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Good one jason, i think you done a great job. All i would do if that were my design, is to put a demension on the main heading. 3-D effects,other than that is is great.
-------------------- Mike Norcross Mikes Signs and Graphics Box 1232 172 adams street Afton, Wyoming 83110 Posts: 82 | From: Afton, Wyoming | Registered: Dec 2002
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First, let me state that I like the second Flame/Name layout better. I also like the flames and red background color of the design. To me, these two elements alone evoke the essence of ‘sinister.’ However, I must ask what the meaning behind Sinister is?
Although the graphic and color of your design speak in terms of an edgy / gothic design business, the typeface of Sinister does not. Maybe you can try other type styles to fit in with the sinister / flame motif.
Secondly, I feel that the bottom of the card with your phone numbers is too busy. How would the design look if all the type was along the other axis - parallel with your business name?
Business cards can be tough to design. Especially when you try to create a nontraditional layout. So much to say… so little space. Have you considered two-sides or fold-out possibilities?
Just my .02 (USD) cents... As of this posting, that is .034 Australia Dollars. What a bargain!
Good luck,
Marty
-------------------- Marty Engel Berkley, MI Hill Mountain Signworks LLC
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I have to agree with Marty about the typeface for the name. I can think of a few fonts that would lend themselves better to the name sinister. Otherwise, pretty good card.
Heres one that could work.
[ January 29, 2003, 09:28 AM: Message edited by: Bob Stephens ]
-------------------- Bob Stephens Skywatch Signs Zephyrhills, FL
Now how can you promote graphic design when you can't even design your own flames for your business card?
I suggest you steal someone *else's* flames cause I sure don't appreciate you pilfering MY designs!!
**Edit**: OK, Jason emailed me and things are worked out now.. We're cool.. I was hot today having driven to Phoenix and back home today (on the road all day dealing with traffic - which I am not used to) so I overreacted not knowing the situation. Whew!
[ January 30, 2003, 01:34 AM: Message edited by: Mike Pipes ]
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I agree that font choice isn't exactly in character with the name. I like the font Bob used. I have a suggestion on my own...
Have fun!
-------------------- Bruce Bowers
DrCAS Custom Lettering and Design Saint Cloud, Minnesota
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Agree with Shawn, loose the cross. maybe extend the flame behind the lettering and let it fade out behind them. Your second sample has a prefered font style.
[ January 30, 2003, 02:55 PM: Message edited by: Peter Schuttinga ]
-------------------- "Are we having fun yet?" Peter Schuttinga DZines Sign Studio 1617 Millstream rd Victoria BC V9B-6G4 Posts: 521 | From: Victoria BC | Registered: Mar 2002
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my only question...why do you want to call your business "sinister"? it has nothing to do with art, signs, or graphics. 2nd you aint gona get any work from churches or "the god fearin folks" who go to them. and it dosent seem like the name is gona get you any business...only from the what used to hard core bikers here, and goth type kids.........just my thought..
-------------------- joe pribish-A SIGN MINT 2811 longleaf Dr. pensacola, fl 32526 850-637-1519 BEWARE THE TRUTH.....YOU MAY NOT LIKE WHAT YOU FIND Posts: 11582 | From: pensacola, fl. usa | Registered: Nov 1998
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"sinister" is just a name i liked. i guess i could of had "jason's signs" or similar but since this is only a hobby not my weekly job thought i might have a little fun with it. i am not out looking for goths riding harleys but if they want somthing done i'll do it.
Mike, i see you also post over @ sportruck.com what ride do you have, I'm doing a 63impala with full air down here in australia.
Jason, it's a '97 Mazda B2300, same thing as a Ford Ranger.. dunno if you have them down there in Oz or not. In the works is full air suspension although it's going to be unlike anything on the road (details are top secret - hehe).. I'm doing a completely new interior which will have no shortage of custom fabrication, utilizing lots of carbon fiber and neoprene (I'm a beach bum) with the audio system components hidden everywhere. I've started shaving the bodylines and all the seams and junk, but a voice in my head is telling me to scrap the body and build my own design.
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