[QUICK] $100 up for grabs... design an ecover for MinisiteWars

timdavis · 09-21-2008, 01:11 AM

What a Great Competition !

There are so many awesome design here. Unfortunately many warriors are just concentrating on the theme " Minisite Wars" using soldiers, army etc . But they are not depicting : " An Epic Battle Of GRAPHICAL Proportions".

I can only see a handful of design that has combined a War theme as well showing that it is a about Graphics and designers fighting !

Erum Munir · 09-21-2008, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Louis Raven

So a good design comes down to how much you can fit in a box???

Take away the army men from Pulps contribution and they're still my favourite to win followed extremely closely by Nicolaas Theron.

Take a look at the Google logo, no borders or site colours apart from the logo and they're brand is very powerful.

You don't have to throw in every pic and drop shadow under the sun to make a good cover is all I'm saying.

We aren't talking about good design. We are talking about good ecover design. Which means you also have to keep in mind that the ecover will also be used for promotional reasons and not just at the main website. Meaning promoters, affiliates, etc, etc may be using the ecover all over the place. (Although in this case it might be just at the website in which case one has more creative freedom)

Not many people are going to place huge images that span way too many pixels. So for that reason alone the basic version has to work and make sense. Not to mention still look great when resized.

And btw none of this means that the basic cover has to have every design element on it. It can be as plain as you want. Minimalist works, too

Btw I am loving all this creative work which is quite literally outside the box LOL. So what the heck. This is a design competition so one can go a bit wild ;-)

Nicolaas Theron · 09-21-2008, 02:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by timdavis

What a Great Competition !

There are so many awesome design here. Unfortunately many warriors are just concentrating on the theme " Minisite Wars" using soldiers, army etc . But they are not depicting : " An Epic Battle Of GRAPHICAL Proportions".

I can only see a handful of design that has combined a War theme as well showing that it is a about Graphics and designers fighting !

Tim, designers are wimps. Just look at the organizers of this competition if you don't believe me. So a picture of designers fighting will be two people throwing wet toilet paper at each other while wearing crash helmets and body armor. No explosions, just wet splats and lots of crying.

Ok, I need to go get my helmet, I think there are two Englishmen wetting some toilet paper with my name on it right about now and I have been known to faint at the sight of minor bruising.

But on a lighter note, you make a fair point. It is true though that abstract concepts like graphics can be very difficult to put into pictures. The best I could do with the time I spent on this was to have soldiers standing in a graphics tablet, and maybe not even everyone "got" it. It's a tough one, especially if you don't have custom drawing skills (and I don't think many of us do, I certainly don't). Sometimes you just can't find the stock images you need to manipulate into the image you have pictured in your mind.

Nicolaas Theron · 09-21-2008, 02:54 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lucy Weber

Just a quick color variation.

Hey Lucy, it looks like the squad of soldiers from my first entry deserted to you! I guess given the choice of looking at my face or at your face all day it's hardly a contest, so I don't blame them

graphicsgenie · 09-21-2008, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Nicolaas Theron

Tim, designers are wimps. Just look at the organizers of this competition if you don't believe me. So a picture of designers fighting will be two people throwing wet toilet paper at each other while wearing crash helmets and body armor. No explosions, just wet splats and lots of crying.

Ok, I need to go get my helmet, I think there are two Englishmen wetting some toilet paper with my name on it right about now and I have been known to faint at the sight of minor bruising.

Nic, I'm telling my mummy on you!!!!! you're a bad, bad man ;o)

KarlWarren · 09-21-2008, 03:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicolaas Theron

Tim, designers are wimps. Just look at the organizers of this competition if you don't believe me.

I'll have you know, I'm strong and tough - like the Milky Bar Kid!!!

There's a big ball of wet toilet paper here with your name on it.

Luvleey · 09-21-2008, 04:00 AM

Hi, here's my try:

Thanks.

-Luv

graphicsgenie · 09-21-2008, 04:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erum Munir

We aren't talking about good design. We are talking about good ecover design. Which means you also have to keep in mind that the ecover will also be used for promotional reasons and not just at the main website. Meaning promoters, affiliates, etc, etc may be using the ecover all over the place. (Although in this case it might be just at the website in which case one has more creative freedom)

I think this competition is allowed to take a different stance with any pre-defined ecover ideas. The whole point of this was to allow designers to be as creative as they can, primarily to get the juices flowing for the big competition.

That is exactly what we got so we are happy, plus it gives us some great ideas to use on the main site

Thanks

Erum Munir · 09-21-2008, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graphicsgenie

I think this competition is allowed to take a different stance with any pre-defined ecover ideas. The whole point of this was to allow designers to be as creative as they can, primarily to get the juices flowing for the big competition.

That is exactly what we got so we are happy, plus it gives us some great ideas to use on the main site

Thanks

Psst that is why I said "Btw I am loving all this creative work which is quite literally outside the box LOL. So what the heck. This is a design competition so one can go a bit wild ;-)"

I argued myself out of the in the box argument LOL.

graphicsgenie · 09-21-2008, 05:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erum Munir

Psst that is why I said "Btw I am loving all this creative work which is quite literally outside the box LOL. So what the heck. This is a design competition so one can go a bit wild ;-)"

I argued myself out of the in the box argument LOL.

I myself have got more into the opinion of there is no box, its like the Matrix with me ;o)

Erum Munir · 09-21-2008, 05:48 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graphicsgenie

I myself have got more into the opinion of there is no box, its like the Matrix with me ;o)

Now the question to ask here is 'Who is THE ONE'?

graphicsgenie · 09-21-2008, 05:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Erum Munir

Now the question to ask here is 'Who is THE ONE'?

