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The Great Big Android Wallpaper Contest

November 3, 2010 · by Espen André Øverdahl

For the upcoming release of Opera Mobile for Android we want kick it off with a wallpaper contest. We are basically looking for the most badass Opera wallpaper for Android phones. If you are crowned winner, then you can walk away with the brand new Samsung Galaxy S Android smartphone!

Resources for your design:

Download the Opera for Android icon (transparent png). Make sure to use the icon in your design. Any submission without the Opera for Android icon will not be evaluated.

Submit your contribution to [email protected]. The best design will be announced and featured on the Opera Mobile campaign site.

A few guidelines:

  1. Submit a wallpaper in the following resolutions:
    • WVGA (960x800)
    • WVGA (960x854)
    • HVGA (640x480)
  2. Image file formats we accept are JPEG or PNG.
  3. Deadline: You have at least a week to finish your design.
  4. Send your design to [email protected].
  5. A team of Opera Designers will pick the winners.

Check out a few wallpapers made by us for inspiration. :up:

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  • KarenWednesday, November 3, 2010 9:12:59 AM

    :headbang: I need a phone so badly...gotta at least try to win this one! :yes:

  • Sami SerolaWednesday, November 3, 2010 9:18:15 AM

    :yes:

  • DanieleWednesday, November 3, 2010 9:20:42 AM

    I'm in!

  • TamilWednesday, November 3, 2010 10:13:20 AM

    :up:

  • Yeni SetiawanWednesday, November 3, 2010 10:13:29 AM

    Originally posted by Nerak:

    I need a phone so badly...gotta at least try to win this one!



    Yeah, I want to try my luck too :bigsmile:

  • Steve RichesWednesday, November 3, 2010 11:10:00 AM

    It's mine, all mine! :nervous:

  • d4rkn1ghtWednesday, November 3, 2010 11:17:26 AM

    :up:

  • Mrunmaiy AbroalWednesday, November 3, 2010 12:36:28 PM

    :wizard: cool android logo

  • Charles SchlossWednesday, November 3, 2010 1:03:14 PM

    :up:

  • MarvinIsm13Wednesday, November 3, 2010 1:35:50 PM

    Originally posted by Nerak:

    I need a phone so badly...gotta at least try to win this one!


    Me too Karen, i dropped mine in the toilet accidently :drunk:.
    Looking forward seeing your design :headbang: Good luck! (to everybody)

  • LukášWednesday, November 3, 2010 3:20:25 PM

    nice logo :smile: i will try something ..

  • EmoryyWednesday, November 3, 2010 3:44:16 PM

    Opera Mobile finally coming to Android :yes:

    Big question:
    Is it needed to use the logo in the exact same form, or can it be recreated, for example in 3d from another viewpoint?

  • BugfixerWednesday, November 3, 2010 4:46:15 PM

    We need Opera for Bada OS. Please bringt it!!!

  • Yeni SetiawanWednesday, November 3, 2010 6:30:26 PM

    A question:
    Should participants send 3 files (one for each resolution)?

  • Anton DiazWednesday, November 3, 2010 8:54:40 PM

    Need Opera for BolgenOS :bigsmile:

  • D1sasterp1eceWednesday, November 3, 2010 9:45:50 PM

    This will be tough. Oh, how I want to own a device like this one, but I stand no chance. I'm okay with PS, but there are designers among us. And the logo given is a bit complicated, I don't exactly see how I'll implement it in my design (but yeah, I'll still try).

  • KarenWednesday, November 3, 2010 10:34:03 PM

    Hey..Question: Can we adjust the stance of the Android guy...or tweak him in any way?

  • KarenWednesday, November 3, 2010 10:36:27 PM

    Originally posted by marvinism13:

    Me too Karen, i dropped mine in the toilet accidently :drunk:.
    Looking forward seeing your design :headbang: Good luck! (to everybody)


    :doh: That had to irk ya'! Best of luck to you as well! :yes: I cannot wait to see what people come up with. :smile:

  • KarenWednesday, November 3, 2010 10:37:38 PM

    Originally posted by sandalian:

    Yeah, I want to try my luck too :bigsmile:


    Best of luck to you! :yes::wizard:


  • Daniel HendrycksThursday, November 4, 2010 12:38:37 AM

    Originally posted by Karen:

    Hey..Question: Can we adjust the stance of the Android guy...or tweak him in any way?


    I would assume so. They're usually not ultra-strict.

  • KarenThursday, November 4, 2010 12:41:13 AM

    Yeah, I know, but I'd rather not go on assumptions. :smile:

  • Disky ChairiandyThursday, November 4, 2010 7:53:17 AM

    i will JOIN for it..yeeeaaah!!

