari - entry #90 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10396471&postcount=90)
Creations4You - entry #103 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10401854&postcount=103)
CameoAnderson - entry #109 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10403885&postcount=109)
Brainwaves - entry #91 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10397402&postcount=91)
Zepia - entry #46 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10384203&postcount=46)
l3fty - entry #42 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10381349&postcount=42)
Phyza - entry #63 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10388904&postcount=63)

-----
If your name is not here, sorry but your entry have been eliminated.. We feel bad but there can only be one winner, agree? :) Thanks to everyone for their hardwork in this competition.

Top 3 are being discussed amongst us in the meanwhile, we'll keep you updated. :)

[TightWad]

Thanks everyone for your revisions. But sorry to say this, none of the newer entries were what we are looking for, thats why I haven't given individual feedback. Lets summarize things up. Oh and, Phyza have proved me that they themselves have made the mascot by providing he handdrawn sketch of it with their name written on it :)

(from the crew)
Current top runners (In no particular order)
watari - entry #90 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10396471&postcount=90)
Creations4You - entry #103 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10401854&postcount=103)
CameoAnderson - entry #109 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10403885&postcount=109)
Brainwaves - entry #91 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10397402&postcount=91)
Zepia - entry #46 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10384203&postcount=46)
l3fty - entry #42 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10381349&postcount=42)
Phyza - entry #63 (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10388904&postcount=63)

-----
If your name is not here, sorry but your entry have been eliminated.. We feel bad but there can only be one winner, agree? :) Thanks to everyone for their hardwork in this competition.

Top 3 are being discussed amongst us in the meanwhile, we'll keep you updated. :)

Congrats to all those selected.... bummer, I was sure my last entry (http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10397854&postcount=92) would have made a finalist.

[Brainwaves]

Thank you for the feedback

Heres a revision based on v2:

http://i42.tinypic.com/2zhp640.png

Thanks
- Brain

That's really nice dude. =)

Thanks mate :)

[jokomamamita]

Sorry for interjecting in between but you guys are GREAT mascot designers! Feel free to write some tutorials for us to learn, ayt? =)

Good luck to all!

[CameoAnderson]

Another entry from me! :)
http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/808/cameologoiz3.jpg

[DaveyBoy]

Without meaning to speak out of turn, i don't think that showing a hand drawn sketch of a mascot is proof you created it, I could sketch up that mascot now and put my name on it and would that prove to you i created it? Normally you'd have to prove it by stripping down some elements of the mascot, changing one particular part or showing without final rendered shading etc. I am not suspecting phyza at all of not creating that mascot, but if they did they should be working for a hell of a lot more than 75 bucks! ;)

[jeezy17]

Without meaning to speak out of turn, i don't think that showing a hand drawn sketch of a mascot is proof you created it, I could sketch up that mascot now and put my name on it and would that prove to you i created it? Normally you'd have to prove it by stripping down some elements of the mascot, changing one particular part or showing without final rendered shading etc. I am not suspecting phyza at all of not creating that mascot, but if they did they should be working for a hell of a lot more than 75 bucks! ;)

I had the same exact thought but decided not to say anything to save myself the headache, but now that it's been brought up I might as well add my 2 cents.

I'm not trying to discredit anyone either, but in my humble opinion; Phyza does not have the capability to make such a shark logo, his/her past posts from other threads and his/her 2nd entry in this thread are enough proof for me to believe so.

If you look at the boxes which hold the text in the 2nd entry, they are not proportionally correct nor seem to be shaded in the correct manner. What I mean to say is that the graphics level on the shark is way above the graphics level of the text/boxes.

Someone capable of creating such a shark image of that caliber should be able to to decently implement text as well.

Not only that, but this member has been caught in the past stealing someone else's vectors and boldly claiming it their own.

If I am mistaken then oh well I'm sorry, but I'd hate to see you get ripped off, and I'd also hate to see someone win a contest by bullshitting and stealing work, when the hard working original people deserve to win.

