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

in 3D Modeling Design held by Russ Baker
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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.

Entries

= Buyer's Rating
1st Winner
#94 1706_AO anim4 by aad
#26 Logo for AVALON REV9 by Michael Dimou
#27 Logo for AVALON REV10 by Michael Dimou
#28 Logo for AVALON REV11 by Michael Dimou
#91 1706_AO matte by aad
#97 AVALON FINAL LOGO by Michael Dimou
#50 3 AVALON CHARACTER by G'3DCAD'S
#71 Avalon by Adam
#38 Avalon by Adam
Download Files
#31 Logo for AVALON REV14 by Michael Dimou
#29 Logo for AVALON REV12 by Michael Dimou
#89 AO_1706 (more) by aad
#95 Avalon by Paul Hekky
#88 AO_1706 by aad
#19 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
#22 Avalon animation idea by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
#24 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
#23 Avalon animation idea by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
#20 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
#21 Avalon orange by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
#69 Avalon by Adam
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#66 Guy's Hair is on FIRE by QiQ Design
#87 AVALON 3D logo by Tojei
#52 AVALON by G'3DCAD'S
Download Files
#77 Avalon by Adam
#78 Avalon Character by Paul Hekky
#47 Avalon10 by Adam
Download Files
#40 AH-1 by G'3DCAD'S
Download Files
#36 Avalon Character by Paul Hekky
#41 AH-2 by G'3DCAD'S
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#30 Logo for AVALON REV13 by Michael Dimou
#25 Logo for AVALON REV8 by Michael Dimou

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.
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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