View Full Version : Design a new Christmas Forum Banner and win a prize!!!
HI there
Right to get into the full swing of Christmas, were gonna get a Christmas theme going, I've already done the smilies last night, the guys in the office are working on a theme.
But we need a new Forum header banner, thats this banner:-
http://forums.aria.co.uk/images/banners/forumbanner2.jpg
What we want is something that is along a Christmas theme but it must include the ARIA Logo, for the logo either use the one from the above banner or here is a couple you can feel free to use and yes you can resize them as you wish or even edit the logo as you see fit, maybe with some holly leaves etc.
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9904/gib1.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4269/gib2.jpg
The winning design shall be choosen by myself and Aria or if we can't decide then it will be put to a forum vote for you all to vote on your favourite.
Now the winner won't just get to be the envy of all his fellow forum followers but you will also win this great prize:-
23" Arianet Full HD Widescreen Monitor with DVI
http://www.aria.co.uk/dynres/cHJvZHVjdF9pbWFnZS53aWR0aD0yMDA=/bWFpbmltYWdlcy9BcmlhbmV0MjNkLmpwZw==.jpg
Aria's new 23" Full HD Monitor sets a new standard in visual excellence. It's 1920 x 1080 resolution means that you can enjoy your games and movies like never before. It's 5ms response time ensures that there will be no ghosting on fast moving action, and the DVI input let's your signal stay in digital format for a sharper image.
This monitor is not just about great performance either - featuring a slimlline bezel and an all new stand, it's modern stying will complement any system and look fantastic in any room!
Features
- Audio output Built-in Stereo Speakers
- Colour Piano Black
- Colour support 16.7 million colours
- Diagonal size 23”Widescreen
- Digital video standard Digital Visual Interface (DVI)
- Dimensions (wxdxh) 538 x 440 x 190mm
- Dot pitch / pixel pitch 0.265 (H) x 0.265 (V) mm
- Image brightness 300cd/m2
- Image contrast ratio 1000:1
- Max resolution 1920 x 1080 (WUXGA)
- Power AC 100~240V, 50~60Hz
- Power consumption MAX
- Response time 5 ms
- Signal input DVI-D, VGA
- Video format 1080p (FullHD)
- Weight 5.3 Kg
- Hdcp No
So there you go guys, look forward to seeing some good designs. :)
HI there
The closing date for this is this Sunday (6th December 2009) and the winning banner will be live on the forum on Monday 7th December.
Also remember guys a simple yet effective design could win but at the same time a design that makes one go WOW could also win. :)
Woah, the competitions are back?! Awesome, I might try and make a stab at this, not that I have any design experience. Will there be a prize for best MSPaint effort?
Wow, Deff have a go at this!
HI there
Also remember the edges of any design should slowly blend in white so it fits in with the white background of the forum without looking harsh. So be a good idea to have snow in any design. ;)
Woah, the competitions are back?! Awesome, I might try and make a stab at this, not that I have any design experience. Will there be a prize for best MSPaint effort?
I think coiler might be in with a shout considering some of his previous posts lol
This was done using the wonderful MsS Paint and features Funlester as Santa, the Aria customer service Christmas tree and the customer service Christmas mascot from last year!!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/Funlester/xmas.jpg
I dont think I will win but might get the wooden spoon :)
This was done using the wonderful MsS Paint and features Funlester as Santa, the Aria customer service Christmas tree and the customer service Christmas mascot from last year!!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/Funlester/xmas.jpg
I dont think I will win but might get the wooden spoon :)
LOL that Tree was legendary and the snowman was defantly more useful than the CS operator who normally sat there ;) lol
Oh how I'll miss the Awsomeness of the xmas festivities at Aria this year :D
remember the xmas doo :chairfall:
InvaderGIR
01-12-09, 13:11
I dont think I will win but might get the wooden spoon :)
A beating from, or...
:p
hmmm i prob won't win or be as good as others but hey why not it's xmas after all lol
remember the xmas doo :chairfall:
I missed it last year!!! :D
This was done using the wonderful MsS Paint and features Funlester as Santa, the Aria customer service Christmas tree and the customer service Christmas mascot from last year!!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/Funlester/xmas.jpg
I dont think I will win but might get the wooden spoon :)
I would vote for this.
