Contest: Forum Logo or Banner Needed or Forum Template!

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by natekapi, Nov 18, 2006.

  1. #1
    Hey everyone,

    I've been working on setting up a forum recently and I need either a small logo or a banner to replace the standard VBulletin logo!

    The site is: http://www.entourageforums.com. It's a forum for everything related to HBO's hit show Entourage!

    Here's the deal:

    $50 if someone can make me an HBO Entourage logo or banner for the forum that I actually like! I've tried making a few but I suck at graphic design! I need something to replace the stupid VBulletin logo
    (http://www.entourageforums.com/images/misc/vbulletin3_logo_white.gif) and still blend in to the site. Or you can come up with a banner thats 1024 pixels wide to take up the whole header.

    $150 if someone can come up with a complete VBulletin style for the forum that matches the Entourage theme, with a lot of dark and light blues and orange!

    Submissions will be accepted until I see something I'm satisfied with! Good luck!
     
    natekapi, Nov 18, 2006 IP
  2. felguard

    felguard Active Member

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    #2
    Here's my try for the logo:
    [​IMG]

    Also, if we design a skin, is it okay if it's just the PSD?
     
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  3. sweetfunny

    sweetfunny Banned

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    #3
    Here is a very "rough" and unrefined sketch, are you looking for a concept like this? If so i can polish it up provide some different revisions.

    If not, what elements would you like in the logo so i can work a different concept.

    [​IMG]

    Thanks.
     
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  4. felguard

    felguard Active Member

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    #4
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  5. sweetfunny

    sweetfunny Banned

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    #5
    Yup :D

    I have totally no idea what entourage even is, so i Googled to find out and done my own take on their official logo. I done mine from scratch, with every pixel 100% my own but themed on the official logo.

    I could of made it identical, but purposly didn't.. just "similar" considering it's for a fan website.

    If it's not ok, just say so or the thread starter will.
     
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    felguard Active Member

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    #6
    No, I didn't mean it that way. I was just surprised because I did the same thing. Don't you know that mines is somewhat similar also?
     
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  7. sweetfunny

    sweetfunny Banned

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    #7
    Ohh ok :D

    Sort of submitted mine "on the fly" and didn't check yours out until now. I see what you mean, looks good. :)
     
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    Henry187 Peon

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    #8
    I made a banner 1000 pixels wide. If it would have been 1024 (like you said), it would stretch the vBulletin area out too far. ;)

    [​IMG]

    I hope you like it; please give me some feedback if you need it changed at all.
     
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    #9
    Is There Any Winner Or Contest Still Going On
     
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    natekapi Peon

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    #10
    That one's not bad for a complete banner. It's not 1000 pixels wide though...it's only 800. And I really want the forum to be AT LEAST 1024 pixels wide so thats why I said 1024. Also, it's a little higher than I'd like at 152px.
     
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    natekapi Peon

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    #11
    Not bad. I think it should say Entourage Forums somewhere though instead of just Entourage. Should probably be a lot longer and not so high. Also I don't think "Entourage Forums" would look good slanted.
     
    natekapi, Nov 19, 2006 IP
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    Henry187 Peon

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    sweetfunny Banned

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    #13
    Thanks for the feedback, much appreciated. :)

    Because i don't watermark, i never post exactly required dimensions (i know it won't stop people but...) however final version will always be to customers exact specifications saved in multiple file types. So it's basically the concept i'm posting.

    I can make any edits you wish, maybe "Entourage" slanted and "Forums" normal? Anyway i will post up a few different revisions on my original concept, that way you can see what works for you. ;)
     
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    #14
    nice contest ... i love the entrys
     
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    #15
    Would you like the entry for the logo I posted in earlier to also be straight? The box with the text that is.

    Also, are you still looking for an entry for the forums skin? If so, would it be okay in PSD only?
     
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    brainstormingin Well-Known Member

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    #16
    Is it still open ? for how long?
     
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    I'll take a quick shot
     
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