Here's an opportunity to be seen to co-brand yourself with Google if you are a designer.

You see the Google team are inviting people to submit ideas for the new Google Favicon.

Entries are open [until] 20 June 2008 and in summary the technical requirements are as follows:

Google Favicon resolution: 16 pixel x 16 pixel image Favicon format: .png, .gif, or .ico Google Favicon size: 5 KB transparency: 32 bit alpha transparency The Google team recognise that creating a favicon is not easy and offer the following guidance:

Make the shape and profile visible - they have found semi-transparent graphics, specifically 32-bit alpha transparency, work best Incorporate some or all of the letters in "Google" Use the primary colours that are used in the Google logo Avoid being product specific as the Google Favicon should apply across the different Google products and devices (e.g., mobile, PC) Don't make the Google Favicon time or date specific and should have longevity. Good luck with your design's - and if you get shortlisted be sure to let us know.

Remember the closing date for submissions of your Google Favicon design is the 20 June 2008.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Create your own Favicon with the Favicon Generator - I've not used this tool but it looks simple enough - yes creating my own Favicon is something I've on my list of actions for my new blog design lauching soon.

Remember a great favicon extends your brand online.

Article by Krishna De and courtesy of Biz Growth News blog