[Brainwaves]

Without meaning to speak out of turn, i don't think that showing a hand drawn sketch of a mascot is proof you created it, I could sketch up that mascot now and put my name on it and would that prove to you i created it? Normally you'd have to prove it by stripping down some elements of the mascot, changing one particular part or showing without final rendered shading etc. I am not suspecting phyza at all of not creating that mascot, but if they did they should be working for a hell of a lot more than 75 bucks! ;)

EXACTLY ! and i am open to any proof the CH want and i am sure other fellow designers would be happy to proof there designs too :rolleyes:

Thanks
- Brain

[CameoAnderson]

The thing about the text integration being a natural by-product of good drawing/coloring skills is not necessarily true. I can paint very well (far beyond this shark mascot, but they wanted simple/cartoony which is my specialty) and I still suck majorly when it comes to any text elements. :) That's all I'm going to say in this particular argument.

[Zepia]

I had the same exact thought but decided not to say anything to save myself the headache, but now that it's been brought up I might as well add my 2 cents.

I'm not trying to discredit anyone either, but in my humble opinion; Phyza does not have the capability to make such a shark logo, his/her past posts from other threads and his/her 2nd entry in this thread are enough proof for me to believe so.

If you look at the boxes which hold the text in the 2nd entry, they are not proportionally correct nor seem to be shaded in the correct manner. What I mean to say is that the graphics level on the shark is way above the graphics level of the text/boxes.

Someone capable of creating such a shark image of that caliber should be able to to decently implement text as well.

Not only that, but this member has been caught in the past stealing someone else's vectors and boldly claiming it their own.

If I am mistaken then oh well I'm sorry, but I'd hate to see you get ripped off, and I'd also hate to see someone win a contest by bullshitting and stealing work, when the hard working original people deserve to win.

I agree with you 100% percent! and like you said he got caught stealing artwork and claiming it was his, look here
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10212548&postcount=94

This one is funny, he "creates" this image
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10184208&postcount=31

Then somebody ask him if he made that vector and his reply was...
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10184451&postcount=35

2 post downs and L3fty busts him out!
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10184660&postcount=38

I will just be careful, I know mine came from a stock site but I paid for it and spend time to clean it/modify it, it takes money, time or skills to create more money, stealing somebodies artwork and slapping some text that don't match the quality of the artwork, well that's a different story.

No wonder he doesn't want to post the "sketch" for the rest of us to see, It's very easy to do that and look like he did it, print the image, use clear paper and sketch over it.

[jeezy17]

The thing about the text integration being a natural by-product of good drawing/coloring skills is not necessarily true. I can paint very well (far beyond this shark mascot, but they wanted simple/cartoony which is my specialty) and I still suck majorly when it comes to any text elements. :) That's all I'm going to say in this particular argument.

That doesn't change the fact that he/she got caught stealing in past threads.

I agree with you 100% percent! and like you said he got caught stealing artwork and claiming it was his, look here
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10212548&postcount=94

This one is funny, he "creates" this image
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10184208&postcount=31

Then somebody ask him if he made that vector and his reply was...
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10184451&postcount=35

2 post downs and L3fty busts him out!
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10184660&postcount=38

I will just be careful, I know mine came from a stock site but I paid for it and spend time to clean it/modify it, it takes money, time or skills to create more money, stealing somebodies artwork and slapping some text that don't match the quality of the artwork, well that's a different story.

No wonder he doesn't want to post the "sketch" for the rest of us to see, It's very easy to do that and look like he did it, print the image, use clear paper and sketch over it.

Thank you for backing up my claim. XD

[CameoAnderson]

Yeah... I wasn't touching that part of the thread with a pole. I was just making an observation.

[jeezy17]

Yeah... I wasn't touching that part of the thread with a pole. I was just making an observation.

Indeed.

And as stated earlier, I don't mean to cause trouble whatsoever. But I do believe credit is to be given where it is deserved. I'm not going to stand by and watch as someone steals artwork and uses it to win contests when there are people more deserving of the prize due to their hard work and originality.

[phyza]

Well i just want to give few explanations but not more :
Coming to this one:
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10184208&postcount=31

