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paradise
07-22-2005, 6:09 PM
APF Logo Design Competition (organized by Rich "squidfish", our newest MOD, thanks, man)

Given the wealth of artistic and photographic skills present at APF, we thought it was time to let you display your skills and imagination with a competition to design an Aquatic Photography Forum Logo. The winning logo design will be used both on the site and any future products that may be developed such as T-shirts. Therefore potentially your design may be seen widely around the world as members dive into the public aquariums and zoos with camera in hand and APF t-shirt on their backs.

Please let your imaginations loose with the graphics but remember it is often the most simple and basic designs that become the most memorable and effective logo graphics.


The competition winner will have their APF logo design used by the site for its promotion. The winner will also receive Platinum Contributer Rank status with full gallery privileges along with a free t-shirt when they are produced.

The competition will commence on the 1st of August and will close on the 31st of August. Competition entries will be judged by the site Admistrators. The winner will be announced on the 7th of November.

Entries submitted for the contest must be accompanied by your APF username and their your REAL first and last name. Files need to be emailed as an attachments to grhome@socal.rr.com

To facilitate judging of the entries, we have developed a few simple rules:

1) Entries may be any combination of graphics or text (NO photographs)

2) The logo should represent the main theme of the forum of aquatic photography.

3) A maximum of up to four colours may be used on your logo design.

4) Your logo design should have features that allow conversion to a black and white theme

5) Entries should clearly contain the web site address (aquatic-photography.com) w/out http:// or www.

NOTE: Here is the list of things that are important on the LOGO, I have reworked it after doing some of my own trial work, these are in ORDER of importance. The goal is to not necessarily use all of them, but at the very least the top 2-3 as long as it makes sense and does not look "TOO BUSY".

1. Aquatic Photography Forum (forum name)
2. aquatic-photography.com (forum URL)
3. APF (forum nickname)
4. Putting fish into focus (forum slogan)

6) Your entry should be submitted as a websize jpeg file (no more than 640 pixels wide or tall). The logo design may be in potrait or landscape format.

7) The winner needs to have a copy of the Photoshop file with layers, or a high resolution file either in jpeg or tiff format, although PSD file with Layers intact is preferred, to be used for the actual final design.


Copyright Information
Each entry shall remain the sole and original property of the participant.

By submitting the photograph, the participant allows APF to include it in any forum of advertisements and promotions, including off-site, and for use on merchandise. The winner relinquishes all financial possibility from any sales of the merchandise that has their logo design. The winner also permits APF to alter the design slightly to better fit specific media needs. The original intent and design will not be compromised.

We look forward to your creative entries and good luck

The APF Team

paradise
07-27-2005, 12:46 PM
I am wondering if people are working on this. I have had Zero submissions so far, just trying to find out if anyone is trying :)

phishphorphun
07-27-2005, 2:05 PM
I am wondering if people are working on this. I have had Zero submissions so far, just trying to find out if anyone is trying :)

My daughter and I are putting our heads together on this one. She's the artist in the family. Seems we have time...right?

tlemetry
07-27-2005, 6:33 PM
It says it starts Aug 1st. might get some submissions after that date.
I just got my internet back so now that Im a few steps behind, I might give this some thought.
T

paradise
07-27-2005, 7:11 PM
Great, just wanted to make sure people are seeing it and give it some push :)

I know Jay and I both are working on 3-4 designs each, independently

t_chelle16
07-27-2005, 11:03 PM
I'll talk to my mom and maybe if we have some free time we'll try to come up with something together. Not guaranteeing anything, though (we're more realist artists than graphic artists).

-Chelle

paradise
07-28-2005, 3:34 PM
Forgot to mention. WE would like to have our slogan "Putting Fish into Focus" on the logo if it feels naturally placed. We'll accept with or without, but I persoally would prefer with.

phishphorphun
07-28-2005, 3:36 PM
Forgot to mention. WE would like to have our slogan "Putting Fish into Focus" on the logo if it feels naturally placed. We'll accept with or without, but I persoally would prefer with.

Coincidentally, that is exactly what Amber suggested to me this morning. Glad you made that post Ed.

trigger
08-03-2005, 6:23 AM
I'll give it a try... Unfortunately I am not that good in creating images...

aqualuigi
08-05-2005, 3:50 PM
ok i tried :D

paradise
08-05-2005, 4:29 PM
Thanks to everyone who has already submitted their "tries". Some great stuff already, one in particular, I am really excited about.

Now, just because you submitted already, does not mean you can't still try more. It's not "ONE PER PERSON" Come up with as many "unique" ideas as you wish. The more the better.

We have been looking and I think we'll be doing more than one design anyways. WE'll have the grand winner that will get the Official Tshirt treatment, but we'll produce several other designs either way. So carry on.

A NOTE: Here is the list of things that are important on the LOGO, I have reworked it after doing some of my own trial work, these are in ORDER of importance.

1. Aquatic Photography Forum (forum name)
2. aquatic-photography.com (forum URL)
3. APF (forum nickname)
4. Putting fish into focus (forum slogan)

The goal is to not necessarily use all of them, but at the very least the top 2-3 as long as it makes sense and does not look "TOO BUSY".

Jdinh04
08-05-2005, 10:03 PM
Recieved a e-mail about this a while ago, didn't get the chance to look into it until today. I hope its not too late, if not i'll be working on some right now.

paradise
08-05-2005, 11:27 PM
LOL, you have until the end of the month. Take your time. Create a few.

Jdinh04
08-15-2005, 8:35 PM
What dimensions would you guys like?

paradise
08-16-2005, 1:52 AM
The image should be created big, and a JPG for submission can be any size, but around 640 is great for viewing.

OK everyone, it's the halfway point, and so far only about 6 submissions. Please step it up.

paradise
08-25-2005, 2:50 PM
Just a note. WE will extend the deadline for the Logo Creation Contest by another week, due to the fact that I will be on vacation from the 1st to the 7th.

JerseyJay
08-25-2005, 5:58 PM
There is some great stuff submitted but we are welcome to see more ......

Good luck all !

Celticjester
08-31-2005, 3:55 AM
Well - If I hadden't been so sick for the last couple of weeks I might have done something...
I am eagerly awaiting the new logo - I like to see what people come up with... :)

Considering I am trained as a graphic designer I should have pulled my finger out :)

paradise
08-31-2005, 4:29 AM
CJ, there is still plenty of time. We'd love it if you gave it a try.

paradise
09-09-2005, 8:34 PM
OK Last two days left in the contest. I will close it by SUNDAY night, so anyone with late entries, this is THE time to send them in. Please read the rules Carefully.