Cape CharlesLogo Design Contest

Dear designers,
This is one of the two most important communities we will ever develop on Kiawah Island.
(The other is Cougar Island: https://logotournament.com/contests/cougar_island )
A higher prize amount is being offered for these two contests in order to attract the best designers and the best work.
In respect for your talent and efforts, I promise the following:
> I will rank daily, often multiple times a day
> I will regularly provide individual feedback
> I will respond to questions as promptly and thoroughly as possible
> I will post certain comments on this page to benefit all designers
> I may end the contest early if the number and quality of entries is excellent; so please don't hold back for an end-of-contest logo dump
> I will never ask you to copy existing work or 'borrow' elements from another logo or designer
> I will alert a designer if they enter a logo I think is too similar to another logo to keep logo court cases from occurring
I have had great experiences on here in the past and expect this contest to be just as fun and productive.
Knock my socks off!
~Geoff

As a constructive point of creative direction for all designers: #3 and #7 are steering toward a commercial or hotel-type look which is not where the designs should be headed.

I will keep and consider as many ideas as I can. So, logos marked "not interested" are simply to thin out variations of a concept or execution.

Would like to see some seafaring approaches. Not too literal, but typefaces and color schemes that speak to the authentic ocean lover. Maybe the sand and salt-weathered textures of the shore. Not beachfront hotel—more classic New England boathouse or bait shop, perhaps. ~Thanks~

The client, owners, creative department staff, and I are asking for the bar to be raised greatly.
We believe the prize package should attract a higher level, more refined collection of work.
Looking forward to renewed passion and new entries! Reading the brief again may help.
Remember: wordmarks (just lettering with a slight artistic twist) are classic, elegant, and appropriate options.
~Thanks~

Hello, Geoff. I've been watching both of your contests, and was planning on re-reading your attached PDFs to get a better feel for your identity needs. They've disappeared from my view. Have you deleted them? Please re-upload if you find they've been deleted accidentally from your contests.

Or, if they were taken down for a reason, please upload more details or points of reference so that myself and others can get a better idea as to what you need from us.

Thanks! -Jennifer1

Re-uploaded the PDF.

#80 #29 #105 are examples or wordmarks with subtle artistic additions that add value to what would otherwise just be straight type. Would like to see more entries with the wordmark approach. ~Thanks~

I will be switching certain logos in and out of the number 1 position to allow designers to submit tweaks or color combinations as requested. ~Thanks!~

Extended: Client wanting the adjust the brief slightly. Please feel free to resubmit.

Due to the overwhelming success of the Cougar Island contest, the owners are requesting more wordmark entries for Cape Charles—not just straight type, but a typeface modified to some level with perhaps an integrated, subtle graphic element. I hope the prize amount and my willingness to work with all of you will entice you to re-enter.
Willing to clarify or answer any questions you may have.

~Thank you~

has the extension period already finished? I see it was yesterday that the notice of extension was placed, but I only see "Judging" as the contest status.

Hi, illumina!
I was graciously granted a one-day extension, but the system was showing several days left.
I ended the contest 'early' at the 24-hour mark in order to comply with my one-day request.
~Thanks!~

I missed the extension. I'm sorry for that. You have many great designs to choose from though!

Owners set to make a choice tomorrow (Tuesday, October 4).
Hope to have good news to share with everyone!
Thanks again for all the great work,
~Geoff

Rankings are a bit immaterial right now. Just shuffling for consideration.
The owners will see many entries today. Hope to have a answer today, too!
Thanks,
~Geoff

The owners have chosen. Thanks to all who participated.