WillowHost.net contest Prize $105

[sinclac]

(Admin code added by Palmer - 81532Y)

I have added another $40.00 to the prize (Total now $105.00) and will be extending the deadline to 7-15-2003

I am going to change things and NOT concentrate on a willow tree, i have been Thur all the contest to see if there was anything i liked in them here are the results:

The contest for Walnut works software:
RadicalSEED
Second submission

JulieT
First Submission

Costello landscape biz contest:

ElKootcho_01

GreenQuest Lawn Contest:

ElKootcho_05
ElKootcho_06

Lightbulbsfast.com Contest:

ElKootcho Third variation
ElKootcho Last Submission

Vinbrooke Ltd. Logo Contest:

Page 2 the last entry from ElKootcho

Dedicated Hits Contest:

First submission from Sparkie

ECP Hosting Contest:

ElKootcho after 9e so i will #10


Now i realize that not all these are appropriate for my use but i am trying to give you an idea of what i like.
You guys are the experts here so i am leaving it up to you, with the information above i am giving you all FREE rain i will know what i like when i see it.

[Raja]

http://24.192.15.159/4fun/willow2.gif

[Palmer]

It's deja vu! :) Thanks for being so understanding about this. I have been working all day trying to find a solution. The host blames the forum script writers and they blame the host. Arghhhh.

Anyway, I posted a message in the designers forum and they will be resubmitting their entries.

Thanks again for keeping a good attitude about it :) You have my sincerest apologies.

[chelle]

B)

[Michael]

Rox :tup:


Spidey

[Julie]

Here's the whole tree...

[Michael]

I know it dosn't look like a Willow tree..

http://www.2square.co.uk/contests/willow2.jpg


Michael

[sinclac]

Hello,
I am addressing with this post.

ondarox,
I like the Font but the tree is to cartoonish for me.

2square,
Sorry but no, i do like the font ;)

chelle,
Not bad but kinda plain maybe add a sun behind the tree.

JulieT,
As a landscaper it reminds me of a fern not a tree.

[Michael]

Originally posted by sinclac@Jun 18 2003, 11:18 PM
2square,
Sorry but no, i do like the font ;)


Font!! do you mean the colour?

Thanks anyway


Michael

[chelle]

Here comes the sun B)

[Michael]

Originally posted by chelle@Jun 19 2003, 06:31 AM
Here comes the sun B)
Very nice chelle..





btw do you hang around Flashkit with the same username??


Michael

[chelle]

Thank you Michael :D

And no it must be another chelle at flashkit, cuz if it has to do with flash, that wouldnt be me. :huh:

[Michael]

Originally posted by chelle@Jun 19 2003, 11:35 AM
Thank you Michael :D

And no it must be another chelle at flashkit, cuz if it has to do with flash, that wouldnt be me. :huh:
Apologises my mistake..

[sinclac]

What is the sun was yellow, i don't care much for the orange.

[chelle]

Hi,
Here it is in yellow, if you want it lighter or darker, we can always work out those details if you decide to go with this design. :)

Thanks

[Palmer]

For those that don't know or do not have any in your part of the country, a willow tree has small leaves, droopy branches and grows near water...

[novapages]

Originally posted by Palmer@Jun 20 2003, 07:05 AM
For those that don't know or do not have any in your part of the country, a willow tree has small leaves, droopy branches and grows near water...
Thanks, I was wondering whether that was all willows or just "weeping willows"

sinclac, What would you think about a logo with willow branch instead of the whole tree? If you might like that idea I'd be happy to try to draw it out.

[sinclac]

novapages,

I am willing to try any thing once. :blink:

[cre8or]

Hi Chuck,
Please accept this as my design for your logo.
Your feedback would be appreciated.
-Kimber

[sinclac]

Kimber,

I see potential here one thing i do like is more colors then just 2 as you can see from my website My Web-page (http://www.wblandscape.com/)

I also prefer the above listed font (Not sure how it would look with your design)
I will be having a complete website template done around this logo.

I look forward to your revisions :D

[ElKootcho]

Is this logo for web use only? Or will it be needed for print as well?

