Logo Contest: Do something good for the world and: 1. Feel good 2. Win $20

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by TalentScout, Nov 8, 2010.

  1. #1
    Hi Everyone
    Need a logo design for a new website: skillsforafrica.com
    Idea is to donate your "skills" to help Africa, instead of money.

    I would like vibrant colours and and image of Africa (continent) incorporated into design. It must be cohesive, clean and professional. I encourage out-of-the-box thinking and designs.

    All entries are appreciated and I give extensive/great feedback. Have fun and let's make this a super contest. I would like to lock this by the end of the week.

    Please let me know if you have any questions.

    Thanks and regards
    TS
     
    TalentScout, Nov 8, 2010 IP
  2. Nora

    Nora Well-Known Member

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    #2
    Here is my first entry. The splashes stand for creativity.

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  3. ajpatl

    ajpatl Peon

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    #3
    I'm working on one, but what kind of skills exactly? Maybe that can be incorporated into the logo.
     
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  4. DrAmA9UrL

    DrAmA9UrL Active Member

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    #4
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  5. TalentScout

    TalentScout Member

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    #5
    Elance-Logo.jpg fifa-world-cup-2010-south-africa-Logo.jpg this_time_for_africa_2010_world_cup_waka_waka_tshirt-p2350949430919984713m30_400.jpg
     
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  6. TalentScout

    TalentScout Member

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    #6
    Hi Everyone
    Thanks for the entries so far.

    What I am aiming for with the site is to be an elance meets kiva, where people can invest their skills in the hopes of helping and uplifting disadvantaged individuals or groups - who are in need of those skills. It is an online portal focused on business.
    ajpatl - hope that answers your question.

    Look wise - I would love us to achieve: elance meets Fifa Soccer Worls Cup South Africa. Images included for reference.

    Nora
    Thanks for being the first entrant in the contest. The splashes are a cool idea. A very nice looking image overall too. I do feel a bit of cohesion will make it stronger. Also, the colours are natural, which is pleasing, but I'd like it to be a bit more fearless. Perhaps we can have splashes in more colours in the shape of Africa with the text tighter underneath - all boxed in? Thanks again and best of luck!

    DrAmA9UrL
    Thanks for your entry. I like the idea of the animals. However, only in an iconic sense as this seems a bit busier than I had envisioned. I'd like it a bit tighter, so the text and meaning is immediately obvious. Thanks again and best of luck!

    Thanks again all and looking forward to more entries.

    Best of luck!
    TS
     
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  7. ajpatl

    ajpatl Peon

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    #7
    Frst Entry, feedback please
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  8. TalentScout

    TalentScout Member

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    #8
    ajpatl - thanks for the entry. This is more cohesive than the other entries. And closer in overall look.
    I feel it needs a bit more colour and perhaps some striking idea that binds the text and Africa icon together.
    Thanks again and best of luck for the rest of the contest!
    TS
     
    TalentScout, Nov 10, 2010 IP
  9. DrAmA9UrL

    DrAmA9UrL Active Member

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    #9
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  10. ajpatl

    ajpatl Peon

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    #10
    Thanks for the feedback, second entry, I enclosed the two in a colored ring to capture them more, I will try one more.
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  11. aTo

    aTo Active Member

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    #11
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  12. TalentScout

    TalentScout Member

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    #12
    DrAmA9UrL - thanks for the revision. Much better.

    Ajpatl - thanks for the updated entry. Nice and cohesive. I'm just not sure whether the ovals are strong enough to capture it all. Let me think about it.

    aTo - Love the creativity you put into this aTo. Thanks for your entry. I would love to see this with:
    The colour splash letters more obvious on white background, simpler tighter font above Africa, lose Madagascar, in framed square.

    Thanks again all. Your efforts are greatly appreciated.
     
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  13. aTo

    aTo Active Member

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  14. ajpatl

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    #14
    Last entry, feedback appreciated, minor things can be changed in all my designs if picked.
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    #15
    I liked Nora's work a lot
     
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  16. jhaye

    jhaye Active Member

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    #16
    Hi, Thanks for the Invitation..
    Here's my try...
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    If Anything Wrong, Please Let Me Know
     
    jhaye, Nov 11, 2010 IP
  17. DrAmA9UrL

    DrAmA9UrL Active Member

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    #17
    any updates?
     
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  18. TalentScout

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    #18
    Hi Everyone

    Had a busy weekend, so sorry for the late reply.
    Feedback:
    DrAmA9UrL - Thanks for checking in.
    Ajpatl - thanks for yet another update. The effort is appreciated.

    aTo - this is looking great. Can we:
    Make the frame and font black. Also, can we black outline the Africa. And make the font closer to the africa so there is less white space. Can we also try with another font - as per included T-shirt Image.
    dani_alves_this_time_for_africa.jpg

    Thanks for all the efforts - looking to wrap this up by tomorrow.
    TS
     
    TalentScout, Nov 15, 2010 IP
  19. TalentScout

    TalentScout Member

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    #19
    jhaye - Thanks for your entry also - much appreciated. While the icon looks interesting, I'm not sure it conveys the right message with Africa upside down. Also, in terms of colour - it needs to be bold, as per included example of soccer world cup logo. I'd love to see another go at it if you have time.

    All the best
    TS
     
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  20. aTo

    aTo Active Member

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    #20
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