I guess since the entry period is over, it can't hurt to post my design. I've already seen someone on AH site post almost the exact same design in silver and blue, lol, so I guess it's a pretty obvious idea:
Damn, was really hoping to be in one of the mentions. Here's what my submission was: Genji Shield
I really like that shield model, but I think it might have been turned down because there's not a direct tie to XI when I see it (though the border does look like it was based on Hahava).
It'd be nice if were a real end game shield, but I'm fully prepared to just get the costume. The real prize is getting to put 'contributed art for Final Fantasy XI' on my resume ;D
Presenting Entrants to the Shield Design Contest! (07/25/2013)
We would like to express our amazement and wonder at the lovely shields—both fancy and subdued—you submitted to us for the shield design contest!
Though the winners have already been decided, we would like to share with you the fabulous entries we have received so that you can appreciate them as much as we do.