[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

[jtchange]

i'm liking mail's new design...very simple but gets the job done.

[kevbo]

since you have interest to remove the news section i have decided to follow up with a more simplistic mock up, sorry it doesnt really follow the mockup, if that is possible. by the way yes i do some html/css

the logo in this is sheer genius

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Only 4 days left guys. Get your submissions in! Time is running out!

[Jhaedee]

Only 4 days left guys. Get your submissions in! Time is running out!

Here's 2 versions of mine, these are still in the early stages so i can tweak these if necessary :) :

Concept I:

FULL SIZE VERSION

Concept II (ignore the swatch, bottom left lol):

FULL SIZE VERSION

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Here's 2 versions of mine, these are still in the early stages so i can tweak these if necessary :) :

Concept I:

FULL SIZE VERSION

Concept II (ignore the swatch, bottom left lol):

FULL SIZE VERSION

Concept 1 is really nice. I like the logo. Great idea with the "i".

Could you maybe mix the 2 of them? Take concept 1 and remove the news box, then center the upload form table and change "upit" to "upload." I think that would look nice.

[. Xs]

Ver.2

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

Very nice, but like some of the other designs, I think the browse box and the upload button are a little big. I like these colors a lot better though. Excellent job!

[Opelman]

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 is great :woot:

Easy on eyes and nice colors :)

Good work mail

since you have interest to remove the news section i have decided to follow up with a more simplistic mock up, sorry it doesnt really follow the mockup, if that is possible. by the way yes i do some html/css

I like that one too but maybe you can change the colors

White with blue will be so cool with that amazing logo

[rounds]

I love the design by mail. I agree that wutwut's has potential if the two were mixed together it could look great. Will be good to see how these designs progress. Good work everyone though, some nice stuff here.

[Vomer]

My Mockups :

v1:

v2:

Colors/buttons etc. can be customized to your needs

Edited March 2, 2006 by Vomer

[Bioshadow]

Amazing designs :)

I'll try to make a design too ;)

Vomer your images arent working, upload them again.

[Vomer]

Amazing designs :)

I'll try to make a design too ;)

Vomer your images arent working, upload them again.

links fixed :)

[Jhaedee]

Well, after considering the advice you guys gave me, here's concept 3, combinin my previous 2 and trying out a new colour scheme, let me know what you think :) :

Concept 3:

FULL SIZE VERSION

[spex04]

Another two by me. Based on the design you've got now, as I think that's better.

If you have the 'Add more image's' button, how is it going to work? Is it going to add another textbox and browse button underneath, or another way? Either way, how are links goin to be provided for them all? If you want to give BB Codes,and such, which you probably will, the page will become messy. That's why I think the single file upload is better...

Anyway, here they are, one in the colours I used before, one in white/blue. On the menu in the white/blue one, the first item shows the current page, the 2nd, 3rd and 5th are unhovered/normal items, and the 4th is when an item is hovered.

[Vomer]

My Mockups :

v1:

v2:

Colors/buttons etc. can be customized to your needs

Images updated :)

Also avalible in any other preferred background color or customization :D

[mail]

Good work mail

I like your sig (Y) Its awsome :p

[elONEam]

Just thought id add that if you spend a lot of time coming up with a really awesome design for a website, Google Adds can ruin the whole effect, esppecially IMO at the top

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

My Mockups :

v1:

v2:

Colors/buttons etc. can be customized to your needs

Very nice. Both versions look the same to me though. What's the difference? Also, as stated before, I don't think its good to point out a big box for advertisements. They need to be subtle. :) The yellow stands out a bit too much. Can you do anything with that?

Well, after considering the advice you guys gave me, here's concept 3, combinin my previous 2 and trying out a new colour scheme, let me know what you think :) :

Concept 3:

FULL SIZE VERSION

I really like this design, but it need some more color somewhere and the bottom is too dark. Also, the text boxes are huge! Is this a new fad? LOL.

Another two by me. Based on the design you've got now, as I think that's better.

If you have the 'Add more image's' button, how is it going to work? Is it going to add another textbox and browse button underneath, or another way? Either way, how are links goin to be provided for them all? If you want to give BB Codes,and such, which you probably will, the page will become messy. That's why I think the single file upload is better...

Anyway, here they are, one in the colours I used before, one in white/blue. On the menu in the white/blue one, the first item shows the current page, the 2nd, 3rd and 5th are unhovered/normal items, and the 4th is when an item is hovered.

The first one is too dark, I'm not sure I care for it too much.

The second one is brilliant! The check mark is a great idea and having the submit button with the logo inside is nice too. Colors are great! It's simple and clean.

To answer your questions:

The "Add more images" link will add another text box, browse button and delete button just below the current one. I have not yet decided on how many I will allow for anonymous users, probably 5. The table and page will expand downward to allow this. When you are finished uploading, you will receive code for each uploaded image and also a "Batche Code" to display ALL the images you uploaded at once. Everything will be clearly laid out with tables, text boxes, a copy button and a thumbnail of the image just above the code. All code given to you will be at the bottom of the page so it does not obstruct your view of the image. I hope this helps to clear things up. If you have any other questions, please ask away!

Just thought id add that if you spend a lot of time coming up with a really awesome design for a website, Google Adds can ruin the whole effect, esppecially IMO at the top

Excellent point. I think they will be fine at the bottom. :)

[Jhaedee]

Here is an updated version with a few different colour highlights:

BLUE:

LIME:

WHITE:

Let me know what ya think :)

[wprigjoigj3i40jhgi0435ejh Veteran]

I like the blue one the best. Excellent job wutwut.

[Jhaedee]

I like the blue one the best. Excellent job wutwut.

Thanks :)

[cpu killer]

Will get to working on a concept later on today, must say tho - the ones submitted so far are simply amazing.

[Joe P]

Okay, I wasn't going to bother entering this due to there being so many applicants, although I needed something to do until my TV card arrives, so I thought I'd create a little something. You wanted simplistique, and it's what I've done. Hope you like it, critique greatly welcome.

@ Past entries: All very good, although the bright blue one that was simple and had diagonal white scanlines was a bit cramped. Although all very good entries. Especially spex04, definately an uber-entry =)

Here's my design:

[Zenicanin]

Nice Crud?, that looks like a new dimension or something. hehe.

I'm now more inspired.:D:D

[DaRkYoShI]

Crud - I like it! Although the 'UpItFree' text is kinda making me look left and right at that text - Like I cant focus on it! lmfao!