Contest Need a Wordpress Theme (only psd) - prize $500

Discussion in 'Design Contests' started by xxMirceaxx, Mar 17, 2011.

  1. #1
    I need a design for journeyetc.com! You must also make a logo, as I don't have one!

    I like the sites of lastminute.com and travelpod.com (not the colours, but the structure).
    For design ideas, look at vagabondish.com and wayfaring.info, they have an awesome design!

    I want the site to use light colours, I'm looking for something that will make the visitor wish exploring more content. I'm also a fan of grunge, but I would give up to that in favour of a design that has a higher converting rate.

    Integrating advertisements & social media (facebook and twitter) play a big role in choosing the winner, one of my ideas was to make the booking.com search box have a flexible position near the post or booking form at the start of the post.
    729 x 90 banner in the header, near the logo
    300 x 250 banner 1st sidebar - single post
    160 x 600 banners 2nd sidebar - single post

    I'm sure there are better ideas out there, so looking for your creativity.

    These are the content sections I want on the 1st page, not necessarly in this order. Customizations for each content section is welcomed.

    I will also need a custom page for reviews for some of the categories (hotels, luggage, food). Must have the comments appear as reviews.
    Another thing I want is a subscription box that appears and promotes a newsletter, travel deals & travel insurance.

    I will award $50 to anyone that comes with a good idea for the design.

    Destinations
    Travel Tips
    Backpacking
    Green Travel
    Travel Deals
    Travel News
    Hotels
    Christmas
    New Year
    Travel insurance
    Travel Gadgets
    Luggage Reviews
    Events
    Language
    Food
    Restaurants
    Tours
    Press releases

    Below is an example of how things should be positioned! Feel free to bring your contribution!
    Also, try to use lighter colors (it's a travel site).

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    xxMirceaxx, Mar 17, 2011 IP
  2. SabTech

    SabTech Member

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    #2
    wow....wish this was private work ...

    i'll look to this
     
    SabTech, Mar 17, 2011 IP
  3. sparkle92

    sparkle92 Well-Known Member

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    #3
    Great brief, I'll enter this one ;)
     
    sparkle92, Mar 18, 2011 IP
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    sparkle92 Well-Known Member

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    #4
    Hey, here's what I've done:

    Note: The facebook and Twitter like buttons will be dropdowns on rollover on the twitter/facebook icons (I've sampled how the twitter one will look).

    Please provide me feedback on the layout/colors/overall style of the index page (if you see it) while I make the review page. Thanks ;)

    FULL VIEW - http://sparkle-bg.net/journeyz.png
     
    sparkle92, Mar 20, 2011 IP
  5. xxMirceaxx

    xxMirceaxx Well-Known Member

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    #5
    Thanks for your entry sparkle,
    I like the idea behind the logo, but can you try a variation with another fond?
    Also the green tone on the header is kind of tiring. Perhaps, try something more pleasant on the eye!
    I really like the idea of dropdown buttons, btw
     
    xxMirceaxx, Mar 21, 2011 IP
  6. sparkle92

    sparkle92 Well-Known Member

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    #6
    sparkle92, Mar 21, 2011 IP
  7. yugo

    yugo Well-Known Member

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    #7
    wait me I will give my try....
     
    yugo, Mar 21, 2011 IP
  8. xxMirceaxx

    xxMirceaxx Well-Known Member

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    #8
    It's good, I'll take it into consideration. Waiting for other entries though
     
    xxMirceaxx, Mar 22, 2011 IP
  9. ScarletWolfe

    ScarletWolfe Peon

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    #9
    I have some ideas for this...hoping to have a go at it...Im gonna have to pull some old files I need from my other comuter tho...what kind of deadline are you setting on this?
     
    ScarletWolfe, Mar 24, 2011 IP
  10. yugo

    yugo Well-Known Member

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    yugo, Mar 25, 2011 IP
  11. xxMirceaxx

    xxMirceaxx Well-Known Member

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    #11
    Sry guys, but between your designs and the first one - I prefer that one :(
    Consider this contest closed
     
    xxMirceaxx, Mar 29, 2011 IP
  12. yugo

    yugo Well-Known Member

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    #12
    do you mean sparkle92?... no feedback for my design?
     
    yugo, Mar 29, 2011 IP
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    zelprex Member

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    #13
    Wait for my entry pls
     
    zelprex, Mar 29, 2011 IP
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    sparkle92 Well-Known Member

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    #14
    Didn't get what you meant either. Mine or the brown one you posted as a sample? ^^
     
    sparkle92, Mar 30, 2011 IP
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    #15
    working on my entry:D
     
    SabTech, Mar 30, 2011 IP