Ray Van HornLogo Design Contest

Welcome to the "Angling Tactics and Techniques with Ray Van Horn" TV show Logo Tournament. Whew!

Just about anything goes.

As stated in the outline, we need stylized text with Ray's face - in one form or another. It may not have to look just like Ray. An "essence" of Ray may be perfect (bald head, gray beard, smiling eyes and maybe a baseball cap or sun glasses. I will make more photos available as requested and available. You can Google "Ray Van Horn" for more info as well. Also see http://vimeo.com/channels/184355 for some idea of what the show is about.

Sloooow start. Do I need to put up some more money, or is this just a really tough contest to get creative with?

Just some more insight into the show in general. We are much more likely to use a soundtrack that sounds like Metallica than Kenny Rogers. The show is up-beat and edgy. Think X-Games before Jimmy Houston, Babe Winkleman or any other cliche' fishing show design.

Design #2 has a nice, simple style and a god looking Ray. I am looking forward to seeing deviations on that design, but it's by no means the only direction to go.

The literal interpretations of the photographs are not working. The half-tone approach as has been used in a couple of examples is better, but still not what we are after. No more examples of photoshop filters and text, please. Something original and clever. Anything still goes, and I'm really hoping for something high quality and unique.

Feel free to ditch the image of Ray completely f you want. And, if there's any more help I can offer, you all just need to ask.

Admin Note: Contest Extended. Client requested a bit more time in conjunction with an increase.

Contest extended (thanks Ivan), still a long way from anything I would keep. #30 and #23 are the best of the bunch so far, but not really thrilling the client. We are looking for an original, hip, stylized illustration here. Not just a half-tone or other PS effect on a photo. Look at some of the videos as per the link in the brief. Come up with an original sketch of Ray (if you want to use Ray at all!). Something with just a few lines that captures the look of Ray and bends into the logo WITHOUT being a literal take on a photo..

As soon as we have something that strikes a positive cord with me and the client, I will work hard with the designer to refine and improve. I have had a lot of success with the past two LogoTournaments I have sponsored. I knew this one would be tougher.

Some examples I like:

http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/tv/shows/bob-izumis-real-fishing.aspx
http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/tv/shows/musky-hunter.aspx
http://www.worldfishingnetwork.com/tv/shows/the-new-fly-fisher.aspx
http://bass2billfish.com/

These winners:
https://logotournament.com/contests/swank_email_marketing_1

Cool horse/apply to Ray:
https://logotournament.com/contests/riders_cup

Cool "Hat Guy". A more raw version of "Ray"might work.
https://logotournament.com/logodesigners/smr_dsgn

Other cool stuff:

http://www.crazyshirts.com/product/mens-t-shirts/long+sleeve+t-shirts/long-sleeve-crater-t-shirt-1016586.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=4#

http://www.crazyshirts.com/product/mens-t-shirts/long+sleeve+t-shirts/long+sleeve+crew+neck+t-shirt+white+rb+rogue+wolf+eel+ale.do?sortby=ourPicks&refType=4

http://www.basspro.com/Offshore-Angler-Distressed-Logo-True-Fit-TShirts-for-Men-Long-Sleeve/product/97388/-1405934

Really like the "signature" on #52. #30 has the best overall look for TV.

No winner yet.

I will be out of the office much of the day, and likely unable to manage the contest from location.

Hello! Here are some hints for getting the most out of your contest as it progresses:

~~ Rank designs daily -- this will encourage participation.
~~ Rank a variety of designs to get a variety of entries.
~~ Ranking gets your contest noticed! Unless your contest is Private, 1st place entries are posted to the portfolio page: https://logotournament.com/portfolio
~~ Leave private feedback by clicking on a design. Feedback will be made public upon contest completion
~~ The more feedback you provide, the better results you will see.
~~ Designers are not offended by "Not Interested".
~~ Over-use of "Not Interested" discourages participation.
~~ Designers earn points for designs ranked 1st - 10th. We like to earn points.
~~ After your contest closes it will enter Judging phase. You can re-rank designs in Judging.
~~ While in Judging, the designer ranked in first place can submit revisions

More detailed information on how to get the most out of your contest can be found here:
https://logotournament.com/forum/general_discussion/914

You can also look in: https://logotournament.com/forum/contest_holder_discussion

Client was able to work with a design. Winner chosen.