Bitcoin Forum

MemoryCoin needs a logo and startup screen.
https://github.com/memorycoin/memorycoin/blob/fasterstarup/src/qt/res/images/splash.png
https://github.com/memorycoin/memorycoin/blob/fasterstarup/src/qt/res/icons/bitcoin.png
https://github.com/memorycoin/memorycoin/blob/fasterstarup/src/qt/res/icons/bitcoin.ico

I wanted to run the contest on Design Outpost, but they don't accept Bitcoin yet. Anyway, the rules will run similarly - here's some examples if you're not familiar -
http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=9

Post your entries here, I'll provide feedback, and I expect other users will too. You can amend your entry as you get feedback, and you can submit as many designs as you like. The contest ends when I'm satisfied we've got a good logo and startup screen.

Prize is $100 USD put up by the MemoryCoin Foundation and paid in Bitcoin. Exchange rate to be determined at time of payment.

MemoryCoin is named for three reasons.
1. Money is memory
2. The hash is memory access intensive.
3. Brainwallets are a feature of all cryptocurrencies - but later we'll be emphasizing this in MC - to remind users they can store their balances with a memory pass phrase if they wish.

Those are fairly disparate reasons, all tied together by the idea of memory.

Note: If you can't post here because you haven't been approved, entries will be accepted here too -
http://21stcenturymoneytalk.org/index.php?topic=62.0

GOOD

Up

up

Hey Freetrade

Any ides for colours


Anyhow

Submission 1

http://s24.postimg.org/aq2besc11/memory1.png

http://postimg.org/image/dwwuyewgx/


Submission 2

http://s10.postimg.org/j8r918y2h/memory_1.png

http://postimg.org/image/adqeqq99x/


Coin Version

http://s15.postimg.org/h7x9esg97/memory_2.png

http://postimg.org/image/9f6lmta9z/

My entry  ;D


http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab22/1973mb1973/0b6c01b67f66d6621b1c85de0e9a338f_zps7311fb2f.jpg

https://www.dropbox.com/s/9ha2wipvirejszv/memorycoin1.png

http://s22.postimg.org/6hx236dlt/Memory_Coin_Sample1.jpg (http://postimage.org/)


My submission Hope you like??? worth a shot!! :-\ sorry about the low res!!  

Again Just A jpeg low res put together fast! :P

http://s24.postimg.org/gco79q9yd/Memory_Coin_Sample2.jpg (http://postimage.org/)

Thanks Menace - I like the three solid bars for the M. It's a nice simple symbol and could symbolize stability (columns) or wealth (gold bars). They could be memory chips (black) or the contacts on memory chips (gold). Also I like the 'U' shaped hole on the edge of a memorychip (I'm not sure what it is called) but it is very recognizable as a part of a memory chips.

I don't like the intricate design at the top and bottom - they are fine for the startup screen, but I think a logo should be a fair simple symbolic design.

As for colours, I think the colours of a memory chip are good place to start, dark green, black and gold.

Thanks - For the logo, I like the simplicity of it, and I like the colours, but it doesn't represent anything to me - it's just the letter M.

For the startup screen - the schematic of a memory board is a good idea.

Submission 3

http://s21.postimg.org/cq6xyb4tz/memory_a.png

http://postimg.org/image/mnhyrdcfn/http://



http://s18.postimg.org/qcdgg15rt/memory_c.png
http://postimg.org/image/yumwkdcad/




http://s24.postimg.org/60m5tl3jp/memory_b.png
http://postimg.org/image/7fnqib4mp/

Thanks for the entry - For the logo, I like the gold colour, but not the grey. Also I don't think the chip schematic is suitable for a logo - it's needs to be simpler and symbolic.

I like the startup screen better, but not the font so much.

Submission 4

http://s22.postimg.org/m34tnngcx/memory_1b.png

http://postimg.org/image/msnm00gwd/


http://s21.postimg.org/nhjffolo3/memory_1e.png
http://postimg.org/image/nhjffolo3/



http://s16.postimg.org/k48mcf3r9/memory_1a.png

http://postimg.org/image/ip71np2o1/



http://s11.postimg.org/vjuqb9qv7/memory_1d.png

http://postimg.org/image/z3go12tkv/


http://s23.postimg.org/933n4hfkb/memory_1c.png
http://postimg.org/image/9fv1anxtz/

I like submission3 so far :)

I find these all a bit foreboding - I find the 3 lines evocative of prison bars (maybe because they are long and close together) and the U looks like an entrance to a sort of mountain fortress. Also for colors - not sure I like two shades of green, or two shades of grey. I think two or three different colors works better for a logo.

