STUNNING animated Header wanted for 'Link Heaven' Directory **$50**

[thudufushi]

Contest winner will receive 50 Dollars by PAYPAL. I will judge the entries on Wednesday 7th March. Before that time, any I like I may put live to see how they look and guage response, so it would be appreciated if you DONT put 'Sample' on your entry. Dont worry, if its your logo there after wednesday you WILL be paid 50 dollars.

Now, I need a really striking header for my directory www.linkheaven.net

Width: 790 Height: flexible

I want something eyecatching and memorable, any colours you want. I will change the css for all the text on the site to fit the new header.

I would like to be able to use part of the logo on its own as a 'Link Heaven' logo.

I have this idea of an animated header which has text that would rotate with 3 messages:

PageRank all the way to SUB CAT Level
Upto 6 Deep Links
No image verification / 24 hour approval

Please dont use existing logo,be imaginative, have fun. Remember, memorable, eyecatching, striking, quality!

I will provide feedback between now and wednesday so you can revise and review if you wish, no limits.

Thanks and good luck
Steve

[killerj]

here's my 1st try :
http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t311/Gigabyteworld/linkheaven1.gif
please let me know your thoughts on this.

[8everything]

Here's my submission :)

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/5789/50908547bh4.gif

[thudufushi]

Thanks for the entries, however I am surprised you have used the existing logo. I really dont want that used, its not very good. Something totally new is what I want, striking and memorable.

8everything, quite nice work.

Steve

[8everything]

Thanks for the entries, however I am surprised you have used the existing logo. I really dont want that used, its not very good. Something totally new is what I want, striking and memorable.

8everything, quite nice work.

Steve

We can use a new logo design? ;) (That was the only thing that was limiting me)

I'll be submitting something fresh and new soon (second entries are okay?)

[thudufushi]

Yes, new logo, complete blank canvas to design what you want within the spec above.

As many entries as you wish is fine.

Best wishes,
Steve

[killerj]

oops :o i didn't notice you wanted a new one . i'll redsign it :)
my apologies.

[8everything]

I'm going for the nice clean web 2.0 look http://img511.imageshack.us/img511/5537/happync7.gif

http://img442.imageshack.us/img442/4452/91092065yf3.gif

[DaveyBoy]

Typo on 'Heaven' in the above.

[thudufushi]

Hi guys,

Really hoping for many more entries, at this rate I might have to void the contest. I am surprised because the $50 is twice what I normally offer and I normally get more entries!

Best wishes
Steve

[DaveyBoy]

Don't void it yet mate, going to have a go tonight!

Cheers.

[thudufushi]

No worries, I certainly wouldnt void it before Wednesday.

TIP: My vision of heaven would include the colour blue in some way or another, or at least some shade of blue, somewhere within the banner

Cheers,
Steve

[linkweb]

You can also expect an entry from me.

[DaveyBoy]

Here's my first attempt, can possibly fill the empty space more :

http://www.innovate-uk.co.uk/dp/linkheaven.gif

Thanks.

[Tropica]

just a few efforts here, can be changed to suit your needs if any elements take your fancy :)

http://www.eveharrison.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk//heaven2.gif

http://www.eveharrison.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk//heaven1.gif

[rajatoo9]

Here mine Entry..
I don't enter in any contest ...This is my First Contest Entry.
Hope you like this.
About Height if wanted smaller it can be done ..:D
http://img250.imageshack.us/img250/8403/madcontestdw9.gif

Rajat

[linkweb]

Hello,

Here is my entry. Feedback appreciated.

http://www.streetracemanager.nl/designs/banners/link_heaven_banner_790_80.gif

[DaveyBoy]

Another version of mine :

http://www.innovate-uk.co.uk/dp/linkheaven2.gif

Thanks.

[thudufushi]

Overall Comment: Halos are GOOD (over the i perhaps?), Clouds are GOOD, angel wings would be good.

Daveyboy - 1st entry, nice, linkheaven logo a bit kiddy looking. Like the use of the full domain in the corner. The transition of the messages looks good and is slow which helps.
2nd entry- prefer the first one

Tropica- sorry its not working for me. Too plain, I want imagery.

Rajatoo - well! It takes a half a page so makes a statment but not quite working. The leaf pattern in light blue isnt the right theme for heaven. Overall its a bit too much with the reflection too

Linkweb: Too plain, no imagery, sorry.

