After seeing how everyone helped Doug Allan with a logo I had an epiphany... I NEED A NEW LOGO! [Smile]
SIGNART LOGO CONTEST! – -- Everyone who creates a legitimate logo for my business will get a FREE 1 Month -- Membership to VinylReady.com. -- The winning logo will get a FREE 1 Year Membership To VinylReady.com PLUS $400!
RULES: -- Logo is for "Signart.com". (I’m rebranding Vinylready.com to Signart.com) -- Include a short tagline. Ie: "Over 100k Vinyl Ready Images" -- Final art will be provided in vector form. -- I'll purchase the appropriate fonts. -- SIZE: The logo must look good on a web page. Must look sharp as small as 100h*200w. -- FLAVOR: I'm trying to appeal to sign makers so the design must catch their eye - be creative. -- COLOR: I'm game for just about anything. Keep it in mind it will reside at the top of a website. The site’s body will be primarily black text on a white background. -- Cutoff Date: 8/1/05 -- I am the sole judge. -- To get a 1 month membership your submission needs to be legitimate please.
Why do it via the Letterhead forum? Simple – I love the way you all critique each others work. I ultimately think my final logo will be better than if I were to just have one vendor design it.
Let your imagination go wild! All your help is greatly appreciated!
THANKS!
Peter
Posted by Patrick Whatley (Member # 2008) on :
Okay, I'm in...
edited twice cause I don't know squat about html
[ July 14, 2005, 12:33 AM: Message edited by: Patrick Whatley ]
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
This should be a fun project. I'll be throwing my hat in the ring soon.
Pat, just FYI, the name has been changed to SignArt.com, but your concept will still work. I like your idea!
[ July 14, 2005, 12:41 AM: Message edited by: Russ McMullin ]
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
that is cool Pat!
Posted by Dawud Shaheed (Member # 5719) on :
OK, I'm in, heres one that I was working on. I want to do a few more variations of it. like color dimension etc. This is the bare bones version. I can Jazz it up some more. I have a feeling this is going to be a tough decision for you Peter.
[ July 18, 2005, 01:15 AM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
Posted by Bill Cosharek (Member # 1274) on :
So, will you also be selling SignFoam? Just wondering if this name-change is gonna be a problem with them. Good Luck.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Nice job Dawud!
...interesting question Bill, but Sign • Arts Products Corp. hasn't kept http://www.signarts.com from having a similar name, so I don't see reason to suspect they would have any rights to grumble about http://www.signart.com either.
(don't forget the 100 x 200 pixels folks... check our merchant link for some examples)
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
If this is a contest wouldn't it be better to send entries to Peter rather than post them here and give others ideas (I like your idea Pat, think I'll use a variation for my entry hehehe)
Maybe Peter could set up a web page to show them all after deadline ... kind of the way Roger did for the Rapid-Tac t-shirt contest ... wonder if that page is still around somewhere, to check the eye-candy again?
Posted by Bill Cosharek (Member # 1274) on :
No Doug. I wouldn't expect the url to be any problem.
I was referring to the fact that this contest is to design a logo for Signart.com. Knowing that there's a company, in our field, out there with a similar name, might be kept in mind while conjuring up a design. After-all, we wouldn't want the winning design to be too similar to theirs. (not that it has yet, but it could)
Just making sure that what's created aint too much like what SignFoam uses on all their products & literature.
Posted by Patrick Whatley (Member # 2008) on :
Edited cause I can't read
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
quote:Originally posted by Mark Matyjakowski: If this is a contest wouldn't it be better to send entries to Peter rather than post them here and give others ideas (I like your idea Pat, think I'll use a variation for my entry hehehe)
Maybe Peter could set up a web page to show them all after deadline ... kind of the way Roger did for the Rapid-Tac t-shirt contest ... wonder if that page is still around somewhere, to check the eye-candy again?
Dead on right, Mark! Posting them here not only defeats the purpose, but would mess up the whole creative process. A contest isn't the same as a critique thread.
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
"Why do it via the Letterhead forum? Simple – I love the way you all critique each others work. I ultimately think my final logo will be better than if I were to just have one vendor design it. "
For those that prefer to send them directly thats fine. I was just hoping that everyone would help each other out with constructive critisism.
Peter
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
jest jokin'
...I will submit a serious drawing too Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
Doug, Can i come to Maui and give you some 1on1 help? Peter
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
Sorry, my bad
Posted by Doug Phillips (Member # 5708) on :
This is a much better contest now, way to step up Peter. I imagine you will get a better end product because of the changes (more time being spent & more folks submitting). It swayed me. I will be submitting something soon. Are there limitations on the amount of submissions per person? I assume not, but want to be clear.
