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Andre, thanks for the links. I did some basic research on Cooper while layout out this card, but I appreciate it regardless. At first I wasn't aware of how much, but I know now that there's a lot of it out there, and a lot of that is advertising garbage, but I don't think that's much of a reason to not try and do something fun or interesting with it. I suppose if I do well, then that's great, but if it's not so good I run the risk of joining the legions of Cooper Black chaff. :\ If that's the case I'll just lick my wounds try again (assuming it makes it to print).
jpolk, lots of great feedback, thank you. About the issue of my domain itself, it IS a bit of a pain even just fitting it on the card, I think that's clear, but that is what I'm playing with by having it in large type wrapping around the card. You might see that on my "web site" as well. I've debated with myself off and on since before purchasing it that it could be a liability from a business stand point. However, on the other side of the equation I didn't want your average Johnny Designer on the street domain, like myname.com (which would be acceptible, I concede) or johnnydesign.com. That sort of thing. I feel it's the safe and average thing to do. Now don't get me wrong, this is a perfectly acceptible practice, but I wanted something different and kind of lighthearted, then I took that to rather absurd lengths. It was never my aim to be a well honed promoting machine, not when I can have some fun instead. I've said it before, but should it turn out to be a crippling mistake on my part I'll change my approach (a guy's gotta eat), but until then I'd like to try and make it work. I like the reaction I get, generally, in person. Usually there's a small chuckle of incredulousness. I've taken everybody's opinions on the matter to heart, though.
I don't mind the idea of a mirror or domain pointer, but, again, right now that will reside as a possible plan B.
I've got a few more days before I'm scheduled to have this done, I'll definately be paying as much care to it as I can afford. If I can I'd like to ask for some more feedback. It's a bit disheartening at times, but I want to thank everybody for being honest and constructive.
Oh, and gabe, I know exactly what you mean, and I've been having the same internal debate about it as I have with my domain. I want to put down what I do, but wanted to avoid putting the usual series of things, like "design • development • print * web" or whatever. I think maven is a funny word.
It's tricky making what seems like an anti marketing device to market myself with. :\ I really should have asked for help sooner.