This was done using the wonderful MsS Paint and features Funlester as Santa, the Aria customer service Christmas tree and the customer service Christmas mascot from last year!!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/Funlester/xmas.jpg
I dont think I will win but might get the wooden spoon :)
LOL! :D
I missed it last year!!! :D
So did I :( but that was by choice... after seeing the effort that went into it I was sad
:For the poor soles who went :
I see what you have done with one of the small ones
https://www.aria.co.uk/static/images/christmas_logo.jpg
This was done using the wonderful MsS Paint and features Funlester as Santa, the Aria customer service Christmas tree and the customer service Christmas mascot from last year!!
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/Funlester/xmas.jpg
I dont think I will win but might get the wooden spoon :)
I LIKE IT! :cop:
You REALLY don't want to see my attempt!
You REALLY don't want to see my attempt!
It can not be worse than mine......
You REALLY don't want to see my attempt!
:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap:clap :clap:clap:clap
We REALLY wanna see
FL have you never seen my MSpaint attempts before? LOL :rofl:
i'll give this a bash later, ....what shop is this again :p
i'll give this a bash later, ....what shop is this again :p
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_hRKKKWfUuKg/SpR_0ZXvmJI/AAAAAAAAA9s/F_aBI5KV8ZE/s320/toysrus-logo-high.jpg
FL have you never seen my MSpaint attempts before? LOL :rofl:
Nope
lol now there's an idea
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5691/loldl.png
lol
lol now there's an idea
http://img35.imageshack.us/img35/5691/loldl.png
lol
:chairfall:
my attempt
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaForumBanner.jpg
my attempt
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaForumBanner.jpg
Hi there
That is pretty impressive. :)
my attempt
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaForumBanner.jpg
Just a little better than mine, I would say lol :D
Just a little better than mine, I would say lol :D
Nah I prefer yours FL :D
http://mail.google.com/mail/?ui=2&ik=3780c9b892&view=att&th=1254a9f3a5a4dcfa&attid=0.1&disp=inline&zw
:cool:
my attempt
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaForumBanner.jpg
Thats a bit TOO good! :D
Just wondering - do they have to be the same dimensions as the existing banner, or can we play with the size of it within reason? Or will it completely blow the page apart if we do? :lol:
http://img138.imageshack.us/img138/9904/gib1.jpg
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4269/gib2.jpg
What are the fonts and hex colours used in these logos plz?
Edit: Also, how many times can we enter?
Not sure about the font, but you can find the colours by using a colour dropper tool in your favorite artyfarty program :)
davidsteward
01-12-09, 14:41
Okay, so this is my lunch break at work, but here's my submission...
http://www.davidsteward.co.uk/aria/forumbanner2xmas.jpg
For anyone interested, the snowman is called Norman.
Enjoy :)
http://forums.aria.co.uk/http:/www.davidsteward.co.uk/aria/forumbanner2xmas.jpg
What are the fonts and hex colours used in these logos plz?
Edit: Also, how many times can we enter?
Hi there
Unlimited amount of entries, the font I shall try to find out m8.
Okay, so this is my lunch break at work, but here's my submission...
http://www.davidsteward.co.uk/aria/forumbanner2xmas.jpg
For anyone interested, the snowman is called Norman.
Enjoy :)
http://forums.aria.co.uk/http:/www.davidsteward.co.uk/aria/forumbanner2xmas.jpg
Thats simple, but pretty damn awsome I must say. :D
Okay, so this is my lunch break at work, but here's my submission...
http://www.davidsteward.co.uk/aria/forumbanner2xmas.jpg
For anyone interested, the snowman is called Norman.
Enjoy :)
http://forums.aria.co.uk/http:/www.davidsteward.co.uk/aria/forumbanner2xmas.jpg
Norman is a good name for your snowman!! :D
davidsteward
01-12-09, 14:46
Cheers! I hope Norman doesn't melt before it gets judged lol
Cheers! I hope Norman doesn't melt before it gets judged lol
Hair dryer sabotage!
What are the fonts and hex colours used in these logos plz?
Edit: Also, how many times can we enter?
Hi there
The font is a mixture of Dax Light and Dax Bold. :)
For colours just use dropper tool to pick up the colouring.
http://img689.imageshack.us/img689/782/logo2r.png
http://img265.imageshack.us/img265/6374/logo3tk.png
http://img217.imageshack.us/img217/499/loluk.png
the best one :rofl:
All the trees have fallen over...
InvaderGIR
01-12-09, 14:56
All the trees have fallen over...