I am not good at sketching so i asked one of my designer to make that mascot and if you see i myself said in that thread that it was made and very much changed as compare to real one but then i quit that contest as that was a mistake from me and my designer ..
After this contest that guy bigmike msged me in private and asked me to take contest in his contest .. He was inspired with my skills but i told him that i did'nt made that mascot all the way but it was changed a lot and then he said its 0k with me and you can take part. I made 3,4 mascots for him in the contest and in the end he said this:
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10212548&postcount=94
He never said in that thread that i cheated a mascot in his contest but he said I can't accept any more of your designs after seeing you steel other peoples work in previous threads .. If you guys are not blind you can see that posts below this one where me and bigmike had a arguement as he was aware of all the thing and that made me really dishearted.. I never felt bad if someone else win the contest and i really congratulate him/her deep from my heart but i don't know why people don't like it.. Being a female i don't argue that much as i know i am not good at arguing but still i said a lot because it was really bad and sad to read last few posts here
Now coming to shark logo i msged shinan about it and i think so that was enough from my side .. To let you people know one of my designer sketched this mascot for a music company and i posted it as a sample on getafreelancer.com but that guy said he wanted a boy/girl so he just rejected this shark .. I told this thing to shinan also as i want to be fair with him and i used that logo for his pixel shark (After little bit changes) ...
In the end i want to show you guys something .. i made a female shark of this same shark and its totally chnged from that one but don't smile on my sketch as its not really good
http://i44.tinypic.com/whe875.jpg
Thats all for now :)
Thanks
PHYza

[CameoAnderson]

I know, I understand Jeezy. I just don't want to be a part of the argument. If she did steal art, then I hope she gets busted, if she didn't, I hope she doesn't. But I don't have time to review the argument so I'm not going to chew on anyone. That's all.

[CameoAnderson]

I know, I understand Jeezy. I just don't want to be a part of the argument. If she did steal art, then I hope she gets busted, if she didn't, I hope she doesn't. But I don't have time to review the argument so I'm not going to chew on anyone. That's all.

[CrossX]

is still runing?

[CameoAnderson]

Ye another conetst down the tubes I think. I'm getting sick to death of these. I might just stick to commissions. They pay better anyhow. The CH probably didn't want a piece of that argument and I don't blame him.

[shinan]

Woah, its not abandoned, chill guys. The contest is over, and NO MORE NEW ENTRIES are accepted.
Sorry for delay but we're having a hard time choosing, we're currently choosing from the current top runners.. we'll keep you updated.


Thanks to everyone for their hard work!


Contest status: CLOSED FOR NEW ENTRIES, CURRENTLY ALL THE TOP ENTRIES ARE BEING REVIEWED.

[CameoAnderson]

Haha... okay sorry about that Shinan. :) A couple of us have been in 3 or 4 contests lately that died. That's why it came up. :) If you like my shark but don't like the logo, you can have him for half the contest price (so you can hold a new one and get a logo from one of these fantastic folks. :) This really was a fun contest to enter. I have a lot of shark characters now. :)

[shinan]

Sure thing, your entry is a strong contender :)

[Brainwaves]

Woah, its not abandoned, chill guys. The contest is over, and NO MORE NEW ENTRIES are accepted.
Sorry for delay but we're having a hard time choosing, we're currently choosing from the current top runners.. we'll keep you updated.


Thanks to everyone for their hard work!


Contest status: CLOSED FOR NEW ENTRIES, CURRENTLY ALL THE TOP ENTRIES ARE BEING REVIEWED.

Fingers crossed :) !

Great work everyone and good luck :rolleyes:

Thanks
- Brain

[phyza]

@ cameo - Keep your fingers cr0ss mate :) ... I think so we both are the only females participating in this contest so it was really fun to have a nice time with you :)

[shinan]

Cameo's a girl as well? Wow, Impressive!

[phyza]

Yes, me and cameo (i think s0) both are girls ...
Cameo's a girl as well? Wow, Impressive!

[CameoAnderson]

Yep. I graduated from animation school but there are zero jobs out there without a fight OR a move to a big city which I'm not interested in. So I do strictly commissioned characters and I make enough I was able to buy myself a home so I'm excited. But these contests help get my characters more attention and it makes me happy to see them used :)

[phyza]

For sure you make some great characters and i myself like it a lot too :)
Good luck with your work in future too
Yep. I graduated from animation school but there are zero jobs out there without a fight OR a move to a big city which I'm not interested in. So I do strictly commissioned characters and I make enough I was able to buy myself a home so I'm excited. But these contests help get my characters more attention and it makes me happy to see them used :)

[phyza]

Any Updates??

[CameoAnderson]

Still no word on this one. I'm not sure if it's good... or bad? There must be a serious problem preventing them from picking a winner... and I can't imagine it's just because we're all that cool?

[Zepia]

Well he was online yesterday... competing in a contest.

