Illustrate a child-friendly Koala

  • Status: Closed
  • Prize: $200
  • Entries Received: 106
  • Winner: stants

Contest Brief

We need a cute friendly koala for a children's brand. Please provide one image facing front. as well as a second image side on holding on to a tree/branch but looking towards the viewer. We need full exclusive copyright, ie ALL rights, and may use it in any of the following: logo, plush toy, animation, game, app, etc. So original images are a must, of course. It should be a little fat, with short arms/legs, and able to express it's emotions easily. Little or no obvious fur, should generally be smooth, not serrated.

After seeing the samples you guys have used we now must stress that the simple lines of VECTOR graphics are strongly prefered as they tend to look more professional (but a hd 2000x2000px png should be sent on completion also for front and side on images)

Can you make a koala character a child can LOVE?

We have not included examples because we need something 100% original. However, after entries that are too far from what we are after we have decided to give an example as hello kitty, cute, clean, simple. However Hello Kitty is a little too simple. Good examples:

http://walls4joy.com/walls/general/hello-kitty-288251-3167x3167.jpg
http://depositphotos.com/10117912/stock-photo-Friendly-Koala.html?sst=0&sqc=6&sqm=1655&sq=2w29a9
http://www.dreamstime.com/royalty-free-stock-photo-cute-koala-cartoon-illustration-image33235605
http://wallpressnice.wallwp.com/hello-kitty-wallpaper-3/80
http://www.dragoart.com/tuts/8756/1/1/how-to-draw-a-koala-for-kids.htm

Note on ratings:
2 stars - You are not really on the right track
3 stars - A lot of work to change/improve and there is still a chance you might win
4 stars - You are in the running and some improvements could easily get you the prize
5 stars - You may already be the winner!

Once you get to four or five stars, add a picture that is the same animal doing something cute that shows its character and charm, like waving.

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Public Clarification Board

  • stants
    stants
    • 11 years ago

    I know you always have comments within 24 to 48 hours,but it's been more than that and I start wondering if you saw my last entry #90

    • 11 years ago
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    1. luisathomas
      luisathomas
      • 11 years ago

      what do you mean over? did you already pick a winner?

      • 11 years ago
    2. jasonmation
      jasonmation
      • 11 years ago

      There are some good designs here. I love them all.

      • 11 years ago
  • originalov
    originalov
    • 11 years ago

    All thnaks to You, for the inspiring job.

    • 11 years ago
  • johnashmore
    Contest Holder
    • 11 years ago

    Thanks to everyone who put forward entries, and in the end it was a fierce competition between 2-3 contenders, 1st place switching between some very good artists. We had to go for a mixture of cuteness PLUS expression and personality and have awarded it to one of the talented artists who applied.

    • 11 years ago
  • sharkgraphics
    sharkgraphics
    • 11 years ago

    please give me your feed back #130 #131

    • 11 years ago
  • abdolilustrador
    abdolilustrador
    • 11 years ago

    Hi again!
    Thanks for the feedback!
    Please, check #126 and #127
    I hope you like it.
    I would like other feedback.
    Thanks!!!

    • 11 years ago
  • abdolilustrador
    abdolilustrador
    • 11 years ago

    Hi!
    Thanks for waiting!
    Please, check #123
    I hope you like it.
    I would like a feedback.
    Thanks!!!

    • 11 years ago
  • sharkgraphics
    sharkgraphics
    • 11 years ago

    I DONT KNOW WHY I CANT UPLOAD MY DESIGN

    • 11 years ago
  • abdolilustrador
    abdolilustrador
    • 11 years ago

    Hi!
    Please wait.
    I am working in your design.
    Thanks!!!

    • 11 years ago
  • Wagner2013
    Wagner2013
    • 11 years ago

    Hi, if possible, please answer me, the design you seek, should be rich in details? In light and shadow? This is a basic requirement for your preference?

    • 11 years ago
    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      It depends on the overall look. The highest ranking proposals usually have some minimal light and shadow. They should have some details but minimalistic is fine.

      • 11 years ago
    2. Wagner2013
      Wagner2013
      • 11 years ago

      Ok, thanks for the tip.

