$50 for Header/Logo

[fizzleboink]

This is a contest to replace the header/logo at http://www.teamwealthbuilder.com

Currently the logo on the site is too small and doesn't stand out. I'd like something bigger (the header can have a bigger height if you want), but I don't want excess white space either. Experiment with putting the text on the left or center.

The forum is about making money and building wealth through legitimate means such as businesses, real estate, stock trading, and web sites. I'd like the header to represent that much better than it is right now. Please preserve the color scheme of the site.

The "Let's Get Rich Together" would preferably stay, but if you can come up with something better, or if you don't have room for it don't worry. I'm open to suggestions. Take out the exclamation point.

It has to blend in with the "home | forums | register | " etc. buttons directly below it. It should be small enough in width to fit an 800 x 600 resolution, but it should also support fluid width stretching (have a part of the bg that can repeat).

The contest ends on Friday June 15, and payment will be made via Paypal. I reserve the right to not award the payment if I don't deem any entry suitable.

I think that's everything. I'm looking for quality entries, and I will provide feedback as much as possible.

[fizzleboink]

Recevied one submission so far.

[Speno]

thought i'd give it a shot. it won't win but feedback is appreciated so i can improve
Banner
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/TeamWealthBuilder1.jpg
Incorporated onto layout (cut out poorly)
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/TeamWealthBuilder.jpg

[fizzleboink]

thought i'd give it a shot. it won't win but feedback is appreciated so i can improve
Banner
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/TeamWealthBuilder1.jpg
Incorporated onto layout (cut out poorly)
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07241/TeamWealthBuilder.jpg

Try and add a bit of the orange somewhere.

I don't like the sloped gradient on the text, it's too harsh. The block text below is hard to read.

It's a little plainer than I would like.

Good try though!

[ArMouR]

http://www.risharde.com/uploads/TeamWealthBuilder-new1.jpg

[onixz100]

Hey, here is my entry! I hope you like it!

http://img254.imageshack.us/img254/893/twbdf8.png

[fizzleboink]

http://www.risharde.com/uploads/TeamWealthBuilder-new1.jpg

Ok I like this one better. The background is good, and I like the logo font. The light blue doesn't fit with the rest of the site however, and could you replace the thought cloud with something else?

The orange block with white text is bland and doesn't fit. The "Let's Get Rich Together" in the background is meh.

Thanks for your quick turn around!

[onixz100]

Any feedback on my entry? ^^

[shamrin72]

i'll submit mine soon :D...

[onixz100]

Also wondering, is there going to be like Feedback left for contestants? :O There are several threads doing so, and I want some green iTrader candy ^^

[fizzleboink]

Any feedback on my entry? ^^

Whoops I was replying to the other guy and missed that one. :D

The color is a bit off, try and hit that bluer hue like the background.

The "TEAMWEALTHBUILDER" text is hard to read due to the lack of spacing. I'd like some orange in there, and the theme seems to like having "wealth" orange.

The flag on the left sticks out a bit too much on a rather conservative background. I'd like something "busier".

[fizzleboink]

Also wondering, is there going to be like Feedback left for contestants? :O There are several threads doing so, and I want some green iTrader candy ^^

Oh, of course. :p

[onixz100]

Thanks for the feedback :) on both my posts. I may get around to editing it around a bit.

[onixz100]

Here is my newest rendition:

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9382/twbki7.png

[ArMouR]

Thanks for feedback, I got rid of the blue... I'm not sure if you'll like this but here goes... btw onixz100, you're really good! Not sure if I can compete with you hehe

UPDATE V2

http://www.risharde.com/uploads/TeamWealthBuilder-new2.jpg

[fizzleboink]

Here is my newest rendition:

http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/9382/twbki7.png

That's better but the gray still doesn't match the rest of the site, try and get the whole thing to be more blue.

Also, could you play around and find a fancier font?

[onixz100]

That's better but the gray still doesn't match the rest of the site, try and get the whole thing to be more blue.

Also, could you play around and find a fancier font?

Okay, I can try.

I made the gray because I found it complimented the blue well. However, I am still able to colorize it. If I find a better font, I will use it but this font so far is somewhat nice for web 2.0 types. I will probably change the TEAM WEALTH BUILDER part of it, but keep the Font for "Forums". I think it works well for that particular word ;)

[fizzleboink]

Okay, I can try.

