Design a footer competition | 72 Hours | Detailed Feedback Given | $25

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by kiteguy123, Apr 15, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi guys.

    I'm looking for a footer for my new site, and I thought what better way to get a nice one than to hold a contest.

    Before I start with my specification, I'd like to give you an idea of my contests. ALL entries will receive feedback. If I don't like your idea then I will say 'sorry, but no'. I always try to give good constructive feedback for you to improve your entries though. My past contests have been very successful, so just check them out:
    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1380069
    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1272655
    http://forums.digitalpoint.com/showthread.php?t=1213381


    THE FOOTER
    So on to the important stuff. I basically want a really nice footer designed for my new site.

    The main background is #070D12, but like I say I quite like the footers with a horizontal line and then another background colour (see PSD Tuts for example)

    Structure: I really like footers which have a continous horizontal bar and then a simple background (see examples below) underneath that. Other than that I'm pretty much going to say 'go wild and use your own creativity!'

    Include: The footer will need 4 columns:
    1. Links to different pages in the site (ie, home, FAQ, contact)
    2. Links to other sites (5 links)
    3. A 'top themes' column where there will be 2 little thumbnails with text next to them
    4. A tag cloud

    Footers I like
    To get you in the creative mood, here are some footers I like:
    http://tutsplus.com/
    http://www.yodiv.com/
    http://www.justskins.com/wp-content/uploads/2008/11/kailoon.png


    Get going!
    - Like I said, I want creativity. I know I've been fairly vague, but like I say I have a reasonable idea of what I want (something similar to the examples, yet unique!).
    - I will give feedback/some response to ALL entries, so you won't be wasting your time.
    - The contest ends in 72 hours. NO EXCEPTIONS.
    - $25 will be paid to the winner via paypal.

    I look forward to seeing what you come up with :)
     
    Last edited: Apr 15, 2010
    kiteguy123, Apr 15, 2010 IP
  2. Lucas0123

    Lucas0123 Active Member

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    #2
    Hi There,

    Can I ask what your new site is based around like the topic, this would be me and others alot.

    Thanks!
     
    Lucas0123, Apr 15, 2010 IP
  3. kiteguy123

    kiteguy123 Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Sorry, can't believe I missed that out!

    It's a website which will be based around Wordpress Themes. There will be a showcase section and a design/Wordpress blog attached to the site. :)
     
    kiteguy123, Apr 15, 2010 IP
  4. Lucas0123

    Lucas0123 Active Member

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    #4
    No Problem! Nobodys perfect, have you got a set colour scheme or do you just want us to go wild behond your imaginations, aha.
     
    Lucas0123, Apr 15, 2010 IP
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    #5
    Do you already have a logo or header designed, and are there any colors you prefer?

    **edit** - I guess I was writing my post as Lucas0123 was posting his! :)
     
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  6. kiteguy123

    kiteguy123 Well-Known Member

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    #6
    The main background is #070D12, but like I say I quite like the footers with a horizontal line and then another background colour (see PSD Tuts for example)
     
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    #7
    Heres my first attempt;

    [​IMG]
     
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    kiteguy123 Well-Known Member

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    #8
    Hi Lucas, thanks for the entry.

    Feedback: I like it, but it's still a bit simple for my liking. You have got the 'clean' look I was going for, bit I wanted something really exciting that would get noticed, so basically just make it a bit more exciting. Also, remember that on of the columns needs to be a tag cloud. I do like the colours though. A very good first entry :)
     
    kiteguy123, Apr 17, 2010 IP