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Contest Quick certificate award contest. Ends in 8 hours. $15 to winner

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by proteindude, Jun 11, 2016.

  1. #1
    Heeeelo again talented people

    I have a friend who needs to have a "Certificate of Participation" designed for their basketball club.
    It needs to have the Kingston Basketball Academy Logo included and use the club colors in the artwork. Logo files can be downloaded from here: https://www.wetransfer.com/downloads/77bc4f4dd2828bee2cbb718924efdba320160612022207/8097af


    Included needs to be ; This certificate is awarded to_____________________
    for participation in ______________________________

    Catchphrase "Kingston Basketball Academy,
    Where hard work beats talent "

    If possible have a faded basketball type image in background in keeping with theme and because its for kids not too old looking.

    NO PM entries please. I want to end this in maximum 8 hours from the time of this post.

    Winner gets $15 via paypal.
     
    proteindude, Jun 11, 2016 IP
  2. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Thanks for your contribution Borduria, the border is a little too flowery for this , and the text looks a little too grown up.
    The certificates are for kids aged 5 to about 13 years old, so think of what they might appreciate in terms of design.
    The faded ball in background is a step in the right direction though.
     
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  3. Borduria

    Borduria Member

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    Athisa Notable Member

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  5. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #5
    Better, but please keep the colors used in background similar to the logo.
    I'd like to see grays/blues and similar colors used rather than green/orange.
    Also would like a spot for Name of Coach and date
     
    proteindude, Jun 11, 2016 IP
  6. davidearner

    davidearner Well-Known Member

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    #6
    Here's my entry. Would like to know your comments. Thanks.

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  7. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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  9. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #9
    Im really impressed with the fresh look of your effort Athisa, although maybe make the border a little more solid perhaps.
    we really need to add a date section and coach space aswell. overall a really pleasant look.
     
    proteindude, Jun 11, 2016 IP
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    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #11
    Davidearner, I like the way you've used the logo colors in the certificate, I do think you can improve the overall look of this by having a faded basketball or figures in a basketball type pose in the background instead of just repeating the logo.
     
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  12. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #12
    Great job Borduria, I really like the way you adjusted the colors.
     
    proteindude, Jun 11, 2016 IP
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    sikka2010 Well-Known Member

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    #14
    Yes I used a freely available stock vector for the certificate. As far as I'm concerned this as a certificate, I don't see a big issue using a stock vector for this purpose.

    Let me know if its okay with using a free stock vector background of a certificate which I used to modify for your design. If it's okay with you, I'll proceed with the edits. Thanks.
     
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  15. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #15
    Its a simple yet pleasant layout but the swirly things in the corner arent very sporty looking.
    Try some faded background basketball players or theme if possible.
     
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  16. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #16
    Yes davidearner, I have no problem with the stock vector ....except i don't know how to use it myself :)
     
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  18. proteindude

    proteindude Well-Known Member

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    #18
    Sorry Sikka I didnt add your name to my comment, again its the swirly corners I'd like to change.
     
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    #19
    It's something freely available in internet which you can use for manipulating and personalizing. As they are royalty free, there won't be any copyright issues. Anyway I'll modify the design and post it here shortly.
     
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    #20
    Nice Athisa, but it really needs Certificate of participation on top of what you've done as thats the focus.
    I like the look .
     
    proteindude, Jun 11, 2016 IP