Subscribe to ListverseTop 12 Logo Competition Submissions
- Published February 1, 2008 - 266 Comments
First of all, I would like to thank everyone that submitted logos for the competition. I received over 40 entries and they were all brilliant. I am incredibly impressed with the artistic and creative talent that we have on the site! I have now spent the day going through the entries and breaking it down to the 12 most suitable. In making my initial decision, I have tried to consider all of the media that the logo may appear on – web, print, merchandise, and advertising.
What happens now? I would like you all to look at all of the logos (click for a larger view) and tell me in the comments which one you think should become our official logo and winner of this competition. I have not put them in any specific order – the numbering is simply to make it easier to refer to your favorites in the comments.
1. Mekanikal_Demon
2. Anderi
3. esmaeil
4. fogelks
5. esmaeil 2
6. Cullinan
7. Bishopwhitet
8. Chica
9. Chica 2
10. Davidr4889
11. NathanCipher
12. DFrost
and lesee whens the Deadline for it again.. EST that is 
February 1st, 2008 at 10:51 am
I like number one! Number four is a close runner-up for me, it’s cute!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:51 am
1, 6 and 7 are the best.
Number 1 I’d say overall…
February 1st, 2008 at 10:51 am
I I like 7
February 1st, 2008 at 10:52 am
If I had to choose, it would be between #1 and #7.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:53 am
I really like 3, 5, 7 and 11
February 1st, 2008 at 10:54 am
I like 7, but I’m biased
February 1st, 2008 at 10:55 am
wow – diverse answers!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:55 am
i’d say 5 or 6
February 1st, 2008 at 10:55 am
I forgot to mention – I will be making the final decision – I just want you all to help me along a bit
February 1st, 2008 at 10:55 am
I like 1, 2, 6 and 10…
Probably 6 the best.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:56 am
#1, #6 and #10 are my favoruites, just beacuse they are simple yet direct. I’d say #10 if I were pressed.
All excellent though.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:56 am
1,2 and 7 are the best with 7 being my favourite
February 1st, 2008 at 10:58 am
1-Very good
2-Looks like a pharmacy logo
3-too complicated
4-too silly
5-looks like a dodge car
6-too 80’s
7-too geeky
8-girlly
9-not bad
10-looks like a research lab
11-looks like a bank
12-looks like an isp
February 1st, 2008 at 10:58 am
I like number 1 the most
February 1st, 2008 at 11:01 am
# 1 is my favourite….
February 1st, 2008 at 11:02 am
I like 1 and 7 most of the others seem either too formal and businessy or too silly for the website.
I really dislike 2, 9, 10, and 12.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:03 am
#1, #4, #7 – In that order are my favorites!
February 1st, 2008 at 11:03 am
number one..absolutely
February 1st, 2008 at 11:03 am
i like one the best, becuase its the only one with the adress on it
and number 5 is good too, really new-agey
February 1st, 2008 at 11:08 am
i like nos. 1
February 1st, 2008 at 11:09 am
#7
February 1st, 2008 at 11:11 am
#1 is great. I love the simplicity, the spacing, everything about it.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:12 am
Number one.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:14 am
#1 is the cleanest, but it does look similar to the Verizon logo that is peeking over its shoulder. It’s between #1 or #2 IMO.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:16 am
NUMBER 1 …7 AND 4 ARE MY TOP PICS.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:18 am
I like number 1 the best
February 1st, 2008 at 11:22 am
Oh jeez, 4 and 8 for sure.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:23 am
Yeah #1 is the best. It matches well with the color scheme of the site. Looks clean and sharp. It also has a level of professionalism that goes well with the quality of work that goes into the lists themselves. Kudos
February 1st, 2008 at 11:23 am
#1 & #7 for me…I can’t decide! #1 seems like it would fit better but #7 looks sooo good!!
February 1st, 2008 at 11:24 am
1, 2 or 7 for me.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:24 am
Remember everyone: this needs to stand out on a cup – on a tee-shirt – and as the logo at the top left of every page on this site.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:25 am
Number 1 — all the way
February 1st, 2008 at 11:25 am
#1 and #7, #7 would be cooler if those objects/icons were somehow related to the discussions like maybe crosses, books, ect…
February 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
#1 or #4.
#4 is silly, but i still like it.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
I like #1 as well.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Yup. ABSOLUTELY either No. 1 or No. 7.
