RedditLogo Contest 2011
Hi, we’ve had various Ludum Dare logos over the years, but I think it’s time we got something new and shiny!
So we’re doing a contest! Make your Ludum Dare logo and enter it. Be sure to include a link to a hi-res version of the logo. All logos submitted will be considered as public domain gifts to the community.
The winner of the contest will get the honor of seeing the logo used to help promote Ludum Dare!
The contest begins NOW and ends Jan 31th.
(Judging will be decided somehow, probably a combination of public vote and what I like. We suggest linking to a 2000px wide image, or something like that. To make the logo useful, it should have transparency, so it can be placed on various types of backgrounds. If you want to enter multiple logos, just create an extra user account.)
Retro LD - pekuja - Competition Entry
Inkscape SVG tall | Inkscape SVG wide
Funky 60's retro look.
The font is called PT Banana Split, and can be downloaded at: http://www.fontstock.net/10277/pt-banana-split.html
The joystick is an original vector drawing based on this Creative Commons -licensed photo of a TAC-2: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Normal_tac2.jpg
I had a different joystick image at first, but then I realized it was probably copyrighted, so I made a new one to be safe.
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Ratings
 | Coolness | 100% |
 | Sticker_Logo | 3.77 |
 | Overall | 3.79 |
| #4 | Mug_Logo | 3.57 |
| #4 | TShirt_Logo | 3.73 |
| #6 | Website_Logo | 3.45 |
| #15 | Tattoo_Logo | 2.37 |
Comments
I think voting begins next week on the 24th.
I see what you're saying about the empty space in the tall version, but I wonder if making the joystick bigger would further de-emphasize the text, which is arguably more important, and if it'll make it even less usable for the website. Perhaps It could be used for other purposes though, so maybe it's worth seeing how it would look if it was even taller with less empty space. Maybe put Ludum and Dare on separate rows...
You could always do some abstract framing to manipulate the empty areas. I've made a few random suggestions: http://drpetter.se/dump/ldlmod.jpg
It does run a risk of getting too busy with more than two or three elements going on, so it's probably wise to keep it simplified. I think the top image there with only borders added is the most relevant idea. Their width and shape could be varied for different impact, I'm sure.
This is sweet! It isn't very practical for this site, but it looks fantastic!
I'm not sure about this, would need a lot of framing. The joystick itself or the text isn't enough to be a specific logo or icon.
Very awesome Pekuja! I love the vibe of this, it has a great retro feel without being pixellated, which is a great accomplishment in and of itself. It also gives a nice washed-out rainbow motif that would be great for a background, etc.
Very nice logo, it would look awesome on a T-shirt/Mug/Billboard.
Funny, cool, awesome colours. Second one is the best (the banner). Love it!
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How do I vote on this!? Delicious colors and shapes. Maybe the large/tall version could be tweaked a tiny bit to have the joystick bigger or otherwise reduce empty space slightly (dark ornamentation/vignettes/rounded corners on the side? numbers 4 and 8?), but overall I really like it.