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Logo Design Contest
« on: Wed, 05 December 2012, 14:20:32 »
I am looking to create an alternate logo that is resembles the techkeys robot, but is more simplistic in design.


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Rules:
1) The design needs to resemble or be relate-able to the techkeys robot (See above)
2) The design needs to be black and white
3) The design can not have fine lines or detail


If a design is submitted that is used, it will be rewarded handsomely with a TechKeys key pack with a retail value of at least $75


Please submit all designs via PM

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #1 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 08:59:01 »
There is no limit to the amount of entries you can submit.

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #2 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 09:16:18 »
Rules:
1) The design needs to resemble or be relate-able to the techkeys robot (See above)
2) The design needs to be black and white
3) The design can not have fine lines or detail

This implies that you want to be able to use it for cut outs and such, which means that no greyscales can be used. Is that true, or can gradients be used for instance?

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #3 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 09:17:39 »
I think he might be planning for something else  ;) ;)

And *I think he would like* only b&w, clear borders, smooth edges preferably

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #4 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 09:28:15 »
$75 TechKeys pack?  Damn I wish I was an artist...
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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #5 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 09:30:39 »
$75 TechKeys pack?  Damn I wish I was an artist...

Not too late if you pick it up now!  :D :D

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #6 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 09:49:03 »
This implies that you want to be able to use it for cut outs and such, which means that no greyscales can be used. Is that true, or can gradients be used for instance?

Correct - I would prefer no gradients.

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #7 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 11:44:21 »
My concept:


The wheel is out of perspective and does not have a correct shadow, which will be fixed. The piece in between the key caps will also get a proper shadow.

Edit: Do the parts have to be connected? What size will it be, eg. do the minimum line width need to be larger?

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #8 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 11:57:07 »
My concept:
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 :eek:

And I was busy with pencil and paper trying to draw up something nice, and then this shows up and crushes my dreams...  :'(

Very nice design, totally different from what I was working on...
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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #9 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 11:57:26 »
cool idea,
gonna give it a try If I have some time this week-end (weather forecast is pretty bad so I guess I will!)

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #10 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 12:00:22 »
I think he might be planning for something else  ;) ;)

TechKeys stickers...?
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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #11 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 12:12:16 »


silver stickie

Edit: Some lines got to be made thicker I suppose.
« Last Edit: Fri, 07 December 2012, 12:13:55 by damorgue »

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #12 on: Fri, 07 December 2012, 12:55:00 »
Thanks for all the great creativity so far...again, I would prefer if submissions were made through PM.

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #13 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 00:13:54 »
I think he might be planning for something else  ;) ;)

TechKeys stickers...?

Dunno, perhaps?  :cool:

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #14 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 00:21:50 »
I'm going to hazard a guess at doubleshot TeckKeys keys. Two colours only (black and white to submit to SP), no gradients, no fine lines...

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #15 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 02:06:57 »
I'm going to hazard a guess at doubleshot TeckKeys keys. Two colours only (black and white to submit to SP), no gradients, no fine lines...

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #16 on: Sat, 08 December 2012, 06:37:39 »
If that is true, it needs to be severely simplified. I mean like tiny and with almost no detail.

Edit: Does anyone know how detailed their double shots can be? An example of one of most complex ones made jet for instance?
« Last Edit: Sat, 08 December 2012, 06:41:58 by damorgue »

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #17 on: Mon, 17 December 2012, 11:16:01 »
Congrats to kmiller8 who has won this contest!!!

Stay tuned for the first application of this new yet to be unveiled design!!

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #18 on: Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:04:01 »
The keyboard gods must be smiling upon kmiller. The number of times I've seen his name in contests/random number generator sales! Congrats :)

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #19 on: Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:12:18 »
Well this one was not random...he did some really nice work that you all will see in the not too distant future!

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #20 on: Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:15:11 »
Yes in this case it was a contest based on talent and creativity :)

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #21 on: Mon, 17 December 2012, 15:49:04 »
The keyboard gods must be smiling upon kmiller. The number of times I've seen his name in contests/random number generator sales! Congrats :)

I made a deal with the ripster, my soul, for eternal luck in keyboard competitions :))

Thanks for choosing my design, I can't wait to see what comes of it!

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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #22 on: Mon, 17 December 2012, 16:56:20 »
Congratulations :)
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Re: Logo Design Contest
« Reply #23 on: Mon, 17 December 2012, 16:58:26 »
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