Challenge Summary
Welcome to Topcoder - Member Hangouts - Logo Design Challenge. We recently ran an idea generation challenge to decide the name for "Topcoder - Member Hangouts on air" and had a great response. As client liked a lot of names, we have decided to give you the top two names and you are required to come up with a logo design for the one name which you like.
Round 1
Initial Logo Design for checkpoint review:
- Logo (in White and Black Backgrounds)
Notes.jpg: Any comments about your design for the Client
Round 2
Your final logo designs with all checkpoint feedbacks implemented:
- Logo (in White and Black Backgrounds)
Notes.jpg: Any comments about your design for the Client
About "Member Hangouts on air"
CloudSpokes had been conducting weekly Member Hangouts on air, where few invited guests (could be members, industry experts, admins) join the hangouts with an Agenda - this was specifically called “DifferentSpokes”. These member hangouts on air were even conducted even after CloudSpokes and TopCoder were joined together. These member hangouts are very beneficial to the members of this community where discussions could be development or design or general discussions by having the industry experts and team of guests sharing their thoughts etc…
Examples:
http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCpCsBuweDI5_z1VdS0BQ_1g/videos
Logo Requirements
- We are looking for something fresh and explains the concept of "Member Hangouts on air" at the same time conveys the name meaning.
- Font's are open to the designer.
- DO NOT include any font files in your submission or source files.
- Designs must be created as VECTOR artwork so they can be resized without a loss of quality. Make sure your logo quality is not diminished when scaled up or down.
- Submit one version of AI/EPS logo file with text intact (not outlined) and another version of AI/EPS logo file with text in outlined format.
- The logo should grasp the message of the logo design within three seconds of the first glimpse.
- You need make sure your logo looks okay above light or dark background by submitting them in white and black backgrounds.
- We can use the NEW topcoder logo color scheme (attached) or any other color but need to make sure it shouldn't be black or red.
Top Two Names:
Below are the top two names from the idea generation challenge..
- Choose the name which you like and come up with a logo design for that name.
- Please go through the meaning of the name to understand it and how it need to be reflected in your logo designs.
Name 1: Channel 203
- The exact meaning/theme we would like you to use is the below:
"203 Non-Authoritative Information (since HTTP/1.1):
The server successfully processed the request, but is returning information that may be from another source."
Name 2: Phasers on Innovate
- The exact meaning/theme we would like you to use is the below:
"In the 70s, there were re-runs of Star Trek on our black and white TV. I fondly remember the many times Kirk told his crew to set their “Phasers On Stun”. “Phasers On Innovate” evokes those intergalactic memories with the Vulcan mindshift that for our community hangout we have the dial five-9s and more set on innovation. And We Come In Peace."
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Logo Reference
http://conceptgenius.com/practices-logo-design/
http://tannerchristensen.com/rules-for-logo-design/
http://justcreativedesign.com/2008/12/02/logo-design-resources/
http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2009/08/26/vital-tips-for-effective-logo-design/
Target Audience
- All Topcoder Members, Copilots and Admins
Judging Criteria
- Relevance: How does your logo convey the meaning of the name which you choose.
- Quality: Does your logo look fresh, professional and clean? Is the composition/layout well done? Have you used typography in a meaningful way?
Submission & Source Files
Preview Image
Please create your preview image as one (1) 1024x1024px JPG or PNG file in RGB color mode at 72dpi and place a screenshot of your submission within it.
Submission File
Submit JPG/PNG image files based on contest submission requirements stated above.
Source Files
All original VECTOR source files of the submitted design. Files should be created in Adobe Illustrator or Inkscape and saved as layered AI or EPS files. Your source files must meet these requirements:
1) The AI/EPS logo file with text intact (not outlined).
2) The AI/EPS logo file with text in outlined format.
Final Fixes
As part of the final fixes phase you may be asked to modify your graphics (sizes or colors) or modify overall colors.
Please read the challenge specification carefully and watch the forums for any questions or feedback concerning this challenge. It is important that you monitor any updates provided by the client or Studio Admins in the forums. Please post any questions you might have for the client in the forums.