[phyza]

I don't think so its good but i still hope for the best :(
Still no word on this one. I'm not sure if it's good... or bad? There must be a serious problem preventing them from picking a winner... and I can't imagine it's just because we're all that cool?

[Brainwaves]

the sad part is, that he is a designer him self.. he must know how hurting it is when we put HOURS in your designs and then the CH doesn't even bother replying to the contest :(

- Brain

[shinan]

Contest not abandoned, TOP RUNNERS: please do not delete/throw away your work.. Im still waiting for a word from the crew, the crew guys ain't getting back to me on MSN. If they don't reply tonight, I'll have to award the winner, a winner's not being chosen yet, I might as well have to do that if the other guys fail to get online tonight.

[CameoAnderson]

Okay :) I've still got mine :)

[Brainwaves]

Thank you for the update shinan :)

- Brain

[phyza]

Same here :)
Okay :) I've still got mine :)

[CameoAnderson]

Well I don't know it's been an aweful long time on this. I think I might sell my shark.

[phyza]

Shinan its been 3 more days now :) What you want to say on this one?

[shinan]

I haven't recieved money from the crew yet, They've decided a winner.. The competition's last stage was between a guy and a girl... Who won? Sorry can't tell since that wouldn't be fair, money will be arranged by tonight or tommorow hopefully...

[honestlee]

http://img510.imageshack.us/img510/5853/screenjy5.png

Thats a beautiful logo!

[honestlee]

"why does everyone keep referring him as a designer":confused:

the pig pic referenced is worth a smile, but not any better than your average high school project

Not to down the guy, but hes not a designer-have you seen the pixelshark page? Content over fluff is a great philosophy, but I really have never seen a "legitimate" web design company with such a pitiful design-and the company has no phone contacts or examples of past work...Who would actually purchase such a service?

Hope he didnt stiff you guys, because many of you created top notch work, worth more than 60 bucks anyway.

this could just be the first step towards creating a great page, i wouldnt know

[shinan]

"why does everyone keep referring him as a designer":confused:

the pig pic referenced is worth a smile, but not any better than your average high school project

Not to down the guy, but hes not a designer-have you seen the pixelshark page? Content over fluff is a great philosophy, but I really have never seen a "legitimate" web design company with such a pitiful design-and the company has no phone contacts or examples of past work...Who would actually purchase such a service?

Hope he didnt stiff you guys, because many of you created top notch work, worth more than 60 bucks anyway.

this could just be the first step towards creating a great page, i wouldnt know

First off, Yes I am a designer, I don't usually design vectors though, that was my first time, Im an experienced WEB DESIGNER, not vector. And what pixel shark page are you reffering to? If your talking about pixelshark.com, I don't own the thing dude.. I donno who does -_- The domain Im intending to start the site ispixelshark.org.. Get your facts straight before you start making comments.. srsly, that really pissed me off.. Why don't you search for my post history for some of my designs? I bet you really don't know what designing really is and yet you come here and talk about stuff you have no clue of.. thats very sad.


Here is a design I did today, its for wordpress if you know what that is.
http://i42.tinypic.com/2liio85.jpg

Another grunge-style design I recently did for a contest here:
http://fenixupload.com/files/wjd6iojjfgl21aetvmvg.jpg

Hope thats enough eye-candy for you to look at hah :P
:)

[DaveyBoy]

If you have a rival with the same company name in the same industry, but they have the .com address you will probably find you are losing customers - if you tell somebody the address and they later try to remember it, they will naturally put .com and see that web site and possibly use them instead of yourselves. Just wanted to let you know, because it's happened to me and my friends in the past!

Davey.

[honestlee]

I guess I did miss something, as I thought pixelshark.com was the site you were revamping. So I guess I was overly harsh with you.

But my negative tone came from my belief that it appears as if you have either stiffed all these designers on their work or at the minimum failed to communicate properly with them, this is unarguably true, as evidenced by the posts over the last couple of days.

As far as your designs that you referenced, much better than the Pig design that I had seen previously BUT still look very much like many,many stock templates that I already have in my library (some of them even myspace divs) with perhaps some minor twists....you of course could be very skilled but your two examples were not breathtaking they do show that you have your design principles down solid and are capable with design software regardless of whether you began with a template or not (did you?)

