Design a logo for Ruby Genius

Status: Closed
Prize: $30
Entries Received: 13
Winner: StanleyV2

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Contest Brief

This logo design is for Ruby Genius. Ruby Genius is a website under design with information about the Ruby Programming language.

The design for the logo should combine Ruby (either color, gem, etc) with something representative of "genius". The logo should be similar to the name, combining both the genius and the ruby words into one logo. The logo should be attractive to Information Technology (IT) people. Designs that look best on a t-shirt will be preferred. Designs should look good on a white t-shirt as well as a black t-shirt. Ruby Genius is a developing community and the design should be something a geek would want to wear around town on the front of their shirt. The logo will be prominently displayed as the first thing seen on the website as well. It will likely be large and centered. These are some of the criteria that will be considered when evaluating your design.

I reserve the right to grant the winner prior to the end of the contest duration. I need all of the typical vectorized and non-vectorized file formats. If the design includes a graphic and words, you may be required to provide files of the graphic by itself in addition to the logo files.

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Public Clarification Board

manyaaa
- 12 years ago
hi, please have a look at #56 let me know what feedback you have thanks
- 12 years ago
1. manyaaa
  - 12 years ago
  and #57
  - 12 years ago
daam
- 12 years ago
hi boss, please check my first entry #35 and give feedback. thanks :)
- 12 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  #35 is really nice. Good concept and the graphic is nice. The only thing I am not sure about is the words are more elegant than they are technical. Right now I am thinking I want to tie in the technical part with the presentation of the words. But this was a real positive surprise entry.
  - 12 years ago
2. daam
  - 12 years ago
  thanks, i try change my font type, please check and give feedback boss :) #54
  - 12 years ago
alexandracol
- 12 years ago
Hi! Please check #53 . Thank you!
- 12 years ago
StanleyV2
- 12 years ago
done #39 #40 #41 i really think that #40 looks the best the red dots really suggest the ruby programming style
- 12 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  #41 looks real good. I am going to get some other opinions of that one.
  - 12 years ago
Contest Holder
- 12 years ago
I am going offline for the night.
- 12 years ago
1. manuel0827
  - 12 years ago
  Ok have a good is just a font but I respect you prefer #19 I will go to next project thanks!
  - 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#34
- 12 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  I was unable to find some font examples for you. But I can tell you I prefer the font in # 19 better than any of the ones you submitted. And I feel like the font is key to the logo so right now I would favor what is going on in # 19.
  - 12 years ago
Contest Holder
- 12 years ago
# 32 looks much closer.
- 12 years ago
1. manuel0827
  - 12 years ago
  I am the only one working Sir making creative kinds of rubys instead of a brain and you give me lower star than brain I even showed you how it would look on t-shirt I dont know what font he used
  - 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#31
- 12 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  That's the graphic. The font = no. I am doing some online searches to see if I can find more what I am looking for.
  - 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#32 different font
- 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#30
- 12 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  ?? # 30 is still using the wrong graphic and the fonts I didn't like.
  - 12 years ago
2. manuel0827
  - 12 years ago
  What font do you like sir
  - 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#26 #24 Sir
- 12 years ago
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1. manuel0827
  - 12 years ago
  so graphic of 29 you dont like?
  - 12 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  Correct. The graphic I prefer is at the bottom of #24 and #25.
  - 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#28
- 12 years ago
Contest Holder
- 12 years ago
For the logo words/name, I am trying to settle on one of these options:

ruby.genius
Ruby.Genius
:ruby => genius
:Ruby => Genius
Ruby => Genius
Ruby Genius

Of course, I am not asking all entries use all examples of these. But as things narrow down, I will be asking for variations to settle on one final entry.
- 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#22 Sir
- 12 years ago
1. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  For using the ruby language in the name, here is what I would prefer to try:
  
  Ruby && Genius
  :Ruby => Genius
  :Ruby.genius
  - 12 years ago
2. manuel0827
  - 12 years ago
  ok let me make a diamon shape rubby and add those words
  - 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#23 Sir
- 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#20 Sir.
- 12 years ago
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1. manuel0827
  - 12 years ago
  You want all in 1 font sir
  - 12 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  Yes, I think that looks better in my opinion. Also note the words should be RUBY GENIUS. I think you have it misspelled in # 20. I also think you should experiment with the light bulb a little more per my other notes. I wonder how a diamond shaped ruby would compare as the bulb versus the round version you have. It might be worth a try.
  
  I am also interested in seeing someone come up with a light bulb that is a ruby color. I am envisioning something a little more art like for that like:
  http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photos-light-bulb-idea-image821688
  Instead of the yellow, using ruby for color.
  - 12 years ago
manuel0827
- 12 years ago
#21 Sir
- 12 years ago
Contest Holder
- 12 years ago
Here are some links for inspiration:

Here are some brains from the side. I am not expecting anything this detailed of course.
http://mateu.deviantart.com/art/brain-26905148
http://zloygrin.deviantart.com/art/brain-206738768

This is an interesting view. I like it from the side and perhaps the color Ruby instead of a blue might provide some inspiration.
http://www.123rf.com/photo_16988236_an-illustration-of-the-human-brain.html

The brain picture can be less detailed of course. Perhaps even a bit cartoonish.
- 12 years ago
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1. StanleyV2
  - 12 years ago
  sure i will,but tomorrow kinda late now
  - 12 years ago
2. Contest Holder
  - 12 years ago
  Not a problem. Thanks
  - 12 years ago
Contest Holder
- 12 years ago
Since a light bulb is also a universal symbol for 'genius', a ruby colored light bulb might also be a good concept.
- 12 years ago
StanleyV2
- 12 years ago
this rejecting is annoying goodluck!
- 12 years ago
Contest Holder
- 12 years ago
The brain representing genius is a good idea.
- 12 years ago
Contest Holder
- 12 years ago
To clarify for the t-shirt test, too many colors would make it very expensive to print t-shirts. The best design would have only one or two colors to it. A simple design will win over something too elegant and unnecessarily complicated.
- 12 years ago
kreativedhir
- 12 years ago
Please Check my design Sir.
- 12 years ago