The colors don't show too well on the screen, but they're black, orange, lime green, and the fade will be lime green to lemon yellow.
Comments/critiques welcome and encouraged...
Posted by KARYN BUSH (Member # 1948) on :
i'd have to say the second one over the first one..i like the flow and 2 for 1 catches my eye....but i'm not sure if the general public will read everything unless they have time while they wait in line or something...i try to read everthing coz i'm in the biz..lol
[ February 10, 2003, 05:58 PM: Message edited by: KARYN BUSH ]
Posted by Lotti Prokott (Member # 2684) on :
Hi
In my opinion #1 has too many different shapes, they compete with each other. I'm not sure where to start reading that sign or what goes together.
I like #2 much better. How about having a black background for the left half of the sign and white for the right side?
Just one more thing: if it's open from 11am 'till 7pm why does it close at 10pm???
Nice idea to post the "original" for comparison Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Its just too much information. I would convince the client to go with their name, early bird special and the days & hours only!
If I was forced to add the rest of the nonsense I would do so but so damn small you would need glasses to see it.
Sometimes you just have to keep it realistic
Posted by aaronssigns (Member # 490) on :
much to much going on, each part of the sign looks good on its own but all together its just way over board , the amount of info needs to be scaled back
less is more
Posted by mike norcross (Member # 3496) on :
Wow nice job Definately # 3 is the best i have seen, good on ya
Posted by Bob Stephens (Member # 858) on :
Pat here's another option. Sometimes you just have to convince the client by showing them that simple and to the point is better.
Posted by Nevman (Member # 332) on :
Alright already!!
I KNOW that there is too much on the signs. These banners (there are two different banners for two different promotions) will be hung in the waiting room/lobby of the restaurant/bar so there will be plenty of time to read them.
Also, this chain restaurant has a very outstanding and rather eklectic (sp?) collection of handpainted, Letterhead quality, and hand produced signs. Stop in one of their restaurants if you get a chance and you will be nicely surprised. (right now I think that they are only in Florida).
I will try to get by the restaurant soon to take some pics to upload.
Back to the banners...
I know these are a little on the goofy side, but the customer loves them and they seem to do the job. I really do appreciate and agree with the "it's too busy" observations, that just what I came up with the copy that I had. Not the best ever, I'm sure, but that doesn't bother me if the customer is happy.
I like your layouts alot Bob. . Simple, fresh and readable. Very nice...
The one tough spot is their logo...itsa gotta-be.
Lori...that's 10pm thru close - some nights they close at midnight and others at 1am.
Thanks Mike...that was funny...
[ February 13, 2003, 08:54 AM: Message edited by: Nevman ]
Posted by Steve Shortreed (Member # 436) on :
This is a really good opportunity to enlighten everyone on the use of panels in design. I can still hear Ken Millar, standing on a ladder at my first meet in 1983. "Arrange your copy into related idea groups. An idea group can become a panel."
Please elaborate more about the use of panels as a design tool. Hey Bob....Have I mentioned how much we all appreciate having you back in Letterville? Your alternate layouts are a wonderful way to learn, especially if you explain the design principle at work.
Posted by ScooterX (Member # 2023) on :
yeah, it looks like something you'd see at Wall Drug (Wall, SD). since that's what they're looking for, i think you nailed it with #2. overall, i'd say the "panels" concept is another way of creating some white space (negative space) around things.
the only problem i have with the piece is that your eye wants to rest someplace -- and instead it just moves. all of the elements are about the same size... SOMEthing needs to dominate.
Posted by Mark Fair Signs (Member # 289) on :
just my opinion, but i "prioritize" copy.
what is most important? what is least important?
how much information can be digested by the viewer, and from what distance.
in other words if it is a close "view" then it can be "copy intense" if viewed from a distance, then words should be minimal but yet convey the message.
i am drawing from my outdoor advertising days.
thanks pat for sharing your work. hope to see you again soon.
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