The geek in me loves number 7. But number 1 probably has the most general appeal.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
1. It’s ok, but it’s too ’safe.’ It looks great, but it’s not memorable; at all.
2. Interesting, but I think the colors are wrong. There’s potential, but it needs some tweaking.
3. Is this a Boards of Canada album cover? I love this, but I’m not sure it’s a good logo/website identity.
4. Drop the creepy smiley face and we’ll talk.
5. The last time I checked this wasn’t a flash-games website.
6. The last time I checked this wasn’t a sporting goods store.
7. This one is growing on me. I’m pretty impressed with it. Definitely original. It’s got a paleo-futuresque vibe to it. I think it fits with the personality of the site.
8. No. This is wrong.
9. The last time I checked, this isn’t a 1980’s bank.
10. I’m not sure if it fits with the site, but this is well done. It could work.
11. The last time I checked, this wasn’t a university book store.
12. The last time I… Ok that’s getting old. I look at this and I think long distance calling plan. I’m just saying.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:26 am
Number 1 is the best. Has the website and title in a cool, simple design.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:27 am
I’m jumping aboard the #1 train. It’s a great idea in an original and effective presentation. It was the only one out of the bunch that jumped out as something I could potentially see everywhere.
Kudos to its creator. *applause*
February 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
3, and 7, with 7 being my favorite by a lot.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
I liked mine the best, but it’s not on here
But I would definitely go with either 10 or 7
#1 is good but it looks too much like some kind of business, like something you’d see outside of a doctor’s office. #2 is arbitrary and boring, same goes for #3. #4 is once again too arbitrary, why the smiley face… what is the significance of it and how does it represent the List Universe? #5 is good because of it’s unified design; but I don’t really like the texture the artist used. #6 prides itself on the vibrant orange color which I don’t really like, and it also seems a TAD bit too simple… #8 is once again very arbitrary and I don’t really understand it, #9 is too plain and looks, once again like something that would appear at a doctor’s office, 11 is alright but the shape on the left seems undeveloped, and 12… well, what is the purpose of “123″?
7 is interesting, it is different, the letters have unity and incorporate many of the characteristics of a good 2D design: size changes, direction changes, varied shapes and lines etc.
It is a fine one indeed.
10 is a close second.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:28 am
Number 7 is my favorite but I definitely think #1 is more practical
February 1st, 2008 at 11:30 am
Several of these look like bank logos. Lame.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:31 am
7 and 8 are the best IMO, I don’t like 6 cuz it looks like virginia tech or something. Some of the others are good, too, but 7 and 8 stand out the most. Actually I really really like 7.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:32 am
1,6,and 12 are the most professional looking choices, although 1 and 12 are a bit dull.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:32 am
I like number 7.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:33 am
#4 and #7
February 1st, 2008 at 11:34 am
nevermind, 8’s too goofy i don’t like it anymore. looks like the pacman ghosts. def 7.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:34 am
They all look like mock-ups of already existing logos. #7 is a straight out font (a very cluttered font at that.) #6 Looks like a collage signia (Think BGSU’s 80’s and 90’s). If this is what you have to go on I guess I will have to put my vote on #3.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:36 am
Gee…what a talented bunch. Kudos to everybody. It’s so hard to pick a favourite, but if pressed I might go for 9 or 10.
Great work by all those whose designs are featured!!
February 1st, 2008 at 11:37 am
1 or 7 for me
February 1st, 2008 at 11:38 am
I’m between 1 and 7…
February 1st, 2008 at 11:40 am
I vote for 1, 7, or 10.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:40 am
Yep 1 or 7
February 1st, 2008 at 11:42 am
I’d say number 7, definitely the most creative
February 1st, 2008 at 11:43 am
I really like #7 but for branding purposes #10 has the simplicity necessary for mugs t-shirts everything
February 1st, 2008 at 11:47 am
although i like the artistry and ingenuity in most of them, I feel that a lot of them are over the top and make it unnecessarily difficult to read. thats why i like #1 and #10 and with the right color scheme you should be able to use both of them.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:50 am
i noticed someone that # 10 doesn’t fit with the site? if i’m right, isn’t a planet with some sort of ring around it, or maybe just an equator line? subtly represents the universe? i dont know, maybe im wrong.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:51 am
I like #7. I think that would be wicked on a hoodie. I think it would attract alot of attention.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:52 am
I like #1 and #7.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:54 am
I like number 1 the best also.