I made the gray because I found it complimented the blue well. However, I am still able to colorize it. If I find a better font, I will use it but this font so far is somewhat nice for web 2.0 types. I will probably change the TEAM WEALTH BUILDER part of it, but keep the Font for "Forums". I think it works well for that particular word ;)

Ya it does work for Forums, you're right. The gray may compliment the blue well, but it isn't used anywhere else on the site so it looks out of place.

Also, the flag juts out of nowhere, I don't really like that.

[onixz100]

Here is my newest rendition.

Changes:

Changed the background color from a gray to a nicer blue which accommodates the link colors.

Changed the TWB Font

Changed the Slogan, removed the Flag - Made it more 2.0ish

What do you think? :)

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6034/twbredo2ek6.jpg

[zmaja]

My attempt. Feedback please.

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3593/teamwealthbuilderkf7.jpg

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles3.png

[fizzleboink]

My attempt. Feedback please.

http://img234.imageshack.us/img234/3593/teamwealthbuilderkf7.jpg

I like it. Could you trim the height down a little? The right side is a bit bland, could you put some clipart or photos there too?

[fizzleboink]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles3.png

I like the dudes at the right, and some parts of the logo. However, I am not a fan of the "Team Wealth Builder" text at all. The border is too thick and the colors don't work.

[fizzleboink]

Here is my newest rendition.

Changes:

Changed the background color from a gray to a nicer blue which accommodates the link colors.

Changed the TWB Font

Changed the Slogan, removed the Flag - Made it more 2.0ish

What do you think? :)

http://img409.imageshack.us/img409/6034/twbredo2ek6.jpg

Awesome improvements, good stuff. My only gripe is the color doesn't do it for me yet. You're using a color that isn't used anywhere else on the site. It's closer than before, but still off.

[onixz100]

Awesome improvements, good stuff. My only gripe is the color doesn't do it for me yet. You're using a color that isn't used anywhere else on the site. It's closer than before, but still off.

Okay, I will edit it one more time to try and get the colors right. It's quite hard because I only have several tools to work with! :) I'll get it to that grayish , navy blue.

[onixz100]

Here is another rendition. This time I actually stole the color away with the ink sucking tool :O. So it has to be right T_T. As you can see in the picture, I think the color works extremely well with the colors a bit down south of it :O.

- I also edited the glow around the LETS GET RICH. Rather than a hard edge gradient, I made a soft gradient around it as if it's glowing with a heavenly touch.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/4726/twb3fi0.jpg

[fizzleboink]

Here is another rendition. This time I actually stole the color away with the ink sucking tool :O. So it has to be right T_T. As you can see in the picture, I think the color works extremely well with the colors a bit down south of it :O.

- I also edited the glow around the LETS GET RICH. Rather than a hard edge gradient, I made a soft gradient around it as if it's glowing with a heavenly touch.

http://img516.imageshack.us/img516/4726/twb3fi0.jpg

Cool. Umm one more thing. :D

Could you make the word "Wealth" the same orange used on the site?

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles4.png
:)

[fizzleboink]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles4.png
:)

Good try. The black text on the logo is too dark and doesn't have enough contrast with the background. I like the text otherwise.

The background is a little too plain for me too, try and make it busier.

[Ariestoteles]

Thanks, working on touch up now.. :)

[Speno]

Re-done my version with a bit of colour and a filler picture, feedback please
http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07242/TeamWealthBuilder.jpg

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles5.png

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles6.png

:)

[fizzleboink]

Re-done my version with a bit of colour and a filler picture, feedback please
http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07242/TeamWealthBuilder.jpg

Sorry but I don't like this one at all. Please try again if you want.

[fizzleboink]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles5.png

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles6.png

:)

I prefer the second one.

I really like the left side of it, I think the flag and stuff is great! But now the guys on the right don't really fit in anymore. :(

Maybe it should stick to just a cartoonish feel. Mixing the cartoons with the real people doesn't mix well.

Good improvement on the contrast with the "Team Builder" text, but it needs a bit more. The "Let's Get Rich Together!" text needs to drop the exclamation mark, and the text overall is too plain.

[Ariestoteles]

thanks for feedback, will be back with edited version... :)

[james1988]

http://tableaux.co.uk/show_comp.php?id=9a9d7157&name=teamwealthbuilder.jpg

[onixz100]

Here is my newest rendition:

Changes:

- Changed color to matching orange color
- Added a cute glow around the words that make them stand out more.

http://www.imagehosting.com/out.php/i769429_twborange3.jpg

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles7.png

[fizzleboink]

Man it's close between onixz and Aries. I'm undecided at this point.

Aries I like 2 better. I'm not sure what you could do to make it better, but if you think of something feel free to try.

onixz could you do something to make the background more exciting? It's a bit drab (assuming the text there is a watermark).

