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Blingies
Joined: 07 Aug 2011
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 Posted: Sun Aug 07, 2011 1:04 am Post subject: How does this look for a yearbook cover? |
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This is a yearbook cover design for a maths and science highschool.
http://i.imgur.com/zdaID.png
Constructive criticism encouraged.
Also looking for compliments..  |
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thehermit
Joined: 05 Mar 2003
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Location: Cheltenham, UK
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Hi Blingies, welcome to the forum. I like it. Good use of bold colours that are complimentary, I might fade or tone down some of the mathematical symbols at the bottom, just so as not to draw the eye away too much from the main focus. Also tone down the blue stars under the word 'Mathematics, it's a little busy around that area, not so good when reading is the function.
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renata
Joined: 26 Nov 2010
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Location: Australia
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Hey Blingies, I really like it! The lambda made me smile - not something you come across often in high school... somebody's doing a bit of physics there...
Be aware that sometimes when they print your image they cut off the edges just a little. So it might be worth moving any lettering or symbols which are near the edge so that they are closer to the middle (if it's easy to do). |
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Blingies
Joined: 07 Aug 2011
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| Posted: Mon Aug 08, 2011 7:47 am Post subject: |
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| renata wrote: | | The lambda made me smile - not something you come across often in high school... somebody's doing a bit of physics there... |
Haha, thanks..  To be honest, Im not doing any of the maths or science subjects at my school (except chemistry). Im more of a creative arts person.. 
| Quote: | | Be aware that sometimes when they print your image they cut off the edges just a little. So it might be worth moving any lettering or symbols which are near the edge so that they are closer to the middle (if it's easy to do). |
Ahh, okay. I was thinking of having a border on the cover, but that might ruin the abstract design?
| thehermit wrote: | | Hi Blingies, welcome to the forum. |
Thanks..
| Quote: | | Also tone down the blue stars under the word 'Mathematics, it's a little busy around that area, not so good when reading is the function. |
I see what you mean, I'll tone down the brightness for those water droplets |
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jacvio
Joined: 16 Jun 2011
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renata
Joined: 26 Nov 2010
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Location: Australia
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Hey, Blingies, art is art and people can give advice but you have to go with what you actually feel yourself. If you think it needs a border, try it out, see how it looks, you can always go back. Personally, I do actually like how it is, but don't listen to me, I'm probably more techy than arty! |
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jerryb4417
Joined: 20 Dec 2008
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Location: Oklahoma
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hi,
i like it, it interesting, it not tradional, and that imporatant because your dealilng with kids... smiling....
one i would suggest you think about and that is soft proofing if your monitor has been calibrated ....
it one thing how it looks on the screen however... when actually printed using different kinds of inks ( and you most likely printing in cymk, ) plus the texture of the book.... big difference between magazine paper and rough texture of a book cover ....
soft proofing can help give you a good idea what the printing will be like and which cantell you adjustments you may need to do ...
you might ask the printer for some tip or things to watch out for.... |
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Photoshoprint
Joined: 15 Aug 2011
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Location: Romania
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| Posted: Tue Aug 16, 2011 11:26 am Post subject: |
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Nice cover Blingies. I like the colors and the 2011 effect. Still, I would consider aligning the 2011 with the subtitle and leave more space from edge. When the book cover will be printed you might have problems with trimming and safe/bleed lines.
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SearcingLost
Joined: 22 Aug 2011
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Location: Jacksonville, FL
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| Photoshoprint wrote: | | Nice cover Blingies. I like the colors and the 2011 effect. Still, I would consider aligning the 2011 with the subtitle and leave more space from edge. When the book cover will be printed you might have problems with trimming and safe/bleed lines. |
I agree with this. I designed my high school's yearbook cover years ago. When we had a rough draft printed, the boarders didn't print properly so always leave yourself some room.
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steevewd
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That must be the title and this looks great.Good use of colors specially.
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