I like number 7 as well but would be too hard to silkscreen for t-shirts mugs etc…
I actually like number 12, but the 123 requires either periods 1.2.3. and on more of an angle or bullet marks so it looks more like a list
and the little tooth looking cartoon characters would be good as emoticons or to mark lists as family friendly….
February 1st, 2008 at 11:59 am
7 definately 7.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:01 pm
Number 4
February 1st, 2008 at 12:05 pm
First of all I think they are all great!
I don’t’ know anything about logo design but I remember this acronym. K I S S meaning (keep it simple stupid). And believe me I’m not calling anybody stupid that had a logo that was more complex than the others because as I said I think they are all great.
So having said that I vote for # 1 because it is simple and also did anyone else notice it’s the only one besides # 2 that has the complete web site address on it.
The List Universe is a web site so lets let all the people that read it on mugs T shirts etc that it is a website.
JMHO
February 1st, 2008 at 12:11 pm
it’s a tie between 7 and 10 for me.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:14 pm
Number 7
February 1st, 2008 at 12:15 pm
I like #7 definitely the most!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Logos are not pieces of art to “like” or “not like.”
Logos are pictures that “speak”.
Effective logos are visible and identifiable at-a-glance.
Once the Logo “picture” is identified with the product, the next time the picture is seen, the product should come to mind.
The Nike “swoosh” is a good example. So is Arm & Hammer’s logo. Chevrolet’s “bow tie”, Ferrari’s horse, Ralph Lauren’s polo…
You’re challenged to look at the list again and think, “Which one will stand out in a see of pictures and make someone A. remember Listverse and B. want to associate with Listverse.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:21 pm
i gotta go with #3. cool colors, name is very obvious and it has the initials in there for some added catchiness.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:23 pm
Either 6 or 7. All of these are great, tho…
February 1st, 2008 at 12:24 pm
#8 is my totally unbiased fav
February 1st, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I forgot to mention I like # 2 as well becase it does have the complete website on it and the logo is simple and it uses the same idea as # 1 .
Using the V in Verse and turning into a check mark.
As in checking off a list
February 1st, 2008 at 12:25 pm
#1 is the best. It has the URl of the site, it has the full name and it is very simple and stylish. Simple is always the best way to go… Unless you’re going for a Rube Goldberg machine. That’s a great list idea!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:26 pm
uno
February 1st, 2008 at 12:29 pm
My first pick of the list is #1 with #7 a very close runner up!
Good job to all contributors though!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:29 pm
#1 is 1st
#10 is 2nd
February 1st, 2008 at 12:30 pm
I like #1 — Simple and nice.
#4 looks okay. Not sure about the smiley face though.
#6 looks like some high school football team logo — quite cool. But it looks like List Erse with an awkward V in the middle.
The rest look tacky.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:31 pm
7!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:31 pm
in terms of being recognized and simple, yet elegant, number one ultimatly has it down. There are several others which also seem like good designs, however it is difficult for me to see the others as trendy and modern when translated into merchansdise such as mugs and t shirts
February 1st, 2008 at 12:33 pm
#1
February 1st, 2008 at 12:33 pm
I really like 6. its versatile. i could see it on a hat or something.
alot of these are too somber though. they look like logos for an insurance company or something.
number 4 is okay too.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:34 pm
1, 4, and 7. I think 7 just looks really awesome, but 4 is a bit more casual and fun looking and seven is just catchy, makes you stop and read it, it’s really beautifully detailed your eye gets drawn to it. Number 1 just because it’s rather sharp and eye-catching, but maybe a little bit formal too…
meh, that’s my two cents.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:38 pm
1 or 7… simple
February 1st, 2008 at 12:39 pm
number 7 is my favorite.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:39 pm
You’re right. 6 does not mention the actual name of the site. I like 11 more now on repeated views but 7 seems more “in the spirit” of the site with so much randomness. Maybe someone should have done the logo in a ransom style font. You know, for the various and sundry nature of the site. Just a thought. (I’m an Idea man like my idol Bill Blazejowski)
February 1st, 2008 at 12:43 pm
7 is awesome
February 1st, 2008 at 12:46 pm
my faves are #1 & #7
February 1st, 2008 at 12:47 pm
i vote for #7
February 1st, 2008 at 12:48 pm
Number 6 or 9, followed by 1 or 11
1. Nice, but theres better
2. To 80s looking
3. Too abstract
4. Too cutesy with no connection
5. Not as bad as #3 but still too abstract
6. Loving it – visually identifiable by shape
7. Way to complicated and not understanding all the love for it
8. Also too cutesy with no point
9. Loving it, especially incorporating a ‘list’ in the logo
10. Like it okay but pic should have meaning, maybe with the lines from #9
11. Works but not particularly strking
12. Attractive but think the 123 doesnt mesh with the reality of longer lists
February 1st, 2008 at 12:54 pm
1 or 4
February 1st, 2008 at 12:55 pm
One word for all of them: Bleh.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:55 pm
its between 1, 7 and 11 IMO… I frankly am drawn to no. 7 because its quirky, and seems to reflect the vast range of topics the site makes lists about. so, my vote goes to no.7!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
I don’t know why so many people are voting for #1. It’s so forgettable!