James, the white bg is too bright for the forum. It's "Let's Get Rich Together", and the "Team Wealth Builder" logo is too plain.

Good progress guys.

[onixz100]

Man it's close between onixz and Aries. I'm undecided at this point.

Aries I like 2 better. I'm not sure what you could do to make it better, but if you think of something feel free to try.

onixz could you do something to make the background more exciting? It's a bit drab (assuming the text there is a watermark).

James, the white bg is too bright for the forum. It's "Let's Get Rich Together", and the "Team Wealth Builder" logo is too plain.

Good progress guys.

Actually, the text in the back is not a watermark that I put over to protect the work, its more of just a nice swiggly design to make it less boring.

However, I will be about adding stuff right now :).

[onixz100]

Here we go :). I made it a little bit more jazzy :) I hope you like it. I find it's complex and elegant all at the same time =).

http://img256.imageshack.us/img256/8655/twb3viddx7.jpg

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles8.png
little bit touch up... :)

[crowquill]

My try:

http://img147.imageshack.us/img147/983/teamwealthok3.jpg

[fizzleboink]

Onixz and Aries you're making it extremely difficult for me lol.

crowquill the money bag on the right looks squished, and I don't really like it. The colors are good, but the glow on the text looks a bit rough. Not really a fan of the clip art on the left.

[crowquill]

crowquill the money bag on the right looks squished, and I don't really like it. The colors are good, but the glow on the text looks a bit rough. Not really a fan of the clip art on the left.

Thanks for the feedback. Will post modified logo/header.

[onixz100]

Aris, those people are nice imo. I'm an art fan. How did you make them? They look like Painter IX, which I haven't used much in my life :(. I don't understand it, but I heard its good for stuff like that.

[designX]

My quick try,

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage.jpg

[Speno]

My final effort
http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07243/TeamWealthBuilder.jpg

[fizzleboink]

designX: There's a typo, could you change "Let's Get Rich Togather!" to "Let's Get Rich Together"? I like it otherwise.

I like the clipart on the left and right. The logo text is great.

I'm not so fond of the "Welcome to TeamWealthBuilder.com" for a couple reasons. Would the background be repeatable on the left to keep the Logo in the center (it is a fluid width forum)? I can see room on the right side to stretch, but not the left. The repetition of TeamWealthBuilder isn't too good either... What about "Welcome to..." and then there would be room for a repeatable bg.

The striped background is ok, but could you try some other kinds? I think it could be improved. Could you put a bit more orange in some places?

Good job otherwise.

Speno: This is closer to what I'm looking for, good improvement. The blurred group of people on the left is interesting. The logo text is a bit jagged though, I'm not sure if that was intentional or not. The word "Forums" is a bit hard to read. Since it's your final effort I won't comment much more I guess.

[Speno]

it was my final because i didn't think i was gettin anywhere, if you genuinlely want me to improve on it i'll do it lol :)

Speno: This is closer to what I'm looking for, good improvement. The blurred group of people on the left is interesting. The logo text is a bit jagged though, I'm not sure if that was intentional or not. The word "Forums" is a bit hard to read. Since it's your final effort I won't comment much more I guess.

i'm not sure which bit you mean is jagged? it seems clear on my screen?

[fizzleboink]

it was my final because i didn't think i was gettin anywhere, if you genuinlely want me to improve on it i'll do it lol :)

i'm not sure which bit you mean is jagged? it seems clear on my screen?

I think it might be the striped background behind it. The edges of the text look pixelated. Not smooth. If that makes sense?

Competition is tight I won't lie to you. You have some potential with that one but it needs more work.

[Speno]

yeah i see what you mean i think its just an illusion, i'll sort something out. what else do you want on it to improve?

[fizzleboink]

yeah i see what you mean i think its just an illusion, i'll sort something out. what else do you want on it to improve?

I'd like a more complicated background, like I've been recommending to some of the other participants. Make it look more "busy".

[designX]

Thank You for your quick feedback,

What about this one?

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage1.jpg

[Speno]

Updated version
http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07243/TeamWealthBuilder11.jpg

[fizzleboink]

designX:

Great. Will we be able to stretch the background?

I'm not a fan of the font for the "Let's Get Rich Together", try something else. The spikes on the left and right are cool though.

Try and get some more orange in there, if you can.

Speno:

Better, but I don't like the orange stripes there. Too harsh.

[onixz100]

Color Changes, Gradient Changes, its a more crisp refined version.

http://img176.imageshack.us/img176/9913/twb6uj6.jpg

worked so hard on this contest :(.

