[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

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

That looks good. Thanks!

[icec]

Umm, everyone needs to stop being so awesome at making these designs because it's making me jealous. Kthanks.

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

LOL @ icec.

I'm in the same boat man. Why do you think I'm offering $100 for the design?

[AOXOMOXOA]

Quick enough loading times ? ;)

On your site you have ads just under the 'Upload' button .. on purpose ?

Also i think my monitor might be too bright therefore you lot not seeing what i see .. can you tell me if you think the design is too dark, for eg. the shadow on the 'Host Image' button is very subtle .. tell me if you think its too dark a shadow .. thanks :)

this one rocks.. very nice design

wait i'm not sure anymore. there are some really good ones.

good luck

Edited March 7, 2006 by AOXOMOXOA

[smctainsh]

My second entry. :)

Smctainsh

[glitch1501]

Here's my (fast) entry:

:)

definatly my favorite, its simple and awesome

[black.ops]

I just gotta make a few touchups and test mine to see if you can actually see it properly on a LCD (very slight shades of grey :p).

[sundayx Veteran]

final entries (minor changes)

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Ok guys, contest ends in 40 minutes! I'll be back about 30 minutes after the contest is over to pick the finalists. Right now, I gotta head out to teach a class. See you all soon. Make sure to check back! I'll post the link to the poll here as well.

[spex04]

Here are my final entries:

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Edited March 7, 2006 by spex04

[Jhaedee]

Here's my final entry:

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

The finalists have been selected and the contest is now closed. There is a nice surprise for all the finalists as well. ;)

Visit the poll here:

https://www.neowin.net/forum/index.php?showtopic=440199