[QRK] 120,000 QRK Bounty for New Logo

[rayvellest]

If Quark is to be a currency like the Dollar Pound Yen etc then making an overly complicated logo is counterproductive.

You want a logo that can be used as a symbol in a font.  Current logo already meets that.  The current logo in black can be shrunk right down to be used like $ or BTC followed by numeric digits. 

For an example of what I am talking about check out page ~73 on the Bottlecaps thread where a user modified an amazon.com page to have items for sale in Bitcoin, US$ and Bottlecaps (and a proposed Cappachino name change).

The issue with the current logo is that will not reduce appropriately, and any other fancy alternative will have the same problem. Keep it simple guys, think Bitcoin, think Litecoin. See what is already working, then explore concepts on how to bring that to Quarkcoin. That is the recipe for success.

I must say that achieving that sort of simplicity is not easy, I know, I do that for a living, but is essential to get Quarkcoins mainstream. It's all about making the QRK brand easy to digest, and obviously, using good design to add value to the project.

If the project doesn't receive any submission of a high standard, we should consider extending the date a bit further, and even raising the bounty to attract more professional entries. Don't underestimate the power of design.

I'll put some time into this myself, but I would also love to see other people's submissions too.

[rayvellest]

Personally I like the original logo best so far at least.

You know, it looks WAY TO MUCH like the Ripple logo, and that sucks.

I think there's a better way, something more like Bitcoin and Litecoin. Something as simple as that, would make people look at Quarkcoin, and compare it with Bitcoin, not Ripple. Subconsciously, investors would choose something they already believe it's good.

I'm working on a solution, but not sure if I'll have the time to finish before the deadline. An extension to the deadline is most welcome.

[rayvellest]

My vote is with the original - there were some nice black and white ones -

I believe we should vote after the deadline... some of us haven't posted yet.  Please confirm deadline.

thnx   

+1

A confirmation to the deadline is most welcome. If possible, append to the thread title.

[rayvellest]

This may sound like a silly question, but how easy is to create a new type-able symbol like BTC? Does anyone here know how to do that?

EDIT: How silly of me, should have google-it first. I just found this: http://bit.ly/o3YXq

[deodecagone]

Here's my go.

+1

[rayvellest]

Here's my go.

+1

Is there an ASCII symbol for this logo?

[Rune]

My buddy designed this logo but he can't post here, i think it looks amazing and honestly makes me want to buy more QRK. Very crisp professional


Designed by NurvNurv




Original Post Here  http://quark.freeforums.net/thread/19/new-logo

I really like this but it makes me think it belongs on a pack of crayons or markers.

[FuckTheDollar]

https://i.imgur.com/CQZTZyM.png


My buddy designed this logo but he can't post here, i think it looks amazing and honestly makes me want to buy more QRK. Very crisp professional


Designed by NurvNurv




Original Post Here  http://quark.freeforums.net/thread/19/new-logo

I really like this but it makes me think it belongs on a pack of crayons or markers.

Hey, quality markers are really expensive 

[Buy!Buy!Buy!Buy!]

I'm working on a logo redesign, but I just thought I'd point out that a flat version of the original logo is very similar to the Adobe Air logo. Might be close to copyright infringement if Quark really flys

https://www.google.com.au/search?q=adobe+air&client=firefox-a&hs=kL&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&source=lnms&tbm=isch&sa=X&ei=bXmWUtbsAYHniAfJ_IDACA&ved=0CAkQ_AUoAQ&biw=1440&bih=655

[dcl595]

[Buy!Buy!Buy!Buy!]

I decided to keep it just as Quark rather than QuarkCoin, kinda like Visa to Mastercard. I can do a physical coin (am thinking a simple white plastic token with the QRK logo somewhat similar to the coin) but that'll take a little bit of time. I can do the accepted here horizontal rather than vertical, but figured I'd do something different
http://oi43.tinypic.com/2mnjihw.jpg

edit : neatened up pic

[Hilux74]

I have been against a logo change but this is pretty awesome.  Simple yet Bold.  Easy to make into a Font. I like that the Q's tail is internal.

[Mjbmonetarymetals]

ℚ Quarkcoin 

ℚ     U+211A (alt-08474)   DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL Q = the set of rational numbers

[dzejmsdin]

My buddy designed this logo but he can't post here, i think it looks amazing and honestly makes me want to buy more QRK. Very crisp professional


Designed by NurvNurv




Original Post Here  http://quark.freeforums.net/thread/19/new-logo

I really like this but it makes me think it belongs on a pack of crayons or markers.

and the winner is...

[uMMcQxCWELNzkt]

I will create a logo design sometime this week if I remember. 

[rayvellest]

ℚ Quarkcoin 

ℚ     U+211A (alt-08474)   DOUBLE-STRUCK CAPITAL Q = the set of rational numbers

Great work! The first submission with an ASCII character! That is AWESOME, great work!

Does anybody want to buy some ℚs — It works! Great research! (I was thinking of designing one from scratch, but this looks great)

Now, if you don't mind my critique, this logo needs to be simplified. There's too much going on. Make it black and while, and if looks good in black and white, then it will look good ANYWHERE and EVERYWHERE. Also, be sure it looks good in a very small size.

[dcl595]

[mymenace]

really great designs everyone

[Thrash]

So is the deadline Dec 4 or Jan 1? Makes a big difference on my end.

[rayvellest]

We have our first ASCII character: ℚ — thanks Mjbmonetarymetals!

Bitcoin has BTC and now Quarkcoins has ℚ.

That association will help investors see that QRK has a community as strong as BTC.

We MUST receive more entries that make use of an ASCII character guys.

Keep them coming!