Just an observation... I don't see a lot of design critiquing happening, reason - people will want to win it for themselves rather than trying to help others win, so posting here may not have the effect you were hoping for as far as a design getting "tweaked". I'm not saying it won't happen, just not likely.
That being said, I hope everyone posts here just to be able to see different takes on the same thing.
Good luck all! I know I'll need it after seeing what others here can do! Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
Sorry, my bad, too. Knock yourselves out.
Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
OK, here's my non-entry I like where Pat was going ... just tweaked the words a bit closer (without having the curl split the text) ... and added a bit of movement ... so this might be a critique or my "take" on Pat's idea but can't really be an entry... for obvious reasons. 200 pixels wide under 2k file didn't want to spend time to color... can't win, don't really use clip-art... just hav'n fun
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Rapid
[ July 18, 2005, 01:16 AM: Message edited by: Steve Shortreed ]
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
FYI - i've had a few designs sent via email and they will be part of the contest. I'll show them all off after the contest is over.
Peter
Posted by Dave Sherby (Member # 698) on :
Man I am so in. An how nice of Peter to offer us a prize of $400 grand. There must be more money in graphic elements than I thought.
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
Some good looking iders coming in! It's always a real joy to see the various ideas designers come up with.
Just a reminder. When posting your photos, please reduce the size to somewhere around 500-600 pixels max. and a resolution of 72 dpi.
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
I have 6 designs to submit soon as I figger out how to transfer them from Sign Wizard to an e-mail!!
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
I have 5 designs to submit one I figger out to transfer them to e-mail!!
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
I have 5 designs to submit . . .
if I EVER figger out how to transfer them to e-mail . . . LOL Posted by Dawud Shaheed (Member # 5719) on :
So when is the deadline?
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
-- Cutoff Date: 8/1/05
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
Gotta read them specs babydoll . . . Posted by William DeBekker (Member # 3848) on :
I had a great design then I realized I used a Palm Ornament Clip.. Don't think it would be prudent at this juncture to use it so I respectfully withdraw myself from this contest.
Sorry Couldn't resist.
[ July 19, 2005, 03:08 AM: Message edited by: William DeBekker ]
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
yep... I did the same thing William... caught myself before spending tooooo much time, but then again, it was too much Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
FYI - i kinda feel like a kid on christmas eve... the anticipation of seeing what you all are creating is killing me
Thanks
peter
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
you'all really know how to tease a guy. )
[ July 22, 2005, 11:39 AM: Message edited by: Peter Gariepy ]
Posted by Linda Silver Eagle (Member # 274) on :
Too bad you can't hand out the 1-Shot like you can the vinyl LOL.
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
one more week folks... keep those cards and letters coming
Peter
Posted by John Deaton III (Member # 925) on :
Peter, did you get my email?
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
hey all... i'm gonna start evaluating submissions tonight. last chance to get your designs in!
Peter
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
Here is the first wave of logos i've received. If you have some coming please get them to me asap.
I'd LOVE to hear everyone's opinions/critiques of these logos! Please be mindful that these were submitted by your fellow letterheads.
Peter
P.S. if you have sent a design and dont see it here please resend it.
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
wow.. can't say I took a good look at all of them yet, but of the ones I was inspired to look closer at by the small version... John Deaton's got my vote!! (not that I'm "voting"... but for the opinions you asked for, that pencilneck toon ROCKS!!)
Posted by Rick Chavez (Member # 2146) on :
I like the happy pencil too.
Posted by Jon Aston (Member # 1725) on :
3 Votes for JD3!
Posted by Philip Steffen (Member # 2235) on :
John D- hands down.... so far
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
The pencil dude is great!
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
yeah...i think so too
Posted by Jeff Spradling (Member # 1615) on :
Just for the record I’ll say first: I did submit an entry so I don’t know if deep down I have a bias opinion but I’ll offer a critique just the same.
In the small format they’re shown in,(you can click on them to see them lager) I’ll say John’s designs are probably the easiest to read and I like the toon but I don’t get the connection with a pencil and clipart for vinyl cutting. Perhaps a toon of a plotter blade would be better?
I also like the design with the convex “ART” but I still tend to lean towards the designs that show a connection to vinyl cutting.
Peter perhaps you could number them to make them easier to make reference to?