February 1st, 2008 at 12:57 pm
number 12 looks like the dish network logo
February 1st, 2008 at 12:58 pm
my first pick is 10. my second pick is 7.
February 1st, 2008 at 12:59 pm
BTW everyone of these is far better then what I could hope to come up with so while the above are my opinion, in and of themselves I dont outright dislike any.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
#7 is my favorite… I’d wear a shirt with that on it!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:00 pm
No. 7
February 1st, 2008 at 1:04 pm
Some tough judges out there, but I’m not seeing their entries, ha!
I personally like #11 and #1
Great job to EVERYONE!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:08 pm
I like #1 and #7. #1 is very simple, elegant and visually pleasing because of the simplicity of it all. #7 is just cool =)
February 1st, 2008 at 1:10 pm
1,4,5,6,7 are all very good.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:11 pm
I think they’re all good, but none of them suite the website in it’s entirety. Number one seens to be the most liked, but it’s just not fitting the tone of the site. Seems more of a quick banner for advertising than a lasting logo. Seriously made me think of telephones when I first looked at it.
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My opinion would be number 7. The more you look at it, the more you begin to appreciate it. Kind of like the website
February 1st, 2008 at 1:12 pm
I like 4 and 7
February 1st, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I’m torn between 1, 7 & 10, with #1 being my #1.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I liked # 1,3,6,and 7
February 1st, 2008 at 1:17 pm
Definetly between 1 & 7
February 1st, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I really like the first, I guess it’s just a feeling. and I guess most have been said already.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:22 pm
I really like “1″ as a banner and as a general logo, however, I like “2″ as a embedded page link or button for other web pages, blog rolls, etc.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:24 pm
#1 for sure
February 1st, 2008 at 1:26 pm
I vote for #7
#1 is a close second in my opinion
February 1st, 2008 at 1:26 pm
Easily 7, the most unique by far!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Wily (#68): brilliantly put – thanks!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:29 pm
7 or 1
February 1st, 2008 at 1:31 pm
In a way I like 8 because it is a mascot – we can vote on a name for him and get the designer to do him in a variety of styles – with seasonal logos! But I don’t want to influence decisions so I will say no more!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:32 pm
#7 has a quirky, mad scientist look, very eye-catching and msemerizing. Quality work that deserves recognition.
#10 is simplicity in all it’s beauty. The monochrome scheme is very appealing and easy to remember.
7 or 10… but i’d go with 7. These lists contain humour, for the most part, and 7 conveys that playful yet informative tone we’ve all grown accustomed to.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:37 pm
I don’t care what anybody says, I like #8! It is cute and quirky and would like great on a t-shirt!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:44 pm
jfrater: I like the idea of having him change with the seasons alot, I never thought of it that way!
Before I read your comment my fave was between #6 and #1 leaning towards #6.
For the record I don’t mind #7 I’m just concerned that you won’t be able to mass brand it easily. I also have to say that I really do not like #4. Anyone can add a smily face and change the font. This logo will not make the site look credible.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:45 pm
I’m with #1 and #7.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:45 pm
#1 is my favorite, #10 is a close second.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:45 pm
#1
February 1st, 2008 at 1:46 pm
I like #1 the best. I think that is the one that will allow you the most recognition for the site as well as maintaining a nice clear and clean logo for use on any type of merchandise. Coffee cup-hint,hint
February 1st, 2008 at 1:48 pm
#1 is the best by far, but you also need a mascot…or picture, whatever…..that people will see and be like….yeaaaaaaaaaa….I go ta that site….
February 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I think 7 makes the best statement, but 1 is very good also! Good job to everyone who submitted though!!!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 1:53 pm
I am jumping on the bandwagon and saying #1 and #7.