Thanks guys, look forward to seeing more.

[DaveyBoy]

Thanks for feedback - never thought of the logo looking kiddy-ish till you said it, and yeah it does. I'll work on it, cheers.

[rajatoo9]

Ok,Thanks To reply ...
Maybe i will submit one more Entry ...If i can ?

Rajat

[thudufushi]

Hi, There is no limit to entries :)

[DaveyBoy]

Some modifications to my first attempt :

http://www.innovate-uk.co.uk/dp/linkheaven4.gif

The colours of the text etc. can all be changed, if there's any particular colours you'd prefer.

Cheers.

[tomeek]

thanks for inviting me into the contest thudufushi. Here is my try:

http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/8125/linkheavenzn7.gif

[thudufushi]

Oo, nice tomeek, however the wings look a bit just stick in afterwards, would be better if they could somehow be tied in with 'LinkHeaven'

[tomeek]

ok, i will try to incorporate the wings with 'LinkHeaven' somehow :)

[tomeek]

i have two options for you...tell me which version do like better and i do animation for it

http://img99.imageshack.us/img99/1962/linkheavenbjq4.gif

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/800/linkheavenaiy0.gif

[tomeek]

or maybe this option


http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/7359/linkheavencfp4.gif

[DaveyBoy]

Here's my effort with a set of wings on :

http://www.innovate-uk.co.uk/dp/linkheaven5.gif

[rajatoo9]

Ok I am Back with one more Design ..
Don't know if this is good or bad :D
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8397/madecontest2eh7.gif

Rajat

[thudufushi]

i have two options for you...tell me which version do like better and i do animation for it

http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/800/linkheavenaiy0.gif

Prefer this one with wings either side of the linkheaven

[rajatoo9]

Sorry I edited my Post..
Now Here is the Header.
http://img90.imageshack.us/img90/8397/madecontest2eh7.gif

Rajat

[tomeek]

ok, will add animation for this one in a minute...

[tomeek]

here you go

http://img175.imageshack.us/img175/3665/linkheavenuv6.gif

[tomeek]

i see you put my header on your site, looks great...just need to update css and use dark blue colors :)

[rajatoo9]

Nope,He is testing all Entry's To Match Up with the Site.
I seen Other Logo also in that Site ..
He will test all and then Declare the Winner :-P

Rajat

[tomeek]

Nope,He is testing all Entry's To Match Up with the Site.
I seen Other Logo also in that Site ..
He will test all and then Declare the Winner :-P

Rajat


Sure he is, but when i entered the site i've just noticed mine ;)

[rajatoo9]

Lets See ...If he will change more or not ...maybe Your Logo is permenant :D

Good Luck !!

Rajat

[thudufushi]

Ok, we have a winner subject to one final point. The final point is I prefer wings used by rajatoo but the winning header is tomeek.

The winner is Tomeek. Well done with a good logo that is strong, striking and clean looking.
http://www.linkheaven.net/templates/linkheavenv2/images/logo.gif

Rajatoo9 well done with the last effort, very moody and striking, but just too moody.

tomeek, can you try using the wings that rajatoo used or similar, they are less hard edged and more fluffy and would fit better with the header you created.

If it helps I will pay rajatoo $5 to send the image, well done.

Steve

[DaveyBoy]

Well done Tomeek, nice effort that mate!

[rajatoo9]

thudufushi,My name is Rajat not rajatoo LOL!!! :D..
Atleast ..I am Like 2nd Spot..
This was my First Try in any Contest ..Maybe Next time :)

Rajat

[thudufushi]

Well done Tomeek, nice effort that mate!

Daveyboy, good spirit of you, you were leading the way until this :)

All the best to you.

Steve

[DaveyBoy]

Win some, lose some mate!

Makes it interesting and fun, I don't mind losing to quality designers and work.

[tomeek]

Thanks to all,
DaveyBoy, another great design...it was hard to beat :)
rajatoo9, fantastic entry on your firt try in the contest.

Thanks thudufushi for another great contest on this forum.
BTW Payment received, files and iTrader left.

[thudufushi]

Rajat, sorry I got your name wrong.

Look forward to doing the next contest.

If anyone feels like passing green rep, its always appreciated.

Thanks all

Steve