[fizzleboink]

onixz you're definitely in the running. I appreciate the work you've put into this, I know I've been asking for lots of changes.

I'm having a hard time deciding to be honest.

[crowquill]

My updates:

http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3994/teamwealth2oc8.jpg

[designX]

Yes, You can stretch the background.

What about this one? :)

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage2.jpg




designX:

Great. Will we be able to stretch the background?

I'm not a fan of the font for the "Let's Get Rich Together", try something else. The spikes on the left and right are cool though.

Try and get some more orange in there, if you can.

[fizzleboink]

designX:

Great stuff. The only change I would ask is to try a different font for "Let's Get Rich Together", it's still a bit meh. Otherwise it's awesome.

crowquill:

I love the background. The text is a bit too dull for me, I'd like something shinier :D.

[Speno]

http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07244/TeamWealthBuilder1f.jpgHarsh orange gone, Watermark added to bg saying "teamwealthbuilder". keeps the background busier than before

[designX]

Image A

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage3.jpg

Image B

http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage4.jpg

designX:

Great stuff. The only change I would ask is to try a different font for "Let's Get Rich Together", it's still a bit meh. Otherwise it's awesome.

[fizzleboink]

Speno: Good stuff. The only thing that bugs me about it is what I mentioned before, the illusion of the jagged text.

designX: I think I like image A better. Not sure what else to say. If you can think of any modifications or improvements feel free.

Contest ends tomorrow guys!

[crowquill]

crowquill:
I love the background. The text is a bit too dull for me, I'd like something shinier :D.

Updated:

http://img239.imageshack.us/img239/9408/teamwealth4ip6.jpg

[fizzleboink]

crowquill: I like the second one better.

[Speno]

hmmm what about this font, does it make the jaggedness go away? it might be the website im hosting it on altering the size of the image, reducing its quality?
http://xs116.xs.to/xs116/07244/TeamWealthBuilder1fde.jpg

[fizzleboink]

Speno: That looks much better, I like that font.

As for the web site, I'm not sure but I doubt it.

[Speno]

Its the Hersheys chocolate font :P, if you want anything adding to it let me know now and i'll submit a final entry before the contest finishes tomorow, what time exactly will it finish./

[zmaja]

Another attempt. Feedback please.

http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/7622/twb22tp3.png

[coolwanz]

Header Proposition for TEAMWEALTHBUILDER.COM
.....................................................................

http://suprfile.com/src/1/7usuho9/header2img.png

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb.png
edited.....

[crowquill]

crowquill: I like the second one better.

Update
Base added underneath "WealthBuilder".

http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/3103/teamwealthfinalts0.jpg

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb2.png
.... touch up on text... :)

[fizzleboink]

zmaja: That's pretty sweet except the for the "Let's Get Rich Together!", it's a bit plain. Try changing the font or something.

coolwanz: That's not too bad, but not really what I'm looking for.

crowquill: It looks fine, no suggestions really.

Aries: The Team and Builder text doesn't have enough contrast with the bg again. Otherwise it's fine.

It's friday, I'll decide in the winner in 6-8 hours from now since there were some new entries.

[Ariestoteles]

Ok, thanks for great feedback..
here's another one.. :)

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles11.png

[fizzleboink]

Ok, thanks for great feedback..
here's another one.. :)

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles11.png

Ok I like the text better, but the bg is a bit too dark now, try and hit that darkgray that is used on the site.


*bites nails* I'm having a real tough time deciding. I just need a tweak or two in most of the last ones submitted.

[Speno]

2 Entries, each slightly tweaked
http://xs216.xs.to/xs216/07245/TeamWealthBuilder1fded.jpg

[Ariestoteles]

http://www.freshmeatdesign.com/upload/twb_ariestoteles13.png

[designX]

Header with little changes :)

Header A
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage5.jpg

Header B
http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage5b.jpg

[fizzleboink]

This was a great competition guys, I had a real hard time choosing the winner.

In the end I had to go with one of designX's designs:



http://i155.photobucket.com/albums/s294/designX/teamwealthpage4.jpg

Thank you all for participating and trying so hard! I really appreciate it.

[coolwanz]

congrats dx

[Ariestoteles]

Congratx designx... greatx designx dudex...... :)

[crowquill]

Congrats Designx. Nice contributions and very well supervised contest.

[designX]

Thank You fizzleboink for choosing my design again :) PM send to you!

ThankX coolwanz, Ariestoteles and crowquill , All entries were very good.. :)