As far as my credentials, I have been a Photoshop and Illustrator User for 10 years. Ive worked for multiple GD companies, small print firms (clients..included UPS,DHL and Several Universities) and have ran a Graphic Design/Printing/Promotion company that consistently employs 6 full time staff and frequently hires other Freelancers for the last 5. My personal company has 5 cd designs that you could find in any national cd outlet (us), and a dvd package that was featured in the Sundance tour....plus your standard small business/up and coming band work.

I am here on DP because I am trying to expand my affiliate business, because in truth, GD services are time intensive,clients are demanding and annoying "i love it but could you make the word rock, a little more, i dont know bubbly?" wtf....the real money actually comes from printing and promotion contracts descending from the original design work,maybe in your case the hosting will prove profitable

I currently have over 100 pages live on the net, many of them in the arts field.

Perhaps you will see my work if I respond to any of these contests, which are a novelty to me, but may be a refreshing change.

I only came down hard on you because it looks as if you are delaying or scamming my fellow artists which I greatly frown upon, particularly as I deal with this type of thing everyday, but at least I have contracts to enforce, these guys would have nothing to protect them.

So apologies are in order for confusing your site, with the site that actually owns pixelshark.com (perhaps you should try and buy it off them) and posting a judgment of your work off of invalid sources.

Pay up..and then Ill be on your side:)In time, maybe even outsource webdesign work to your company, since I hate doing it myself..

[shinan]

I just wanted to say that I don't work with templates, I have over 5 years experience in this field and Im only 16 :) Every piece of my artwork/designs are made from the scratch, 100% original. :) And Im not scamming the entrants, Winner will be paid either tonight or tommorow, end of debate/discussion from my side. :D have a nice day. Oh and btw, I'd love to see some of your web designs.. I like looking at designs, Really inspires me. :)

[honestlee]

Well great work, esp for 16, Im 26..I didnt start until I was 16 and I wasnt at your level (and neither was the technology) , nothing wrong with working from templates, but of course your contest design is from a template provided by the OP

hxxp://www.templatemonster.com/flash-templates/11540.html

But that was a requirement of the contest, but nonetheless my eye was correct in that it is a commonly used format that I had seen many times.

But 16! Great F'n work - Your gonna be a rich bastard someday

[honestlee]

And listen to Daveyboy, dont do pixelshark.org...when pixelshark.com is going to get tons of your traffic, plus they dont deserve it! Come up with a domain based on your tagline instead, and get the .com

[TightWad]

As far as my credentials, I have been a Photoshop and Illustrator User for 10 years.....(snip worthless chest beating)

I'm impressed *rolls eyes* 10 whole years!!!


Perhaps you will see my work if I respond to any of these contests, which are a novelty to me, but may be a refreshing change.


Perhaps - or perhaps you'll be banned for harassment, stalking, trolling, and flaming.. What a short lived career you had. Cya Junior!

[DaveyBoy]

Hey 10 years is a long time, certainly longer than i've been in the industry! (just! :p)

I do agree it's about time a line was drawn under this contest, just to avoid arguments like the above at least.

[honestlee]

Tightwad: Perhaps you didnt read anything...I was just responding to the statement that i "didnt know what designing is"...I dont think any of my comments are "trolling"...I actually ended with words of encouragement

[Zepia]

I'm impressed *rolls eyes* 10 whole years!!!


What's wrong with that?

Very Immature of your part.


By the way, there's a typo on the very first line of your website homepage :rolleyes:

[TightWad]

What's wrong with that?

His chest beating.... some of us have been using it longer. The simply
fact that he needed to stress his qualifications to someone else without
knowing that persons is indicative of someone who is insecure in their
own abilities. The person has a grudge with Shinan and decided to stalk
him through DP to get revenge.


Very Immature of your part.


The whole argument is/was immature.


By the way, there's a typo on the very first line of your website homepage :rolleyes:

Not surprising.... I'm known for them- Thanks for visiting, come back soon!

[honestlee]

I had to stress my qualifications because I was unable to visually prove my experience at skills since I couldnt post a link at that time as a noob to the forum

I think your falling away from the intent of the thread, which was to host and AWARD someone monetarily for their work in a contest, it was one of my first experiences on this site to read and follow a contest w/ great submissions that ended with

Dude. wheres my money?