I am/was afraid mine is/was a bit too busy...especially after I see some “clean” stuff that others entered.
Good luck pickin Peter!
Jeff Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
I re-submitted mine and Jill's again Peter. Did you get them????
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
ok folks.. i'm numbering the images to make them easier to reference... and added a few more submitted designs. I've still got a few more to come in (or so i'm told) so this page will be updated again soon.
keep those critiques coming. (and for those that submitted, if you see a critique of your design and want to update it... feel free, just send me the new one.
THANKS!
Peter
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
oh... sorry for the duplicates. just reference the first number of the design in question if you could please.
peter
Posted by Camille Norvaisas (Member # 501) on :
I like #30.
Posted by Arvil Shep' Shepherd (Member # 2030) on :
Either one of John Deaton Designs !!!!!!!!!
Shep'
Posted by John Deaton III (Member # 925) on :
Jeff, my reason for putting in a pencil is that clipart has to be drawn before it can be scanned, vectored and cut. And going along with the name "Signart", I thought the pencil would be better than the blade, which some people may not readily recognize. Anyway, that was the reason for the pencil. Good luck to all! Posted by John Deaton III (Member # 925) on :
Dang, there sure is some good stuff in there! Lots of talent!
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
1st choice: 29
2nd choice: 10
Posted by Kelly Thorson (Member # 2958) on :
I like #33 best....it looks like a sign....I think it would be the one I would be most likely to choose from if I was to buy from all those logos, because it isn't to stereotypical of any one kind of sign - not to high end or too cartoony or too vinyly. Vector art is used in all types of signs from coroplast right to goldleaf. So, in my mind, it covers the bases the best.
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
I Just had a first look at all the entries, I like 27 and 33 myself. 27 is a little easier to read especially the word Art. 33 looks great also, it's really to the point on what clipart is. The ones with all the shading and special effects in my opinion does'nt reflect what a true vector file is about in it's truest form, which is cut vinyl, solid colors, even though you can bring it in and add those touches.. there's some great entries in there. WELL DONE!
Posted by Ian Stewart-Koster (Member # 3500) on :
34, 35, 26, & I still like 12 !
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
last chance for the stragglers... get those designs in today!
(note to all those that sent - if you dont see them on http://www.tobeme.com/signart then i dont have them, please resend!)
Peter
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
I know I entered one, but I think that 33 is the best of 'em all. It is clean and stylish. I don't know who did for sure it but I have my suspicions... Hahahahahaha!
That design kicks ass!
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
No offense, Peter, but the deadline was yesterday the FIRST... Any designs received today (the SECOND) shouldn't be eligible. That isn't fair to the people who got their designs in on time, not to mention that anyone submitting today gets unfair advantage of gandering at everyone's work and could look at all the critiques.
Just my thoughts...
Posted by Don Coplen (Member # 127) on :
quote:Originally posted by Bruce Bowers: No offense, Peter, but the deadline was yesterday the FIRST... Any designs received today (the SECOND) shouldn't be eligible. That isn't fair to the people who got their designs in on time, not to mention that anyone submitting today gets unfair advantage of gandering at everyone's work and could look at all the critiques.
Just my thoughts...
I was feeling the same way, Bruce. Glad someone else posted that.
It was also completely and incredibly unfair to post the entries before choosing a winner AND encouraging people to change their entries based on input, as well as on seeing the competition.(why the heck do ya suppose most of the entries were sent via emails instead of posted on the bb?)
Also, there's an awful lot of voting going on for a contest where Peter promised us he would be the sole judge.
Great entries, but this isn't the contest we entered.
Also just one person's opinion.
(btw, John Deaton's design work kicks ass! It think it's about time he published a book.)
[ August 02, 2005, 03:25 PM: Message edited by: Don Coplen ]
Posted by Bob Rochon (Member # 30) on :
I have to say number 30 is the easiest to read as well as having a nice flare to signmakers
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
I like #2, #28 & #30. I guess overall I'd pick #30.
Great work everyone!!
Suelynn
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Umm, is it just me, or are 7,8,9,10,11,23,24,25,& 26 all the same logo? Is something wrong with my monitor? I'm viewing in Netscape.
Suelynn
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Actually 35 is really nice as well, straight to the point!
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
quote: After seeing how everyone helped Doug Allan with a logo I had an epiphany... I NEED A NEW LOGO!
quote: Why do it via the Letterhead forum? Simple – I love the way you all critique each others work. I ultimately think my final logo will be better than if I were to just have one vendor design it.
quote:I'd LOVE to hear everyone's opinions/critiques of these logos!
