stevegrant Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 As some of you may be aware, I've been working on a major upgrade to the whole SaintsWeb site for most of the last year or so. In conjunction with a new major version of vBulletin, the software we use to power the forum, the new site is not far from going live - probably a week or two away. To go alongside this, we want a new site logo/banner. This will not be a forum-specific one, as the new version of vBulletin allows us to integrate the forum with all the other areas of the site (the existing Prediction League and Podcast features in addition to new user blogs, a comprehensive stats database and a revamped news section). I'm therefore throwing it open to anyone on the forum to design a new site banner. The specifications are as follows: The image must be no more than 400px wide by 100px tall The image should feature SaintsWeb prominently The image may optionally feature the strapline The number one independent Southampton FC website The image should feature some part of or all of the Saints crest (preferably the "normal" one, rather than the 125-year special, but that's up to you) The background of the image should be transparent where possible, in order to enable the banner to blend in with the header block background (see the sneak preview below for an illustration of this) - as a result, submitted images should be in either GIF or (preferably) PNG format. There is a (rather nice, if I do say so myself!) prize for the entry that we choose to use (although we may request slight alterations), and in exchange for that prize, you agree that the image becomes intellectual property of SaintsWeb Ltd. An initial deadline for entries is midnight on Friday 4th June, and entries should be sent to me at banner@saintsweb.co.uk Any questions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spudders Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 This would be inclusive to many more forum users if there were an option to submit our designs via the old fashion crayon on paper method by post Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benjii Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Just make sure that Dennis Wise is taken off FFS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pancake Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Just make sure that Dennis Wise is taken off FFS. eh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Why is the prize a secret? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Why is the prize a secret? Because it's AWESOME. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 eh? Someone a couple of weeks ago thought that the pic of Pahars was Dennis Wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Someone a couple of weeks ago thought that the pic of Pahars was Dennis Wise. Ask yourself, have you ever seen them in the same room together? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Someone a couple of weeks ago thought that the pic of Pahars was Dennis Wise. hello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Can I think of an idea, get my mate who's good at graphic design but not into football to make it, then submit it as my own?! Obviously with his permission that it becomes the property of Saintsweb etc.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 28 May, 2010 Author Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Can I think of an idea, get my mate who's good at graphic design but not into football to make it, then submit it as my own?! Obviously with his permission that it becomes the property of Saintsweb etc.. Yep, no problem. The prize is a signed shirt, by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
for_heaven's_Saint Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Yep, no problem. The prize is a signed shirt, by the way. Cheers! I'll get thinking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thedelldays Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 signed by saints players or saintsWEB players...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scummer Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 signed by saints players or saintsWEB players...? Pompey players. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 28 May, 2010 Author Share Posted 28 May, 2010 signed by saints players or saintsWEB players...? Wouldn't be much of a prize if it was the latter, tbf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Yep, no problem. The prize is a signed shirt, by the way. which team? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorningtonCrescent Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Has the shirt got a sash? ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OldNick Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Wouldn't be much of a prize if it was the latter, tbf Well the home team's would be worth quite a bit more than the away's Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Go on then I'll kick it off. Be kind.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 So this needs to be more of a logo than a banner per se... for the top left corner, and on top of a graduated red background? Or will that change? I know it'll be transparent but it still helps to know where it'll be and on what. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 28 May, 2010 Author Share Posted 28 May, 2010 So this needs to be more of a logo than a banner per se... for the top left corner, and on top of a graduated red background? Or will that change? I know it'll be transparent but it still helps to know where it'll be and on what. That graduated red background won't change. It can be either "just" a logo or a full banner (with bits of the crest, player images/watermarks, stadium images, etc) - open to ideas really Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 That graduated red background won't change. It can be either "just" a logo or a full banner (with bits of the crest, player images/watermarks, stadium images, etc) - open to ideas really I'm a bit confused now (it's easily done). Steve, if its not too much trouble, is there any chance of mocking up the example banner you posted to show where the logo/banner might go. Apologies if it sounds a bit of retarded request, I'm just a bit unsure of what it is you're looking for, I assumed it was just a logo similar to the Saints Web main site one now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Go on then I'll kick it off. Be kind.... I'd say yours is