#1 is most easily marketable and recognizable: good for links, headers, ads, etc.
#7 is the “coolest” and most complex. It would look great on a t-shirt.
February 1st, 2008 at 1:59 pm
I just read the comments and obviously it’s a tie between number 1 and 7, right?
I too like them both JF, but as many already said, #1 looks…. coommercial-lish, like it’s a company. Too bad, Because I like it
#7
February 1st, 2008 at 2:00 pm
Numbers 1 and 7 have my vote.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:01 pm
I should say that I enjoy looking at 7, but I am not sure it’s something I would want as a logo. I agree that it would look cool on a t-shirt, coffee mug, etc., but 1 is well done and probably will appeal to the hoi polloi, as well as the intelligentsia that already visit this site.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:03 pm
no one else likes 5?
February 1st, 2008 at 2:04 pm
I like the mascot idea with the seasons but I just don’t really feel like number eight pops out as the listverse mascot. No offense intended of course, it’s much better than I could do =)
February 1st, 2008 at 2:05 pm
Tell you wat…add up the votes in these comments and see which one adds up the most…i guess the masterstroke in #1 is..the 4 letters in CAPS after “V”.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:11 pm
I would tell that, in my opinion, the best is number 1, then would be No. 7 and No. 3
February 1st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Easily 7, the most unique of the bunch.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
Taos: clearly I do – I selected it from all the others to be in the top 12!
February 1st, 2008 at 2:12 pm
8================>
February 1st, 2008 at 2:14 pm
true, i do like 1 better, but 5 has its own appeal, and collapses down to being the logo on everything
February 1st, 2008 at 2:22 pm
I like 1, 4 and 7.
But I’ll put my vote up for 7.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:53 pm
I think numbers 2 and 7 are the best
February 1st, 2008 at 2:54 pm
number 1 and 4 are winners in my opinion
February 1st, 2008 at 2:56 pm
4! 4! 4!
February 1st, 2008 at 2:57 pm
Jfrater: I personally have a preference for #1 and #2, not only because they have “the list universe”, but they also add “listverse”. I remember visiting this site because of a link and liking it alot, and remembering it was called the list universe, but having no idea what the URL actually was, and http://www.thelistuniverse.com not working. I had to google to get “listverse”. Only fot that reason I pick those two. Is there a way to incorporate that feature in the logo you actually end up choosing? Just a suggestion.
Number 7 though, is very very cool and classy. Not geeky at all to me, and even so, this site features a wide variety of topics on its list, from the most mundane stuff to great book and art lists.
February 1st, 2008 at 2:59 pm
8! 8! 8! too
February 1st, 2008 at 3:03 pm
jfrater: How many possibilities were submitted??
February 1st, 2008 at 3:04 pm
SocialButterfly: over 40
February 1st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I like #5 but the texture ruins it for me. It makes it look too… 90’s… if that makes any sense lol
My favorite would have to be #7 though.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:05 pm
I’m definitely voting for number 7!
If people really don’t like “The List Universe” ask the designer to change number 7 to Listverse instead?
I say this as a graphic designer who is designing a logo right now.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:09 pm
Wait, did I see someone calling #7 too geeky? I am speechless.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:13 pm
#140: I think GP’s got a point there.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:13 pm
Well if #6 is falling back of the pack too much,
I like #10 – it’s slick and effective.
C’mon 6… Don’t give up!
February 1st, 2008 at 3:15 pm
I think #7 is the best there. Great entries overall though, very high quality.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:18 pm
Ooh – do we get to vote! #1!
February 1st, 2008 at 3:21 pm
If only #1 was in italics…(the .com part).. just a thought..
February 1st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
i like 11 6 and 4
February 1st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
I like #1, for that it’s direct and nice to look at.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:27 pm
Definitely number 7.
Don’t get me wrong, number 1 caught my eye and is very nice, but that ‘tick’ V… It looks like the logo for a telecommunications company. Very clean, very readable, and utterly forgettable. I think this site deserves something a bit more special.
Number 7 immediately catches the eye, and in this day and age its complexity is no problem for merchandise. I admit though that a url might be a prudent addition.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:37 pm
#1 does it for me!
February 1st, 2008 at 3:38 pm
You have my vote for #6
February 1st, 2008 at 3:47 pm
1, with 7 as a close runner-up.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:48 pm
Number 7 is the hands down winner, it’s definetly the most professional.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Like #1. Very clean and professional.
