$50 Dollar Logo Content

drewbe121212

Nov 3rd 2006, 6:58 pm

Here we go, a $50.00 logo content.

The logo is for the site http://www.tutorialbind.com

Please note this site is not complete and still needs some work, just wanted to get the logo out of the way :)

Anyways, the logo must be transparent as the background has different colors, gradients etc. It is to set to the right of the "globe" looking thing at the top. The general colors of the site are light orange, blues and silvers.

For the logo, I am looking for something with a "zing" to it and when people look at it they say hey that is really cool.

I have attached the background image to help things along a little bit, but remember, transparency is almost a must, unless using the background image is the only option.

The logo needs to say "Tutorial Bind"

I would like it to have a look of bringing something together, or compiling of something hence the "bind" in the name.

Ok, so that is about it, and I want to see what will come out of this?

Also on a side note: I have asked alot of things and you may wonder why the payout is so cheap? Well, whoever wins the contest will be asked to do some additional work with a few banners, buttons etc.

Good luck! And the content ends when I feel I have found an appropriate winner.

Background Images:
LEFT: http://www.tutorialbind.com/images/hexcell/misc/header_bkg_left.gif
RIGHT: http://www.tutorialbind.com/images/hexcell/misc/header_bkg_right.gif

DarkStealth

Nov 3rd 2006, 7:18 pm

Is this what you were looking for?

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/Tutbind.gif

drewbe121212

Nov 3rd 2006, 7:35 pm

Its a nice start. I do like the font. The logo needs to be more standing out though; Try to include the oranges/silvers etc in it.

SeanMck

Nov 3rd 2006, 8:11 pm

Do you want us to put those 2 pictures together and put the logo on it?

drewbe121212

Nov 3rd 2006, 8:13 pm

No, I would prefer it to be a seperate image.

I have it so that the logo area is positioned with an absolute div, so movement around is no problem. Transparency is almost a definate though to mix with the fading blues/gradients.

DarkStealth

Nov 3rd 2006, 8:46 pm

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/binf.gifhttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/Tut-4.gif

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/binf.gif http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/Tut-4.gif

Is this what you are looking for?

DarkStealth

Nov 3rd 2006, 9:37 pm

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/binf-1.gifhttp://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/Tut.gif

Here is what is looks like when I make it Darker.

http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/binf-1.gif http://i52.photobucket.com/albums/g5/Weretoy/Tut.gif

AngelaR

Nov 3rd 2006, 10:54 pm

Feedback appreciated. :)

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/angela_rouse21/tutorials.jpg

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 4:59 am

Nice concept. I do like the way the text is, but I am not feeling the ball of yarn (though it was a good idea!!), maybe some other type of representation?

Also, though I absolutely love how the Bind gradients from a dark blue to a light, I am thinking it is not going to stand out that much since it is going to be placed on a blue background.

Colors can be easily changed though; Keep um coming :) Very impressive though, Angela

lisss001

Nov 4th 2006, 5:26 am

Here are the ones which I designed:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/lisss001/image5.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/lisss001/image4.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/lisss001/image3.gif

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/lisss001/image2.gif

lisss001

Nov 4th 2006, 5:26 am

and

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v638/lisss001/image1.gif

Mike S.

Nov 4th 2006, 6:00 am

My entry attached. Feedback please.

AngelaR

Nov 4th 2006, 6:25 am

themaster

Nov 4th 2006, 6:47 am

count me in, i ll post my design soon..

jamess

Nov 4th 2006, 7:20 am

im working on it........

themaster

Nov 4th 2006, 8:12 am

Here is my design. Pls give feedback..

http://www.casinoroyale007.net/design/t.png

bnts

Nov 4th 2006, 8:40 am

I am in...Will be back with a preview soon.

Thanks,
bnts

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 8:41 am

themaster, very nice start! Though I don't quite understand the two half circles, that is definately headed in the right direction.

A Colorful experience is always a good one!

themaster

Nov 4th 2006, 8:48 am

Thanks.
Actually these two half circles form "t" (tutorial) :)

themaster, very nice start! Though I don't quite understand the two half circles, that is definately headed in the right direction.

A Colorful experience is always a good one!

Freelance GD

Nov 4th 2006, 8:53 am

I am in. Working on one.