Since I am interested in participating or hosting similar contests I would like to see how these things work out here

Ill prove my design skills when necessary and I tried to be careful in not making any claims to great skills, as of course I can write anything I want... only a portfolio would actually prove anything, I said I have been a USER for 10 years. I didnt say my art makes the ladies panties drop and misers wallets open.
Although, of course it does..

ON top of the typos in the first page, the general copywriting is subpar, Tightwad (*beats chest, and rubs one off with one hand while playing Beethovens 5th on an ukelele with the other)...but the designs are great, its better not to be known for poor copywriting when you actually have something valid to offer...

I wont be responding to further attacks against me...Im going to keep watching because I want to see if people actually get paid for their work here, but I get no satisfaction from talking mindless bull w/ strangers

Plus, in general, I like to help people...not put them down. Its not an insult to tell you that you have typos and poor copywriting, it just means people took the time to tell you how to improve

*edit* although my comments may hold no veracity as I have no rep or history here,you should trust Zepia and take a look at his page for an example of quality copy...plus I have to give props to fellow pizza makers

[CameoAnderson]

I'm just waiting for the announcement. :) I'm excited. The "Girl" is either myself or Phyza, likely :) My favorite design on this contest wasn't my own, but that really sleak shark with the tail that slides into pixels. It was so simple, and professional and I liked the silver. But obviously they wanted something slightly more fun and less corporate :) Otherwise that was a sexy logo :)

[phyza]

No announcement yet?? :(

[kolgames]

heres my first logo attempt(s):
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd159/palvand/pixelshark.png
any changes needed please ask. feedback appreciated.
I dont have a tagline atm, but I will try to think of one!

[Zepia]

Shinan, it's been way to long of a contest now.

[Lalas111]

Im too lazy to design a logo, so here's a tagline I came up with:

The great white of web design

I read only first page of posts, so if I copied anyone, sorry.
Expecting my 30 $ for tagline :D

[DaveyBoy]

This is a very drawn out contest, i'm not surprised all of the designers who entered this are frustrated, a lot of work has gone into this contest by many people. Think about all of the hours combined spent creating for you, and you won't select a winner. Not cool, man!

Shinan, I really think you should just either withdraw the contest or announce a winner because it won't be doing your reputation as a designer or a CH very good at all leaving this hanging over your head.

Just trying to help you out mate, not trying to complain (I didn't even enter - i don't care who or what wins) but I think you owe it to the designers after all this time.

[Brainwaves]

^Yea :(

I hope he announce soon now, it really has been too long

- Brain

[DaveyBoy]

Well, the most frustrating thing is that he is a designer himself and knows how annoying it is when you are waiting for a result and the excuses keep appearing. If he doesn't have the funds to pay, be honest and announce a winner and say its pending or whatever, just don't keep saying they didn't make a decision yet because, while i understand it's an important decision for any business, this is just too long.

I haven't recieved money from the crew yet, They've decided a winner.. The competition's last stage was between a guy and a girl... Who won? Sorry can't tell since that wouldn't be fair, money will be arranged by tonight or tommorow hopefully...

Is this still the case? I'm not sure why it wouldn't be fair to announce the winner, it's a lot better than what has taken place since anyway (ie. nothing). I just feel sorry for the participants because i've been there myself both in proper client work and in contests and it is a bitter pill to swallow, as you well know.

I'll mind my own business now, I just wanted to try and help bring this to a close if I could!

[Zepia]

I should've known better, the .net and .com are taken and belong to the same person, the .org still available....

And now he's doing logos....

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showpost.php?p=10581037&postcount=2

Shinan, thanks for the contest, It brought me several customers but I'm pulling out my design from this contest if a winner not chosen in the next 24 hours.

Negative reputation will be followed and if all the designers that wasted their time do the same that will put you in the red and possibly banned.

[shinan]

Really sorry for delay guys, but the winner is watari. But we'd like to give CameoAnderson a consolation prize as well since she came second, and we'd like to purchase her mascot too if she's ok with it. :)

Winner will be contacted by PM for further negotiations.
Great work everyone, I wish I can buy a couple, but right now kind of on a low budget, so there can be only one winner. :)

[shinan]

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showp...2&postcount=20

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showp...5&postcount=87
__________________



Whats that supposed to mean?

