Logo Contest - 8 Hours - $30 - Let's See What You Got!

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by shamus, Dec 7, 2008.

  1. #1
    Hey all!

    I'm in the market for another logo for a new blog/site. I love having contests here at DP because in all honesty, I'm not quite sure what "look" we're going for.

    Let's start with the basics...

    URL:
    STLBars.Com
    Tagline: Your #1 St. Louis Bar Info Center

    Background: It will need to be transparent, as the site has a special background (as you'll see).

    Size: 331 x 82 is the default logo size, so keep it as close to that as possible.

    So now that you have the technical details, I guess what we're looking for is something that stands out. It's obviously not a HUGE logo, so something bright, funky, yet somewhat professional would be good. I really don't know yet, so we'll see what you all submit.

    Let the games begin!!!
     
    shamus, Dec 7, 2008 IP
  2. pat3ck

    pat3ck Well-Known Member

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    #2
    A try:

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  3. Panic!

    Panic! Well-Known Member

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    #3
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  4. shamus

    shamus Active Member

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    #4
    @pat3kc - Thanks for being the first entry! The logo isn't quite what we're looking for, but again, we appreciate the try.

    @Panic! - Very nice entry Panic! The letters are a little "thin" but I see the look you were going for. Also, the liquid in the cup looks a little too "dirty". Wonder if another color would look better? We like the brown, but we'd like to see an alternative if you have time. Thanks!
     
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  5. Panic!

    Panic! Well-Known Member

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    #5
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  6. jackieh1791

    jackieh1791 Active Member

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    #6
    Hi. Thanks for a great contest. Here is my first try...

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  7. shamus

    shamus Active Member

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    #7
    @Panic! Loved your second set of entries....much more of the look we're going for without a doubt. I like the smoky appearance of the bottom one. Definitely a contender!

    @jackieh1791 - Thanks for your entry Jackie! Unfortunately, it doesn't quite match the atmosphere of the site, and I'm not even sure what that would look like on the background we're using. See the entry above you to get a better idea of what's up. Thanks again though.
     
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  8. jackieh1791

    jackieh1791 Active Member

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    #8
    I'm sorry, the site took so long to load that I never got to see the background. I might try another one later. Thanks.
     
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  9. Mecal

    Mecal Peon

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    #9
    let me know what you think.
    I can always change the colors (and font).

    Background is white, but it's really transparent.

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    edit: just realized I need to add the slogan...

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  10. shamus

    shamus Active Member

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    #10
    Mecal - Thanks for the entry Mecal. To be honest, I don't think that color of blue compliments the color theme of the site at all. I'm looking for something a little more professional to be honest. Thanks again though!
     
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  11. M3rC

    M3rC Peon

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    #11
    Logo:
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    Sample on site:
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    Feedback more than welcomed
     
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  12. Mecal

    Mecal Peon

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    #12
    I didn't think so either, lol. I was wanted to check the idea of the design first :)
     
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  13. TightWad

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    #13
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    omaryo Well-Known Member

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    #14
    Here is my entry hope you like it !
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  15. shamus

    shamus Active Member

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    #15
    @M3rc - Thanks for the entry! I like the little bartender, but the actual text doesn't quite look like what we're going for. I like your concept though!

    @tightwad - DAMN! VERY nice entry my friend (both of them!). Definitely a contender without a doubt.
     
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    itrungs Active Member

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    #16
    here is my design .. hope you like it =]

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    watari Well-Known Member

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    #17
    my entries ....

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  18. shamus

    shamus Active Member

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    #18
    @itrungs - Thanks for the entry! It's not bad, but it seems like it's missing something...can't quite place it though. Feel free to have another go at it if you have time. Thanks!

    @ Watari - Thanks for your entry Watari! I like the concept, but to be honest, I don't think red is a color we're going for. Besides the color, the logos look nice :)
     
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  19. M3rC

    M3rC Peon

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    #19
    i've redone the text,
    retry:
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  20. shamus

    shamus Active Member

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    #20
    M3rC - Definitely looks a lot better, thanks for the revision!
     
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