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Published on February 20, 2008 By Zoomba In WinCustomize News

Ok, we have a nice new forum look, but we still have the same old, tired smiley faces we've had for years.  Well, it's time for some new ones!  Instead of just going out to Google and searching for free smiley sets, we're turning to the community for help.  With so many outstanding graphic artists here, I'm betting we'll end up with some outstanding smileys.

Whoever submits the winning smiley set will receive a free ObjectDesktop subscription (or extension to their current sub), as well as having their art become a part of the site for the next several years.

Here are the details:

  • All smileys should be 24x24px
  • Individual smileys should be in .png format
  • You must be able to provide the original Photoshop/Corel/Fireworks/Whatever file used to create the images
  • You must, at a minimum, recreate all the smileys already on the site, plus the ones found here.  You are however free to make more.
  • All smileys should match/have a theme (no pink dinosaur smiley mixed in with a blue alien smiley)
  • For new smileys, suggest appropriate text representations

You have until Friday, March 7th to enter.  And entering is as simple as making a post on this thread with a preview shot of all of your smileys.  We'll pick the winners the following week.

I can't wait to see what everyone comes up with.  We're definitely in need of new smileys.

Edit: Updated the contest rules to require a few more smileys.  We are giving away an ODNT sub afterall...


Comments (Page 10)
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on Mar 07, 2008
*always late but worth the wait*


So true, so true.

And don't worry about the panties - I am the Saint of Ladies' Underwear, after all . . .
on Mar 07, 2008

Well, here's a team effort from myself and Steph.

The Digi*Cons are designed to be small and compact yet convey emotions quickly and clearly at a glance. We've endeavoured to include every emoticon specified in the rules as well as some additional others. You'll also find cameos by some of WC's (in)famous personalities.

So have at it.



on Mar 07, 2008
Wow...those look good as well Chet & Steph!
on Mar 07, 2008
Love those...  
on Mar 07, 2008
*wonders what time zone wc is going by*
on Mar 07, 2008
Borg smiley...... for me? you shouldn't have!

You guys rock!
on Mar 07, 2008
*wonders what time zone wc is going by*

Probably eastern, you'd still got a few hours I guess.

Borg smiley...... for me? you shouldn't have!You guys rock!

Heh, though you'd like that Tim. Resistance is futile....
on Mar 07, 2008

Two great sets! I see.

The Zoomba Smiley actually looks like him....Well kinda....sorta....maybe       

on Mar 07, 2008
Ok! Good news you stragglers, Zoomba said you guys have the weekend to make your submissions.
on Mar 07, 2008
nice set CHET and Bebi
on Mar 07, 2008
Ok! Good news you stragglers, Zoomba said you guys have the weekend to make your submissions.


cheers, should be done in time if it's eastern, indiana finally had a good point to it.
on Mar 07, 2008

Those are fantastic DigitalCHET & Bebi Bulma ... and there's TONS of 'em   

If they win, I hope they ALL get put into service.

on Mar 07, 2008
I like the 'pout' smiley    Great entries everyone! Too bad we can't have more than one set to use.
on Mar 07, 2008
Ok! Good news you stragglers, Zoomba said you guys have the weekend to make your submissions.


Great news!   
on Mar 07, 2008
Great looking smilies from Chet & Bebi.....the contest is starting to shape up

I'm surprised no-one went for green. I remember how well loved the old greenies were......
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