A New Year, A New Identity, A New Look - $200

[Tim]

Thanks Palmer and Henrique! :blush:

[1on1]

Very nice Tim :tup:

[marengo]

Hi,

I have made modifications you've requested. Not sure how geeky guy is looking so I have made draft of this one ( he reminds me someone on DO :P ) . If that's ok I will re-draw him (he needs some more work).

Thanks and good luck to all ! :tup:
Nat

[rlevant]

:tup:

Looks pretty geeky to me! (You say someone on DO actually LOOKS LIKE THAT? WHo?) :o

[marengo]

<!--QuoteBegin-rlevant+Jan 27 2004, 06:46 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (rlevant @ Jan 27 2004, 06:46 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> :tup:

Looks pretty geeky to me! (You say someone on DO actually LOOKS LIKE THAT? WHo?) :o [/b][/quote]
http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showuser=1

:lol2:

[Palmer]

Hehe, nice one Nat.

I think that's everyone except Zoe. I'll wait a little for her and then give comments.

[Zoe]

Hi Guys,

I was just looking at these designs and I am not sure if I can compete with the little icons! I am hopeless at creating them on my own.

If you are still considering purchasing icons off Nat after choosing a design (that would be if you didn't choose Nat's design) like you said in one of your earlier posts - then I will be happy to make some new changes. :)

Otherwise I should probably bomb out... :blink:

[Raja]

Marengo, I think you meant this link

http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showuser=256

:nerd:

[Palmer]

<!--QuoteBegin-Demex+Jan 27 2004, 06:42 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Demex @ Jan 27 2004, 06:42 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Hi Guys,

I was just looking at these designs and I am not sure if I can compete with the little icons! I am hopeless at creating them on my own.

If you are still considering purchasing icons off Nat after choosing a design (that would be if you didn't choose Nat's design) like you said in one of your earlier posts - then I will be happy to make some new changes. :)

Otherwise I should probably bomb out... :blink: [/b][/quote]
Actually I was thinking of having Annia design the icons for the new site not Nat. Of course if Nat's design is chosen I will just use hers since I like them. It's up to you whether to give it a shot or not. I know you're busy. Nothing wrong with bowing out gracefully, I agree this is a pretty tough competition to win.

[IDarwish]

When does this contest end ? Jus wondering :)

Thank You,
Carlos.

[Palmer]

It's closed to new entries. It ends when I say it does :D

[Zoe]

Ok so I have had a think about it and as much as I would like a shot at winning, I have decided that I will "gracefully bow out" :)

Good luck everyone - very tough comp!

[Palmer]

Ok, thanks Zoe. I know someone who wants to buy your design. I'll let him know it's available. I really do appreciate your giving it a shot. I'm still a big fan :)

[Brent]

Can the people who are no longer in the running post the designs that are for sale.
I saw some good templates that I am sure people will want. (maybe me ;) )...

Maybe a new thread?

Brent

[motiveX]

<!--QuoteBegin-Brent+Jan 29 2004, 10:55 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Brent @ Jan 29 2004, 10:55 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Can the people who are no longer in the running post the designs that are for sale.
I saw some good templates that I am sure people will want. (maybe me&nbsp; ;) )...

Maybe a new thread?

Brent [/b][/quote]
I think they can be added to the Marketplace (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showforum=22) area of the site; those who are interested in doing so.

[Palmer]

I plan on posting something regarding this contest soon. Not sure what though :D Sorry for the delay.

[Mike]

<!--QuoteBegin-Palmer+Jan 29 2004, 05:37 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Palmer @ Jan 29 2004, 05:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> I know someone who wants to buy your design. I'll let him know it's available. [/b][/quote]
lemme at him... lemme at him... :angry: :ninja:

[Palmer]

Silly rabbit, I was talking about you :)

[Zoe]

he he he :lol:

[Zoe]

<!--QuoteBegin-Palmer+Jan 29 2004, 07:37 PM--></div><table border='0' align='center' width='95%' cellpadding='3' cellspacing='1'><tr><td>QUOTE (Palmer @ Jan 29 2004, 07:37 PM)</td></tr><tr><td id='QUOTE'><!--QuoteEBegin--> Ok, thanks Zoe. I know someone who wants to buy your design. I'll let him know it's available. I really do appreciate your giving it a shot. I'm still a big fan :) [/b][/quote]
thanks Palmer

If I wasn't trying to do everything myself I would have had more time to work on your site. Whoever wins this comp is going to have a great addition to their portfolio!!!