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 9:00 am

Just as a general heads up, I would definately like to see some gradients in the text. Not drastic changes but suddle, check out Angela's initial entry as an example.

Freelance GD

Nov 4th 2006, 9:13 am

Here goes my first try. If you want any changes or addition just let me know.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/559/tbkb6.jpg

Feedback Appreciated.

Freelance GD

Nov 4th 2006, 9:20 am

Double Post. Mods please delete this.

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 9:49 am

Here goes my first try. If you want any changes or addition just let me know.

Feedback Appreciated.

Very cool Freelance. Just as a heads up, its "Bind", not "blind" or unless that font makes it look that way. Try shading a "chrome" looking gradient (vertically) over the text and see how that comes out.

That font is crazy in that neat looking way. Why is it some of the letters tend to be gigantic while the others seem to be minimized, or was that just you? (Not saying I want it this way, just wonderin :P)

Mr.FlipZ

Nov 4th 2006, 9:52 am

Here are my entrys.
http://img507.imageshack.us/img507/9352/tutbindcom1sw9.jpg
or just this part, im not sure which one you wanted.
http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/3058/tutbindcom2ck0.jpg

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 10:03 am

Very nice Flipz, this is getting very close to what I am looking for.

I probobly should ask this; Is it actually possible to make the text like that have a transparent background? My guess would be no (especially with the reflection effect), but let me know.

One of the goals I have for this is to make the logo have an absolute position so that I can literally "move" it. However, as much as I would like to do that; I know to well the limitations and annoyances of transparencies; so it is a goal, but one that can be easily discarded if needed. If anything, I would settle for the text split between the 2 images.

Suggestions for change in this would be to move the text so it looks like it is "sitting" on the darker blue color, increase the size of the font a few smidges,
and move the text out of the globe (and its rays)

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 10:06 am

Just as a note:

You guys(and gals) have some amazing talent. It makes me so jealous :/ I get in a fight with the photoshop programs when just trying to add some effects to lets say text.

raghav

Nov 4th 2006, 10:09 am

nice feedbacks in this contest,
will enter here soon...do you have any dead line for submissions of entries?

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 10:12 am

Actually, I should probobly do that.

Deadline will be Sunday, November 5th; Midnight EST

The weekend is yours :P

Mr.FlipZ

Nov 4th 2006, 10:17 am

The whole transparencie thing makes the text look really bad so I took your feedback and came up with this :)
http://www.d-rad.com/uimages/TutBindcom3.jpg

Freelance GD

Nov 4th 2006, 10:21 am

Here goes another try:

http://img164.imageshack.us/img164/7183/tbrq4.jpg

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 10:24 am

Yeah, that is kind of what I was figuring with the transparency thing.

Looks nice, I really have no other suggestions for it because well; it looks nice haha! Its so shiny too (my favorite type of distraction).

Oh, while I am rambling I guess the only last thing I would ask is that you get a little bit of a "bend" on the text to sort of match the hill.

Mr.FlipZ

Nov 4th 2006, 10:38 am

The difference is small because a large distortion makes it look really pixalated.
http://www.d-rad.com/uimages/TutBindcom3Bend.jpg

raghav

Nov 4th 2006, 12:00 pm

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/raghav_portfolio/tut_blind.png
http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/raghav_portfolio/tut_bind.png

Feedback Appreciated

AddictedtoFate

Nov 4th 2006, 12:13 pm

Here is my attempt, everything is open for change and is completely transparent, so you can move it however you like :D Watermark will come off if chosen.

http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/addictedtofate/TutorialBindjpeg.jpg

And on the website...
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/addictedtofate/TutorialBindwebsite.jpg

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 12:36 pm

Very Nice.
Some very pretty stuff going on here :)

Raghav,
Very neat with the colors. It looks really sweet with the black background.

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 12:40 pm

AddictingToFate,
Very nice as well. You guys all have way to much talent and need to share some of it with me!!

As for the colors, they look and blend very nicely. The only thing I don't like is the solid color streak on the bottom of it. It has a beautiful gradient fading from the darker color to the lighter, then WAM its a hole new color. Its a neat effect, but not quite what I am looking for.

Can you make it fade back to the original color by the bottom of the logo or to the continued lighter color?

