PS3Fanboy Banner Contest -- And The Winner Is...

by Nick Doerr { Oct 31st 2006 at 2:30PM }

Hold it, hold it. Before we get our pitchforks and torches and revolt, we're going to sit everyone down and have a little talk about what we looked for in the final design. Because we're lazy, we'll just make a list.

We aren't doing a total site revamp, so one of the main aspects was not which design was "the best" (a couple of those didn't make it to the final 5, in my opinion), but which design was "the best for this site".
Look at the rest of the site for a moment -- there's not much to look at except text, really. With that in mind, simplicity was key. We chose a design that was not cramped with pictures, fog, etc. We aren't saying that was a bad move, but again, for this site, we don't think using something that "doesn't fit in" would be a wise decision.
While many of the banners were very visually appealing and pretty darn slick, they wouldn't serve well as "banners" -- making the title of the page the main focus as opposed to pictures or overall style.

There are a couple more nitpicky details, but really, those can be handled by our crew so they can be ignored for this list. Since the turnout for this content was a lot better than expected, we may make it a little more of a tradition than a permanent change. Heck, maybe if we get permission from the higher-ups, we can do seasonal banners. That'd be pretty cool. So, without further ado, we formally announce our winner: congratulations, Kristoffer Acasio! We'll be using your design until the next contest. Be sure to brag to all your friends!

Tags: Playstation 3, Playstation3, PS3

Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)

sky @ Oct 31st 2006 2:51PM

You have chosen poorly, this is not the best by far.

Jason @ Oct 31st 2006 2:59PM

It beats the boomerang controller, at least, which has been dead for a long time now.

TheWakeUpCall @ Oct 31st 2006 3:23PM

No offense to the creator, but I think it is just too dark, and the glow and the grey just look ugly. :S I could have done alot better, shame I didn't enter ay. I thought the competition would be higher.

carwashi @ Oct 31st 2006 4:30PM

So why aren't you guys using the new banner yet?

Jess @ Oct 31st 2006 4:07PM

I was just wondering what other people thought of mine, which didn't make it into the top 5. http://img269.imageshack.us/img269/5748/ps3fanxh1.jpg

Edge of Blade @ Nov 1st 2006 1:54PM

God...awful...spiderman font.

Colin @ Oct 31st 2006 4:06PM

Congrats Kris, I like this one. Clean, simple and it matches the colors of the site. Like Nick said, this might not be the 'best' but I think it works the best for this site.

And its way better than whats there now. :p

-Colin

Concerned Gamer @ Oct 31st 2006 4:25PM

hmmm why isnt anyone here talking about the commerical? Did I miss the thread? I thought it was a joke, but it wasnt, lol

Alex @ Oct 31st 2006 4:24PM

I thought #3 was way better. Just looked more crisp and simple yet still had some effects to give it a modern look. The winning one is too dark and like the current design, it has the hiddeous "spiderman" font.

Roy @ Oct 31st 2006 4:28PM

oooooo bad choice... this was the most simple one but by far the least creative... its ok we all make mistakes.

Vincent (a.k.a Vince148) @ Oct 31st 2006 5:37PM

Bull-fucking-shit, mine was WAY better (#2). This is just basicly a gradient as background with a pic of a PS3.Great! [/sarcasm]

Concerned Gamer @ Oct 31st 2006 5:42PM

come on.....tell us how you really feel....lol

Kristoffer Acasio @ Oct 31st 2006 7:20PM

hehe I win

I made the banner to match the site.. Not to be mega flashy. Besides its a blog website not like IGN where half of it is flash and all that stuff. Obviously my design wouldnt have won if it was an IGN contest.

and if you want to be like that yours was black with fog and lines. and lets not forget you have a ps3 picture there too duh.. at least I put a controller there if we are being like that