[sinclac]

Originally posted by ElKootcho@Jun 21 2003, 08:28 PM
Is this logo for web use only? Or will it be needed for print as well?
Web use only.


Thanks to Paverchic,
I have a perfect Willow Tree picture:
http://www.wblandscape.com/images/salalb06.jpg

This is just so you know what i am refering to.

[Tyler]

Hows this? :)

[sinclac]

Originally posted by RadicalSEED@Jun 22 2003, 09:20 AM
Hows this? :)
RadicalSEED,

I don't like that one

I am going to change things and NOT concentrate on a willow tree, i have been Thur all the contest to see if there was anything i liked in them here are the results:

The contest for Walnut works software:
RadicalSEED
Second submission

JulieT
First Submission

Costello landscape biz contest:

ElKootcho_01

GreenQuest Lawn Contest:

ElKootcho_05
ElKootcho_06

Lightbulbsfast.com Contest:

ElKootcho Third variation
ElKootcho Last Submission

Vinbrooke Ltd. Logo Contest:

Page 2 the last entry from ElKootcho

Dedicated Hits Contest:

First submission from Sparkie

ECP Hosting Contest:

ElKootcho after 9e so i will #10


Now i realize that not all these are appropriate for my use but i am trying to give you an idea of what i like.
You guys are the ecperts here so i am leaving it up to you, with the information above i am giving you all FREE rain i will know what i like when i see it.

[Julie]

Weeeell...if you liked that, then what about this?

[Tyler]

Bringing back the gears, but trying to keep the willow. :huh:

[sinclac]

RadicalSEED
You can lose the willow i'm not much liken it.

JulieT
I like the top one can you use my preferd font Black Chancery

[Tyler]

Good bye willow tree.

[Julie]

Here's an update, using your font and in a few different variations.

[sinclac]

RadicalSEED
Try to work with the layout on the whole logo i like.


JulieT
Willow1-4 what if you mirror the leaf on the other side.

[Tyler]

Quick one

[Julie]

Ok--here's the mirrored version, plus a few more ideas I had.

Julie

[Tyler]

How is the color??

[sinclac]

Well i will be honest here nothing jumps out and bites me yet

JulieT
I still like willow 1-2 maybe play with the font color.
willow 1-8 not bad.

RadicalSEED
I'm not sure the grear thing will work for this like it did for the other.

[Taldo]

I tried to keep this very simple...please let me know what you think! Thanks.

[Tyler]

I had to try the tree again but this time went more streamlined

[Julie]

Here are some variations of the ones you liked.

Julie

[sinclac]

Taldo,

Not bad needs some shadow or somthing

RadicalSEED,
To me it looks like a space ship instead of a tree :wub:

JulieT,

I like willow1-8.3 what else might we add to spice it up? Maybe some kind of a border? or back ground? the W a different color maybe i am not to fond of black. i do like blues

[Taldo]

with shadow!

[Julie]

Here are a few more. Remember, we can always try to mix and match elements and colors from different versions to get something you really like.

Julie

[sinclac]

Taldo,

How about my preferd font black chancery how would that look.

JulieT,
Willow1-8.4 can you also border that one and see what the W & H looks like hollow maybe?

[Julie]

OK--how about this?

Julie

[Taldo]

Made the font change. Let me know what you think.Thanks!

[sinclac]

JulieT,

Number 10 is an option i will keep in mind.

Taldo,

Not bad but is still missing somthing


Come on folks lets see some more entrys more designers i'm not in love YET!!

Chuck

[Taldo]

Here's another one...

[Julie]

Here's a different idea...

[sinclac]

Lets look at some of the other ones i listed that i like and get away from the greenery sp? stuff Please.

[Tyler]

:unsure:

[Tyler]

Some more vector abstracts

[Taldo]

deleted

[sinclac]

Hello, all

I would like to thank everyones hard work so far i have upped the prize to $105.00 lets take the direction of a professional web hosting site. The domain name is WillowHost.net we can play with that or we can go with something like Web Hosting by WillowHost.net.
I will have a website template built around this.