That's 'cause they are shoddy merchandise from another store. ;) :p
haha :popcorn:
Hi there
Good banner m8, just remember keep the dimensions the same so 900x130 :)
Liking David's banner. Simple but good.
dont know how they got that big lol :nana:
Either NT's av is trying to load or its a damn good loading lookalike av LOL :rofl:
Anyone seen those posh upside down WTF trees john lewis etc always sell, we need a banner with those :rofl:
InvaderGIR
01-12-09, 15:30
Just had a little play...probably too much going on in this one though...
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv126/InvG/InvGforumbannerXmas.jpg (http://www.finaldecap.co.uk/images/aria/InvGforumbannerXmas.jpg)
Minus the border...
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv126/InvG/InvGforumbannerXmas2.jpg (http://www.finaldecap.co.uk/images/aria/InvGforumbannerXmas2.jpg)
Edit: Photobucket resized to 600 wide...will chuck onto my fileserver...Done...click for bigger. :)
InvaderGIR
01-12-09, 15:57
Nah, I'd resize on there too. I always resize to 800x600 or something as some forums break otherwise. If I want large versions then I just upload to my file server site (as I did above, click for full). :)
Bored....
Example1 (http://www.finaldecap.co.uk/images/aria/Example1.jpg)
Example2 (http://www.finaldecap.co.uk/images/aria/Example2.jpg)
I think the debannered ones look better
InvaderGIR
01-12-09, 16:14
I put the border in to stop me from having to blend it to white at the edges...then I realised it looks a bit pap, but thought I'd share both versions. :)
Is it me or does the image quality look off? A bit blurey and pixels round the text.
When do we find out that I have won???
InvaderGIR
01-12-09, 16:32
Text is minging due to the way I did it...I'll redo it in a sec to make it crisp and clean, just wanted to get my entry in. :)
Also saved it in one of the lowest settings to give quick upload. :p
InvaderGIR
01-12-09, 17:26
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv126/InvG/forumbanner2.jpg (http://www.finaldecap.co.uk/images/aria/forumbanner2.jpg)
Click for bigger.
To be honest, without buying the fonts there isn't much I can do as the original contains loads of JPEG compression.
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv126/InvG/forumbanner2.jpg (http://www.finaldecap.co.uk/images/aria/forumbanner2.jpg)
Click for bigger.
To be honest, without buying the fonts there isn't much I can do as the original contains loads of JPEG compression.
looks 100% better on the clicky!
I'm sorry for dashing anyones dreams at winning :clap
Even includes a "posh" john lewis upside down xmas tree!!! AND YELLOW TINSEL!
COME SEE YA DAD!
http://i469.photobucket.com/albums/rr57/coilercat77/ariaforumlogo.jpg
:p
I can't believe you still have a copy of that right hand bit :lol: :lol:
That was years ago!
Andrew Moore
02-12-09, 00:25
Muahaahaahaaaa... Its rubbish but I was bored :D
http://www.upload3r.com/serve/011209/1259713598.bmp
Andy
Muahaahaahaaaa... Its rubbish but I was bored :D
http://www.upload3r.com/serve/011209/1259713598.bmp
Andy
Hi there
Now do a posh version of that and it could be a winner! :D
I'm voting Andy's as the best MSPaint effort so far!
Here's my effort. Spent 3hrs on this as i need a new monitor badly to replace this 2 year old cracked 17" :(
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7650/ariak.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/ariak.jpg/)
I wasn't sure how people would react as i got rid of the trademark colours, but since it's Xmas, i went with those colours to brighten the forum banner up, brave move but i hope it worked.
Muahaahaahaaaa... Its rubbish but I was bored :D
http://www.upload3r.com/serve/011209/1259713598.bmp
Andy
I like the rubbishness of this! Has a decent homemade feel to it LOL
Here's my effort. Spent 3hrs on this as i need a new monitor badly to replace this 2 year old cracked 17" :(
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7650/ariak.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/ariak.jpg/)
I wasn't sure how people would react as i got rid of the trademark colours, but since it's Xmas, i went with those colours to brighten the forum banner up, brave move but i hope it worked.
Impressive!
another 1
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaForumBanner2.jpg
updated one for you
http://i242.photobucket.com/albums/ff128/Funlester/banner1.jpg
you failers! How old is that pic now...
Here's my effort. Spent 3hrs on this as i need a new monitor badly to replace this 2 year old cracked 17" :(
http://img28.imageshack.us/img28/7650/ariak.jpg (http://img28.imageshack.us/i/ariak.jpg/)
I wasn't sure how people would react as i got rid of the trademark colours, but since it's Xmas, i went with those colours to brighten the forum banner up, brave move but i hope it worked.
change the red to blue and it'll keep in with the Aria colors but impressive either way
you failers! How old is that pic now...
