The Desktop Wallpaper Project: SPACETIME Competition Winners
Posted by Bobby Solomon • October 7, 2009 • SPACETIME & The Desktop Wallpaper Project
Well, there were a ton of great entries, but only three could make the cut. In the end, I chose the three wallpapers that had the most creativity, originality, and that just made me smile. The three entries above fit all of those criteria very well, and I’m proud to announce them the winners of the SPACETIME Wallpaper Competition.
First off let’s start with the grand prize winner, Simon Lindenthaler. Simon’s wallpaper was based on the song Space Robot Five by Brave Saint Saturn and features this awesome little robot floating along in his own little space time bubble, looking a bit damaged. I feel like this one has a lot of character, and Simon obviously put a lot of work into this, which I really respect him for. Congrats Simon, you’ll be getting the deluxe SPACETIME pack with wall decals, a t-shirt and a wallet!
After that were our two runners up, Belinda Chen and Aaron DeYoe. These two won for a very similar reason… they both made me laugh. Belinda’s design is so weird and funky, like it was inspired by the 70’s Star Trek, with a bit of DIY asteroids thrown in. Overall I think it’s offbeat and quite clever, and I was thrilled with it immediately.
Our other runner up Aaron DeYoe was picked for his simplicity and restraint, while still being clever. The hand-drawn Futura with the lightning bolt behind it and the orange colored pencil background is simple, and I really like that it’s not trying too hard. Also if you notice there’s a tiny smudge in the bottom left corner… it says “Thyme” with a little doodle of some thyme. Dorky and hysterical.
I want to give a huge thanks to all the artists and designers who entered. The turnout was really amazing this time around and I’m actually pretty stoked to do another contest, so keep an eye out for more of these. Next week there’s going to be a VERY rad wallpaper, and I’m so stoked to show you, so be sure to check back in.
Bobby
@friendsoftype Awesome, I'll email you once I know my schedule, it's a work trip.
Thanks again, Bobby – and congratulations to the runner-ups! I really like Aaron’s wallpaper, you just can’t beat the aesthetics of hand-drawn stuff.
Comment by Simon — October 7, 2009 #
I love all three winners, fun ideas and superb designs. Well done Simon, Belinda and Aaron…great contest, Bobby!
Comment by Simon — October 7, 2009 #
Excellent results, nice competition. I’m using the third one now. It’s so powerful :)
Comment by pedro freenandes — October 7, 2009 #
hmm i like the second more than the first ;-)
Comment by ananas — October 7, 2009 #
I love all your desktop wallpapers thank you
Comment by HGRD — October 7, 2009 #
These are so good! I’m an orange type of guy, so clearly I’m going with Aaron’s for the next week or so.
I have a DWP folder with every single wall paper released and I get soo much out of it. There are no words to thank you enough for continuing to run this thing Bobby. Absolutely wonderful stuff.
Comment by josue salazar — October 7, 2009 #
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Wow I never had a chance, these are awesome! Good stuff :]
Comment by nerdski — October 7, 2009 #
have to say, these definitely fit in with the whole kitsune noir wallpapers style but its a BIT disappointing. either the entries were disappointing or just your choices… how abt a public vote next time?
Comment by aaron — October 7, 2009 #
@Aaron – Sorry you didn’t like ‘em, you definitely don’t have to use ‘em.
But I’m glad the rest of you are enjoying them!
Comment by Bobby — October 7, 2009 #
Congrats to the winners! Very clever and fun art.
Of course I’d be more happy if I had won, but oh well…
Comment by Victor Abadio — October 7, 2009 #
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Pingback by KapanLagi — October 8, 2009 #
Thank you for the escape into SPACETIME.
Comment by Jason — October 8, 2009 #
Your personnal choice is interesting.
Yet I’m quite mitigated on Aaron work.
But I’m really curious to see all the entries.
How many entries did you had?
Comment by Vincent Garnier — October 8, 2009 #
@Vincent – Yep, it’s my blog, so it’s my choice.
Comment by Bobby — October 8, 2009 #
I’ve got the third one set as my backdrop of choice. I like the little thyme in the corner it didn’t read in the preview.
Comment by Ian O'Phelan — October 8, 2009 #
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Pingback by Aaron DeYoe — October 9, 2009 #
@Bobby Sure, I agree :) And your choice is interesting in the attractive meanning I wanted to say :)
And what about the other entries ?? Could we see them ? :)
Comment by Vincent Garnier — October 9, 2009 #
I like number 3 best.
Comment by Lev — October 10, 2009 #
I’ve got Aaron’s set as my background and have already received a couple compliments. Also a few people asking “Does that say SPARE TIME?” when I had a text editor open on top of part of it. Quickly corrected them :) Congrats and thanks to all.
Comment by heather r. — October 14, 2009 #