[phyza]

Congratulations watari for winning this contest and cameo as well for winning the second prize :)
Great work everyone
Thanks Shinan for the contest
PHYza

[Brainwaves]

Yea Congratz to the Winners :)

Thanks
- Brain

[CameoAnderson]

I will have to check my PMs. I didn't get any notifications via email so maybe shinan changed his mind. It'd be cool if it works out that I Get a consolation prize :) This contest was fun. If not, well, that's fine too cause I can probably sell the sharks as a set to someone. Thanks.

[Rajaie]

Damn. I just wasted at least an hour reading every single post in this thread.

For what it's worth, I really liked all your designs :p

[freeyourwing]

my entry, dinamic as a shark :)
tagline: the big fish in the web ocean
:)
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24184&stc=1&d=1235130185

[phyza]

The contest is oveR :)
my entry, dinamic as a shark :)
tagline: the big fish in the web ocean
:)
http://forums.digitalpoint.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24184&stc=1&d=1235130185

[watari]

I will have to check my PMs. I didn't get any notifications via email so maybe shinan changed his mind. It'd be cool if it works out that I Get a consolation prize :) This contest was fun. If not, well, that's fine too cause I can probably sell the sharks as a set to someone. Thanks.

same with me !
i have pmed him and still waiting his payment. :(

[Zepia]

same with me !
i have pmed him and still waiting his payment. :(

Congrats Watari!

Did you send him your designs before getting any money?

What I do is I Get the money first then send the images, it only makes sense since the design it's already done and we only have to take off the watermarks, all my clients agree on that rule.

I know shinan will pay but he sure takes foreeeever!

[watari]

Congrats Watari!

Did you send him your designs before getting any money?

What I do is I Get the money first then send the images, it only makes sense since the design it's already done and we only have to take off the watermarks, all my clients agree on that rule.

I know shinan will pay but he sure takes foreeeever!

thanks zepia.
i havent sent the files yet.
still waiting his payment first. :)
and i have the same rule with you :D

[dimitri123]

Congrats Watari!

Did you send him your designs before getting any money?

What I do is I Get the money first then send the images, it only makes sense since the design it's already done and we only have to take off the watermarks, all my clients agree on that rule.

I know shinan will pay but he sure takes foreeeever!

Its always payment first and then files.. :)

[Bushranger]

As a regular CH, I agree with that standard for sure. It's up to me to ask questions about the file format first and if all is correct then payment should be made promptly before the file handover.

Its always payment first and then files.. :)

[shinan]

AND......
the winner.

http://forums.digitalpoint.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=24184&stc=1&d=1235130185



































Just kidding lol.
http://e.vampirefreaks.com/emotes/disturbing.gif

Im sorry everyone. The guys screwed up. They were supposed to pay, I was just supposed to play contest holder. The whole pixelshark idea have been messed up. I haven't used any of your logos I swear to god. You all can sell your work. Sorry watari, you truly deserved the money. I hope your logo gets sold elsewhere, and for a bigger prize. GREAT DAMN WORK EVERYONE! Kudos to watari, CameoAnderson and Phyza. Everyone of you is a winner.

I think we all should start our own logo company, What do you guys say?


Sorry once again.

[watari]

after a month you ask me to wait fro the payment and now you only say this is messed up. you are really a asshole and just waste all DP's designers time who have entered this contest.
you are one of the best scammers i ever know in DP

[Brainwaves]

after a month you ask me to wait fro the payment and now you only say this is messed up. you are really a asshole and just waste all DP's designers time who have entered this contest.
you are one of the best scammers i ever know in DP

So true.. Such a waste of time for all of us.. especially the winners

- Brain

[ForumPoster007]

guys guys, it is true, but he is not a scammer, he is my friend and i kno.

[phyza]

I think so one thing we all know is YOU SCAmmed Us ... no matter the other guy screwed up or did'nt pay you but the deal here was between you and all of the designers here specially the winners ... You should have taken the money before making the deal or should have not started the contest and by the way you mentioned that its your own team?? Btw it was a bad experience of taking part in a contest specially for a bit hard work and you got a chance to confess after a month or so??
Well hard luck but no one will want to start a logo company with a scammer :)

@forumposter007 ...He must be your friend bt he was the CH for us who ran away without paying the winners :)
Thanks
PHYza

[DaveyBoy]

I think we all knew it was going to happen. The guy is a hypocrite, you have all seen him criticizing people for not awarding prizes yet he can't do it himself either. I think morally you need to pay that prize out of your own pocket. Once you award a prize, that is it - it's done. You can't then retract it months down the line because you decided not to use it. You have led several designers down a long and winding road with excuses, reasons and other stuff. I'm not even interested in it anymore, I feel sorry for Watari and Physa because they have all created wonderful work and you have just ripped them off.