If you have to ask that question, it is not you

KarlWarren · 09-21-2008, 05:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graphicsgenie

If you have to ask that question, it is not you

Shut it Morpheus!!!

We all know it's me... now, where's the oracle - I want a cookie.

graphicsgenie · 09-21-2008, 05:56 AM

OK everyone.....

YouTube - she's the one - robbie willians

KarlWarren · 09-21-2008, 05:59 AM

I thought you'd have posted Chesney... we all know he's your favourite

GrantFreeman · 09-21-2008, 06:13 AM

Darren and Karl, I don't envy you guys at all! I had no idea there was so many talented, over-caffeinated design freaks in the forum.

You guys have your job cut out for you.

Good luck everybody, let the best design win.

Grant

Nicolaas Theron · 09-21-2008, 07:57 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by graphicsgenie

Nic, I'm telling my mummy on you!!!!! you're a bad, bad man ;o)

Is your mummy the nasty type armed with a cake roller, a limited and slightly repetitive vocabulary and an apron that reads "I can't cook, but I can kick your ass"?

If so, is it too late to say I'm sorry?

KarlWarren · 09-21-2008, 08:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Nicolaas Theron

Is your mummy the nasty type armed with a cake roller, a limited and slightly repetitive vocabulary and an apron that reads "I can't cook, but I can kick your ass"?

No..... I can't kick, but I can COOK yo' ass.

Tuzic · 09-21-2008, 08:04 AM

hi,

wish i was trained in this i would definitely opt in for ths offer.great thread.

graphicsgenie · 09-21-2008, 09:11 AM

Right everyone....

Consider this competition now closed.

Thanks to everyone who entered and myself and Karl would like to thank everyone for their creativity and willingness to participate.

We are about to get together and pick the winner and 5 runner ups. Will advise shortly

Speak Soon

Marian Berghes · 09-21-2008, 09:27 AM

pick me pick me

(jk)

Erum Munir · 09-21-2008, 09:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Marian Berghes

pick me pick me

(jk)

Since I have already had the verdict that I'm not THE ONE (Darren

), I'll wait and see who is.

KarlWarren · 09-21-2008, 09:54 AM

We're currently playing extreme paper-scissors-stone to decide the top 5 for the runner up prizes....

With real paper, scissors and boulders.

Darren's currently hiding behind a chair because I nabbed the scissors and a rock, leaving him to defend himself with nothing but a sheet of paper.

Louis Raven · 09-21-2008, 10:04 AM

A sheet of paper? mind you, paper cuts can be deadly if they go infected and untreated for a few months.

So... there's a 0.00012% chance Darren could win

Remember, Darren, " Eye of the tiger" Sensei.

KarlWarren · 09-21-2008, 10:14 AM

WE HAVE A WINNER!!!

Darren and I both agree that the cover that most captures the wars is Pulp Minisites entry... who are the winners of $100

With so many talented entries not making the top spot, we've decided to put the 5 runner up places to public vote... Darren and I have chosen our favourite 10 and are launching a POLL to decide the overall 5 runners up. Will be a new thread, as this one has become quite unwieldy

Good luck everyone, and congratulations to Pulp Minisites.

I hope you've all picked up a few enquiries from potential clients from this thread...

The battle may be over, but the WARS have only just begun.

-------

By the way, Darren won our bout of paper, scissors, stone... with a cheap shot. He made a paper aeroplane and speared me with it from across the room.

Erum Munir · 09-21-2008, 10:49 AM

Congrats Pulp Minisites!

graphicsgenie · 09-21-2008, 10:50 AM

MINISITE WARS - ECOVER JUDGING - YOU DECIDE

Nicolaas Theron · 09-21-2008, 04:33 PM

Congratulations Pulp, well deserved!

Pulp Minisites · 09-21-2008, 07:35 PM

Hey Hey,

What an interesting competition! Lots of really awesome stuff coming through and a massive range of different design styles from the various guys and girls who participated. If this competition is any indication of what the actual Minisite Wars will be like then it's going to be one hell of a tight competition. Thanks to all the kind comments and encouragement. See you all in the war

Regards,
Joe & Brent

Steven Fullman · 09-21-2008, 07:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pulp Minisites

Hey Hey,

What an interesting competition! Lots of really awesome stuff coming through and a massive range of different design styles from the various guys and girls who participated. If this competition is any indication of what the actual Minisite Wars will be like then it's going to be one hell of a tight competition. Thanks to all the kind comments and encouragement. See you all in the war

Regards,
Joe & Brent

It was a great design, worthy of victory. Well done, chaps.

Steve

Najat Engineer · 09-22-2008, 03:57 AM

Congratulations Pulp, you deserve it

LivingCovers · 09-22-2008, 08:46 AM

congrats pulp, u came up with a great creation. olatunde.

BrainDance · 09-22-2008, 09:18 AM

kudos pulp!
the competition was fun! we are a talented group, yay us.
Linda

YvonneTagbo · 09-23-2008, 12:29 AM

You Go Pulp ! Very Well Deserved

Congrats !

Derrty · 09-24-2008, 03:00 PM

Congratulations, nice work!!!

gamefreak · 09-25-2008, 02:56 PM

Congragulations Pulp. I liked your cover.

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timdavis Warrior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: , , USA. Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: [QUICK] $100 up for grabs... design an ecover for MinisiteWars What a Great Competition ! There are so many awesome design here. Unfortunately many warriors are just concentrating on the theme " Minisite Wars" using soldiers, army etc . But they are not depicting : " An Epic Battle Of GRAPHICAL Proportions". I can only see a handful of design that has combined a War theme as well showing that it is a about Graphics and designers fighting !

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