Poster Crit
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- rabattski0
i would make it bigger (than 9 bit). looks nice though.
- CharlesChester0
I like it but I would use a different font other than the rounded one - something even as obvious as helvetica or akzidenz - cause the lines and corners will match that nice S you have in the background...
But I'm not a designer so don't listen to me!
- mcmagic0
Quality!
- dippy0
i don't know, montgomery. It looks a little empty compared to your previous work. the graphic itself is nice, but it's kinda just floating there. Is the bg gonna be white?
- gruntt0
i'm not sure what it is promoting but maybe that's the point (those who don't know, won't know type of thing)
but visually i think it's very nice. good colors.
what exactly is going on in the white background? plastic wrap type thing? (hard to tell with the white bg on the browser)
- sherman0
I like it. althought the date seems to be floating a little? could it maybe anchored to the other info?
- tny0
cool/ whats going on in the background? is it paint or gesso or something?
- rabattski0
date is a bit too much floating. dito on the background bit.
- rabattski0
bg looks like plastic wrap or something.
- version30
i like it the way it is, busy, but not overwhelming. i find myself staring at the textures and colors. i'd hang it on my wall as is
- troykooper0
looks awesome. don't change a thing.
- ricstultz0
I like the graphic and overall design, I just think something needs to be done with heavy black font. Looks pasted on.... maybe use some color. to incorporate it with the rest of the design.
- Montgomery0
I've been wanting to design something [relatively] simple for awhile. It's for the band Sound Tribe Sector 9. I know the 9 isn't obvious enough but I can't make myself change it. The BG is an old scan of saran wrap.
Thanks for the comments so far, i'll post an update after I make some changes.
- troykooper0
If it ain't broke don't fix it. Don't listen to any of these traditional, retread design ideas.
"mistakes are at least original"
- rabattski0
you have to explain yourself troykooper.
- troykooper0
I don't mean any disrespect, but when something looks good, it's done. weather it's design rule check off list is full of checks or not.
I've heard a lot of art directors in my life have nothing else to say about good work, so they whip out some design rules, just to have input.
nowadays the only thing original to do is be natural, and not confine your work to these rules.
that poster is dope. nothing to fix.
- version30
fuck the grid
- Chief0
i dig it. i think anyone who's into the band will pick up on the nine.
it's already been said, but i agree with the date feeling out of place. maybe just put it with the block of text.
- rabattski0
ok. so what design ideas said here are traditional and/or retread?
i agree with out of the box thinking and not listen to much to criticism but i've seen shitload of crap based on your approach as well. you must not forget that in design there are always some rules that do apply. it's not art you know.
- troykooper0
obviously, but the rules are guidelines for when you are stuck, lost, or brainstorming. If you design something nice, there is no need to go over it with a design 101 fine tooth.
"...but i've seen shitload of crap based on your approach as well..."
crap is everywhere. all approaches lead to crap if you suck. thats a given.
no big deal, I just though homeboy should go with what he knows, instead of listening to a buch of backseat art directors.
thats all Im saying. and Im not targeting you or anyone else in particular.