$30 Header Graphic CONTEST for Word Search Site

[fireboat]

Sorry for the re-post-- I accidentally put the word "content" instead of "contest" in the title and I was afraid graphics people wouldn't click on the thread. There are content contests out there-- this is not one of them. :)

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I've just begun work a few days ago on a new wordsearch puzzle website. I need a header for the new site.

This forum is always full of fresh, creative graphic talent... and I always get excited about posting new contests.

My site: Word Seaches (http://www.superwordsearchpuzzles.com)

Prize: $30 paid via paypal.

What I need:


760 x 120ish cartoon-like header

Needs to appeal to my primary audience: Older women

"Cute" is OK, but not too child-ish

Header should be memorable and make people want to come back

Must have a professional, polished look

Name of the site should stand out "Super Word Search Puzzles"


Colors: While I like the green color scheme that's on the site now, but I am open to other suggestions.

Some other headers that have won my contests (so you get a feel for the kinds of things I like):

Here (http://www.iwantateachingjob.com)(I love how this one blends into the background... it's not "boxy")
Here (http://www.mathriddlebook.com)(This one has amazing detail and a nice polished look...very brand-able)
Here (http://www.superteacherworksheets.com) (This one in memorable and makes people smile)


Important: The work must be your own, original creation. I don't want clip art from collections or galleries. I need something that is unique to the site.

Posting: Post all entries in the forum, for everyone to see.

Contest ends: On or about Monday at 9:00pm eastern time. I reserve the right to extend or cancel the contest if I don't see headers I like.

[fireboat]

Well, it's Monday... and I have zero entries. :-(

Isn't anyone interested????

[ScarletWolfe]

I can give it a go...sorry I didnt see this. Sometimes there are so many contests that some get buried.

[fireboat]

I can give it a go...sorry I didnt see this. Sometimes there are so many contests that some get buried.

Woo-hoo! Thanks ScarletWolfe!

Anyone else want to take on ScarletWolfe in the battle for the best Word Search Header graphic? :)

[RNHalawi.com]

im in mate... Just saw this... Il submit my design... =)

[ScarletWolfe]

Hard to come up with something for wordsearches...anyways heres my attempt.

http://img528.imageshack.us/img528/1889/swsbannerlr2.png


Sample of it in place...

http://img441.imageshack.us/img441/2684/swssampleqp6.jpg

Feedback appreciated.

[fireboat]

Feedback appreciated.

Wow... not a bad way to start off the contest. And thank you for the page preview-- I'm not sure I would have been able t picture it correctly in my mind if you hadn't done it.

Pros: I especially like the way it blends into the background. The mascot guy has a web 2.0 look to him, which I like. The way you made his body with different shades of green is really cool.

Cons: I'm not really loving the font. Maybe it's the black border around the letters. Maybe the font itself.

Overall: Definietly worthy of serious consideration. :)

Thank you!

[ScarletWolfe]

Wow... not a bad way to start off the contest. And thank you for the page preview-- I'm not sure I would have been able t picture it correctly in my mind if you hadn't done it.

Pros: I especially like the way it blends into the background. The mascot guy has a web 2.0 look to him, which I like. The way you made his body with different shades of green is really cool.

Cons: I'm not really loving the font. Maybe it's the black border around the letters. Maybe the font itself.

Overall: Definietly worthy of serious consideration. :)

Thank you!

I can play around with the fonts later on tonight try a few other ones...this one kinda reminded me of wordsearches...I chose the black to make it stand out more..I have to work soon so I cant revise it now...but if the font is the only thing you find lacking its definetely something I can work on :)

[fireboat]

I'll extend the contest through tomorrow night.... if anyone else wants to enter, jump right in. :)

- fb

[SecureWebDev]

i might be entering =) hopefully if i have time

[fireboat]

i might be entering =) hopefully if i have time

Awesome! Can't wait to see what you come up with!! :)

[ScarletWolfe]

Revision of font removed stroke...

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8888/swsbannerbu2.png

Just got home from work will try and find a few more fonts...and posts them up .

http://img444.imageshack.us/img444/8060/swsbanner1zv4.png

[CnSGD]

http://i13.photobucket.com/albums/a298/HeavenDesign/wordsearch.jpg

[fireboat]

Scarlet Wolfe --

Thanks for reworking the header.

I actuallly like the second one (with the word super in red) better. I think the extra color makes the whole header stand out more. Still, the fonts aren't jiving as well as I had hoped...the letters still look a little too much like standard typing.

As I said before, I love the shades of green on the guy... the little guy is what really makes this header cool.

Muchas gracias!

- Tim

[fireboat]

CnSGD--

Thanks for the entry! Very Impressive!