    :yes: :yes:

  • Aleksander AasThursday, November 4, 2010 10:06:36 AM

    Originally posted by DanielHendrycks:

    Hey..Question: Can we adjust the stance of the Android guy...or tweak him in any way?

    I would assume so. They're usually not ultra-strict.
    Go right ahead!

  • PaulThursday, November 4, 2010 10:26:25 AM

    Really nice to win dis so...............
    how we start,it gonna be fun

  • KarenThursday, November 4, 2010 11:24:53 AM

    Originally posted by Aleksander:

    Go right ahead!


    Awesomeness...thanks! :yes:

  • Kobus NelThursday, November 4, 2010 11:34:38 AM

    I'm glad to see now that we can do something with it. I was afraid that all the wallpapers will look sort of similar if we had to use that "specific" static image given to us. I've visited some other sites for some inspiration. May the best artist win :smile:

  • Zoran BošnjakThursday, November 4, 2010 2:47:46 PM

    I accidentally in a Gay !!

  • Aleksander AasThursday, November 4, 2010 5:25:44 PM

    I've seen some contributers only sending in one resolution. Please note that you need to send in one version for each size to be eligible to win.

  • midribizFriday, November 5, 2010 6:57:58 AM

    don't warry am going to arrest u all and have that thing.

  • Kobus NelFriday, November 5, 2010 9:19:24 AM

    Originally posted by Aleksander:

    Please note that you need to send in one version for each size to be eligible to win.


    Can we submit more than one wallpaper?

  • Aleksander AasFriday, November 5, 2010 11:07:08 AM

    Originally posted by ClericZA:

    Can we submit more than one wallpaper?


    Yes

  • PaulFriday, November 5, 2010 11:54:56 AM

    it mine,oh it mine mine mine the phone is awesome

  • PaulFriday, November 5, 2010 12:29:06 PM

    bring it on

  • RobertFriday, November 5, 2010 12:38:03 PM

    Too bad my design skill is pretty poor. Have forwarded to a designer friend.

  • HenryFriday, November 5, 2010 4:26:45 PM

    :o:

  • GiuseppeSaturday, November 6, 2010 1:00:51 AM

    is this contest usa only or european can participate too?

  • AfzalSaturday, November 6, 2010 6:15:20 AM

    how many entries per person?

    Edit: Entered :smile:

  • TamilSaturday, November 6, 2010 7:10:41 AM

    Originally posted by peppeuz:

    is this contest usa only or european can participate too?

    Global.

  • Ed CaggianiSaturday, November 6, 2010 7:30:41 AM

    Got my entry in! Fingers are crossed!

  • KarenSaturday, November 6, 2010 8:50:27 AM

    I am REALLY hoping I can create the exact image that I'm seeing in my head. If so, it'll be truly badass! :headbang:

    If not, epic failure. :down:

    Good luck again to everyone! :coffee:

  • Vesselin StoytchevSaturday, November 6, 2010 1:21:12 PM

    Good luck to all of you :smile:

  • unknown_nameSaturday, November 6, 2010 4:51:40 PM

    wish my luck too! xD :smile:

  • DeyanSunday, November 7, 2010 1:03:16 AM

    my android goes to opera too :jester:
    (a.k.a. wallpaper announced)

  • VegetaSSJ8Sunday, November 7, 2010 8:57:24 AM

    i so want that android phone , to run opera on it :bigsmile:

  • Romam LoMonday, November 8, 2010 6:30:17 AM

    good stuff

  • Kobus NelMonday, November 8, 2010 11:54:49 AM

    Ok, entries submitted. Now we play the waiting game.
    Good luck everyone! :smile:

  • Silvio AlaimoTuesday, November 9, 2010 7:39:13 PM

    I need a phone, Samsung Galaxy S is GREAT :bigsmile:

    I have submitted my job...

    GOOD LUCK TO EVERYONE :bigsmile:

  • AlexWednesday, November 10, 2010 8:17:22 PM

    I'll win. It will be easy ))
    and I must not to forget, that its for mobile devices not for desktop. It must be simple and cute. And it will be simple and very cool :wink:

  • cromagrickmanThursday, November 11, 2010 6:45:24 PM

    Originally posted by Can4e3:

    I'll win. It will be easy ))
    and I must not to forget, that its for mobile devices not for desktop. It must be simple and cute. And it will be simple and very cool


    Well then I might as well not enter :wink:

  • Andre GoerschFriday, November 12, 2010 3:26:47 AM

    I don't get why my entry is not on the wallpaper gallery. I sent it on the very first day. Is it supposed to have all entries there?

    I feel like I've wasted my time trying to make something well done, and hopefully cool, just to see it ignored.

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Published inChoose Opera
DateNovember 3, 2010
AuthorEspen André Øverdahl
Tagsopera mobile, android, wallpaper, contest
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