For the sake of saving your DP reputation, i'd say it's worth dropping the $75 to clear this up anyway! If you claim you don't have it, everyone will know when you win a contest and then will want paying. It's only fair and it's only moral. I know you are young but you can't just run and hide from things in business.

[xaralee]

To CH : What an asshole

[l3fty]

everyone post negative reps so people will avoid dealing with this person.

the declared winners should also post negative itraders.

[shinan]

Oh yeah? Do you know what the fuck an iTrader is?
I didn't make a deal with anyone of you.
Its not like I used your logo and got away.

Go google pixelshark, and see whether I have used any of your goddamn logos anywhere on the internet.
I didn't rip you off.

I know I should be responsible. But trust me, I DID NOT rip off.
If you see your logo somewhere on the internet, sue me.
None of the winners have sent any source files of their logos, so they are safe.

[l3fty]

announcing a winner constitutes a deal/transaction. by that announcement you have committed yourself to paying the winner/s.

non-payment of the promised prize is grounds for negative itrader.

[DaveyBoy]

You declared a winner then didn't pay, that is reneging on a deal and you can't do that and expect it to be accepted. Would you have been happy to have been awarded a prize for a template you took hours to design, only to be told a couple of months later they didn't want the template any more, so tough luck? Pretty sure you'd have left negative itrader a long time before now!

[shinan]

I know.
But try to see from my point of view.
I wasn't even going to be a senior staff on the crew, pixelshark they were going to form.
I was just a normal designer whom they agreed to pay monthly.
So they asked me how they could get a good logo, I said I could do it.
But they wanted a couple to choose from, so I said Im on a forum where you can hold contests, and I could help them there.
So yeah I said Im gonna open a contest up there, BUT, it is there responsibility to take care of the winner (payment/files exchange etc.). I'll just play contest holder, nothing else. They totally agreed.
But later on they were like, they didn't want to form the pixelshark crew, instead - they'll be going for something big. I had to struggle with them for almost a month. But still they wouldn't listen to me. I said I had a good reputation on the forum, that if I didn't pay I'd face a lot a trouble and people would consider me a scammer. But they didn't care.


Once again, Im really sorry.


after a month you ask me to wait fro the payment and now you only say this is messed up. you are really a asshole and just waste all DP's designers time who have entered this contest.
you are one of the best scammers i ever know in DP

I never have scammed anyone on DP. What makes you say that?

[TightWad]

I never have scammed anyone on DP. What makes you say that?

that if I didn't pay I'd face a lot a trouble and people would consider me a scammer.

I think you know why Wateri said that Shinan. You wrote it yourself that you would face a
lot of trouble and people would consider you a scammer. I personally think you should man
up and pay Wateri regardless if you used the logo or not.

You've wasted a lot of peoples time with this nonsense. If i ran a contest (which I have
and paid the winner) I would pay a winner I had chosen regardless if I used the logo or
not, which happened.

Do 75 logo's at your $5.00 rate, or find some money, pay up and move on.

[xaralee]

@shinan
That's your problems with those pixelshark team.
The main problem is you have a deal with designers here on DP.
And you already declared a winner and then after a long wait you suddenly said that you don't want to pay ?!
How's that sound ? Yeah...I guess you are a scammer.

[mikerocky]

Just my 2 pence...

I can see the CH point of view, but in my opinion if you awarded a winner u should pay. As a web designer/SEO i host many logo contests on here for my clients and make no money from it, its just nice for websites to have a quality logo to match.

Once i started a contest for a jewelery site, i still haven't been paid for it by the client as he is a loser, but i still paid the designer on here, as lets face it you guys do a great job for a reasonable price and deserve to be treated with respect.

Don't mean to gang up on the CH, as I can see his point of view on this as i have been in that situation, but I think if you can afford it you should at least pay these guys a little for their wasted time.

Hope you get this resolved, and i hope designers don't lose faith in these contests :)

[fantashea]

I wonder if there is any third party to hold the money like 99designs on DP. Things like this won't happen. :)