the best so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_clark Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 I'm a bit confused now (it's easily done). Steve, if its not too much trouble, is there any chance of mocking up the example banner you posted to show where the logo/banner might go. Apologies if it sounds a bit of retarded request, I'm just a bit unsure of what it is you're looking for, I assumed it was just a logo similar to the Saints Web main site one now. I think the image in the original post is supposed to show where it would be - in the top left corner where VBulletin is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 28 May, 2010 Author Share Posted 28 May, 2010 I think the image in the original post is supposed to show where it would be - in the top left corner where VBulletin is. Correct. The vBulletin logo will be gone, that's just the default logo for the forum software. There's enough space to extend the image to 400px wide, and I can move the menu down a bit so the image can be about 100px high without it looking like it's taking too much space. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Mine's below- kind criticism please - only a rushed attempt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 I think the image in the original post is supposed to show where it would be - in the top left corner where VBulletin is. Correct. The vBulletin logo will be gone, that's just the default logo for the forum software. There's enough space to extend the image to 400px wide, and I can move the menu down a bit so the image can be about 100px high without it looking like it's taking too much space. Many thanks. That changes matters then... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Mine's below- kind criticism please - only a rushed attempt. Might want to lose the "Forum" bit; Steve said it's for the whole site, not just the forum. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 That graduated red background won't change. It can be either "just" a logo or a full banner (with bits of the crest, player images/watermarks, stadium images, etc) - open to ideas really OK, fair enough. I was just thinking you might want to take the 'logo' and use it on other things/in other places, whereas a banner is obviously just used in situ. I'll see what I can come up with that perhaps incorporates a standalone logo as part of the banner. BTW, funds are clearly running out if you're having to resort to the old 'get the fans to design it, then we don't have to pay a professional' trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevegrant Posted 28 May, 2010 Author Share Posted 28 May, 2010 BTW, funds are clearly running out if you're having to resort to the old 'get the fans to design it, then we don't have to pay a professional' trick. It's called "minimising expenditure by encouraging membership participation" Would happily pay a professional to do it, but I know that there will be some excellent contributions from forum members Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonManager Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 BTW, funds are clearly running out if you're having to resort to the old 'get the fans to design it, then we don't have to pay a professional' trick. Relax, I've just renewed my membership - they're flush! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minty Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 It's called "minimising expenditure by encouraging membership participation" Would happily pay a professional to do it, but I know that there will be some excellent contributions from forum members Many of those forum members BEING professionals at that kind of thing! I would do exactly the same thing to be fair... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dune Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 If I win can I be a mod? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperMikey Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 What do I win? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hypochondriac Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 I miss the homemade christmas one someone did a few years back. Think it might have been crab lungs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hatch Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 What do I win? this one has many similarities to the official Pompey site Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saint_lambden Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Just with the "Saints Web" ^ bit now Anything need changing? :-k Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
St_Tel49 Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 What do I win? Two rusks ;-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 A quick Friday night effort.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobM Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Will this be the same as last time, where the forum was asked to design and vote for the new banner... and then it was utterly ignored and one not even in the running was chosen? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Very quick effort cause i'm bored Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arizona Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 Made this a while ago, slightly modified, still not very good. Would need resizing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colinjb Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 A quick Friday night effort.... Best so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Kraken Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 A quick Friday night effort.... I like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
B Rabbit Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 ^^ Thanks chaps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michelle Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 A quick Friday night effort.... Nice work Tango boy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ericb Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 little more relevant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roo Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 My efforts: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crab Lungs Posted 28 May, 2010 Share Posted 28 May, 2010 First effort... no doubt I'll have another crack if I've the time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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