$75 logo contest for site about party/spring break vacations

[smi]

I need a logo for SunAndSin.com. Some details:

Size: 600x75 pixels.

How should it look: I am looking for some crisp and clean web 2.0ish design, but with some design elements that portray the fun and sun of a typical club 18-30 holiday or a spring break party. Use colors that will fit with the rest of the site (who uses a template which is orange/sunset).

Attached are some photos/designs I found at istockphoto.com which I think captures the "feeling" I am after:

http://sunandsin.com/designcontest/design01.gif
http://sunandsin.com/designcontest/design02.gif
http://sunandsin.com/designcontest/design03.jpg
http://sunandsin.com/designcontest/design04.jpg

See also:
http://sunandsin.com/designcontest/design05.jpg
http://sunandsin.com/designcontest/design06.jpg

Prize: $75 paid via PayPal.

Deadline: Will pick winner on Saturday 21st of April. If something just knocks me over I will pick the winner earlier.

Feedback: I will write feedback in the thread to everyone who submits a suggestion for design.

[Hayes]

May enter this later.

[i_luv_pitza]

i may also enter this one.

[smi]

Thanks guys, look forward to your submissions.

[Fidel_Castro]

Here is my attempt ...

http://img337.imageshack.us/img337/3913/sunandsintc8.jpg

[smi]

Thank you for bringing the first suggestion to the table. Some thoughts:

1) You have captured the fun and sun look I am after, but:
2) There is too much going on: both 70s wallpaper look on the left, dancing people in the middle and more sun on the right. It looks a bit "messy."
3) I would like a font where it says "Sun and Sin" to be more web 2.0ish.
4) I like the idea of having an optional tagline below the main title.

[Fidel_Castro]

maybe something like this:

http://img50.imageshack.us/img50/1693/sunandsin2ec9.jpg

[koporc]

My entries...

You said Web 2.0 look...

v1

http://shrani.si/files/sunandsinpyd6u.png

v2

http://shrani.si/files/sunandsin2yd6v.png

Feedback plz..

[Rokko]

My entry :

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/9641/untitled2copy2fk0.png
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http://img485.imageshack.us/img485/2835/untitled2copy2fullxf9.png

[KevinChristman]

Here's mine. Anything can be changed. :)

http://img213.imageshack.us/img213/9918/sunandsinol0.jpg

[Barbie2274]

Here's my shot at it..... Feedback appreciated....

http://www.memorymakingdiva.com/images/dp/SS.jpg

[zinruss]

http://www.zinway.com/sunandsin0.1.jpg

[Fidel_Castro]

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/1770/sunandsin3je4.jpg

[zinruss]

http://www.zinway.com/sunandsin0.2.jpg

sun and sin, nice domain. :)
sun : hot party/hot angel? - 4 girls on left
sin : devil - white face pretty girl on right

Hope that you will like it. :)

[smi]

Wow. Lots of good entries, they keep getting better. Thank you.

Koporc: simple and nice design, but the font is too cramped. Could benefit from more space between letters.

Zinruss entry 1: This is very good and getting near to what I am looking for. It gives a touch of class, and is still fun and clubby. I would like to see this design with the text on the left instead of the right. It may look better on the site that way. I am a bit unsure.

Zinruss entry 2: Also a strong entry. I particularly enjoy that you have attempted to portray the sin. I am a bit unsure about the "devil" though. It is in great contrast to the sun on the left, but did not hit me as great right away.

Fidel 1 and 2 edits of previous entries: Much cleaner and better.

Barbie: Very good idea with the font. A bit of "Once upon a time in Mexico" feeling to it. Would like to see it without shadows.

Kevin: Clean and nice simplicity. I do not have any particular thing I think could be changed.

Rokko: A nice cartoonish holiday feel to it. Strikes me as a bit similar to Fidel's designs.

Everyone has played around with an orange/sunset background. This is good and as expected, but the background of the site is white. The logo will be at the top left corner where it says "sun and sin" today. It may be a possibility to play around with white background and orange/sunset letters and a few black dancers or other design elements. Just an idea if anyone wants to differentiate themselves.

[darzuaga]

Hi there i will be posting my design later and you can check out some of my portfolio at http://www.namepros.com/web-development-wanted/315299-cheap-work-available.html

[koporc]

new entry, plz feedback me...

http://shrani.si/files/sunandsinpyegf.png

[smi]

Koporc: I think the font makes me think of a mix between "the "Flintstones." and the AC/DC band logo. I am after a more clubby and "stylish" (think St. Tropez, French Riviera / South Beach, Miami) feel to it. However, I think there is a palm on the top of the I in SIN. I like this effect.

[koporc]

new entries...feedback plz

http://shrani.si/files/sunandsinpyfl9.png

http://shrani.si/files/sunandsinpyfla.png

http://shrani.si/files/sunandsin6yflb.png

[zinruss]

Zinruss entry 1: This is very good and getting near to what I am looking for. It gives a touch of class, and is still fun and clubby. I would like to see this design with the text on the left instead of the right. It may look better on the site that way. I am a bit unsure.

