Logo design for a startup (design contest platform) — $1000

Hello! We are DuelContest — an international startup launching a platform for fair design contests (blind tenders). Our mission is to make the design market transparent and designers in demand.
We are currently in the testing phase of the site and are looking for a talented designer to create a corporate logo and basic identity.

Budget: $1000

What the winner will receive:
💰 $850 (85% of the prize fund) + $150 shared between 2nd and 3rd place.
👑 Privileged Designer status on our platform means:

• priority access to all future contests;

• invitations to closed tenders with prizes starting from $2000;

• personal support and promotion of your portfolio;

• free participation in any of our paid events.

Conditions:
— The logo must be modern, minimalist, and technological.
— Main colors: dark blue (#0F172A) + gold (#F59E0B) as an accent.
— Fonts: free commercial (Google Fonts).
— Show the logo on dark/light backgrounds + black-and-white version.
— Vector (AI/EPS/SVG) + PNG (transparent background).
— Up to 3 concepts per participant.

How to participate:
Fill out a short form at the link below (it will take 2 minutes), and then submit your works through the platform by the deadline.

🔗 Link to the contest: https://duelcontest.com/contests/6a652a1e494d9aa239ed4719

Why you should try:
— This is not just a one-time task, but an entry into an ecosystem with ongoing orders.
— We are building long-term relationships with designers.
— All your ideas will be protected from copying (blind format).

Start immediately! We look forward to your concepts.