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[Matej Ramuta <matej.ramuta@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi all!

There are some logos where designers put more work into designing it for
this specific purpose - I'm talking about the ones that hint to the Harry
Potter theme:

   -
   https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/171
   -
   https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/42
   -
   https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/57
   -
   https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/151

171 looks very promising to me. Was it declined because it didn't work at
smaller sizes?

Cheers,
Matt

On 14 November 2017 at 03:43, Ignotus Peverell <igno.peverell@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> wrote:

> To be more specific, many designs integrate very little or nothing at all
> from your description and could work for any project or company whose name
> start with the letter G. They're very geometric for little apparent reason,
> even though we do have a lot of personality!
>
> And I apologize for being negative, I truly appreciate the money, time,
> and effort that has gone into this contest.
>
> - Igno
>
> -------- Original Message --------
> Subject: Re: [Mimblewimble] Logo Contest
> Local Time: November 13, 2017 8:27 PM
> UTC Time: November 14, 2017 1:27 AM
> From: casey@xxxxxxxxxxxx
> To: Jackson Palmer <hello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> mimblewimble@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>
> I agree with the overall sentiment that the results aren't amazing.
>
> Simplicity and recognizability are assets to a logo, but it would be nice
> if there was more pop. However, "something more creative" doesn't provide
> much direction to a designer, I think.
>
> At this point in the process, I'll pick six designs, likely the ones that
> were upvoted the most. After that, there's a final round of designs. We
> could use that as an opportunity to ask the 6 finalists to do something
> completely different, and if none are good, we can still go with one of the
> original six. How does that sound? I can send a message to the finalists,
> so if anyone has any ideas for wording/direction that might produce good
> results, I'm all ears.
>
> Everyone might want to check out some of the icons I declined, many of
> which I declined for not working at smaller sizes, being too strange, or
> not having a recognizable shape. There might be some good stuff in there
> though:
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/171
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/167
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/154
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/148
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/151
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/142
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/141
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/139
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/136
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/129
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/108
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/107
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/98
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/94
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/88
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/83
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/81
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/60
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/57
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/42
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/29
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/34
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/21
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/12
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/13
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/10
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/3
> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/2
>
> (if it says "withdrawn by designer", the full image is still in the page)
>
> On Mon, Nov 13, 2017 at 8:00 PM, Jackson Palmer <hello@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
> wrote:
>
>>
>> +1 on not being impressed by the results... unfortunately most designers
>> on 99Designs are recycling icons and type styles over and over, so there is
>> never a lot of originality present. Is it possible to do another round of
>> designs or work with an individual designer to produce something a little
>> more inspired?
>>
>> Cheers,
>> *Jackson.*
>>
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 13, 2017, at 04:35 PM, Ignotus Peverell wrote:
>>
>> Sorry for being so late to the party. To be honest I'm a little
>> disappointed by 99designs, while most results look professional, they're
>> not very creative. I just voted and if I had to pick I would go with this
>> like Casey, but remove the '80s 3D glasses color style :-)
>>
>> https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-crypto
>> currency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/115
>>
>>
>> - Igno
>>
>> -------- Original Message --------
