The decision has been made. Here are the 6 that were chosen.
Design #1
http://fogfan.com/tfct1/
Design #2
http://fogfan.com/tfct2/
Design #3
http://fogfan.com/tfct3/
Design #4
http://fogfan.com/tfct4/
Design #5
http://fogfan.com/tfct5/
Design #6
http://fogfan.com/tfct6/
Read this carefully. These designs were all so good that it took them 3 days of meetings to decide which one they would get. I dont need anyone getting mad or upset because they worked hard on this and didnt get it. The winner will not be eligible for another website until the rest of you have been given a site to do. I have to say that this contest has brought out the best designers here, and I will be able to make use of all of you and put you all to work at a great pay per site. Let me give you a break down of what I was told in reply to my questions and conversation.
http://fogfan.com/tfct4/
This one did not get it because he had the job, but didnt act upon it when notified. With this company, there was no second chance. I, however, will disregard that when another site development comes up, which will be soon.
http://fogfan.com/tfct6/
Personally, I thought this one or #3 had it. I almost had a heart attack when I found I was wrong. While I thought it was a great design, they shied away from the high rise building fearing it would immediately bring to mind 911, which is what they dont want potential investor's minds on when they visit the site.
http://fogfan.com/tfct1/
They said it was well designed, but not quite what they were looking for.
http://fogfan.com/tfct5/
It was a tough call between this one and the winning design. The tie breaker came out to be images and music.
http://fogfan.com/tfct2/
I think even the author may be surprised that he has the job considering the competition he was against. However, they liked the music and images on this one. They said this one showed exactly what they represent. There are a number of changes that need to be made, but overall, this is the one they liked best.
I was on the phone with the President of the company. He was very professional and was not lacking for explanations. He said it was a very tough choice, and that they had to call in the CEO's wife to break the tie. Chris, I will need you to contact me webdude/@charter.net (take the dash out.) I would like the others to contact me also. I need you to email me with the following info.
1) Which site you did.
2) Name, Phone (even if over seas from here), and any web based contacts (messenger, email, etc, city, state, country (street address only if you want)
Again, it was a tough choice. I thank you all for submitting your designs and working so hard on them. I will list the ones I will use as follow ups.
#2
http://fogfan.com/tfct6/
#3
http://fogfan.com/tfct5/
#4
http://fogfan.com/tfct3/
#5
http://fogfan.com/tfct1/
#6
http://fogfan.com/tfct4/