Try to make the silver do the same thing and we will have a looksee! :)

Mr.FlipZ

Nov 4th 2006, 12:43 pm

http://www.d-rad.com/uimages/TutBindcomBend2.jpg
another entry

AddictedtoFate

Nov 4th 2006, 1:20 pm

I will definentally do what you asked but I am going out for a bit so I will get back to you when I get home.
EDIT:
Is this more of what you were looking for? Still open to suggestions for change as always.
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/addictedtofate/TutorialBindjpeg2.jpg
Thank you,
-ATF

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 6:37 pm

Yup. The only thing I notice is that the streak is still running through the top of the arrows.

If its not to much to ask, could I see an example with the gradients running vertically as well?

AddictedtoFate

Nov 4th 2006, 8:15 pm

It is never to much to ask :] I think this is what you meant..
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/addictedtofate/TutorialBindjpeg4.jpg
And here is one with the colors switched around..
http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k220/addictedtofate/TutorialBindjpeg3.jpg
I also appreciate your attentiveness to your competition. It makes the whole process that much easier :] Thank you for being so dedicated and thoughtfull.
Thank you,
-ATF

AngelaR

Nov 4th 2006, 8:34 pm

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/angela_rouse21/tutorials2.jpg

Thanks for all the great feedback in this competition. :) We need more thorough people like you.;) I have changed the image, and the colours to something that would more likely suit your background better than the gradient of blues I had used before. Please let me know what you think. :)

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 9:14 pm

Thanks for all the great feedback in this competition. :) We need more thorough people like you.;) I have changed the image, and the colours to something that would more likely suit your background better than the gradient of blues I had used before. Please let me know what you think. :)

Wow, now this is hilarious!! If anything, you have one of the most unique designs Angela. Even if this doesn't end up being the main logo, I may have some plan for it for something else :)

drewbe121212

Nov 4th 2006, 9:18 pm

It is never to much to ask :] I think this is what you meant..

I also appreciate your attentiveness to your competition. It makes the whole process that much easier :] Thank you for being so dedicated and thoughtfull.
Thank you,
-ATF

Very pretty ATF :) That was exactly what I was talking about.

You all are making it very hard to choose between which ones I want to go with.

To tell you the truth I was expecting just one person's logo to stand out above everyone elses but this is getting tight. The skills are so great here!

As for the dedication, yes I know. I feel that since I am running the competition it should be frequently visited by myself. I personally cannot stand when people start things like this and they visit once every few days while leaving everyone else in the dark. Can't turn myself into a hypocrite, thats for sure!! :D:D:D

raghav

Nov 4th 2006, 9:19 pm

Thanks for the feed back...anything you want me to do..?.....more web 2.0ish?

AngelaR

Nov 4th 2006, 9:21 pm

One more, feedback appreciated. :)

http://i62.photobucket.com/albums/h84/angela_rouse21/tutorials3.jpg

AngelaR

Nov 4th 2006, 9:24 pm

Wow, now this is hilarious!! If anything, you have one of the most unique designs Angela. Even if this doesn't end up being the main logo, I may have some plan for it for something else :)

lol!! Sounds good! :)

jamess

Nov 5th 2006, 1:22 am

Nice Logos...

Here is my concept..

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/vijay_011/tutorial.jpg

Feedback appreciated.

Ami

Nov 5th 2006, 2:51 am

here is my entry...

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h37/amidesign13/bind11.jpg

http://i60.photobucket.com/albums/h37/amidesign13/bind12.jpg

raghav

Nov 5th 2006, 4:40 am

I tried with colors and put sort of binding effect and TM placed

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/raghav_portfolio/tut_bind2.png

http://i94.photobucket.com/albums/l108/raghav_portfolio/tut_bind1.png

Feedback Appreciated
regards

jamess

Nov 5th 2006, 5:55 am

here is another ...

http://i103.photobucket.com/albums/m150/vijay_011/bind.jpg

feedback appreciated.

AddictedtoFate

Nov 5th 2006, 9:15 pm

When is the winner of this going to be announced?

drewbe121212

Nov 5th 2006, 9:23 pm

Hey guys!
I have decided to go with AddictedToFate's Logo.

You all did an incredible job, and alot of talent is definately presenting itself.
If I only had half the talent any of you guys/gals had... well, it would be a dangerous combo with my programming expertise!

Congradulations ATF!

- PM Sent.