50$ Logo Contest...

[Eskarina]

Hi, I need a funky logo for a chess players forum.

It's for UK players and is free to register & play real-time chess against real opponents.

A cartoon character would be nice.

You can see the test forum here:

Chess Play UK (http://www.chess-play.co.uk)

Obviously I'll need it to blend in with the background header & would like it to be 800 x 128 px

This competition will run for 5 days from the time this was posted.

Will pay via paypal & will consider paying extra $20 if I think it's worth it.

Thanks and good luck to those who enter :p

[jigu]

Here is my entry, concept is different then you suggested, hoping for your comments.
http://i25.tinypic.com/16a9ueg.jpg

[lokesh05]

my attempt:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4790/logo1chessnj8.jpg

[watari]

have a fun in here :D

http://fenixupload.com/files/2cyze2oi7rgee9ywbcl1.png (http://fenixupload.com/)

[l3fty]

my try:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/jimmyjaspers/ntm/chessplayuk.jpg

[Ariestoteles]

http://ariestodesign.com/mockup/chessplay2.png

[lilc09]

Hi there, here's my attempt:

http://hyperactivegfx.com/work/chessplay/chessplay1.jpg

If you feel that there should be any changes, feel free to tell me and I'd be glad to assist you :)

[Eskarina]

my try:

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v505/jimmyjaspers/ntm/chessplayuk.jpg

I quite like this one but not keen on the font. I'd like to see a more interesting font and perhaps a tag line.

[Eskarina]

http://ariestodesign.com/mockup/chessplay2.png

I also quite like this one but the font is boring and I'd like a centered logo.

Please note I'd also like the winning logo to have a transparent background and I'm really looking for something with a fun aspect. So far, none of the designs have inspired me very much.

[Eskarina]

Hi there, here's my attempt:

http://hyperactivegfx.com/work/chessplay/chessplay1.jpg

If you feel that there should be any changes, feel free to tell me and I'd be glad to assist you :)

Thanks for your effort but I'd like a comical or fun element incorporated. Perhaps a cartoonish design.

[Eskarina]

have a fun in here :D

http://fenixupload.com/files/2cyze2oi7rgee9ywbcl1.png (http://fenixupload.com/)

This one is quite good but perhaps a different font and colours? I'm not sure about the red but i do like the two tone text.

[Eskarina]

my attempt:
http://img141.imageshack.us/img141/4790/logo1chessnj8.jpg

This one really wouldn't work with the height I specified and also the cartoon figure has absolutely nothing to do with chess or playing a board game. It looks more like it's disco dancing :confused:

[Eskarina]

Here is my entry, concept is different then you suggested, hoping for your comments.
http://i25.tinypic.com/16a9ueg.jpg

Thankyou for your contribution but this one is too busy and not defined enough for me. Thanks anyway :)

[Eskarina]

I think a metallic font would look quite good.

[Eskarina]

OK guys, I've made my own logo which I'm quite happy with as it's closer to what I was looking for. If anyone would like to try and improve on it please feel free to do so, otherwise the competition is closed for obvious reasons.

[envisionIT]

That is just dissapointing..

[l3fty]

that was totally uncool

[Eskarina]

That is just dissapointing..

As I said, if you can come up with something more professional looking but along the same line as my own amateur effort, you're welcome to put your design forward.

:)

[Eskarina]

that was totally uncool


You think it would be cooler of me to sit here and let everyone participate and waste there time and energy on putting unsuitable designs forward?

I have welcomed additional entries & would like a professional one done .... in the meantime rather than have a blank header I quickly knocked up my own. If you can rustle something up that is more professional looking but suits my background better then please continue but don't whine about me saving people time and effort in forwarding entries that are completely unsuitable to my needs.

By putting my own idea up there it provides a much clearer example of what I am looking for. Now explain why that is uncool.

