NarcissisticBenchRunners - We're HERE! ...And we need a little artistic help.

E-wrecked · 03-25-2009, 12:32 AM

Hey everyone! Just a quick rundown on what this is all about..
We're looking for anyone with original ideas, end especially looking for someone with artistic and graphical talent who would be willing to assist with the creation and design of our new logo. Be unique, original, creative.. Please feel free to submit any ideas, or creations! (no trademark or copyrighted logos) It would be much appreciated. If we select your design, then you will be given due credit for the logo on the new website. Who knows, one day maybe millions will see it!

Background: johnksss & myself formed NarcissisticBenchRunners about a month ago. We based the name off of NoteBookReview(NBR) - seeing as that's where we all met so it's only right to incorporate it... Our intent is to recruit people who have a knowledge, and/or passion for pushing tweaking & pushing their systems, who are always looking to raise the bar, who are helpful, and those who obviously have too much time on their hands. Since creation, we have recruited faisalhero, dondahdah88, julian-nold, MR.Moo, and Quadzilla as part of our team. I'd first like to thank everyone of our team members for the time, effort, and hard work they have contributed to NBR and elsewhere.

We have recently acquired the rights to http://www.NarcissisticBenchRunners.com(Under construction) - thanks to faisalhero. We're at the point where we are trying to come up with a logo. We need a logo that goes along with the Team Name, history, background, or just looks friggin sweet.. So far, here's what we have come up with.

Below you will find our "Ideas" section and "Prototype Logo" section.

Ideas:

1. Somebody running with a laptop on their back..(running benchmarks pun)

2. Would be nice to incorporate something from this:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Narcissism the first section explains where the word narcissistic is derived..and the greek mythology behind it. We should somehow incorporate that.. a guy seeing his reflection, and being overcome with his own sight of it, vanity.. of course, there needs to be a twist. First thing that pops into mind is some guy staring into a comuter screen of 3dmark, or gaming benchmark and of course..the art can't be too detailed cause it's a logo.. but he's not only staring at the 3dmark run, but there is also a vague reflection of himself in the screen. Kinda like a modern-age spin on the original premise..

3. We were thinking something similar to this but characturized with benchmark software on the screen, and of course..not the reflection of a fat guy on a cell phone. But, reflection of a guy with slightly spiked hair and some small bags under his eyes from lack of sleep, etc...the young, hip look.

4. Or this idea - Once again, a characture replacement.. but the reflection comes to life, and out of the computer to tweak an' bench your system cause you can't seem to do it on you own.

5. Or.. this one - Except instead of a camera reflection in the eye, you see the a computer screen reflection with benchmarks, etc on screen.

6. Submit your idea and we can put it here!

Prototype logos:

First prototype: It's a stallion in full stride. What?! We gotta start somewhere!

Second proto: the speed of the cheetah is representing the speed to our lappy because its the fastest land animal relating to our fastest & most powerful laptops

Please let us know which of these NBR members designs you like the best!(and spread some +rep):

Mortemia's:

aan310's:

Mr.Moo's:

plasma.s' signature templates:

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Also, we are always looking for potential new recruits for the team. If you feel that you're qualified, please PM one of us or post up in this thread! Thank you NBR, we look forward to your feedback! Oh.. and please, no flaming or harassment. You will be reported.

Your feedback is welcome!