[Contest] $100 for Site Layout and Logo

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Uptifree.com Contest:

The past couple weeks I have been redesigning the entire backend of the site. Now that its just about done, its time for the front end. I'm not any good with graphic design, so I thought I would offer the opportunity for someone to make some money!!!

Payment:

Winner will receive $100.

Payment will be made via PayPal Only.

Guidlines:

Try to keep things simple.

Nothing hard to navigate.

Currently, I'm open to all color schemes. As long as it's not bright pink/lime green, etc.

Must be original, no copycat designs.

Must have spaces for Google ads.

Winner must be willing to help with other pages on the site (besides initial index page).

No coding required. This is for the images only.

Timeframe:

This contest will end on Tuesday March 7th, 2006 at 9:00 AM PST. At that time, no further entries will be accepted.

Picking the Winner:

Once the contest is over (see above), I will start a poll. At that time Neowin members will be able to vote for their favorite design. This does not guarantee that the most voted design will win, as I will pick the winner but the poll will weigh heavily on my decision.

Current Mockup:

Here is the current mockup of the redesign. So keep this in mind when making your design.

Final Words:

Good luck to all, and may the best design win!

Edited March 1, 2006 by voidunknown

[Adrian]

I must say some very talented people here.

I like all of those designs very much.

[spex04]

Updates...

• Changed the design for the ads.
  
• Made some mockups of an idea for the login. Click them, they're animated. They're meant to be smoother and quicker, and the gif comperssion makes them look a bit low quality. (They show what should happen when you lick the 'login' link on the banner)
  

[JohnMarsten]

So far all the entries have been amazing, you guys are really talented keep it up!

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Cyco, Long, mail, spex04, sundayx and .xs, do any of you actually do any html coding? Or do you just do graphics?

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Nice changes spex04, I like that much better. I'm not sure about an animated login box. A static one should be fine. I haven't decided if I actually want to do that yet.

Cyco and Long could you both add a spot for news somewhere in your design?

[Cyco]

The idea with the boring vs upload button is to make the eyes find it easier so I kept them dull, added news and google ad space.

[jimbo12141]

Updates...

• Changed the design for the ads.
  
• Made some mockups of an idea for the login. Click them, they're animated. They're meant to be smoother and quicker, and the gif comperssion makes them look a bit low quality. (They show what should happen when you lick the 'login' link on the banner)
  

i like your designs, i might contact you on the basis of a website that needs designing soon :yes:

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

The idea with the boring vs upload button is to make the eyes find it easier so I kept them dull, added news and google ad space.

Thank you for making those changes.

I know there is at least 1 more person wanting to enter a design. With these great designs we already have, I'm not sure how much longer this contest will go on for. If you are wanting to enter, you need to either let me know or get something submitted! :D

[vip]

Ok, im tied between spex and cyco's design they're all nice, those just stick out to me.

[spex04]

Cyco, Long, mail, spex04, sundayx and .xs, do any of you actually do any html coding? Or do you just do graphics?

I have done before, but that was a long time ago. I'm sure I could put something together though (Y)

About the animated login, I thought of that because I didn't know where else to put a login box without it getting in the way. I suppose you could just stick it on the page somewhere though.

[j4020]

Wow, all these different designs are so nice guys.

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

I have done before, but that was a long time ago. I'm sure I could put something together though (Y)

About the animated login, I thought of that because I didn't know where else to put a login box without it getting in the way. I suppose you could just stick it on the page somehwere though.

Good point. Maybe it would just get in the way. So, for now lets just say no login box. :)

[mail]

I am thinking its too much even having a news section on an image upload site ... imageshck got being simple and fast same as google ..

[spex04]

I am thinking its too much even having a news section on an image upload site ... imageshck got being simple and fast same as google ..

Yea, I was kinda thinking the same. Is there really any point in a news section..?

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

I suppose not. I only wanted to add some things here and there to help the search engines index the site more. However, you guys are right, the more I think about it, the more I don't think it's really necessary.

[urge]

I know you said no lime green but I can always go with a different scheme with this kind of design.

More colors to come!

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

I would say try a different color. The bright colors just hurt my eyes. Try something a bit more subtle. :)

[urge]

Just a few color ideas, if you want something changed design wise tell me! :)

[illicit]

Wow, some of these different designs look very nice.

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Thanks for your submissions urge. :) If I think of anything I'll let you know.

Edit: I think when I close the contest, we will have a poll and see what design gets the most votes. :)

[Kraftman]

Thanks for your submissions urge. :) If I think of anything I'll let you know.

Edit: I think when I close the contest, we will have a poll and see what design gets the most votes. :)

I agree, it's too confusing having different versions of design, and completely different designs spliced across like 5 pages. A locked poll (talk to the mods) with a seperate discussion topic would be perfect, IMO.

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Yes, and thats what will be done once we get everyone's entries in. :) I don't think the poll needs to be locked though or have a seperate discussion topic. We can keep the post open for comments, but I will not allow further entries at that time.

[urge]

I need a final say on color from you, I dont know which subtle colors your into... :o but I guess thats part of being a designer? :)

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

I need a final say on color from you, I dont know which subtle colors your into... :o but I guess thats part of being a designer? :)

I would say, out of your designes, I like the blue color the best. :)

Edit: The buttons and text boxes need to be a lot smaller. I would change their size. And maybe use a different image host for posting them. ;)

[jukeboxhero52]

Here's my idea.

The first picture is obviously the home page.

The second picture is an expanded version (for login, terms, faq, etc).

wait...scratch that, reverse it.