I think this one has too much intricate detail for a logo, and the shades of similar colour means the M doesn't stand out. I think we need something more symbolic.

 Submission4 then, M stands out there :)

I hope people get it it has the m for memory and hash symbols as well, as well as looking similar to a dollar symbol

Submission 5

http://s22.postimg.org/6bd2fric1/memory_x1.png
http://postimg.org/image/egv4dx6kt/



http://s8.postimg.org/dtx1loezp/memory_x4.png
http://postimg.org/image/dtx1loezl/



http://s21.postimg.org/cix6o1z1z/memory_x2.png
http://postimg.org/image/yuuzhfy5v/



http://s15.postimg.org/6w4n6342z/memory_x3.png
http://postimg.org/image/yjhck6p9j/

This logo is very nice.

Thanks - looks nice, but doesn't really communicate anything to me - doesn't add to my understanding of what MemoryCoin is. Also I don't think gradients have any place in logos. For me, logos are symbols, shapes and solid colors.

Last sub:

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a504/mixmatosis/memm_zps766aaef1.png

This isn't very symbolic, uses gradients and includes a basic circuit board style so isn't exactly on brief  ;D


https://www.dropbox.com/s/ywmaj8cbwk20e63/memorycoin3.png

http://i846.photobucket.com/albums/ab22/1973mb1973/11811a6af5cde0749f84a94dc0f2a259_zps0818274d.jpg

Just cannot stop ideas keep popping up


Submission 6 wow


http://s8.postimg.org/4u35jnq05/memory_xb.png

http://postimg.org/image/ca2f5gdpd/


http://s10.postimg.org/7niym72px/memory_xf.png

http://postimg.org/image/7niym72px/


http://s22.postimg.org/qtmn7gv4h/memory_xe.png
http://postimg.org/image/e28h0ylcd/


http://s22.postimg.org/yrlnmuxsh/memory_xc.png
http://postimg.org/image/itcxwq3kd/



http://s17.postimg.org/trk61di33/memory_xd.png
http://postimg.org/image/3w0fi6g97/

This one looks a bit like a symbol of a factor - you know with the angled roofs and chimneys.

I like the colour scheme, but don't know what symbolism you're going for here.

**fake contest**

Still not able to see anything :( are you sure you got the link right?

images are now visible in the previous post

thanks! Could you explain the symbolism of the jigsaw piece?

the piece puzzle is clearly linked to "memory"
Is a "play on words" But I think it will be easily imprinted with the image in the mind

each a puzzle piece is not worth anything .. while more pieces have value
The simbolism is in all
I hope you understand because my English is very bad ..
the symbolism is in any shape .. The M, in the circle, in the colors .. but I can not express it well writing in English : (I hope you like it .. in the case will develop all possible combinations ( as the standard of images to bitcoin... "memorycoin accepted here")

Here's one.

Logo:

http://s13.postimg.org/yz69pjkon/memcoin_copy.png

http://s21.postimg.org/qz0gngzw3/memcoin_copys.png

http://s21.postimg.org/5l72wn5pv/memcoin_copyes.png

http://s14.postimg.org/am60zg6h9/memcoin_copyees.png

Banner:

http://s18.postimg.org/3kvsk83uh/banner.png

http://s22.postimg.org/lvifemvkx/banner_new.png

http://s21.postimg.org/ytdifi9iv/banner_new2.png

As you can see in the banner - I've based the concept on the three stages of memory - This is represented by the three interlocking circles.

Can make adjustments to suit.

Thanks.

EDIT: I forgot to mention how similar memory (human and computer) is to a cryptocoin, with the encoding, storage and retrieval being synonymous with storing and retrieving encoded/encrypted coins.

K.

These are my candidates with "handmade" glyph.

BlueBlack m
https://i.imgur.com/IJB2jH7.png
BlueWhite m
https://i.imgur.com/fkHoOtt.png
GreenWhite m
https://i.imgur.com/LN7He6S.png

I've brainstormed this a bit, and I'll try to pump out something soon.  AKA, please don't close the contest without warning.  :)

Thanks! I really like this one. The symbol suggests memory chips, and is solid and strong. The green color is the color of money and also of memory chips. I like this one a lot.

Thanks. The Venn diagram is a nice symbol, but it seems to represent the number 3 and overlap, which are not concepts for the coin.

That was the idea behind the concept - The 3 stages of memory which overlap in cycles - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Memory) - with those three stages of memory being the same as storing and retrieving virtual wealth.

However, It is your logo contest :D If it doesn't click with you, then so be it.

K.

Well thank you. Here is another green one, a bit "stronger". I expected blue would be more apealing, so I did not include this one:

GreenBlack m
https://i.imgur.com/VxLGOyf.png

Sure - excited to see your entry!

