Design a Logo for New Website

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $50
  • Entries Received: 43
  • Winner: mirceaciu

Contest Brief

I am creating a new website called "The Retro Kingdom." I require a logo for this. I would like the logo to be in a style of a shield with swords behind it. In the center of the shield, I would like there to be some form of "Retro Icon" for example, a space invader, retro joystick/gamepad, etc. I would like the logo to be pale green and black.

I am not overly strict on the logo, it's an ideaI have come up with, however if you can come up with a better idea with "Retro" and "Kingdom" then feel free, I wouldn't mind seeing a creative entry or two.

I have attached a photo of the style I am referring to with the shield and swords. I would like the logo to be kept simple but recognizable.

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  • mirceaciu
    mirceaciu
    • 11 years ago

    I missed some feedback. This is a shame because i grew fond of this project, being that i still worship my cartridge games. Still hoping this contest will continue. Thank you for the great challenge!

    • 11 years ago
    1. Bilzey
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Hi there, your entry have been noted. No feedback was left due to the high quality of the entries, and to be honest, there was nothing more we could recommend. Some of the best entries have gone into a poll now, so I await the results of this.

      • 11 years ago
    2. mirceaciu
      mirceaciu
      • 11 years ago

      I am used to a back and forword action, from client to designer. I apologize. Hope you will find a design that you and your team will enjoy and i am looking forward to see the actual web site. Maybe you could post a link here later on. Cheers!

      • 11 years ago
  • vineshshrungare
    vineshshrungare
    • 11 years ago

    please check my entries

    • 11 years ago
  • DarkEyePhoto
    DarkEyePhoto
    • 11 years ago

    Please check #49 for revision after your feedback

    • 11 years ago
  • Bilzey
    Contest Holder
    • 11 years ago

    Hi everyone. One of the entrants has brought up the good point of various characters being under copyright of gaming companies, even after 30+ years of the game's release!

    Due to this, would it be possible for pictures in the shield being retro video game related, but nothing that could result in future lawsuits. Please, nothing official or owned by any company.

    Thanks,
    Billy

    • 11 years ago
    1. iamavinashshetty
      iamavinashshetty
      • 11 years ago

      Please check #45 and #46 , designed as per your feedback.

      • 11 years ago
    2. iamavinashshetty
      iamavinashshetty
      • 11 years ago

      also check #47 and #48 ,,thanks.

      • 11 years ago
  • cbarberiu
    cbarberiu
    • 11 years ago

    How retro can the symbol on the shield be?(can it be something from the crusades, Middle Ages etc. ? or you want necessary something from the recent past? - I ask because there are so many nice symbols from crusaders but it is also up to you and your business).

    • 11 years ago
    1. Bilzey
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Hi, we will be dealing with Retro Video Games on the site, so anything involving that.

      Thanks,

      • 11 years ago
  • DarkEyePhoto
    DarkEyePhoto
    • 11 years ago

    I've made some changes as per your request, so please check all entries for #42

    • 11 years ago
  • shashikant24
    shashikant24
    • 11 years ago

    any suggestion for #38 #39

    • 11 years ago
  • btmindex
    btmindex
    • 11 years ago

    please check and rate on #34, #36

    • 11 years ago
    1. btmindex
      btmindex
      • 11 years ago

      and #37

      • 11 years ago
  • shashikant24
    shashikant24
    • 11 years ago

    any suggestion for #20

    • 11 years ago
    1. Bilzey
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Hi there, thanks for the design,

      I have spoken to a few people and we do like the logo, however have a few issues with it.

      Cons -

      - The picture in the badge doesn't have the "retro" feel and appears more akin to the Xbox.
      - The badge feels too modern, and although is simple, lacks a bit of detail.
      - Although we commend the effort to try something different with the swords the other way up, we think it would be better with the handles at the top.

      Pros -

      - We really really REALLY like the font, the colour and the layout of it next to the badge.

      We look forward to seeing any other designs you may have.

      Thanks
      Billy

      • 11 years ago
    2. shashikant24
      shashikant24
      • 11 years ago

      thanks for suggestion , i will give my best thank you.......

      • 11 years ago
  • iamavinashshetty
    iamavinashshetty
    • 11 years ago

    please rate and review #31 and #32 , thanks.

    • 11 years ago
  • vishtany
    vishtany
    • 11 years ago

    any suggestions for #9?

    • 11 years ago
    1. Bilzey
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Hi, thanks for the comment, I have discussed your designs with others.

      Cons -
      - We don't like the swords, they don't go well with the shield and we'd prefer something that matched a blended with it.
      - We are not fans of the design without swords, and I'm going to reject this one.

      Requests -
      - Is it possible to change some of the colours round? I'd like to see what other colour schemes would look like. Especially black and green.

      Pros -
      - We like the banners.
      - We like how the text is across the banner.

      Thanks for your comment again, and I'm eager to see some of your other designs.
      Billy

      • 11 years ago
  • DarkEyePhoto
    DarkEyePhoto
    • 11 years ago

    Do you want the name on the logo as well?

    • 11 years ago
    1. Bilzey
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Please see the reply to your other comment.

      Thanks,
      Billy

      • 11 years ago
  • DarkEyePhoto
    DarkEyePhoto
    • 11 years ago

    Please check both designs in #22

    • 11 years ago
    1. Bilzey
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Hi thanks for the designs.

      I have spoken with others and none of us are fans of the design with the "floor under it."

      Cons -
      - The swords are just a bit too rich/shiny. They immediately jump out when you look at the picture and we feel this distracts from the overall logo.
      - I would like to see the name somewhere in the logo if possible please.
      - We are not fans of the shadows under the space invaders.
      - We would like to see a bit of a thicker black outline between the green and the silver of the shield.

      Pros -

      - We love the shades of green in the first shield. (One without the floor.)
      - The space invaders pictures are great.

      We will look forward to see any other designs you may have.

      Thanks,
      Billy

      • 11 years ago
  • iwonaulman
    iwonaulman
    • 11 years ago

    If you like any of my designs but you would want change something please get in touch , so I can make better :))

    • 11 years ago
    1. Bilzey
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Hi there, I have decided to reject all your designs. Thanks for the contribution, they are appreciated, here are the main issues I had -

      - Sword designs aren't exciting, there is not enough detail.
      - The shield again, is not enough detail.
      - The text on the shields just look like they have just been placed on top, they don't integrate well.
      - They don't have a "Retro" feel to them.

      Again, thanks for your contributions, and I will look forward to seeing any other designs you may have.

      Billy

      • 11 years ago

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