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

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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
#18 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
Jan 5, 2017 14:38
#14 Logo for AVALON REV7 by Michael Dimou
Jan 4, 2017 17:02
#46 Avalon by Bruce McLaren-Lyall
Jan 11, 2017 16:33
#13 Logo for AVALON REV6 by Michael Dimou
Jan 4, 2017 17:01
#51 AVALON STYLE by G'3DCAD'S
Jan 13, 2017 16:52
#5 Logo for AVALON rev4 by Michael Dimou
Dec 20, 2016 13:19
#4 3D Image and Model Version of our Logo Character by Ts cg artwork
Dec 20, 2016 3:12
#53 AVALON UPDATE-1 by G'3DCAD'S
Jan 13, 2017 18:51
#54 AVALON UPDATE-2 by G'3DCAD'S
Jan 13, 2017 18:52
#42 AH-3 by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 11, 2017 13:05
#16 Avalon 3D Logo Layout by Decker
Jan 5, 2017 14:30
#3 Logo for AVALON rev3 by Michael Dimou
Dec 19, 2016 17:49
#2 Logo for AVALON rev2 by Michael Dimou
Dec 19, 2016 17:15
#76 Avalon by Hellertronic
Jan 21, 2017 20:59
#73 Logo for AVALON REV19 by Michael Dimou
Jan 21, 2017 12:32
#43 AH-4 by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 11, 2017 13:06
#44 AH-5 by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 11, 2017 13:07
#45 AH-6 by G'3DCAD'S
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Jan 11, 2017 13:47
#67 Logo for AVALON REV17 by Michael Dimou
Jan 19, 2017 19:34
#48 3d character by budiawan
Jan 13, 2017 2:30
#1 Logo for AVALON by Michael Dimou
Dec 19, 2016 16:59
#60 Stealth Startup Needs a 3D Image and Model Version of our Logo Character by REDA
Jan 15, 2017 15:29
#58 avalon 3D by budiawan
Jan 14, 2017 23:08
#56 avalon 3D by budiawan
Jan 14, 2017 11:05
#39 MODEL LOGO by Mahdaoui Houcin
Jan 9, 2017 13:24
#37 3D Image and Model Version of our Logo Character by Jinen Sheth
Jan 8, 2017 18:07
#70 Avalon by Adam
Jan 20, 2017 18:49

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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