Bruce & Don have a valid point from the viewpoint of having playied by the rules & wanting the same fair chance at the prize without unfair chances being tossed out in the end... but I think Peter's viewpoint is valid as well.
As a relatively new letterville participant he was inspired by the way folks pitch in to help each other & offer design critiques that result in an improved layout or logo where "the whole is greater then the sum of it's parts" & the "parts" are often contributed by more then one person.
I think it is commendable that this occurs here & in a way, in theory, it seems a shame that money on the table might somehow limit that group process & possibly limit the final outcome.
But on the other hand, the quality of entries are such that no tweaking is needed & several are easily more then he might have hoped for.
I think his prize should be for timely entries, but maybe his decision on the final logo he uses could include late entries, revisions or suggestions from the peanut gallery.
Posted by Rick Beisiegel (Member # 3723) on :
Quoted by Doug:
"Bruce & Don have a valid point from the viewpoint of having playied by the rules"
Doug:
It's spelled PLAYED
You know how long I have waited for that Doug
[ August 02, 2005, 06:32 PM: Message edited by: Rick Beisiegel ]
Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
dang it.. had "playing" in my previous sentance structure... edited too quick to maintain the illuision I've been trying to uphold. Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
haha... I know... "Sentence"... just wanted you to think ya got me again Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
The contest is officially closed. I'll be making my decision in the next few days. Still like to hear everyone's opinions on what is up there.
Thanks!
Peter
Posted by Dave Grundy (Member # 103) on :
" illuision " ???
Had to notice!!! Posted by Doug Allan (Member # 2247) on :
Arrrrrggghhhhh!!!!
umm, ...I meant to do that Posted by Mark Matyjakowski (Member # 294) on :
Not that it really matters ... 12/13 shouldn't really be there ... I was doing the critique thing not the contest thing (as noted when I posted it)
again, not that it really matters plenty of really cool stuff there to choose from
there's bits and pieces of most all that I really like ... Like Pats idea with the vinyl or the blade dropping from the dot in dot-com or the banner with the vinyl holes ... and Tater's cartoon pencil, what can you say about that, crying shame it is posted in a contest and not on it's own Saturday morning cartoon.
Fun seeing some that you can almost guess who did them... 33-35 DrCas? 2 Stevo? 33 I almost want to say Jill emulating Stevo except for the eyecandy filter ...which is throwing me off --------------------------- (edited because I spelled something right that I shouldn't have)
[ August 02, 2005, 09:15 PM: Message edited by: Mark Matyjakowski ]
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
What's happening with this? Who won? Inquiring minds want to know.... Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
Just back from a trip. Gonna make my decision today. Will post it tomorrow.
Thanks
Peter
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
Its official. I went with the above logo!
Thanks SteveODesign!
For everyone that submitted their designs... i owe you a free membership! Please send me an email at president@vinylready.com so i can get you a username/password.
Thanks to everyone who helped in this contest!
Peter Gariepy
Posted by Bruce Bowers (Member # 892) on :
Congrats to Stevo!
This is the one that I had "voted" for. Nice look!
Thanks for the contest, Peter. It was fun!
Posted by Jane Diaz (Member # 595) on :
Congrats to Stevo! And you're right, Bruce, thanks to Peter for the contest! It is nice to have such great vendors here who values what we all do. ...just a note...the design submitted by Diaz Sign Art was designed by our 21 year old son and we are very proud of his efforts! I'd say you did a good job for your first contest, Joe! (These proud moms...whacha gonna do with 'em! I'm sure I've thouroughly embarrassed him now!) Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
Aww Shucks. I am humbled to be picked over the immense amount of talent that entered!
Thank You Peter,
Stevo
Posted by Ray Rheaume (Member # 3794) on :
Congratumatoony, Stevo!
Rapid
Posted by nicola mcintosh (Member # 5371) on :
well done stevo!! first class
nik
Posted by Kimberly Zanetti (Member # 2546) on :
BRAVO!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by Sheila Ferrell (Member # 3741) on :
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Congratulations Stevo!
Thanx again Peter for the opportunity!!
Posted by Russ McMullin (Member # 5617) on :
Great work Stevo. Congratulations!
Posted by Stevo Chartrand (Member # 2094) on :
Thanx folks.
Peter, did you get your files???
Stevo
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Nice job Stevo!!! Way to go!
Suelynn
Posted by Peter Gariepy (Member # 5434) on :
All free memberships have been setup. If i missed any of you let me know!
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