So it is time to publish the graphics I received for consideration here at Life of an Architect. A few weeks ago – several more than a few actually – I wrote a post sharing my frustration with the graphics on my site.

I could use some help … seriously

In that post I said that my lack of quality time and the complete black hole of computer graphic skills were starting to drive me crazy and felt that the graphics on my site were paying the price … something that isn’t entirely true but still, if your a designer you know what I am talking about. It’s hard to stop designing, you always think you can make it better, and you are painfully aware of your limitations even if others dismiss them. So I asked for help from the readers of this blog – and boy did they respond! I was a little overwhelmed and humbled with the response I received. These were people for no reason other than their love for me and this blog decided to dedicate their time, ability and creative horsepower in an effort to help me out. Of yeah, and I promised a Lytegem Lamp to the person determined to have submitted the best graphics for consideration.

(I should clarify that picking a winner just means that person gets the prize – not that I am going to change all my graphics out. This was really about having fun and giving people a forum to share ideas and express their creativity)

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The Lytegem Lamp was designed by Michael Lax  in 1965 has recently been reintroduced by Lightolier. The lamp is simple, elegant and classic in its design – or in other words, awesome. The base is weighted for tabletop use or it can be wall mounted with a included bracket. The telescopic rod extends from 6.5″ to 15″and the head swivels 360 degrees. The lamps brightness can be adjusted easily with a switch on the base. I have one of these in my possession and while I’m not giving it away, I’ll get one for you as a token of my appreciation. I know it’s not much but you also get my thanks – don’t forget about that…

So here are most of the submissions (a few bashful types just wanted to send me their work but not put it on the website) Please take a minute and scroll through the submissions and let me know who you think is deserving of winning the Lytegem Lamp either by voting in the comment section below or by sending me an email – bob@lifeofanarchitect.com

All of the images on this site are protected and cannot be reused without permission

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Scott Taylor

Bonnie Buchanan

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Morgan Murphy

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Brandon Burns

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Dare Munro

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Steve Jordan

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Scott Taylor (2.0)

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So there are so real goods at stake here so let me hear what you think, which one of these graphics and logos deserve a test spin here on Life of an Architect. Despite my somewhat cavalier attitude towards my site – I am willing to have fun with things, we aren’t saving lives here – I want you to take this as seriously as you are capable. The people who submitted the graphics here for review and consideration have given me their okay to publish them here but please be respectful of their time and efforts. I don’t normally moderate or censor comments but if anybody posts anything nasty or personally hurtful, I am going to either delete your comment or attempt to change your words but not your message.

I really do want to thank the people – Dare Munro, Bonnie Buchanan, Scott Taylor, Brandon Burns, and Morgan Murphy. You are all winners in my book.