I think about 2004ish!
heres one just for Coiler ;)
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaXmasCat.jpg
MAKE WAY MAKE WAY...8400 GURU ARTIST RINSER COMING THROUGH :cool:
I made two....because I'm keen :p
They're both of quiet different styles ones more jazzy the others more keeping in the style of Aria's current banner :)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2909/logoqe2z.png
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4536/arialogo.png
Choice of these depending on the Aria PC logo...I wasn't sure if the christmas one was allowed.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4536/arialogo.png
MAKE WAY MAKE WAY...8400 GURU ARTIST RINSER COMING THROUGH :cool:
I made two....because I'm keen :p
They're both of quiet different styles ones more jazzy the others more keeping in the style of Aria's current banner :)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2909/logoqe2z.png
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4536/arialogo.png
Will that bottom one is bloody good! :clap:clap:clap
Will that bottom one is bloody good! :clap:clap:clap
I got rejected from the Royal Veterinary College today....I REALLY WANT TO WIN :p
I got rejected from the Royal Veterinary College today...
Was that coz of some of the dogs you'd been hanging round with :popcorn:
change the red to blue and it'll keep in with the Aria colors but impressive either way
Thanks, i was wanting to stay to the trademark colours, but thought, hey it's Xmas. Lets be different and go Xmas themed! :D
Was that coz of some of the dogs you'd been hanging round with :popcorn:
Oh man. +rep for you!:rofl:
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/385/clicktogobacktoariashop.jpg
How it looks. :D
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6255/aria.png
Enjoy! :D
Nice tactic by CB Entertainments there...
http://img529.imageshack.us/img529/3209/sssso.th.png (http://img529.imageshack.us/i/sssso.png/)
:D :D
(http://img529.imageshack.us/i/sssso.png/)
Nice to see that you have nicked off with my idea... xD
Nice to see that you have nicked off with my idea... xD
It was a good idea...FAIR :)
BUT you forgot to include a full res one. :P
http://img249.imageshack.us/img249/385/clicktogobacktoariashop.jpg
How it looks. :D
http://img260.imageshack.us/img260/6255/aria.png
Enjoy! :D
Why are you called Jiggles?! :eek:
That would be my nick name lol. I really don't know how I got it though lol.
Why are you called Jiggles?! :eek:
I was wondering the same.
BUT you forgot to include a full res one. :P
You mean like this?
MAKE WAY MAKE WAY...8400 GURU ARTIST RINSER COMING THROUGH :cool:
I made two....because I'm keen :p
They're both of quiet different styles ones more jazzy the others more keeping in the style of Aria's current banner :)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2909/logoqe2z.png
http://img81.imageshack.us/img81/4536/arialogo.png
Choice of these depending on the Aria PC logo...I wasn't sure if the christmas one was allowed.
http://img692.imageshack.us/img692/4536/arialogo.png
You mean like this?
Do you really think I could be arsed to look through 9 pages to see if you had?:D:eek:
Do you really think I could be arsed to look through 9 pages to see if you had?:D:eek:
:p no I guess ;)
OFFICIAL ENTRY HERE :p
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/4536/arialogo.png
http://img253.imageshack.us/img253/1035/ssssq.th.png (http://img253.imageshack.us/i/ssssq.png/)
alternative colours are available on demand :D
http://img248.imageshack.us/img248/2562/arialogowithdifferntbac.png
http://img697.imageshack.us/img697/5274/sssscg.th.png (http://img697.imageshack.us/i/sssscg.png/)
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2909/logoqe2z.png
That would be my nick name lol. I really don't know how I got it though lol.
Why the sudden change LOL
Why the sudden change LOL
Why not :P I was sick of typeing in CB Entertainments all the time to login at school. :rofl:
Righto, another entry by me..
http://img25.imageshack.us/img25/3429/xmas2.png (http://img25.imageshack.us/i/xmas2.png/)
Why not :P I was sick of typeing in CB Entertainments all the time to login at school. :rofl:
You should do an officiali post stating the change :lol:
poshbakerloo
04-12-09, 10:43
OFFICIAL ENTRY HERE :p
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2909/logoqe2z.png
WOW!!! I love that! Great colours and bright and eye catching and amazing!!!:D:D:D
WOW!!! I love that! Great colours and bright and eye catching and amazing!!!:D:D:D
Hmmmmmmmm both from Macc, I think you know Will personally :P:clap
May get another one done before close. Prefer my latest one though.
