nice tming - this thingy is now closed. No idea when i'll do the judging because right now i fell like i've been hit by a double-decker bus late entries will be accepted though cheers to everyone that entered, makes everyone worthwhile =)
Sorry about taking so long, but I've had exams and packing and everything to do. Sorry! Anyway, here we go - it's the results of our latest trip down random road. Everyone knows what the competition consisted of but I have to say it was a pretty disappointing turnout this time around. Looks like the handicap worked Anyway, onwaaaard: LinkinJunior Entry 1: <div align=center></div> First off I instantly think of IPod - which was probably the point, really. With IPods I associate clean, crisp and simple design and I have to say that this image pulls it off, though it does become slightly cramped in the lower corners. I love the colours, just for the reason that they're not blinding or too hard to see. The pun is just excellent, since the 'owned' phase still lives on to many. The albums in the toaster seem to be a little misaligned, but that is very hard to tell when the rest of the image is so well done. Again, in the avatar, the albums are a bit misaligned, and since that is the focus of the whole image, it does ruin it a bit. Great use of virtually everything. Well done, mate =) LinkinJunior: -- Signiture: 8/10 -- AUTOMATIC CREDIT FOR AVATAR: +5 -- Avatar: 3/5 ---- 16/20 ** LPro Entry 1: <div align=center></div> Very spiffy and abstract. I like the great use of contrast between the orange and white, though it can be very blinding, especially in the text at the top (which is actually unreadable on the second line). Nice use of filters, such as the grid that is only visable at the corners. Not very sure about those eyes being slapped in the middle, perhaps if they were skewed to fit that side of the toaster I'd like them better, but really I think they're an unnecessary addition. I love that font in the bottom right (what is that?) and the great use of space. Nice one there =) The avatar would have been perfect if you juuust missed out the side of the toaster in the bottom left corner. I don't know why, but it just bugs me a bit =P LPro: -- Signiture: 8/10 -- AUTOMATIC CREDIT FOR AVATAR: +5 -- Avatar: 4/5 ---- 17/20 ** LinkinJunior Entry 2: <div align=center></div> 'ToasterPorn': it says it all. Again, I love the quirkiness, it just makes me giggle at it's surrealness (is that a word?). I keep thinking of a friend's bedroom or an office with that background - it actually makes you think this could be possible...If it already hasn't happened =P. Nice little effects on the bulletin board and the photo frame and the fact that the toaster is getting a bit randy. God this is just a great image - however it seems the furniture is floating around - the addition of a 'floor' (with carpet and rug!) would have definately got full marks on this part. The avatar has a great layout, great colours, great everything. No faults at all with this one. Great stuff LinkinJunior: -- Signiture: 9/10 -- AUTOMATIC CREDIT FOR AVATAR: +5 -- Avatar: 5/5 ---- 19/20 ** Syphon Entry 1: <div align=center></div> Oooh - B Movies. I used to watch those <_>. Normally I would have gouged my eyes out due to the glow, but B Movies normally involve glowy shiney weird things, so that's actually a mark up for the theme. I like the 'alien toasters' - it just makes me giggle, the choice of font is also very good...Buuuuut..I'm not really sure you should have included the aliens in there, they kinda spoil it :E. Also, the 'Syphon' tag is really small and bunched up on the edge - a border would have got your mark up too. The avatar definately needs a border. Syphon: -- Signiture: 6/10 -- AUTOMATIC CREDIT FOR AVATAR: +5 -- Avatar: 4/5 ---- 15/20 ** LinkinJunior Entry 3: <div align=center></div> Whoa...Comical. Love the curving font and the little price taggy thing at the side, buuut the colors of the glowing woman and almost the random slapping of the toaster man just don't do it for me, mate. LinkinJunior: -- Signiture: 5/10 -- AUTOMATIC CREDIT FOR AVATAR: N/A -- Avatar: N/A ---- 5/20 ** LPro Entry 2: <div align=center></div> Will have to be brief on this one because I've got to get back to packing <_>' Lovely contrasts between colours, nice layout and though I have no idea what that logo is, it looks suave and fills up some space. Nice mixing of fonts too. Nice one =) LPro: -- Signiture: 9/10 -- AUTOMATIC CREDIT FOR AVATAR: N/A -- Avatar: N/A ---- 9/20 ** Thank you to all who entered and congratulations to the winners! I'd make something more detailed but I'm really in a rush - it sucks to be unorganised =P Next contest will be up whhhen I can be arsed =)