$35 Contest - Business Card Design

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by fireboat, Aug 31, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hello graphic designers! I've been overwhelmingly pleased with the results of past contests for website graphics, but this time I need something a little different - a business card. The talent on here is amazing and I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.

    $35 contest.

    Ends Thursday September 2, around 10:00am eastern time.

    I own a website company and I'm looking to have a business cards made. I want it to look good and the pre-made designs I found online weren't cutting it for me.

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    What I need:

    I'm thinking of a basic oval-shaped logo with the name of the company, then some general information.

    Even though it's a website company, I'm *not* looking for pictures of computers or mice or anything like that - I'd prefer a generic logo. Simple, but elegant, I guess is the style I'm looking for.

    Card should have space for name, mailing address, phone, email, and website

    Logo Text / Company: T.P.W. Websites, LLC
    Logo Shape: Oval shape with name of Company Inside
    Logo Colors - Dark green and gold? Dark green and yellow?

    Size - Printing company requires 3.54" x 2.05", 90mm x 52mm, 1062 x 615 pixels

    I'll provide you with details of the company address, phone, email, etc after the contest ends. When you submit, feel free to use made-up information.

    Looking for card/logo that is unique and brand-able.

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    Details:

    Contest ends Thursday, Sept. 2nd, around 10am eastern time. I reserve the right to extend the contest or choose no winner if I don't love what I see.

    Please be sure all work is original, designed by you. Please do not use clip art from other sources, or photos.

    Winner can be paid via paypal.

    Final product should be sent as a jpeg or bitmap, but I'd also like the original psd or ai file (or whatever you create it with) so I can update it in the future if I need to.

    I will try to provide feedback when I can.

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    Thanks in advance to all who enter the contest! I'm excited to see some terrific designs. :)

    - Tim
     
    Last edited: Aug 31, 2010
    fireboat, Aug 31, 2010 IP
  2. adwaitk007

    adwaitk007 Well-Known Member

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    #2
    my entry!
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  3. podmatrix

    podmatrix Active Member

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    #3
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  4. gothikz

    gothikz Peon

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    #4
    this seems interesting
     
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  5. fireboat

    fireboat Active Member

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    #5
    Wow - contest is off to a great start. These look terrific.

    adwaitk007 - I really the like colors and the modern, web2.0 shine you put on the card. The logo on the left side is a neat design element. Only suggestion - or question - is where would you recommend putting the website address? Looks great, though.

    podmatrix - I like the varied tones in the green color choices, and the curved division in the middle to spearate the logo from the text. Wondering what the bottom text would look like with a different type of font (Maybe century cothic with caps and lower case?) - the large white letters do look a little blocky. Besides the white font/letters, I do like everything about this card.

    Thank you podmatrix and adwaitk007! Both designs are definite contenders.
     
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  6. podmatrix

    podmatrix Active Member

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    #6
    Something like this?
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  7. thelegendary

    thelegendary Member

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    #7
    [​IMG]

    Went for web 2.0, if you want something more corporate-looking, let me know.

    Cheers!

    EDIT: Woops, forgot about the corners

    [​IMG]
     
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  8. adwaitk007

    adwaitk007 Well-Known Member

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    #8
    hey thanks!

    well here are 2 concepts with your website address!

    #1
    at bottom
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    #2
    at top
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  9. fireboat

    fireboat Active Member

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    #9
    podmatrix - Thanks for the update. I like the lowercase letters.

    thelegendary - Haha... your names and phrases made me laugh. The gold is interesting - it gives the card a rich, professional feel - but I think I prefer the "cool colors" a little better. I think gold makes a better accent color than background. Nice job with the web 2.0 style - I like it much better than "corporate feel" .

    adwaitk007 - Thanks for adding the website. Both very good placements. Awesome design.


    Note to all: I was just checking on the prices of the printing. Even though I love the round corners, I will be ordering cards with regular corners - NOT want round corners - because the cost is three times as much.


    Awesome entries so far - too close to call at this point. I haven't rulesd any out.
     
    fireboat, Aug 31, 2010 IP
  10. anetoiu

    anetoiu Active Member

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  11. podmatrix

    podmatrix Active Member

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    #11
    Little changes :)
    [​IMG]
     
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  12. Nivedhithan

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    #12
    My try:

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    Color changes are applicable.
    :)
     
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  13. quest14

    quest14 Peon

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    #13
    my entry...

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  14. chantelle7

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    #14
    [​IMG]

    Accepting Revision~
     
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  15. karimc48

    karimc48 Well-Known Member

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    #15
    My entry soon
     
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  16. CandeGM

    CandeGM Active Member

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    #16
    my entry!

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  17. spackle123

    spackle123 Peon

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    #17
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  18. Rovil

    Rovil Member

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    #18
    Hi
    check this

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  19. good designer

    good designer Well-Known Member

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  20. willowhope

    willowhope Well-Known Member

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    #20
    My entry:
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    Feedback appreciated... I can also put it in a fancy pile with a shadow and reflection if that will help, lol.
     
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