May get another one done before close. Prefer my latest one though.
HI there
It looks good m8, all I would say the colours seem a bit weak if that makes sense...
I know what you mean. I wanted to do something a little more subtle but not too over the top and chaotic like my last one using colours that blended together well. Some colours have been toned down a bit so that it all merged well together. Previously some places looked like it was stuck on, so had to drop the opacity down a tad and use some gradient mapping.
http://img4.imageshack.us/img4/2909/logoqe2z.png
that looks great :clap
Turned out yet another one :D
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7441/xmas3.png (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/xmas3.png/)
Turned out yet another one :D
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/7441/xmas3.png (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/xmas3.png/)
If the background was a bit lighter that would look stunning!
love the quality of the text, pics etc
I don't think I'm going to win anymore :lol:
Hi there
Your not making it easy guys put it that way, some of these entries are absolutely first class.
If the background was a bit lighter that would look stunning!
Yea your right, playing with it now, looks a lot better with colour. Post in a bit. Ta for the advice. ;)
Updated. Prefer this one.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1962/xmas3o.png (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/xmas3o.png/)
TAKE THIS! Snigger
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3039/logory.jpg
AaronWHUFC
04-12-09, 18:19
I might give this a go!:)
poshbakerloo
04-12-09, 18:20
TAKE THIS! Snigger
http://img51.imageshack.us/img51/3039/logory.jpg
OMG! I thought the other ones was good! BUT THIS IS AMAZING! This HAS to win! :eek::D
OMG! I thought the other ones was good! BUT THIS IS AMAZING! This HAS to win! :eek::D
go away :lol:
I just can't picture how it would look at the top of the forum haha
I just can't picture how it would look at the top of the forum haha
:p
Allow me
http://img412.imageshack.us/img412/9089/ssssa.th.png (http://img412.imageshack.us/i/ssssa.png/)
Updated. Prefer this one.
http://img189.imageshack.us/img189/1962/xmas3o.png (http://img189.imageshack.us/i/xmas3o.png/)
Just thought I should point out, I think this picture is smaller that it should be :o
another quick one thats poor lol
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaForumBanner3.jpg
another quick one thats poor lol
http://i3.photobucket.com/albums/y65/biodoid/LOLCat/AriaForumBanner3.jpg
:lol:
Ok. I've done a new one and tweaked the other 3 a tad. So here goes. New one first..
http://img252.imageshack.us/img252/725/xmas4.png (http://img252.imageshack.us/i/xmas4.png/)
The rest..
http://img14.imageshack.us/img14/5725/xmas1i.png (http://img14.imageshack.us/i/xmas1i.png/)
http://img207.imageshack.us/img207/1442/xmas2v.png (http://img207.imageshack.us/i/xmas2v.png/)
http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/7441/xmas3.png (http://img18.imageshack.us/i/xmas3.png/)
Thanks for this comp Aria.
InvaderGIR
04-12-09, 23:28
I knew I'd forgotten something...
http://i676.photobucket.com/albums/vv126/InvG/RedoneBanner.jpg
How do you put snow on pictures? I can't seem to find an option :p
My two are in the other thread.
I was planning on spending ages on this, but life got in the way, so its not great... :lol:
http://i172.photobucket.com/albums/w19/adunne_2007/ariachristmas-1.jpg
Aaron, why did santa's period spell christmas!
http://img130.imageshack.us/img130/4292/forumbanner2.jpg (http://img130.imageshack.us/i/forumbanner2.jpg/)
http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/6003/workchristmas2.jpg (http://img5.imageshack.us/i/workchristmas2.jpg/) http://img5.imageshack.us/img5/workchristmas2.jpg/1/w900.png (http://g.imageshack.us/img5/workchristmas2.jpg/1/)
Boss Computers
06-12-09, 09:09
Could anyone help me to put my entries on this forum :idea:
Been wanting to take part in this competition, but this weekend has been so busy.
Guys am extending deadline until tomorrow midnight as I have no net connection, so will let you guys know tomorrow as an iPhone is only so good
May do one final one tomorrow then. Already done 4, but why not. However, i'll be benching all day since i haven't all weekend since i missed delivery so i don't know.
InvaderGIR
06-12-09, 22:14
How do you put snow on pictures? I can't seem to find an option :p
I drew all of mine mysellf. :)
Hi there
Vote for the winning banner here:-
http://forums.aria.co.uk/showthread.php?t=13308
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