[Palmer]

Ok, I guess I've debated with myself long enough.

I'm torn between the remaining 4. I like a lot of each one of them. I keep going back to my thoughts on exactly what I'm going for with the new site and who I want it to appeal to. I think if I went through this entire thread and picked out every comment about what I'm looking for, there is 1 design that pretty much had every one of them.

I want to thank everyone who entered, you really put everything into this. It means a lot how much effort you put forth on our new look. So without further ado, I would like to announce that the designer who will be responsible for giving our tired looking site a much needed facelift for our new direction is...











Nathalie Poitiers (aka Marengo)
with the following entry...
http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/upload...-1075225220.jpg (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/uploads/post-6-1075225220.jpg)

Congratulations Nat! <img src='http://www.designoutpost.com/images/winner_first_h4h.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[Liz]

congrats on designing the new face of Design Outpost Nat, nice design! Lookin' forward to seeing the new look put into place. :tup:

[Luc]

Congrats Nat! Everyone's excited for the new DO! Hurrayyyy!

[hheine]

Congrats Nat ! :D

[rlevant]

Congratulations!

[geofharries]

Great news Palmer and Nat! Congratulations to you both...one for the design, and the other for making a tough decision :)

Now let's get the new site up by Monday morning.

geof

[Zoe]

woohoo Nat! What a super design! :)

Great entries from everyone. We should all pat ourselves on the back!

[designmarket]

Good one! :tup:

[marengo]

Wow! Thank you very much to all! It was difficult : you all guys and girls are really good designers :flowers: and I am proud to win this contest :tup:

Nat

[Eagle]

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Well done Nat! <img src='http://www.eagleimagery.co.uk/smil3y/eaglewoot.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[Michael]

Congrats Nat :tup:

[Tim]

Congats Nat!! :woot: This design will fit DO very well!

[jonmulk]

Congrats Nat! Can't wait to see the new site!

[Mark]

Congrat Nat! :tup: Can't wait to see this puppy up!

[marengo]

Thanks guys! :) :)

Nat

[customb]

yep yep: <img src='http://www.designoutpost.com/images/winner_first_h4h.gif' border='0' alt='user posted image' />

[Palmer]

Ok, revision time for me and Nat. All others mind your own business :D

For reference, here is the entry I'll be referring to...
http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/upload...-1075225220.jpg (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/uploads/post-6-1075225220.jpg)

I'll need you to provide the html as well as the .psd when we reach the final, I hope that's ok.

Here's what I need changed. And here is crude mock-up to help...
http://www.yourwebbuddy.com/templates/do/1.jpg

-Logo: Let's go with the original colors in Raja's design. I like the red and blue. Let's also go with his original layout of the logo he designed also. The horizontal orientation of the logo isn't fitting in your template.

-Top Icons: Lets move those up and center the text like I did for Audio Outpost You can use the same font and colors that you did for the other icons. All the icons at the top are great but if it is easy to remove the small goatee beard in the programming guy I think he would look more geeky.

-Remove "Graphic designers compete for your business". I'm assuming that will be html text so I'll make up a new slogan in the final.

-We're not calling them "contests" in the new site so wherever it says contests replace with projects. ie Recent Contests to Recent Projects

-Instead of "How to start" let's go with something else. Any ideas? Maybe "Start Here" or "Instructions" or "Helpful Guide"

-"Open your contest" needs to be "Start your project"

That's all for now. Gotta eat :chef:

[marengo]

:) Thanks Palmer. I'will make modifications and I'll code it soon : in 2 -3 days.

Thanks,
Nat

[Palmer]

Sorry I wasn't clear. Those were just a few revisions. I have some other minor ones to go over after you submit the first revision. Don't code it yet :)

Thanks

[marengo]

Hello,

all modifications you asked have been made.

Thanks, :)
Nat

[Palmer]

Ok, I just have 3 more changes and then that should be it.

-The logo needs to move to the left so it lines up with the left column

-The green arrows on the left need to match one of the colors in the logo, either red or blue whatever looks best.

-Same thing for the search and log in and view button

The other details I can change with the style sheet like the heading color being dark blue like the logo.

I would like to see the final mock up before having you convert it to html so just upload it and I'll check it out.

Thanks Nat :flowers:

[marengo]

10 minutes :flowers:

[Palmer]

Perfect. Thanks, you're the best ^_^

Go ahead and convert it and send all the files to palmer@designoutpost.com

Thanks again Nat. :)

[annia]

great nat :D can't wait to see this design applied :)