Here's what it would look like on the page.

http://www.superwordsearchpuzzles.com/header-onpage.jpg

I love the font you used for the words "Super Word Search Puzzles". It has a nice Web 2.0 glow to it. It's strong and bold and people will notice it.

I also like the little puzzle on the side too. I see you even hid a few words in there. I also like the subtle detail of writing in the backdrop.

The header is excellent-- definitely has possibility for winning.

Two small suggestions, though:

- Can you change the word puzzle to puzzles (so it matches the domain name)?

- Would it be easy to change the coloring on the pencil? It looks a little flat /2-dimensional and the tip doesn't look too pencil-like.

Thanks for the entry. I'm impressed with what I see.

- FB


P.S. Anyone else want in? Contest ends tonight (Tuesday) around 9pm eastern.

[CnSGD]

So glad you like. Here is the revisions you asked about. I changed the pencil into a 3d image instead to give it more dimension.

http://www.cnsgraphicdesign.com/wordsearch.jpg

[Fraz!]

My Entry :)
http://www.photohost.biz/files/2ny4izt5p8hjbojtjj1o.png

[Fraz!]

My second entry:
(real hardwork in this one...)

http://www.photohost.biz/files/cu7wz7gjtv28c1en93g.png

[turns]

Wow. There are some great banners being made. I've tried using the whole wordsearch idea.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9783/superpuzzlespageku3.jpg

[turns]

Or this one with the words circled.

http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/8913/superpuzzlespage2gz7.jpg

[fireboat]

So glad you like. Here is the revisions you asked about. I changed the pencil into a 3d image instead to give it more dimension.

http://www.cnsgraphicdesign.com/wordsearch.jpg

CnSGD-- Much better! It actually looks like a pencil now. I like the word Super in green too-- nice touch!


My second entry:
http://www.photohost.biz/files/cu7wz7gjtv28c1en93g.png

I like your second entry (the one above) a lot! The green and black shades in the background look great. The letters are fun. I also like how you have parts that stick ouside of the rectangle-- it's not boxy and blends into the page.

My only real suggestion would be to change the type of puzzle-- it's a sudoku, not a word search. And it is a wordsearch website.

Nice work.



http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/9783/superpuzzlespageku3.jpg

Thanks for the entry, Turns. The word search letters look great, but I think I prefer the more graphical designs.




So far my two favorites are CnSGD and Fraz! It's a tie between them so far.


Contest ends at 9pm tonight... if anyone else wants in, now's your chance. :)

[CnSGD]

A little punched up a bit.

http://www.cnsgraphicdesign.com/wordsearch2.jpg

[fireboat]

A little punched up a bit.


Awesome! :)

[Fraz!]

CnSGD-- Much better! It actually looks like a pencil now. I like the word Super in green too-- nice touch!




I like your second entry (the one above) a lot! The green and black shades in the background look great. The letters are fun. I also like how you have parts that stick ouside of the rectangle-- it's not boxy and blends into the page.

My only real suggestion would be to change the type of puzzle-- it's a sudoku, not a word search. And it is a wordsearch website.

Nice work.




Thanks for the entry, Turns. The word search letters look great, but I think I prefer the more graphical designs.




So far my two favorites are CnSGD and Fraz! It's a tie between them so far.


Contest ends at 9pm tonight... if anyone else wants in, now's your chance. :)


Thanks for the wonderfull feedback. :)
I went to your website and found a link to a sudoku puzzle there
and thats why i thought of using it ;)

Im starting the work on new puzzle right now.
Do you have any picture which you would like to replace the soduko puzzle?

[Fraz!]

Here is a revised version.
Sudoku replaced.
Edges Cleaned.
If You Have anyother suggestion or want any changes done...
I will be more than happy to help you. :)

http://www.photohost.biz/files/4uleo47xoo2f0913on2o.png

[fireboat]

Very nice, Fraz. :)

[Fraz!]

Thank You! :)

EXPERIMENT:
http://www.photohost.biz/files/zyr2jzze1lxiqrknfma.png

[fireboat]

Thank You! :)

EXPERIMENT:


Experiment successful. I like the red. Every time you post a new version it gets better. :)

[Fraz!]

Me So So Glad.... :)
Thanks...

[fireboat]

Many thanks to all four entrants. ScarletWolfe, Fraz, CnSGD, and Turns--- all high-quality entries.

The winner is..... Fraz!

I'll PM you to get your info for payment.

[coolwanz]

congrats Fraz. :)

[Fraz!]

Me So So GLad!!
My First Earning on Dp.
My First Earning Ever.

Thank You... Fireboat
Thank You..... Coolwanz

[fireboat]

Me So So GLad!!
My First Earning on Dp.
My First Earning Ever.

Thank You... Fireboat
Thank You..... Coolwanz

The first of many, I suspect! :)

[ScarletWolfe]

Oh nice grats!