$50 Blog Header for DolsotBibimbap.com

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  1. #1
    $50 Header for Dolsot Bibimbap.com

    REQUIREMENTS
    - Size: 950 x 200px
    - Progressive JPG

    PREFERRED COLORS
    - Black
    - Red
    - White
    - Open to Suggestions

    PREFERRED TYPE
    - Sans Serif
    - Open to Suggestions

    STYLE
    - Clean and minimalist

    DEADLINE
    - 06/28/08 12:00 AM PST

    COMPENSATION
    - $50 by PayPal only

    OVERVIEW
    I am very picky when it comes to design - refer to http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=611699. I would like to have a header designed for my new blog. I will try my best to give feedback to each and every entry. Please follow instructions. Please do not PM your entry (I will disqualify you). Please use royalty free stock images. You can use water-marked stock photo imagery for now (will reimburse the cost to the winner once header has been delivered). For those who don't know what dolsot bibimbap is, please read the blog. I reserve the right to not give out compensation if entries do not meet my expectations.
     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 24, 2008 IP
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  2. RNHalawi.com

    RNHalawi.com Well-Known Member

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    #2
    RNHalawi.com, Jun 24, 2008 IP
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    simplyg123 Well-Known Member

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    #3
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  4. eSubmitLinks

    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #4
    RNHalawi.com,

    Thanks for your submission. Great work; however, your dimensions are incorrect. 950x200px; not 900x250px.

    I like the way you incorporate the Korean flag within the design. DolsotBibimbap.com on the top right hand corner is redundant. Please do not stretch typeface ("learn about dolsot bibimbap ... ") I like the colorfulness of the pictures, but it's just too busy compared to the rest (keep in mind I need the visitor to read the content.) There is also inconsistency between the fried egg and raw egg.
     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  5. eSubmitLinks

    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #5
    Thanks for your submission. Great work; however, the dish illustrated in your header does not resemble dolsot bibimbap. Please emphasize the stone bowl. I wish there was more "black" incorporate into the design. The current focal point of the header is the sun rise. I'm not too fan of the typeface for the domain name. Good idea about the "temples", but I'm emphasizing the dish itself and not the culture.
     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  6. RNHalawi.com

    RNHalawi.com Well-Known Member

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    #6
    thanks for the feedback.. here is my revision..
    http://img28.picoodle.com/img/img28/4/6/24/f_950x200m_2935ace.jpg
     
    RNHalawi.com, Jun 24, 2008 IP
  7. simplyg123

    simplyg123 Well-Known Member

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    #7
    Thanks for the feedback, ill see if i can find more images, there really aren't many available, If you happen to have any that would be great, or do you mind if we use any that are currently on the blog?
     
    simplyg123, Jun 25, 2008 IP
  8. Hammer

    Hammer Guest

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    #8
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    feedback pls :)
     
    Hammer, Jun 25, 2008 IP
  9. eSubmitLinks

    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #9
    Thanks for your submission. However, the authentic dish is served on a hot stone bowl, and the egg is served "raw". Your design would be effective if you would shown one image only and the picture were to be taken on a "diagonal" bases. The kerning on the domain name can be greatly be improved.
     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 25, 2008 IP
  10. eSubmitLinks

    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #10
    Feel free to extract images from my blog.
     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 25, 2008 IP
  11. RNHalawi.com

    RNHalawi.com Well-Known Member

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    #11
    another revision...

    click on the image:
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    RNHalawi.com, Jun 25, 2008 IP
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    fwn122 Peon

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    #12
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    tell me what you think, i'll change anything you dont like.
     
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    yugo Well-Known Member

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    #13
    here my entry ... hope you like it.

    watermarked with my name... can be removed.

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    or in red background.
    :D

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    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #14
    thanks for your submission. the typography choice for the domain name does not appeal at all for me. the tracking on the tag line is way too open. the imagery does not resemble dolsot bibimbap at all.

     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 25, 2008 IP
  15. eSubmitLinks

    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #15
    thanks for your submission. first of all, the domain name is misspelled. I like the opacity and gradient you have given to the kimchi. the current focal point is on the kimchi while the predominant content on the blog is dolsot bibimbap. do not overlay the two words from the domain name. i like the white version much better.

     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 25, 2008 IP
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    #16
    Feedback appreciated.. :)

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    #17
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    Any suggestions or feedback is greatly appreciated :]
     
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    yugo Well-Known Member

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    #18
    here the revision of my entry... hope you like it.

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    :D
     
    yugo, Jun 26, 2008 IP
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    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #19
    I like the grid; however, the kimchi picture does not belong there. the title should be "dolsot bibimbap". the chef hat disturbs the design. once again, the authentic dish is served with raw egg.

     
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  20. eSubmitLinks

    eSubmitLinks Active Member

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    #20
    So far my favorite. I liked the simplicity and great imagery. I like the background image with opacity and gradient. however, the stroke around the bowl is a little disturbing. the tag line should have a little bit more hierarchy. kerning could be improved. there is an inconsistency on the typeface. put a little bit of a web 2.0 version.

     
    eSubmitLinks, Jun 26, 2008 IP