Hosting site examples:
Webpage (http://www.ixwebhosting.com/)

Webpage (http://www.lunarpages.com/)

Webpage (http://jumpline.com/)

Webpage (http://www.powersofthosting.co.uk/)

Please let me know if i can be of more help.

[Palmer]

Just a quick note that the prize money has been raised and the payment has been received.

Good luck all :)

[Mike]

I think you should consider making that font optional. If designers are free to choose the font, you're sure to get entries that will please you. :)

[sinclac]

Originally posted by naramation@Jun 25 2003, 08:48 PM
I think you should consider making that font optional. If designers are free to choose the font, you're sure to get entries that will please you. :)
The font is now optional

[Taldo]

no leaves or trees!

[Michael]

Another try..

http://www.2square.co.uk/contests/willow3.jpg


Michael

[ElKootcho]

interesting solution. :tup:

[coxy]

If I want to get things right - maybe I shouldve read the brief and/or the feedback you have given to others.
But I wanted to try a few of these ideas out anyway. No harm in just saying no to them is there. :)

Well, first up...

<img src='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost1.gif[/img]

[coxy]

*waits - because of flood control* <_<

Next one...

<img src='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost2.gif[/img]

[coxy]

Be patient - there's eight in total. :lol:

<img src='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost3.gif[/img]

[coxy]

Oh, while I'm here - if you want any in colour - let us know. I'll modify to suit your needs. ;)

<img src='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost4.gif[/img]

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost5.gif

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost6.gif

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost7.gif

[Victoria]

Number 8 will rock your socks off. :lol2: :lol:

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost8_buffy.gif

:lol:

Buffy Fans Unite!

[sinclac]

Taldo,
You are headed in the right direction

2square,
Sorry but i just don't care for that entry #2

ElKootcho,
I am waiting for YOUR entry!

coxy,
#1 Nope :tdown:
#2 Nope :tdown:
#3 Nope :tdown:
#4 Possible (Needs Color) ;)
#5 Nope :tdown:
#6 Nope :tdown:
#7 Possible (Needs Color) ;)
#8 Buffy i don't think so NOPE!!!! what were you thinking :P

[Julie]

Well, this isn't greenery and it's not Buffy, so maybe?

Julie

[sinclac]

JulieT,

Now we are headed the right way i like them both but would like to see more idea's

Sorry for being such a pain :(

[ElKootcho]

Originally posted by sinclac@Jun 26 2003, 01:22 PM
ElKootcho,
I am waiting for YOUR entry!
Fine, if you insist :P

[coxy]

Originally posted by sinclac@Jun 26 2003, 10:22 PM
#8 Buffy i don't think so NOPE!!!! what were you thinking &nbsp;:P
You're lucky I remembered about the Buffy character called Willow...
...I was just about to post my 'P.ussy Willow' take on things. :lol:

Anyway - I have made amendments, and here's another six posts for you to look at. ;)

<img src='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost9.gif[/img]

[coxy]

I'm feelin ill today too. :sick: You're lucky these got done. :)

<img src='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost10.gif[/img]

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost11.gif

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost12.gif

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost13.gif

[coxy]

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost14.gif

[coxy]

And lastly... mock-ups of customized stationary. So you can get more of an idea of how good those logos are. ;) :)

<img src='http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost15_letter.gif[/img]

[Michael]

Coxy like the stationary designs

http://www.2square.co.uk/contests/willow4.jpg



Michael

[coxy]

Originally posted by 2square@Jun 27 2003, 03:37 PM
Coxy like the stationary designs
Thanks... :king:

[ElKootcho]

coxy - you may want to start labeling your entries. With so many posts, it'll be easier for the contest holder to comment on specific entries. just a suggestion :rolleyes:

[sinclac]

ElKootcho,

I like ElKootcho_01 could you add a border maybe

coxy,

I don't care for the green or the purple on the blue can we see a not so fat font?
The one before the stationary i kinda like the orange but again the font looks a little fat.

2square,
I like the second one can you change the font to the one you used on the first one?