#11 was a 2nd choice -though a distant 2nd.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:53 pm
great work they are all really cool. I really like 1 and 7. 1 because it has the URL as well. But 7 is my preference as to me it has a scientific look to it.
well done everyone!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 3:54 pm
I like #7 and #11. All good.
February 1st, 2008 at 3:56 pm
#7
February 1st, 2008 at 3:58 pm
i vote for #1
its simple and gets the message across well i feel
February 1st, 2008 at 4:13 pm
7, by far. but i like all of them!
February 1st, 2008 at 4:14 pm
#6 but maybe with some different colors
February 1st, 2008 at 4:15 pm
# 10 is good
February 1st, 2008 at 4:24 pm
definitely love numbers 3 &6
February 1st, 2008 at 4:26 pm
Your answer is #1. That’s just based on all the other comments.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:26 pm
#1 is my favourite, although #6 is great, too, in a super-hero kind of way
February 1st, 2008 at 4:28 pm
#1 – One of the best.
#2 – If the colors were changed, maybe.
#3 – Don’t like the typeface used for the large letters.
#4 – I like it everything except the smiley face. It has nothing to do with lists. And its just…weird.
#5 – Reminds me of The N! logo for some reason.
#6 – The View?
#7 – Interesting. One of the best, too.
#8 – Oh no. Why are there little monsters?
#10, #11, #12 – All three look like corporate symbols. They’re no fun.
There aren’t any others you want us to look at? Are you SURE?
February 1st, 2008 at 4:38 pm
Number one is the best. For sure.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:39 pm
I like # 1 best
February 1st, 2008 at 4:42 pm
1 & 7, but #1 is the best!
February 1st, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Number One by a country mile.
Number four gets my second vote.
If pushed, number two is bronze.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:47 pm
My vote goes to 1 and 10. 7 is cool looking but I can’t see that very much effort went into it by looking at it – it looks like most of the creativity is in the font… I see a lot of people voting for this one so I just had to point that out.
I like ten for a t-shirt kind of logo but it’s a little corporate looking, I think it may just be the color.
One is a bit complex for a t-shirt but would look excellent on the top of the website, and since I would see this more I think this one is the better of the two.
February 1st, 2008 at 4:48 pm
7, followed at a distance by 1 and 10
February 1st, 2008 at 4:52 pm
I am just amazed that my favorites are not being picked!
February 1st, 2008 at 4:52 pm
My vote goes for #1 as the top submission, #7 as the second.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:15 pm
1 is very good.
i think simple is the key, rather then having this huge production.
the other entries are still very good.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:17 pm
9 and 10 pls
February 1st, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Are all of you people blind? Number 13 is by far the most superior of all of them. It is the use of the color on the McGuffen that makes it pop, nice use of the Cyrillic alphabet as well.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:20 pm
i’m going with #1 or #7,
#7 totally reminds me of that movie preview of that little machanical dude that has too much time on his hands, i can’t remember the name of the movie, but it’s one of those pixar ones…
just thought i would throw that out there.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:33 pm
I like number one and eleven. Between those two? Number One!
February 1st, 2008 at 5:43 pm
I like the first one. It’s nice and simple.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:49 pm
I liked #1 & #11
February 1st, 2008 at 5:53 pm
numer #1!
February 1st, 2008 at 5:54 pm
number…
February 1st, 2008 at 5:56 pm
I love #10, but I have to give my “vote” to #1. I can just see it gelling better with the site in general.
February 1st, 2008 at 5:59 pm
7 got my vote fallow by 6 and 8
February 1st, 2008 at 6:08 pm
now is their going to be a top 10 worst logo submissions? I like 1 or 7 by the way.
February 1st, 2008 at 6:10 pm
5 and 7 all they way
February 1st, 2008 at 6:17 pm
5 and 7 rock my socks!!
February 1st, 2008 at 6:19 pm
I am really amazed – there are certainly a few that are standing out here in popularity!
February 1st, 2008 at 6:21 pm
7 is the most attractive to me. Too bad it doesn’t incorporate the site’s URL, though…
February 1st, 2008 at 6:25 pm
My vote goes with the first one (1) by Mekanikal_Demon.
I would vote 7, but it looks too much like the Mushroomhead band logo. While that band kicks ass, the logo just takes from it.
