$20 forum banner contest

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by Chris369, Apr 15, 2007.

  1. #1
    Forum is www.psnfriends.net - it's a PS3 forum mainly. The one I've got now is just a crappy 5 minute jobby that I did and I'm looking for an improved banner.

    I'm not really sure what I want to I'm open to suggestions and I'll let people know what I like/don't like.

    The size I've got now is 400x100 and it looks ok, I don't mind if it's wider though. I think it needs to have a transparent background too. Doesn't have to have ".net" in it but it can do.

    I've seen many impressive banners on here before so impress me again! :)

    Edit: Little more specific .. taken from post #5

    I'd quite like something more logo-y if you know what I mean ... icons instead of pictures of consoles, something that resembles friends would be great. I also like the web 2.0 look of shiny text like the first one.

    I've just thought of something that could be quite cool if someone could do it. Basically the "i" in friends would be kinda split in half and have two dots (these are the heads) and then it would look like two people (friends! :D ).. so something like this "ii". Kinda hard to explain but hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about.
     
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  2. [x[x]x]

    [x[x]x] Peon

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    #2
    Are you looking for a new header or just the logo???

    here's my attempt for the header:

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Chris369

    Chris369 Peon

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    #3
    Just the logo I think on a transparent background. Then if I change the forum software or theme I can re-use it :)
     
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    TalG18 Well-Known Member

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    #4
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  5. Chris369

    Chris369 Peon

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    #5
    It's not as good as the post icons! ;) I'm not keen on the font, the orange or the glow. Not sure if I want a PS3 in it either, I'd quite like something more logo-y if you know what I mean ... icons instead of pictures of consoles, something that resembles friends would be great. I also like the web 2.0 look of shiny text like the first one.


    I've just thought of something that could be quite cool if someone could do it. Basically the "i" in friends would be kinda split in half and have two dots and then it would look like two people (friends! :D ).. so something like this "ii". Kinda hard to explain but hopefully someone knows what I'm talking about.
     
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    TalG18 Well-Known Member

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    #6
    That's OK man :)
    Just tried to do something because I was bored.

    Good luck with the contest and the forum :cool:
     
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    andrej Notable Member

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    #7
    I've made something of the Web 2.0 style:

    [​IMG]
     
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    Cipixxx Well-Known Member

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    #8
    if you can pay through moneybookers.com, I'll give a shot with the "i" you want
     
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    ...shadow... Peon

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    #9
    Here's something came up with to match the forums...
    By the way you don't happen to have a PSP section in the forums do you, and is it ok to talk about homebrew in your forums?

    [​IMG]
    If the image doesn't show up here's the URL:
    http://i18.tinypic.com/48y0lrd.jpg
     
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    Tropica Notable Member

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    #10
    i tried the two people idea, can be altered feedback appreciated :)

    [​IMG]
     
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    KevinChristman Well-Known Member

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    #11
    I'll start one in an hour or two. So wait for me. :)
     
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    koporc Active Member

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    #12
    my entry...

    [​IMG]
     
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    Rokko Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Cool design shadow.. :)
     
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  14. Chris369

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    #14
    Favourite so far, I like the pattern in the background and the 3 buddy icons.

    Yeah that's what I meant about the people thing. Not too keen on that font though.



    Will do :)


    Not used moneybookers before ... I'll be sending via PayPal, sorry.

    Think that would be better in a different colour .. grey / silver or something.
     
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    #15
    What about my logo? :( Any comment?
     
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    koporc Active Member

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    #16
    In grey...

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. Chris369

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    #17
    Sorry, missed that. It's got the web 2.0 look but it's a little simple .. I want something a bit more than just text like shadow's & tropica's etc.
     
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    #18
    Glad you like it, is there anything you'd like me to do with it?
    Also how long are you keeping the contest open?
     
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  19. Chris369

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    #19
    Ok, I've posted them on my forum for scrutiny from my members :p

    The contest isn't closed by any means though!
     
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  20. Chris369

    Chris369 Peon

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    #20
    Not sure, few days tops.

    Could you do one without the reflection?

    Also, just thought, how would it work with my forum? Like the width etc, because the width is different depending on your screen size etc ... will it automatically stretch or will it just stop and then go back to the normal colour? Because that might look a bit odd.
     
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