[Michael]

Originally posted by sinclac@Jun 28 2003, 12:30 AM
2square,
I like the second one can you change the font to the one you used on the first one?
Thank you for the feedback

Here are the changes

http://www.2square.co.uk/contests/willow5.jpg


Michael

[Julie]

Here are some variations:

Julie

[sinclac]

JulieT,

I still like the first ones better net-01 & swoop-01 What do you think they would look like with the w and h in capital letters.

ElKootcho,

ElKootcho_01 a border Please (Gold & Blue)

2square,

I like #5 can i see it with a border Please.

[Julie]

Well, I don't have to tell you how I think it would look. I could just show you...

:)

Julie

[coxy]

Get ready for the ammendments. Here's file number 016

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost16.gif

[coxy]

FN017

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost17.gif

[coxy]

FN018

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost18.gif

[coxy]

FN019

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost19.gif

[coxy]

FN020

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost20.gif

[coxy]

FN021

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/carol.cox3/files/outpost/logos/willowhost21.gif

[sinclac]

Originally posted by JulieT@Jun 28 2003, 05:39 PM
Well, I don't have to tell you how I think it would look. I could just show you...

:)

Julie
JulieT,

I like it that way a lot better my favorite is swoop01b can we make the net in orange too and see what it looks like.

[Julie]

No prob--I left net01a and swoop01b on this for comparison's sake.

Julie

[sinclac]

Originally posted by JulieT@Jun 29 2003, 06:29 AM
No prob--I left net01a and swoop01b on this for comparison's sake.

Julie
JulieT,

Sorry i wasent clear i ment the (NET on the .NET) on swoop01b :D

[sinclac]

coxy,

Thank you for your current entry's (I like what i see), looking forward to more of your ideas.

[Julie]

:lol: Ooops! Here you go...

[coxy]

Originally posted by sinclac@Jun 29 2003, 04:52 PM
Thank you for your current entry's (I like what i see)
Thank you. :tup:

I'll see what else I can come up with.

Also, would you be using the logo for stationary and such like?
Am I right to pressume being a host you'd be sending out letters and other printed materials?? :)

[sinclac]

coxy,

Right now i am concentrating on the website logo.

But you are correct i will end up sending letters and what not (I would prefer to do most of it electronically)

[ElKootcho]

Steel border

[ElKootcho]

moved left

[Michael]

Originally posted by sinclac@Jun 29 2003, 12:45 AM

2square,

I like #5 can i see it with a border Please.
Is this what you are after for a border?

http://www.2square.co.uk/contests/willow6.jpg


Michael

[sinclac]

JulieT,

Swoop01c is in consideration for the final logo.
Can you adapt the net01a and net01d over to my other contest Other Contest (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/index.php?act=ST&f=4&t=922&s=)

ElKootcho,

ElKootcho_03 is in consideration for the final logo. :tup:

2square,

I have learned Borders are necessarily a good thing. :tdown:
#5 is in consideration for the final logo. :tup:

coxy,
You have a number of entry's my favorite would be page 6 #1&2 :tup:
Waiting to see more of your ideas. ;)

[Michael]

Thanks Sinclac,

Do you like the gold semi borders which fade out to the right to be tried on #5 instead of solid blue?
Like the smaller version on #6 above the date.

Michael

[sinclac]

Originally posted by 2square@Jun 30 2003, 01:52 AM
Thanks Sinclac,

Do you like the gold semi borders which fade out to the right to be tried on #5 instead of solid blue?
Like the smaller version on #6 above the date.

Michael
I like the Blue the way #5 is.

[sinclac]

Hello All,

I will be closing this contest on 7-01 at 12 AM my time. :tup:

[sinclac]

Hello,

I want to say thank you to each and every designer that submitted a design you all did a great job.

Now for the winner i have chosen JulieT, now the problem is i can't make up my mind between swoop01b and net01d :(
JulieT please feel free to e-mail me and i will make up my mind which one :D

[Palmer]

Congrats Julie! It's been a good week for you. :clap:

Thanks Chuck :tup:

[Michael]

Congrats Julie, well disserved.. :clap:


Michael


*Personally net01d*

[Julie]

Wow... I'm FLOORED. Thanks so much--I had great competition on this one :)

Anyway, I've sent you an email with more details, Chuck.

:D
Julie