You Got the Skills – Designing a Bucket List Publications Logo

Posted on January 18, 2013 by lesleycarter

In the last year, Bucket List Publications has achieved more success than I ever imagined possible, and I have a vivid imagination. With 13,754,363 page views and 50,784 subscribers, Darren and I have created something worthy of pride.

We are, however, lacking in one major area: design!

My current logo is lack-luster and to be quite frank, I’m sick of looking at it. I spend hours every day working on Bucket List Publications and looking at the main page. It’s time for a change!

So… I put it out there for my talented readers. If you are great at design and have an idea for Bucket List Publications, please send it to [email protected]

What we’re thinking about:

1. Something that fits on the top of the page as a header/logo. See Bucket List Publications for an example.
2. Something that relates to our brand (Think Bucket List Publications)
3. Something usable on brand products like T-shirts and hats
4. Something fresh but not time/date/year recognizable
5. We focus on travel & adventure but don’t want the logo to be one dimensional (We’re hoping that it’s not solely travel or adventure focused, but it can incorporate those concepts)

After one week, we will select our favorite design and the winning logo will receive:

1. Logo credit, in the form of a link to your blog/site, at the bottom of the page on http://www.bucketlistpublications.com/ (To remain for the entire use of the logo)

2. A dedicated post on both https://lesleycarter.wordpress.com and http://www.bucketlistpublications.com/ thanking you for your hard work and excellent design skills (Averaging 50,000 views per day)

3. Bragging rights for the best logo design for Bucket List Publications!

We’ll contact the winner via email.

I’d love to see you have fun with this! There are some great graphic designers out there. Let’s see what you have. (Please share, share, and share some more. The more readers that see this post, the better my chances are of having something great!)

The more unrealistic we are with our dreams and goals, the more we are able to achieve.

43 thoughts on “You Got the Skills – Designing a Bucket List Publications Logo”

Clownshoes on January 18, 2013 at 7:07 pm said:

Nice! Wish I was half decent at design! Good luck with this.

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mkesling63 on January 18, 2013 at 7:14 pm said:

You people are good! This method of asking the buyer what they want shows a lot of respect for the customer, the provider.

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veganperks on January 18, 2013 at 7:38 pm said:

Congrats on your success! Good luck on your logo!

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Lottie Nevin on January 18, 2013 at 8:02 pm said:

How exciting, a new logo. I know someone who might be able to help you with this, I’ll mention it to them. Good luck and I look forward to seeing all the great designs as they appear! Lottie

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lovejunkey803 on January 18, 2013 at 8:43 pm said:

♥ Thanks for being awesome, I have included you in my nominees for the versatile blog award!! Thanks for the love, just my way of giving it back!! No need to do anything further, unless you want to!! Hope you have an amazing weekend & upcoming week!!! ♥

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thefitzgeraldtimes on January 18, 2013 at 9:23 pm said:

CONGRATULATIONS ON YOUR CONTINUED SUCCESS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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PD on January 18, 2013 at 10:07 pm said:

Do you have any particular dimensions for this? That would help a lot. 😀

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- lesleycarter on January 18, 2013 at 10:08 pm said:
  
  I would like for it to fit nicely at the top of the page http://www.bucketlistpublications.com/. Please see the current size as a guide.
  
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  - PD on January 18, 2013 at 10:16 pm said:
    
    Awesome, thanks!
    
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maldenb on January 18, 2013 at 10:42 pm said:

Cool.
I’m going to make an illustration within the next few days that nods to this just for fun.

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strawberryquicksand on January 18, 2013 at 10:42 pm said:

Wow! What great stats. How did you manage to get so many views and looks and likers and followers and all the rest of it?! Did you get freshly pressed at the beginning? What is your future plan for your blog? Well done! (wish I could design, btw!)

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justjensjourneys on January 19, 2013 at 2:03 am said:

Just came upon your blog and googled ‘bucket list publications’. You are living my dream! As for the graphics, my sister is pretty good with designs, I’ll get her to give it a go 🙂

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Message In A Fold on January 19, 2013 at 7:50 am said:

Wishing you luck in finding the logo you have been looking for. Congratulations on your amazing stats!.

Leslie

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walism on January 19, 2013 at 8:27 am said:

the new logo should look very interesting.. can’t wait.. 😀

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diasolifeontheborder on January 19, 2013 at 8:32 am said:

Sounds like a good way to get creative people working with you. That’s not my area, but I’m sure you’ll come up with something great!