Definitely prefer the white on green - the black is a bit too dark. Don't like the grey circle so much either.

My new submission..
if you seek simplicity and minimalism plastic ..

http://fil.e.gy/images/681Memorycoin06.png
http://fil.e.gy/images/406Memorycoin062.png

Thanks - definitely close to what I'm looking for.

Ok - I think we'll run this for another 48hrs and then close it. We'll have a new client soon and I want to include the new logo, so get your entries in before 48hrs from the date of this post.

n.b. we've had some crazies attacking MemoryCoin and me personally in the past few days - they might show up here. Please ignore them.

The MemoryCoin price has suffered in the past few days, so i want to be clear about the prize fund - MCF is holding funds in Bitcoin to meet it.

The website is here,
http://memorycoin.org/foundation/

The prize funds are held at address
https://blockchain.info/address/14NUDCYsdV4AihZ59hGPBoE3o6KJrqEFqu

Finally, thanks for participating in the competition.

Here are several variations on the same concept.

http://bacon.modacity.net/img/images/1iei.pnghttp://bacon.modacity.net/img/images/3uju.pnghttp://bacon.modacity.net/img/images/4jtj.png


Edit:  Just to be clear muddied, I didn't try to steal your concept.  I basically had the same idea as you to begin with, but you just made it first.  Sorry they are so similar.

http://bacon.modacity.net/img/images/22.pnghttp://bacon.modacity.net/img/images/21.png

+1

Thanks - I like the idea and symbolism of a memory key - but I think the execution falls a bit short . . I think you'd need to merge the brain and key in some way to simplify the concept . . putting the key in the empty space of a brain is a bit too basic.

Could we get some input on the new additions?  Time is running out and I not sure exactly what you want.

Thanks for your entries - I'm sorry I don't have any suggestions for you. I can see what you're going for, but they don't capture my imagination.

I'm just conflicted here.  I tried to follow all your input in the thread, but I just have no idea what you want.  You want simplicity, but also something that captures your imagination.  To me that can't be done without more detail, but you have made it clear you don't want detail.  Bah.

I'll try to think of something else.

Edit:  Eh, never mind.  I would just go with muddied's stuff personally.  In particular his last logo seems to be the cleanest and most iconic.

Last one now  ;D

http://i1281.photobucket.com/albums/a504/mixmatosis/mmemmmm_zps0b538613.png

Looks like it belongs in the title of an edgy comic.  I think it looks pretty cool, but it doesn't fit the concept.

I was going to make one, but I forgot the name of the coin :(

^{twice in one day I've made this joke, hopefully better recieved here}

Hi

Latest Submission


http://s23.postimg.org/4zz5lazff/memory_x.png
http://postimg.org/image/pwvdpyxg7/



http://s21.postimg.org/5y0g7a0rb/memory_xa.png
http://postimg.org/image/70amptjkj/


http://s23.postimg.org/xqvzbd597/memory_xc.png
http://postimg.org/image/c4gyuc6on/


http://s14.postimg.org/69waizzhd/memory_xd.png
http://postimg.org/image/opgrgedlp/

Ok, the 48 hours has expired and the competition is closed. This is the winner. It's simple, strong, symbolic, clear and memorable. I think we've got one of the best alt coin logos here.

Thanks for your work on this Senj, could you put together a start up screen graphic, and put together the files required as outlined in the first post. Also please post the Bitcoin address that you'd like to receive the prize at.

Thanks to everybody who entered designs and also to those who commented and gave feedback.

Congratulations
http://fil.e.gy/images/585twitter_green.jpg

Senji: Date Registered:   August 26, 2013, 12:31:41 PM
Start Date Contest: Memorycoin Logo Competition $100 USD - August 26, 2013, 07:36:03 AM

It's a fake? Probability: 99,9999%

LOL

Yes, a little bit simple, but anyway... I liked those IiIiIiIiI thing though.

Excelent pick. You've just made my girlfriend very happy ;D
I will let you know as soon as I finish other requirements.
Would you mind pm me your email, so we can communicate more effectively?

Sure, please email memorycoincc@gmail.com

But please post your BTC address here publicly so that everyone can see it's been a fair competition and prize fairly awarded.

Thanks!

Here is my Bitcoin address:
1NQDspyXyquWEy3fX8McAh8BUyXpT4xyEe

Okay - thanks for the deliverables, I've included them in the software and we're now all paid up -
https://blockchain.info/tx/036f2a9779365d2e2e75a4197493a2a6fe8a5a6c9376b881d5c0eafc85ee635d

Thanks to everyone who partook!