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Contest 185 USD negative space vector logo contest, 7 days.

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by Sapphiro, Apr 17, 2015.

  1. #1
    Hi all,

    I'm looking for an excellent vector logo to be made for my business, hence 185 usd for the winner, OR if there's a close winner, then the winner gets 150 usd while the 2nd person gets 35 usd.

    I'll choose the winner at the end of 7 days, but may require further polishing before it's finalised.

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    The logo requirements:
    1. frontal face view of "chinese lion" vector
    2. should be black and white 2 colors
    3. use of negative space
    4. should either look "stern" or happy/smirking, no emotionless lion, should be majestic
    5. below the lion head should be "CY & Co" or "CY and Co", it's a watch & jewellery business, use a good font.
    6. "CY, &, and C" in CY & Co can be bigger, but up to you, the font should give out a strong vibe
    7. Just below the lion head, above the text, maybe you can throw in a "Watch" and a bracelet" very small vector (optional)

    Chinese Lion Head
    Previously I also tried hiring someone to do something similar, it's only 50% there, but not as detailed. It's good, but it doesnt portray the lion very well, more like a frog.
    [​IMG] <-- this is 50% there, but not good enough. Need more details, I don't need a very very detailed one, but at least the shape and some major details should be there.

    Watch this video to see the real thing:



    Other inspiration (I'll be using it similar to how they use normal lion for a watch business)
    [​IMG]
    (Similar use to this, but I want a pure chinese lion, although you can put in some creativity to make it round shape also, but if not, you can still use the original shape of the chinese lion head


    [​IMG]
    Close to this, but vector with negative, but this view is a bit angled from the top, would prefer a "full front" view not seen from diagonal angles. Less beard is fine so it doesn't block my "CY & Co" text



    I'll choose the winner based on whichever logo that give me the best feeling.
    Will give reviews a few times a day. Thanks.

    Winner will be chosen on 25th April (May up price to 200 USD)
     
    Last edited: Apr 17, 2015
    Sapphiro, Apr 17, 2015 IP
  2. irah-

    irah- Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Here's my Entry.Feedback is appreciated.

    [​IMG]
     
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  3. Sapphiro

    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Hi all, I've received a 3 entries via PM, but the design is pretty off which made it look more like a ancient african tribal lion or somethng, here's one more inspiration, do take note the lion also looks a little cute and playful etc.


    [​IMG]

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    @irah- Yours is a really good attempt, and nice spin-off from the original version with added fang (not sure if it's good but I think it's a nice idea)

    Nose is a little too big and it's the wrong nose (I think you're making it like a normal cat nose but looks a little weird), maybe can use the nose as per the normal chinese lion design or a smaller nose. For the horn, it's not a straight horn, it looks like a straight horn from the back right now, but it's supposed to be a curved horn curving frontwards from the middle of the head. Very good attempt.
    The CY & Co font can try a few other variations. P.S. add in a water mark ;)

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    Keep the entries coming in! :D
     
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    Sapphiro, Apr 18, 2015 IP
  4. irah-

    irah- Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Thank you for the Feedback. I'll revise asap.
     
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  5. Sapphiro

    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #5
    @irah- btw can you add in one more version? white background, but with the black circle with gold lion
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    And to the rest, this is optional, but you can also consider fitting in the lion head into a circular ring like this:

    [​IMG]
     
    Sapphiro, Apr 18, 2015 IP
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    GFX2 Well-Known Member

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    #6
    [​IMG]
     
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  7. Sapphiro

    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #7
    That is pretty off, maybe you can do more research on the design
     
    Sapphiro, Apr 18, 2015 IP
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    irah- Well-Known Member

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    #8
    sure. :)
     
    irah-, Apr 18, 2015 IP
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    irah- Well-Known Member

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    #9
    I made 6 versions of my Logo with and w/out the circular ring.
    [​IMG]
    Here's the Black and White version.
    [​IMG]
     
    irah-, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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  10. Sapphiro

    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #10
    Any more good entries coming in from other participants?

    @irah- I have a pretty good idea, a mixed of your original version plus small modification seen in your new work. Let you know soon
     
    Sapphiro, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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    creativediva Well-Known Member

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    #11
    Here is my entry..

    [​IMG]

    Feed Back appreciated..
     
    creativediva, Apr 19, 2015 IP
  12. Sapphiro

    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #12
    Shape is still pretty off.

    If there's no other better entries in next 2 days, I'll declare a winner earlier and ask for a few final revisions
     
    Sapphiro, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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    creativediva Well-Known Member

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    #13
    Do you need any mods or just want me to polish the shapes ?
    let me know
     
    creativediva, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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    irah- Well-Known Member

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    #14
    OK.
     
    irah-, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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    Meghraj Well-Known Member

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    #15
    [​IMG]
    Feedback appreciated. :)
     
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    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #16

    The design is very off
     
    Sapphiro, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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    #17
    my try.. cyco4.jpg
     
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    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #18
    Sapphiro, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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    Sapphiro Well-Known Member

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    #19
    @irah- Irah, do you mind using your original version (the black and gold one) then make the following edits from there?

    1. Keep the original fang (cuter that way) and the original mouth
    2. Use the new nose
    3. Use the old horn, but let it 'carve' into the head a little bit so it doesnt look like it's positioned too much at the back
    4. Keep the old ring. From the old ring's position, make it the new ring. (the old ring should be the most inner layer) (I like how the lion eye cuts into the ring)
    5. The middle side of the ring design with the weird shape, can be thicker abit, but the position follow ur original version, not your revision concept #1, that one the lion head takes too much space into the ring

    6. For the CY & Co font can you take some inspiration from the following:
    logotype2.jpg
    yg.png
    I like the "symbolic" font at the bottom, an artistic version of "CY & Co", while I also like the black and white concept here:
    logotype.jpg
    (But should be more rectangular)
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    The point 6 is optional, and I'm also opening it up for all contestants if anybody want to work on the font instead of the lion head design.

    @irah- If there is no other better designs this few days then yours should be the winner after this few changes.
     
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    Sapphiro, Apr 19, 2015 IP
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    creativediva Well-Known Member

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    #20
    Here is my modified version

    [​IMG]

    Anything let me know
    Feedback Appreciated
     
    creativediva, Apr 19, 2015 IP