$250 PSD Redesign of my Wordpress Blog

I'm looking for a PSD redesign for my financial wordpress blog. no coding necessary, just the PSD.

i will only pay for the PSD if i decide to use it. if i dont find a suitable PSD, i cannot pay. however, if i use your theme, i'll pay a lot! i'm looking for something very high quality here.

- SHOULD be based on a black background, but if u have a great idea that works with white background, lets see it!
- should have a very simple, elegant, web2.0 inspired design
- should have a big footer (web 2.0 style)
- must be high color contrast (ez to read). for instance, no grey on black colorscheme
- i like cross hatches, shadow effects, bold color schemes (no orange on black allowed!)
- waste as little space above the fold as possible
- adsense skyscraper ad must stay on the left

please be creative with this. i'm looking for something very striking and bold!

for reference, here are some sites with design i like
www.etrade.com
http://www.zecco.com/default.aspx
www.bloomberg.com
https://us.etrade.com/e/t/jumppage/viewjumppage?PageName=petpro

 

I'll have a crack at this soon

 

count me in for none coding....ok
checking your main site for refer..

 

Are we redesigning the logo too or keeping that same one?

 

Well here's my first draft at 7am lol, is it anyway on the way to what you were thinking?



Cheers.

 

you can just keep the same logo. if you can think of a cool logo that i use, i'll throw in a $50 bonus

 

sorry not really what i was looking for. im hoping for something more modern and fresh

 

No problem, i didn't think so actually. I'll probably submit more work soon. Thanks

 

Count me in.

So as not to possibly waste time, I'll start from the top (header and logo).... and wait for your approval as I go down the page, in sections, if that's ok with you?

 

sounds good, i look forward to seeing what uve got!

 

hi, here is my entry, i tried to get a nice modern feel with this idea, i used your content as filler to give you an idea how it may look, and i re-coloured your logo to match the scheme, it can be altered and feedback is appreciated

 

How much time do we have ? Can I get a day or two please ? I have a few designs in mind for your blog and would like to throw them here

 

Will make my entry soon!!!

 

hey, the contest will go on for awhile, because i am not in a rush. i will choose a winner once someone posts a theme that i feel is a good match.

i am really looking for a jawdropping design, and i look forward to your entries!

 

Ok, started work on this. Not done much yet (at all)... but here is a sneek peek!



Let's just see if there is anything immediately that puts you off.

 

Just had a brainwave.... another update;

 

And this is the last one until I get some feedback to keep heading in the same direction, or whether you totally hate it.

 

DustyDog.. WAW! That's brilliant man !! ^A^

 

Hi, here is my entry, using 3 colours: blue, green and orange. Err, the orange is on the blue

 

My try... Feedback appreciated
(saved at low resolution)