Stealth Startup Needs a 3D Image and Model Version of our Logo Character

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Description:
Our company "Avalon Holographics" is developing holographic display technology. We've already got a logo, but we'd like to get some 3D modeled versions of the logo character (head) made for several purposes:
1. Use as a splash screen for the product (which uses 3D models from engines like Unreal already)
2. Use as a graphic in promotional materials
3. Create objects (via 3D printer or manufacturer) for demo and promotion

Ideally, we'd like both a static model and one where the guy's hair is on "fire" and moving/waving (animation).

The core themes we worked with for the original logo and continue to want to follow are: open, inquisitive, playfulness, intensity

I've attached several variations on our logo as the basis for the design and colours, and we're open to creativity. There's also a graphic from the website (www.avalonholographics.com) that maybe helps convey the themes.
Wants:
Style, feel that matches our logo and website, something that can be 3D printed and/or manufactured into promotional materials (like foamy squeeze balls, etc.), looks good rendered in a 3D or VR environment. The resolution should be sharp enough to look good on a large screen (36"+), but it should also work well on a very small screen (
Don't Wants:
Not too "cartoony", not overly complex in the graphic details. We've attached a rough example that one of our SW people whipped up as VERY loose guidance, but please don't let it pollute your creativity or heavily influence your thinking (unless you ultimately think that starting point is a good fit - which it may be).
Company Logo:
Yes
Software:
  1. Unreal Engine (4)
  2. Adobe Photoshop
  3. GIMP
Additional Information
Clarifying a few points from the original project:

Purposes for the logo:
1. Use as a splash screen for the product (which uses 3D models from engines like Unreal already)
2. Use as a graphic in promotional materials
3. Create objects (via 3D printer or manufacturer) for demo and promotion

In addition to the static 3D model described above, we'd also like an animation where the guy's hair is moving. There are two possible "looks" we'd like for the animation:
1. Hair is waving slowly, as though the character is under water
2. Something that evokes "fire", but without being an actual fire graphic (this one is probably harder)


Evaluation Criteria

Style, feel that matches our logo, website and company themes. The character should be cute, curious and playful, but also a little intense. And we mostly want to avoid "hard edges" to keep the feel light - and to make manufactured objects easier and durable.
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Project Info
  • Created: Fri, 16 Dec 2016 07:28:29 +0000
  • Ended: Thu, 16 Feb 2017 07:28:29 +0000
  • Entries: 81
  • Designers: 17
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#94 1706_AO anim4 by aad
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Feb 14, 2017 22:12
#26 Logo for AVALON REV9 by Michael Dimou
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Jan 5, 2017 21:04
#27 Logo for AVALON REV10 by Michael Dimou
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Jan 5, 2017 21:12
#28 Logo for AVALON REV11 by Michael Dimou
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Jan 5, 2017 21:33
#91 1706_AO matte by aad
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Feb 12, 2017 21:48
#97 AVALON FINAL LOGO by Michael Dimou
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Feb 15, 2017 19:37
#50 3 AVALON CHARACTER by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 13, 2017 16:51
#71 Avalon by Adam
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Jan 20, 2017 20:00
#38 Avalon by Adam
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Jan 8, 2017 20:00
#31 Logo for AVALON REV14 by Michael Dimou
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Jan 6, 2017 12:36
#29 Logo for AVALON REV12 by Michael Dimou
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Jan 5, 2017 22:12
#89 AO_1706 (more) by aad
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Feb 11, 2017 12:02
#95 Avalon by Paul Hekky
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Feb 15, 2017 2:50
#88 AO_1706 by aad
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Feb 11, 2017 11:53
#19 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
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Jan 5, 2017 15:22
#22 Avalon animation idea by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
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Jan 5, 2017 18:16
#24 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
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Jan 5, 2017 20:42
#23 Avalon animation idea by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
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Jan 5, 2017 20:27
#20 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
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Jan 5, 2017 15:23
#21 Avalon orange by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
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Jan 5, 2017 15:31
#69 Avalon by Adam
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Jan 20, 2017 16:26
#66 Guy's Hair is on FIRE by QiQ Design
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Jan 18, 2017 16:12
#87 AVALON 3D logo by Tojei
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Feb 10, 2017 7:55
#52 AVALON by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 13, 2017 16:53
#77 Avalon by Adam
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Jan 26, 2017 0:09
#78 Avalon Character by Paul Hekky
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Jan 29, 2017 23:55
#47 Avalon10 by Adam
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Jan 13, 2017 2:14
#40 AH-1 by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 11, 2017 13:01
#36 Avalon Character by Paul Hekky
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Jan 7, 2017 21:32
#41 AH-2 by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 11, 2017 13:03
#30 Logo for AVALON REV13 by Michael Dimou
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Jan 6, 2017 12:35
#25 Logo for AVALON REV8 by Michael Dimou
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Jan 5, 2017 21:04

Discussion

Adam

Designer

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 16:21:57 +0000
Congrats Aad ! This one was a real challenge and you met it.

aad

Designer

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 13:45:12 +0000
ευχαριστώ πολύ
(>>thank you!)

Michael Dimou

Designer

Tue, 21 Feb 2017 12:13:33 +0000
Congrats Aad

Russ Baker

Buyer

Tue, 17 Jan 2017 21:43:11 +0000
I just wanted to make sure it wasn't more work one way or the other.

Russ Baker

Buyer

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:30:29 +0000
In terms of colour, we're going to have a strong preference to keep the main head object matching the orange of the logo, and any reflections should match the lighter yellow of the logo.

Russ Baker

Buyer

Sun, 15 Jan 2017 17:10:58 +0000
Hi all - I've extended the contest because I didn't have enough good options to choose from. But I've also prepaid now, and we're headed in the right direction on a few of the designs, so keep at it!

Russ Baker

Buyer

Thu, 05 Jan 2017 17:41:45 +0000
FYI, I've added a zip file for the original logo materials, in case anyone needs .eps or .ai to work from.

Russ Baker

Buyer

Thu, 29 Dec 2016 19:25:45 +0000
Yes, we are flexible in terms of file type - we mainly want some flexibility in managing the content down the road.

Michael Dimou

Designer

Wed, 21 Dec 2016 11:57:07 +0000
It is better to do prepaid sir.

Mansfp

Mon, 19 Dec 2016 11:27:10 +0000
Are you open to other software, like blender, and converting files or saving as the appropriate file type?

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