February 1st, 2008 at 6:32 pm
Good call Max. I’m going to go with a final vote of…3. But I’d like to know what Davidr4889s influence was.
February 1st, 2008 at 6:41 pm
10 no doubt
February 1st, 2008 at 6:55 pm
They’re all good, but my favorite is #7.
February 1st, 2008 at 6:55 pm
6 or 7
February 1st, 2008 at 6:58 pm
#1! It’s clean and simple, very true to the existing site. It would be easy to integrade with the current design
It’s very professional… most of the other ones look like University logos 
February 1st, 2008 at 6:59 pm
1 looks most practical
3 looks cool in a “logans run” throwback way
if there was a list of top 10 who came up with a design but couldnt figure out how to work the vector graphics program…
that’d be me
oh well, good job finalists
February 1st, 2008 at 7:00 pm
do we get to see the ugly and inappropriate ones?
February 1st, 2008 at 7:05 pm
#1 looks simply terrific.
February 1st, 2008 at 7:37 pm
1 is great.
February 1st, 2008 at 7:53 pm
I DEMAND A RECOUNT!!! I DIDN’T SEE MINE!!!
Sorry, I went a little Al Gore there.
February 1st, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I like 2, 3, and 10
February 1st, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Please remember that this has to be a instantly recognizable logo that can be used as a banner.
February 1st, 2008 at 8:00 pm
Number one caught my eye. It simply tells what the site is about.
February 1st, 2008 at 8:13 pm
I like Number 12 with the addition of periods on the numbers like suggested above.
It has the name and the url plus the pic ties into the site.
I too had a problem after the first time I visited with thelistuniverse .com not working and to do a search to find it again.
February 1st, 2008 at 8:19 pm
My favorite is #1!
February 1st, 2008 at 8:30 pm
2,6,7 are RockShow.
What talent! Yow!
February 1st, 2008 at 8:49 pm
Congrats to all the finalists!
I like #1 for simplicity, #7 for complexity.
#12 is a good idea, but the ring forcibly reminds me of my crappy ISP!!
And there is something cool about #10!!
February 1st, 2008 at 8:51 pm
I like 6 and 8
February 1st, 2008 at 9:00 pm
def 1 or 7
February 1st, 2008 at 9:15 pm
I really like number 1, 4, 7
February 1st, 2008 at 9:26 pm
1, 4 and 7.
February 1st, 2008 at 9:41 pm
I really, really like 7. 10 is pretty good as well!
February 1st, 2008 at 9:57 pm
123 and 6. But I like seven the most!!!!!!!!!!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:01 pm
I like #1 and #7 the best. A lot of the others remind me of logos for a college or university.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:01 pm
You opTions are simple but limiting
Either you go with a recycled has-been for a logo and try to blend in or disguise yourself(great marketing strategy!)… Or you pick the OnLY oNe that’s got any originality at all… #3
But I’m just an artist and a critic, what do I know about aesthetics?
peace, Betty
February 1st, 2008 at 10:02 pm
1. 4. 8. and 10. in that order gets my vote
February 1st, 2008 at 10:04 pm
Alright, after staring at them some more…#7 is my favorite.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:06 pm
Number 10 hands down. All the other ones are generic.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:07 pm
Sorry 1.4.7. and 10. not 8
February 1st, 2008 at 10:08 pm
Keep in mind a logo should not be busy and work at any size. Number seven, which seems to have alot of fans, is really well thought out but it is too busy and is lost at smaller sizes.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:09 pm
My vote is for Number 1 and 7 and maybe 10. 7 just looks so cool!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:13 pm
I like #5 and #10- 5 is fun and I think it represents the site best in that it’s unique, sleek and simple.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:24 pm
# 2 followed closely by # 6
February 1st, 2008 at 10:29 pm
#1-Probably the best as it would be the most versatile for use on the web and in print, without looking too corporate/drab.
#2-I don’t know why, but it makes me think of a library…
#3-Very 1980’s.
#4-I can’t decide if it’s cute or creepy…
#5-I don’t know about this one. It’s very…busy with all that texture and stuff.
#6-Looks like somebody threw a frat house and Star Trek into a blender.
#7-I totally adore this one (must be the artist in me), but would probably not be the best choice due to the readability.
#8-Pac-Man!!
#9-Looks like a bank logo
#10-I like this one too. Possibly because it reminds me of The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy.
#11-Like #9, looks like a bank logo.
