Business Card & Stationery Design Contest

Botanx, LLC

by botanxllc

Contest received 100 entries and the contest holder has awarded a winner.

Winning entry by aburke37

Congratulations to winner aburke37 ! They were awarded the contest prize of $250.00

Discussion:

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botanxllc Contest Holder
The address, phone and fax numbers for this contest appear below. We're in the process of uploading our logo. Thanks, James 3357 E. Miraloma Avenue Bldg. 160 Anaheim, CA 92806 Phone 714-854-1601 Fax 714-854-1602 name@botanx.com
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Karosta Creative
I'm wondering...where do i find original files on that logo? on *.eps maybe?
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botanxllc Contest Holder
Hello Karosta, George is going to provide a link to the image files. Everyone, please use the image(s) without the reflection unless it's necessary for your design concept. Thanks, James
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santacruzdesign Creative
Please upload a version with a transparent background.
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Makaveli Designs Creative
the .png you got is junk can you get one with no gradient background thanks!
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Makaveli Designs Creative
also your first and last name thanks
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raymer Creative
Is the above file the correct file to use ?? I cannot find a 'non-mirrored' image.
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elemts2103 Creative
Illustrator, EPS files?
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raymer Creative
Thank you.
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botanxllc Contest Holder
Hello and thanks for all the submissions! Please use the logo file without the reflections and we'll need the final design submitted in .ai and .eps versions. Thanks again! James
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botanxllc Contest Holder
Hello, we wanted to post a general comment for everyone. We want to keep the card/envelope/letterhead simple and clean, without incorporating an overabundance of colors. We also don't want to use the icon outside the logo as a watermark or a standalone feature. Thanks, James
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patriotu Creative
extension with no feedback?
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raymer Creative
What is happening with this contest ? It has been extended twice, and most of us have been waiting for some kind of feedback in that time. So for it to keep being extended is a little crazy, dont you think ?? Please CH, just a little feedback is all that is needed !! ;)
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botanxllc Contest Holder
Hello Raymer and Patriotu, Yes, we apologize for the lack of attention to this contest and we'll work with everyone until it ends...it's been busy and we appreciate all the design input and your hard work! Here's a general comment for all designers. For stationary and envelopes, we're looking for a simple, contemporary design that doesn't require any bleeds and can be printed, if necessary, on a high resolution inkjet or laser printer. Bleeds can be used on the business card designs for printing and we may use foil stamp(s) on the business cards only. Thanks again and we'll provide individual feedback on scores 4 or higher. James
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elemts2103 Creative
Feedbak on scores 4 or higher? Who?
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botanxllc Contest Holder
Hello Elemts2103, We're going through all the designs we haven't ranked currently. If we haven't found a "4", we'll post general feedback again. Thanks, James
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NightOwlGraphics Creative
Hello James, I totally forgot about this contest. I figured it ended a long time ago. Is there a reason that you don't want bleeds? Done properly it does not add anymore to the cost of 4 color printing. On the other hand, if you just need to run blank sheets and print your own letterhead and envelope, they would have to be designed to fit within the specific machines margin. In this case you may as well start eliminating most of the entries (some of mine included.) As for the foil stamping, it will require an additional plate, so be sure that the winning designer supplies you with that extra layer to simplify the the process when final prepress work is done. Lastly, ANY feedback will help you get what you need. It helps give designers a direction to go in (or to not go in) Thank you and good luck.
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botanxllc Contest Holder
Hello NightOwlGraphics, Thanks for the information, and yes, we will probably be running the letterhead and envelopes in house as most of our collateral will be delivered electronically. Great suggestion concerning the foil stamp(s) as well! Thanks, James
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botanxllc Contest Holder
Hello All, Here's some general feedback to help the design process. The letterhead and envelope will be run inhouse on either a high resolution inkjet or laser printer, so we can't use any bleeds. After reviewing the designs, we prefer the logo, address, phone, etc. left justified, but please play with positioning and/or partitioning. We have more flexibility with the business card layout, but also need it to tie in with the letterhead and envelope. We will probably be foil stamping the metallic components of the logo, both gold and bronze, on the business cards, so please follow NightOwlGraphics' suggestion and lay these elements out on separate layers. Thanks again NightOwlGraphics! You can use bleeds on the business card designs as these will be run offsite. We prefer a horizontal design in a standard size, but we've been pleasantly surprised before by your creativity, so if you have a concept that requires a vertical layout or special die cut, please submit it. Thanks again! James
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patriotu Creative
no winner yet??