      • 11 years ago
  • johnashmore
    Contest Holder
    • 11 years ago

    Due to technical issues with this site I can no longer give written feedback on submissions, I can only rate. I am lodging a fault ticket.

    • 11 years ago
  • ysfworks
    ysfworks
    • 11 years ago

    Kindly rate #113
    Thanks

    • 11 years ago
  • Wagner2013
    Wagner2013
    • 11 years ago

    Hi,please check #110 . thank you.

    • 11 years ago
  • NEVIKSIOSANCAN
    NEVIKSIOSANCAN
    • 11 years ago

    Sir, please hold it until its due.

    • 11 years ago
  • malajka
    malajka
    • 11 years ago

    @johnashmore

    If you are using Google Chrome :

    -Right click (with mouse) on entry in your contest
    -then while menu is opened push "s" on keyboard.

    This will search internet for picture you selected,

    I've seen cases where picture from the internet, or free stock library won a contest ..
    Please do this to every image submitted to your contest, and report anyone who seem to cheat

    • 11 years ago
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    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      PS You do have feedback

      • 11 years ago
    2. malajka
      malajka
      • 11 years ago

      Hello, Just uploaded 3 new illustrations
      #81 #82 #83
      Please take a look and rate

      • 11 years ago
  • porderanto
    porderanto
    • 11 years ago

    please check my entries #69 #70 #71 #72 . thank you.

    • 11 years ago
    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      We endeavor to comment on the images within 24 hours, however It may sometimes be longer, but it almost certainly wont be over 48 hours at any time. No need for contestants to request we check your entries, because If we check your message then we are already logged in checking the entries. Best of luck everyone.

      • 11 years ago
  • RajaSaleem
    RajaSaleem
    • 11 years ago

    Im available for work and would love to take on this project. Heres a link to my website. thank you for your time. http://rajasaleemakhtar.moonfruit.com/

    • 11 years ago
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    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Thanks Alamin, spot on.

      • 11 years ago
    2. alamin1973
      alamin1973
      • 11 years ago

      You are welcome Contest Holder @johnashmore

      • 11 years ago
  • hachami2
    hachami2
    • 11 years ago

    Hello, this is my entry #26 . thanks

    • 11 years ago
  • jasonmation
    jasonmation
    • 11 years ago

    Just wondered what this contest is for and whether there is any cash reward involved?

    • 11 years ago
    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      US$200 contest less whatever small fee the website charges you 5-10%. Read the brief and important note above for details of what we need.

      • 11 years ago
  • jasonmation
    jasonmation
    • 11 years ago

    Is this still live?

    • 11 years ago
    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      It has 4 weeks to go. It will be over in mid May.

      • 11 years ago
  • johnashmore
    Contest Holder
    • 11 years ago

    IMPORTANT: Keep it simple, keep it cute (you can't make this TOO cute). Fur/serration should be kept to an absolute minimum. Thanks. Like many logos this should be simple, like all childrens characters it should be cute and lovable. I will try and rate everyone within 24 hours of submission so please don't ask if it is less than that. Thanks.

    • 11 years ago
  • loantd83
    loantd83
    • 11 years ago

    please check #20

    • 11 years ago
  • malajka
    malajka
    • 11 years ago

    Hello,
    Please rate my entry :)

    • 11 years ago
  • johnashmore
    Contest Holder
    • 11 years ago

    Koala should appear happy-ish, remember it is for children

    • 11 years ago
  • vchenbro
    vchenbro
    • 11 years ago

    hi , i want to ask about the color. do you accept a complex color or a vector image? thx for responses

    • 11 years ago
    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Both are acceptable, as they will be redrawn/animated by an artist at a later date into what ever posture is required. PS If you do deliver a vector or not, a HD PNG copy upon completion also needs to be included (e.g. 2000x2000px).

      • 11 years ago
    2. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      Actually, vector is prefered as that will keep in the style of other graphics. A better hand drawn graphic will beat a worse vector one though for the reasons above.

      • 11 years ago
  • sararubabkhan
    sararubabkhan
    • 11 years ago

    please seal the contest. thanks

    • 11 years ago
    1. johnashmore
      Contest Holder
      • 11 years ago

      agreed

      • 11 years ago

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