I really like this design, the problem is my inability to easily make out the "V" in the graphic. Do you think you can try and make the V stand out?
Also, I like entry #160 the most. I would however like to see some different color panels. Don't know if you've been to "colortoy.net", but maybe that'd be a helpful resource for you?
I continue to be VERY impressed with your work. Thanks for taking the time to compete. Right now your design (#370) is ranked as second position. It's my hope that you can make two changes to the design, so we may pick a winner:
1. Can you use a more masculine or more stylized font? I like the design (rank number 30 in this contest) for 30 (with the "V" and "A" being the same characters inverted). I also would like to see the text in a few other fonts that you felt were ideal. Can you maybe try something "Helvetica" or similar?
2. Can you try thinning the "V" in the mark itself, and give us just a few more color schemes to go with (our favorite color story is probably the #1 ranked design today)?
That's it. I hope you can find a bit more time to make these changes, because your submission has a pretty good chance of winning.
The contest ended while I was out of my studio on a photo shoot. I can make changes, but only the 1st ranked designer can make changes after the fact. So there are 2 options. 1. You could temporarily move me to the top position so that I can make the changes or ... 2. if you like my design enough to select me as the winner, I will make as many changes as needed after the contest to get it to where you need it to be.
As a courtesy though, I would only make changes to the design as you have outlined above. I want to be fair to my fellow designers and stick to the system that has been put in place here. The above options are the two "legal" ways of doing that.
I will be in the studio the rest of the day...please PM me if you decide to go one of the above directions.
Also... my entry #372 has many of the colors that you mentioned from the top ranked design....the font issue and thinning the icon "v" are simple quick fixes....but one of the 2 ways listed above are the only ways that the site allows for post contest changes.
....also I will be out for a good while on Wednesday, I will be back in around 5pm EDT. So if you have any questions just PM me and I will check throughout the day and respond this afternoon.