FDS and Smokeview Logo Contest...

Calling all FDS and Smokeview users with a bit of artistic talent (or those who have a friend with some).

We need a new logo for branding the FDS and Smokeview software package.
This new logo will be used on the websites and as the icon for the applications.

It can either be a single logo that encompasses both FDS and Smokeview, or two logos one for FDS and one for Smokeview that can be combined to make a single logo for the package.

All submissions must be emailed to bryan.klein@fds-smv.net by July 6, 2007 @ 1700 hrs (EST).

Here are the general parameters of the new logo:
1) Must scale well...
The logos must be presented in 32X32 and 128x128 sizes. The preferred logo format is SVG though PNG is also acceptable. The websites will typically show the logo at about 128 pixels wide, but it may be used in a larger print form on posters, etc.

2) Ensure that all Logo content is not copy protected or licenced in any way...
In other words, it must be free to you and to us. We expect all original content, which also means that you get all the credit.

3) Criteria for Judging...
30% - Originality - make it yours.
30% - Communication of concept - how well is FDS and Smokeview represented in the logo.
20% - Visual Impact - how memorable it is. We want it to leave a mark, neurologically speaking.
20% - Community Voting - we will put all the submissions on a web page at the end of the contest for the user community to cast their votes.

4) Communicate the interdependence of FDS and Smokeview.

5) Have fun with this...

The contest starts today and I hope that everyone pays special attention to item #5 above.

Ready, set, go....
-Bryan Klein