$50 Banner Contest - Ends Friday 6pm PST!

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by Buddha, Nov 19, 2008.

  1. #1
    The previous contest was won by Yugo. Congrats Yugo! You can see Yugo's winning banners here:

    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1099380

    The next stage of the contest will end on Friday 11/21 at 6pm PST. Here are the details of the contest.

    Theme 5: Christmas/ Holiday
    Website: www.jewelryvortex.com AND www.goldenmine.com/engagementrings
    Image/Feel: High Quality Jewelry Brand Highlighting Wedding Bands and Value.
    Text: "Holiday Jewelry Sale - Click Here" or "Save up to 40% - Shop Now" or "Christmas Gifts on Sale" or "Gifts on Sale - Free Shipping" or "Wedding Bands - Perfect Gift" or create your own
    Colors: Holiday theme
    Images: Can use any from either website, along with stock photos with commercial free license
    Sizes: 468x60, 125x125, 120x600, 234x60, 120x90, 300x250 (Only 1 size required for contest entry)
    File Type: gif
    Deadline: 11/21 Friday at 6pm PST
    Animation: Banner should have animated text
    Payment: via Paypal

    Winner's Deliverable: The winner will need to deliver 6 banners with the following sizes using the winner's theme:
    120x600
    468x60
    125x125
    234x60
    120x90
    300x250
    Winner will need to provide each gif and psd. Winner's SN and banner will be posted.

    To Enter, submit 2 gifs, one for jewelryvortex and one for goldenmine. Each banner should use it's own color, design, and image. You may choose to submit 1 size from above. Feedback will be given in the thread.

    Here are some examples of banners that I like. This is just to provide some more ideas.

    [​IMG][​IMG][​IMG][​IMG]

    <A href="""http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthrforums.digitalpoint.comet=_blank>
     
    Buddha, Nov 19, 2008 IP
  2. yugo

    yugo Well-Known Member

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    #2
    yugo, Nov 20, 2008 IP
  3. scoopy82

    scoopy82 Active Member

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    #3
    Something a bit different to consider... hopefully they will stand out from the crowd.

    [​IMG]

    [​IMG]
     
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  4. Buddha

    Buddha Peon

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    #4
    Yugo, There's not enough of a holiday color and theme. Can you use 1 or 2 of these items instead?
    [​IMG][​IMG]
    For Jewelryvortex.com use:
    [​IMG]

    Scooby, I like the Christmas theme because it's catchy and obvious. Can you include some animation and also the items I mentioned above? Also, it's hard to read the "jewelryvortex.com"
     
    Buddha, Nov 20, 2008 IP
  5. 9design

    9design Banned

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    #5
    wait for my entry..
     
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  6. 9design

    9design Banned

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    #6
    here is my entry...
    [​IMG]

    any changes let me know
    feedback pls
    thanks
    9d
     
    9design, Nov 21, 2008 IP
  7. mnuismnu

    mnuismnu Active Member

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    #7
    Submitted via pm
    Please eave feedback
     
    mnuismnu, Nov 21, 2008 IP
  8. duez

    duez Peon

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    [​IMG]
     
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  9. scoopy82

    scoopy82 Active Member

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    #9
    Here's a revised copy. Hopefully the site's logo is easier to read now. It would help if I had a better copy of the logo. I also had to eliminate the rounded shadowed look of the banner because the GIF format will not produce that very nicely and PNG / JPG format does not support animation.

    [​IMG]
     
    scoopy82, Nov 21, 2008 IP
  10. Buddha

    Buddha Peon

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    #10
    9Design, the banner doesn't have a holiday feel or classy look to it. It's a bit too flashy

    MN, There's not animation, but I like the color and font. It looks clean/elegant. The bottom yellow line is broken. And there's no animantion.

    Duez, I like the clean look. Is it possible to add a little green somewhere?

    Scoopy, You don't have to include the logo. Please remove if it makes a better ad. The font for jewelryvortex is Monotype Corsiva. Can you include a call to action button? ie. Click Here, Shop Now. And can you replace the 3 rings with the image I included with the ribbon?

    Currently, it's a toss up between Duez and Scooby. Thanks! Contest ends today!
     
    Buddha, Nov 21, 2008 IP
  11. scoopy82

    scoopy82 Active Member

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    #11
    Here ya' go...

    [​IMG]
     
    scoopy82, Nov 21, 2008 IP
  12. mnuismnu

    mnuismnu Active Member

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    #12
    Revision Sent Via Pm!
     
    mnuismnu, Nov 22, 2008 IP
  13. yugo

    yugo Well-Known Member

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  14. Buddha

    Buddha Peon

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    #14
    Hi, I'd like to announce the winner as mnuismnu. Congrats!

    Here is the winning banner design:
    [​IMG]
     
    Buddha, Nov 22, 2008 IP
  15. scoopy82

    scoopy82 Active Member

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    #15
    Congrats to the winner... but I don't get it ???

    You have asked us all for certain things (Holiday theme, animation, green, action button, etc.) and the winner has none of this. This banner is also sub-par with its type quality (jagged edges in the "A" in "SALE" and whats up with the word "Free" ?)... plus the ring is even out of focus.
     
    scoopy82, Nov 22, 2008 IP
  16. mnuismnu

    mnuismnu Active Member

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    #16
    Its not jagged edges.... my bro..its a shadow......and What is the problem with free and by the way ring is shining not out of focus!....
     
    mnuismnu, Nov 23, 2008 IP