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Ruth2Day on January 19, 2013 at 8:37 am said:

I love your current logo 🙂

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elizjamison on January 19, 2013 at 8:45 am said:

Wow! Could you write a post about how you got so many views and likes? How did you get your name out there?
My friend is a fantastic graphic designer. She’s had her own business for 20 years and knows what she’s doing.
Lani Stringer
[email protected]
http://mustardgraphics.com/contact_us

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khaula naxir on January 19, 2013 at 9:04 am said:

Hope you find a nice logo for your site…:)

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jemmyp on January 19, 2013 at 9:16 am said:

yay!! 🙂 can’t wait to give this a go!!

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kthorpe on January 19, 2013 at 3:07 pm said:

ask Cristian Mihai– http://wordpress.com/#!/read/blog/id/31474045/ — really good graphic designer.

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sooofullofcraft on January 19, 2013 at 11:09 pm said:

whooo hooo

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gavmomof2 on January 20, 2013 at 2:38 am said:

How exciting! Can’t offer design help (as I flunked Stick People 101 in school) But, I can offer you a little suggestion: Sometimes, not looking at a project for a few days, that you have embedded in your soul, might let you clear your head. Give your mind a rest and revisit it in a few days. It might help you see things in a new light 🙂

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PerfectlyRandom on January 20, 2013 at 9:34 am said:

Congratulations on your fab achievement guys!!

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Glenn Robinson on January 20, 2013 at 3:44 pm said:

I have used “The Logo Team” from elance . com for my logos.
They are professional, quality and affordable! (They charged me $25.00)

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braddog on January 20, 2013 at 4:17 pm said:

Check out http://www.fiverr.com It’s amazing how many good designers will knock something out for only $5.

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waronliteracy on January 21, 2013 at 11:38 am said:

OMG! Lesley, I knew your blog was hot, but Wow! I can’t believe you’ve attracted so many visitors! Congrats! Also…my wife is a graphic designer. I’ll forward your link to her and mention she should enter your contest. But please, check out her portfolio at http://www.dianakeay.com

Wether you end up using her logo or not, please pass on her URL to any followers who may be looking for a graphic designer themselves! Thanks, and keep at your fantastic blog!

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jimmydevious on January 21, 2013 at 1:32 pm said:

I’m an excellent and very avante’ guard stick man designer.

Somehow, I don’t think that’s what you all are looking for though LOL 😀

Good luck with your design choice. Have fun. 🙂

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Nativegrl77 on January 21, 2013 at 5:26 pm said:

Hi, thank you for all your visits … new logo’s ..just did that and i am so happy … good luck to all the contestants !!!

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maydelory on January 22, 2013 at 3:35 pm said:

Hang ’em high and low! Any way you shake it…it’s a Bucket List Adventure.

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Andrew H. Kuharevicz on January 22, 2013 at 6:08 pm said:

I like what you do. I’ll give it a shot. Crazy stuff. Keep up the living.

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lancorz on January 22, 2013 at 6:21 pm said:

I’d really like to design something for you Leslie however it wont be until next week that I’ll be free to do so. 😦

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Let's CUT the Crap! on January 22, 2013 at 6:26 pm said:

Awesome approach.

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Jofiane on January 23, 2013 at 5:18 am said:

I’ve thought about a design.. but I can’t do the photoshop Dx 😥
is it okay if I draw it by hand and take a photo of it? thank you so much 🙂

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- lesleycarter on January 23, 2013 at 6:06 am said:
  
  Sure thing! I look forward to it 🙂
  
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Curt Mekemson on January 24, 2013 at 9:52 am said:

What about a bucket like a cornucopia… possibly on it’s side, filled with your wonderful adventures, with the adventures spilling out across the page… and you name on top? congrats on your great stats. You deserve them.

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dimitri seneca snowden on January 28, 2013 at 8:34 am said:

Lesley, is this contest still on? I’d like to submit if its not too late…

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- lesleycarter on January 28, 2013 at 8:35 am said:
  
  I made a decision on the weekend and I’m in the process of adding the new content. 🙂
  
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  - dimitri seneca snowden on January 28, 2013 at 11:18 am said:
    
    ha gotcha! well if need be, i willing to update the website so that you have a fresh new look that matches the new logo 🙂
    
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dimitri seneca snowden on January 28, 2013 at 8:35 am said:

I’d actually like to redesign the entire brand so that you have brand continuity. no charge. here is my website: http://designosity.com

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