[Eskarina]

that was totally uncool

l3fty I'd love for you to make another entry but you're going to have to do something more exciting with the font & more colourful characters. I purchased the icons i used and would prefer not to use them in my banner but they are jolly & fun & colourful although I'd prefer something with more movement.

Like I said, the competition is still open if you want to give it another go.

[envisionIT]

You only waited 2 days for the entries to come in, if you provide clear feedback as to what you're after (and give the designers enough time to revise their entries), you'll get the ones which best suit your needs.

[Eskarina]

You only waited 2 days for the entries to come in, if you provide clear feedback as to what you're after (and give the designers enough time to revise their entries), you'll get the ones which best suit your needs.

2 days out of 5! I don't want to have to sit here giving feedback for last minute entries and... as I've held successful competitions before, I know exactly how time consuming it can be and how it can often over-run because of last minute entries. It is my contest & therefore my perogative to make that decision. If you want to enter, then please do so.


if you provide clear feedback as to what you're after (and give the designers enough time to revise their entries),


Providing my own vision of what I'm looking for ... is about as clear as it can get!!! :rolleyes: It saves time on both sides does it not?

I made my logo in 10 minutes, I imagine the talented designers amongst you will be able to do a very much better job and as a consequence, one of them shall earn $50 or 70 $'s as a result.

If you're not up to the challenge, then please stop wasting my time & your energy in posting pointless & negative comments in my thread.

Thankyou.

[envisionIT]

Alright then, good luck with your logo :)

[havenalmighty]

last minute entries are usually the best.

[Eskarina]

last minute entries are usually the best.

I don't need advice or irrelevant statements.

I've made my situation very clear and contrary to your comment, I have had 2 or 3 winners that entered very early on in the contest, which gave me time to leave good quality feedback and afforded them the time to make the necessary changes. In fact the most talented designer I have personally encountered on dp entered on the first day & was still adjusting it on the last.

[xpressions]

Eskarina has held successful contests here and has seen them to completion. I for one appreciate how it's being handled instead of just abandoning the contest. As she said, if someone can design something better than what she has posted up (better to her), then give it a try.

[l3fty]

Eskarina has held successful contests here and has seen them to completion. I for one appreciate how it's being handled instead of just abandoning the contest. As she said, if someone can design something better than what she has posted up (better to her), then give it a try.

i don't really see how prematurely closing the contest with a caveat is much different from just closing the contest. it's a nice gesture on part of the CH but amounts to the same thing practically.

i am not trying to pick a fight here. it's my first contest with eskarina, so i'm not really familiar with how she operates. for all i know you may be right xpressions about her integrity.

but what throws me off as an entrant is to have "contest closed for obvious reasons" put up without waiting for even a first round of revisions.

adding "feel free to improve on my design if you wish" doesn't really make things better, when the statement it follows is "i'm happy with the header i made". put yourself in the entrants' shoes. we are basically being forced to ask her to buy our work instead of something that she is happy with and did not have to pay for. not a good place to be for an ethical designer.

further complication: if i decide to take eskarina at her word, put aside my reservations and continue with the contest, wouldn't that be putting pressure on the CH to prove her word by awarding the prize just because she said she would? again, ethical dilemma.

it's a prickly thing. easier to cut my losses altogether.

eskarina, maybe you mean what you say. maybe this is just a case of poor wording. but next time i suggest going DIY before starting a contest, and not using the words "contest closed" unless you mean it.

thanks.

[Eskarina]

i don't really see how prematurely closing the contest with a caveat is much different from just closing the contest. it's a nice gesture on part of the CH but amounts to the same thing practically.

i am not trying to pick a fight here. it's my first contest with eskarina, so i'm not really familiar with how she operates. for all i know you may be right xpressions about her integrity.

but what throws me off as an entrant is to have "contest closed for obvious reasons" put up without waiting for even a first round of revisions.

adding "feel free to improve on my design if you wish" doesn't really make things better, when the statement it follows is "i'm happy with the header i made". put yourself in the entrants' shoes. we are basically being forced to ask her to buy our work instead of something that she is happy with and did not have to pay for. not a good place to be for an ethical designer.

further complication: if i decide to take eskarina at her word, put aside my reservations and continue with the contest, wouldn't that be putting pressure on the CH to prove her word by awarding the prize just because she said she would? again, ethical dilemma.

it's a prickly thing. easier to cut my losses altogether.

eskarina, maybe you mean what you say. maybe this is just a case of poor wording. but next time i suggest going DIY before starting a contest, and not using the words "contest closed" unless you mean it.

thanks.

