Presbymergent is looking for a new logo [well a logo]. If you have any shred of artistic ability give it a shot. In addition to the prizes listed here I will author a semi-true epic biographical tale of the winner if they are referred from this site. The winner would get little to no input on this story. They will get 51% of any income generated from the story.
Here are the criteria [thank you to Beloved Spear for the base criteria]:
1) It would need to somehow integrate the logo of the Presbyterian Church.
2) It should be dynamic and web-based, something that could easily be reproduced in a variety of media (print, web based, clothing, and perhaps tattoos).
3) It should in some way symbolize reformed theology [Sola Scriptura. Soli Deo Gloria. Solo Christo. Sola Gratia. Sola Fide.], transformation, new life rising from the old. Seek to capture the essence of the reformed church always reforming.
4) It should visually express the Trinity, both as the source of the movement and it’s direction.
5) It should clearly express the idea of “emergence.”
We hope to have a logo for General assembly this year! We need the logo operational for June.
- People will be able to submit logos up until midnight on May 2nd.
- Logo submissions should be emailed to presbymergent@gmail.com and can be submitted in an appropriate file format (.jpg/.gif/.ai/.png).
- All entries will be posted on the presbymergent website after the deadline, and anyone can come and vote on the presbymergent site for their favorite.
- The top five with the most votes will receive one of the five prize packages below, be considered automatic finalists for the contest and proceed on to the final judging process. Although the winners will be guaranteed finalists, the panel of judges may also consider submissions outside of the contest for the official presbymergent logo. The panel of judges will consist of the Presbymergent Editors, friends of presbymergent and a few professional designers.
Good Luck!
OK that’s a tall order. Even though I’ve entered, I must try again with the base criteria. Do you think with or without words?
Dannah, it is my opinion that it always best to be unspoken and loosely defined. What do I know?
I am glad you are giving it another shot. Maybe you could bring this to the homeless outreach you do?
Yeah- I’ll bring it tomorrow.
Hey Ryan,
I think David William’s guidelines were mostly self-imposed — not “official” or anything. I like most of them, except for the first one about integrating the logo of the Presbyterian church. Personally, I’d rather see a logo that somehow “alludes to” or is reminiscent of aspects of the Presbyterian one, rather than one that actually uses it. And let’s not forget that for centuries, the logo of the presbyterian church was the Celtic Cross.
Well those criteria were kind of lost on my art class. Not many of them have heard of EMC, the solas, etc. I tried to explain but I only have 2 hours and didn’t get a lot of listeners. Someone did a picture of hands holding a rosary but I don’t think that’s what we’re looking for… but I do have one in the works. And Neal, it has a nod to the Celtics too. Just for you!
Neal,
I just wanted to offer some starting point. I am of the school of no rules more creativity.
Dannah, I love that you brought it to your class. That is a winner in my book.
not perfected but you get the idea…
http://dannahsworld.blogspot.com/2008/04/logoround-3.html
Ryan, hey I went to that website. How do you get your blog posted on it? I tried to figure it out, but couldn’t. I noticed you and Andrew are there. Nice.
@Dani, What website are you talking about, Presbymergent?
If so, then email presbymergent@gmail.com to add your blog to the role.
I hope all is well up in the north forty.
Epic biographical tale? Best prize yet!
I promise it will be a doozy! Creative short stories is where my talents, imagination, God, and pure awesomeness meet.