#12-Reminds me very much of a logo used by an ISP.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:30 pm
“225.Ranen: Keep in mind a logo should not be busy and work at any size. Number seven, which seems to have alot of fans, is really well thought out but it is too busy and is lost at smaller sizes.”
Exactly my thoughts…
February 1st, 2008 at 10:33 pm
I really like number one!!
February 1st, 2008 at 10:44 pm
I like mircosoft
February 1st, 2008 at 10:49 pm
I like 1 and 12 because they mention both the web addy and the name of the site.
February 1st, 2008 at 10:58 pm
i still say #8
need a mascot. better on merchandise. easily site identifiable. and it is all about merchandising..lol…not just site identification on a computer moniter. also can be modified for different occasions. basically can do more w/ something like a mascot instead of a line of text.
IMHO and of course totally unbiased.
February 1st, 2008 at 11:07 pm
DEFINITLY NUMBER FOUR OR SEVEN im not even joking lol
February 1st, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I, 7, 5, Okay? Pick one of those.
-Andrea Carlena Beauman
February 1st, 2008 at 11:14 pm
DISREGARD my last statement.
Go #10!!!!
-Andrea Carlena Beauman
February 1st, 2008 at 11:24 pm
7 all the way!!!!
February 1st, 2008 at 11:33 pm
i like number 1
February 1st, 2008 at 11:40 pm
number 4
speaks to the subcultural content and wild comment rants we get
February 1st, 2008 at 11:44 pm
1 is a nice, but it’s not memorable, and it doesn’t stand out.
i’d go with 9,10,11. memorable symbols, stand out
February 1st, 2008 at 11:47 pm
7, it’s a nice shape, and it fits the sites look and essence
February 2nd, 2008 at 12:06 am
#1
February 2nd, 2008 at 12:37 am
7. 7 for sure.
February 2nd, 2008 at 12:52 am
First time poster on here, although I have been visiting the website frequently for a while. Along with everyone else I believe it is a toss up between numbers 1 and 7.
February 2nd, 2008 at 1:05 am
Betty – “But I’m just an artist and a critic, what do I know about aesthetics?”
No more than the rest of us, of course…
February 2nd, 2008 at 1:33 am
no.1 is my fave
February 2nd, 2008 at 1:37 am
i like #4.
at first glance i didn’t like it so much…
but there are smiley faces all around this place, i think it fits in really well.
1,2,3,9,10,11 and 12 are all really corporate looking, like the logos for office supplies or something.
a fun logo is the way to go, in my opinion.
#7 is really good, but i think a bit too busy for a logo.
just my two cents…
February 2nd, 2008 at 1:37 am
7 is so bsy. It’ll be hard to read on a tshirt.
February 2nd, 2008 at 1:47 am
Definately #1 !!!!
February 2nd, 2008 at 2:12 am
#7 is nice, but looks too much like a photoshop brush
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:13 am
#1 totally. But #5 & #7 were close runners-up in my mind.
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:37 am
7 and 10
February 2nd, 2008 at 4:50 am
I’d go with 1 or 4. Personally, I think 1 would be the most perfect logo. If I were on a new website and I saw the style for the logo, I would be captivated. Number 4 is just fun
February 2nd, 2008 at 7:37 am
Top 5 in order of preferance 5, 10, 12, 11 and then 9
February 2nd, 2008 at 9:50 am
I love Bishopwhitet (7). It looks amazing, and must have taken forever. Kudos to the creator.
February 2nd, 2008 at 6:43 pm
#6
February 2nd, 2008 at 6:48 pm
#1, #9 and #10
February 2nd, 2008 at 10:36 pm
1
2
10
February 3rd, 2008 at 12:01 am
personally, i like #1, #7 and #8.
February 3rd, 2008 at 2:17 am
hey whats up i forgot this website even existed. i rolled up on that logo contest through stumble, slapped together #11 (the bank logo) in approximately 8-10 minutes and then promptly forgot about the whole affair. usually i don’t enter these sort of things cause as a designer i can tell you that if you want a logo you need to get with someone who you can sit down with in person and get some real concepts together.
February 3rd, 2008 at 2:58 pm
3 and 4, i think.
February 3rd, 2008 at 5:35 pm
Seven! So cool. One just looks too kitchy.
February 5th, 2008 at 2:15 pm
I like #1 for it’s simplicity
July 17th, 2008 at 1:55 pm
#1 says it all :} …
January 27th, 2009 at 7:56 am
i like number 6 for its power….