[quote me]
If anyone would like to try and improve on it please feel free to do so,
[end quote]

You're making it far more complicated than it really is & to be frank, I'm no longer interested in working with you. I apologise that you feel I have cheated you somehow & wish you luck in your future contests.

And for the record l3fty, in the past I have ended up paying a lot more prize money than my original contest posts & no-one complained about the change in the goal-posts then! If a member here comes up with something twice or four times better than my amateur job (& it's entirely possible), then rest assured, they will receive a fair price whether it costs me twice as much.

If you were capable of coming up with the goods, then you sadly just talked yourself out of a potential job and future recommendations.

[Eskarina]

Eskarina has held successful contests here and has seen them to completion. I for one appreciate how it's being handled instead of just abandoning the contest. As she said, if someone can design something better than what she has posted up (better to her), then give it a try.

Thankyou very much for understanding where I was coming from Xpressions. It is much appreciated. ;)

[DaveyBoy]

This complaining is all out of proportion. Yes, she probably could have worded it differently than 'contest closed' but ultimately what she did is no different than what a lot of contest holders do, provide a mock-up of what they want. Obviously the designs you all submitted weren't what she was after so she's tried to help people see the style or whatever that she's after. That's a good thing surely!

Ah well, I hope this reaches a good outcome!

[Eskarina]

Yes, she probably could have worded it differently than 'contest closed'


In all fairness what I actually said was...

If anyone would like to try and improve on it please feel free to do so, otherwise the competition is closed for obvious reasons.

OTHERWISE translates to = If no-one wanted to try and improve on it :rolleyes:

........... and let's face it, there is plenty of room for improvement !!! :D

When I made that statement I was fully confident there would be designers interested and fully capable of taking on my challenge.

And Davey Boy ... you did my first fab logo - I was hoping you might join in :(

;)

[Eskarina]

Alright then, good luck with your logo :)

Thankyou :)

[tababongchi]

Hi there, here's my entry...hope you like it.

http://images.tabulas.com/106262/m/chessplay_mascot.jpg

[Eskarina]

Hi there, here's my entry...hope you like it.

http://images.tabulas.com/106262/m/chessplay_mascot.jpg

I love your concept tababongchi :D I'd be very interested to work with you judging by your sketch & your excellent portfolio. Thanks fort your entry :p

[kolgames]

Here is a small thing I did:
http://i220.photobucket.com/albums/dd159/palvand/chesplayUK.png

If you like any aspects about it, or want me to add something just email me at bj.giese12@gmail.com

[tababongchi]

Thanks Eskarina...I'm glad you liked it. :D

[mitcharr]

Hi there, here's my entry...hope you like it.

http://images.tabulas.com/106262/m/chessplay_mascot.jpg

Wow, amazing work!

[tababongchi]

Thanks mitcharr... :D

[Eskarina]

Wow, amazing work!

Judging by Bong's idea and quality of his portfolio, I'd like to declare him winner & am very excited about it :D

Thanks for joining in Bong, I was afraid some of the negative comments would lose me a good design :p

[tababongchi]

Thank you so much for choosing my design Esk.
I'll be glad to work on the final rendered version then. :D

[Eskarina]

Thank you so much for choosing my design Esk.
I'll be glad to work on the final rendered version then. :D

That's great news ! ... I'm gonna party now :D

[chaka42]

Ahh crap .. I worked on a submission .. congrats tababongchi :)