>> Subject: Re: [Mimblewimble] Logo Contest
>> Local Time: November 13, 2017 7:11 PM
>> UTC Time: November 14, 2017 12:11 AM
>> From: itsamitsingh@xxxxxxxxx
>> To: Sze-Hung Daniel Tsui <danielt213@xxxxxxxxx>
>> mimblewimble@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx <mimblewimble@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>>
>> The symbol ₲ is the best logo in my opinion . The rest of the logos are
>> too company driven .
>> I first saw the symbol in this maillist .
>>
>> So pls consider  using ₲ directly kr somthing built on this .
>>
>>
>>
>> On Mon, 13 Nov 2017 at 10:09 PM, Sze-Hung Daniel Tsui <
>> danielt213@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>>
>> Voted!
>>
>> I think #118, #114, and #37 are a good fit for being a standalone
>> currency symbol.
>>
>> I like this one as well:
>> https://images-platform.99static.com/cJHTT3eEYbE5gVh4d4KJEwN
>> QoVI=/filters:quality(100)/99designs-contests-attachments/
>> 90/90324/attachment_90324326
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Sun, Nov 12, 2017 at 12:57 AM Fola Adejumo <fola.a@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>>
>> Great contribution Casey, thank you,
>>
>>
>> My personal faves are:
>>
>> 1) #37 https://99designs.co.uk/logo-design/contests/mysterious-
>> cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/37
>>
>> 2) #114 https://99designs.co.uk/logo-design/contests/mysterious
>> -cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/114
>>
>>
>> 3) #150 https://99designs.co.uk/logo-design/contests/mysterious
>> -cryptocurrency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries/150
>>
>>
>> However, I'm not sure I strongly like any of them, they look like a
>> company logo and don't look like a currency. I prefer to err towards more a
>> currency look and feel. If they could make it simpler with more of a
>> currency look that would be much better.
>>
>>
>> Thanks in advance,
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> ------------------------------
>>
>> *From:* Mimblewimble <mimblewimble-bounces+fola.a=h
>> otmail.co.uk@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> on behalf of Casey Rodarmor <
>> casey@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> *Sent:* 12 November 2017 02:19
>> *To:* mimblewimble@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> *Subject:* Re: [Mimblewimble] Logo Contest
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> Also, keep in mind that we have an opportunity for further tweaks in
>> the final round. If there's a logo but you don't like the color,
>> background, or would like a minor tweak, do note that in your
>> comments!
>>
>> On Sat, Nov 11, 2017 at 7:05 PM, Casey Rodarmor <casey@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
>> wrote:
>> > Hi all!
>> >
>> > Derek and I are running a logo design contest on 99 designs for Grin.
>> > The logo that wins the design contest isn't guaranteed to become
>> > Grin's logo, but should produce one or more strong options.
>> >
>> > There have been a total of 171 (!) submissions to the contest. I've
>> > narrowed them down to 16, which seems like a manageable number to
>> > choose from. You can see them all here:
>> >
>> > https://99designs.com/logo-design/contests/mysterious-crypto
>> currency-needs-creative-logo-769896/entries
>> >
>> > You can see the ones that I've declined, click on the garbage can
>> > icon. If you see something good in there that I declined, please feel
>> > free to ping me with the #.
>> >
>> > The next step in the process is to choose 6 finalists, whom we'll work
>> > with to produce the final logo.
>> >
>> > I've created two polls with 8 entries each. It would be super awesome
>> > if you voted on your favorite logos and leave comments with what you
>> > think:
>> >
>> > https://99designs.com/contests/poll/a166a7025a
>>
>>
>> <https://99designs.com/contests/poll/a166a7025a>
>>
>> Help me choose my new design!
>> <https://99designs.com/contests/poll/a166a7025a>
>> 99designs.com
>> I’m running a logo contest on 99designs. Designers have submitted 171
>> designs so far. Please vote on your favorite as I’d love to receive your
>> feedback.
>>
>>
>> > https://99designs.com/contests/poll/7838cc187c
>> <https://99designs.com/contests/poll/7838cc187c>
>>
>> Help me choose my new design!
>> <https://99designs.com/contests/poll/7838cc187c>
>> 99designs.com
>> I’m running a logo contest on 99designs. Designers have submitted 171
>> designs so far. Please vote on your favorite as I’d love to receive your
>> feedback.
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> >
>> > My personal favorites at the moment are:
>> >
>> > https://images-platform.99static.com/SAVeygZMmUtao8owc4OWfNu
>> 5rrU=/filters:quality(100)/99designs-contests-attachments/
>> 90/90313/attachment_90313030
>> >
>> > https://images-platform.99static.com/r2UFUYvxrINzb9sFzWpgf-
>> EufCc=/filters:quality(100)/99designs-contests-attachments/
>> 90/90312/attachment_90312850
>> >
>> > The first is nice because the shape is so minimal. It could be used as
>> > a currency mark on its own, similar to $ or ฿. The latter I like
>> > because it's simple and strong.
>> >
>> > Looking forward to hearing your thoughts!
>> >
>> > Best,
>> > Casey
>>
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