Zinruss entry 2: Also a strong entry. I particularly enjoy that you have attempted to portray the sin. I am a bit unsure about the "devil" though. It is in great contrast to the sun on the left, but did not hit me as great right away.



Thank you. :)

Entry 1 : This is my first draft and i am trying my very best to give a touch of fun and clubby look for your site. I will move the text from right to left for your perusal as soon as possible.

Entry 2: To be honest, i really love your domain ( sun and sin ). A very nice reserve concept. :D This is the main reason i use 4 sexy girls on left and put a "pretty" white face ( sin? ) on right. Will revise or use other concept soon.

If you don't mind, please allow 1 business day for the task because i have to draw it, scan it and integrate the graphic with photoshop. :)

[smi]

Koporc: 1 is too hard to read quickly. Number 2 and 3 are looking pretty good. I guess that is as good at it can be based on that type of concept. Thank you for your contributions.

zinruss: Thank you. I will keep the contest open till Saturday morning (timezone: GMT) so you will have plenty of time.

[Barbie2274]

Revised as requested...... Feedback appreciated...Thanks....

http://www.memorymakingdiva.com/images/dp/SS2.jpg

[smi]

Barbie: Looks very nice without the shadows. El Mariachi style! A strong contender.

[Barbie2274]

Thanx! May play with another....if I get time....

[zinruss]

zinruss: Thank you. I will keep the contest open till Saturday morning (timezone: GMT) so you will have plenty of time.

Revision for entry 1:
http://www.zinway.com/sunandsin0.1.1.jpg

Revision for entry 2:
http://www.zinway.com/sunandsin0.2.1.jpg

Will submit entry 3 soon. :)

[A-L_E-X]

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/2981/sunzo7.jpg

[Constance]

Gah! all of the good silhouettes of dancing are taken! :(

Oh well here's my entry. Hope I did ok. :)

http://img182.imageshack.us/img182/1424/sinrn2.png

Nice site btw. ;)

[smi]

Zinruss: Strong contenders. Very stylish and good. The first´s color combinations seem to suit the site slightly better. About the & symbol: What is it? Part of the font? Is it possible to have a conventional & symbol? I do not want to confuse surfers.

Look forward to entry 3.

[smi]

Alex: Thank you for the contribution. It is a nice element with the funny sun and the lipstick font, but compared to some of the other contributions it is not so strong.

Constance: Thank you for your entry. The color combinations are strong and fit well with the site. Also you have managed to incorporate white in your logo to make the logo fit flawlessly with the white background of the site. However, it is a bit "cartoonish" compared to the more stylish and clubby entries.

[zinruss]

Zinruss: Strong contenders. Very stylish and good. The first´s color combinations seem to suit the site slightly better. About the & symbol: What is it? Part of the font? Is it possible to have a conventional & symbol? I do not want to confuse surfers.

Look forward to entry 3.

You are correct. The & symbol is part of the font. :)

Revision for entry 1:
http://www.zinway.com/sunandsin0.1.2.jpg

Revision for entry 2:
http://www.zinway.com/sunandsin0.2.2.jpg

Entry 3:
http://www.zinway.com/sunandsin0.3.jpg

[smi]

zinruss: Better with a clear "&" symbol. Look very good now.

Regarding the exciting entry 3, it reminds me of a melodramatic afternoon in Sevilla. A bullfighter is gored in the ring and dies 4 hours later, and his prostitute wife is crying while having wild sex with his best friend. What I mean to say is that I like it a lot, but I think the 2 others fit better with the site´s profile :)

[ramakrishna p]

My try:

http://img469.imageshack.us/img469/2095/sunandsints2.jpg

[smi]

Ramakrishna: Thank you for your entry. It gives the impression of a sinny night life, but I did not like the colours too much and the woman looks 40 instead of 20.

[Constance]

Thanks smi. Here's another try. :)

http://img246.imageshack.us/img246/6300/sinkr3.png

[smi]

Constance: Also an OK design. These dancing people sure seem to be popular ;)

[luvlee]

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/9245/dance1fq9.gif

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/613/dancerr2.gif

[Barbie2274]

Not sure when this is supposed to end, but....just in case, fyi...I will be out of town Sat/ Sun. morning....so if you need anything, it will be Sun. before I can check in again... thanks again....

[zinruss]

V1: rounded corner
http://www.zinway.com/sunandsininsite.png

V2: rounded corner with a stroke around it
http://www.zinway.com/sunandsininsite1.png

:)

[smi]

Thank you for your contributions everybody.

Luvlee: Nice atmosphere in the logo, but I was not to fond of the cartoon style font.

Paukz: Great entry. I love the way you ignore all rules and do your own thing.

The winner is: Zinruss. The design had that sophisticated chic and fun I wanted in the logo.

The contest is now over.

[mitcharr]

Paukz: Great entry. I love the way you ignore all rules and do your own thing.


The contest is now over.

lol, what a idiot, or should i say individual thinker,

well done Zinruss Great Logo

[zinruss]

The winner is: Zinruss. The design had that sophisticated chic and fun I wanted in the logo.

The contest is now over.

Thank you so much. :)

PS: mitcharr, thanks.