DC postcard. Prize: "platinum designer" title

**resurepus** · 08-11-2004, 04:43 PM

The adminnistration of DesignContest.net lauches this design battle to allow new members speed up the process of applying to the DC Design Team. If you win you will get the platinum designer title immediately. Even if you don't it's a great way to have fun and showoff your skills!

You will need to design a DC postcard. Please, take a look at the attached file. The alphabet is the idea for the postcard I had. Please, note that it is only an idea so far and it needs a lot of development. You have a lot of space for your creativity in both graphics and content. You can either leave the words and objects as they are or change them to correspond with design theme.

http://www.designcontest.net/images/postcard.gif

Anybody can enter the contest, however all other rules for guaranteed contests apply for this one as well. If you haven't read the rules you most likely won't get to the team no matter how good your design is.

deadline: Open - until desired design achieved.

MVA · 08-11-2004, 07:30 PM

To state the obvious, this is going to print. Are there any instructions for number of colors, etc. Are designs that include raster images acceptable, or is vector the word?

I love the idea, BTW...hope it produces even more action!

Perry

**resurepus** · 08-12-2004, 08:21 AM

yes, it is meant for print. However I haven't worked much with print so I can't specify all the detailes. Maybe other admins can help here. However vectors in CMYK should work.

NavySeals · 08-12-2004, 11:33 PM

Resurepus, I have a question about the alphabet. Would the alphabet be included on the postcard? Would you have to use the objects for letters? I'm a little confused. Could you help me out?

Thanks,

Matt

McFly · 08-13-2004, 12:58 AM

you mentioned something about not following your design by how much should we not/or should ww, also are you going to give us pointers on what you want changed or is this just do your best without any help. Here is my try so far hope you like.
pic 1

sangit · 08-13-2004, 01:50 AM

Great Idea
http://jpg.uploader.net/uploaded/DH1...nonameface.jpg

**resurepus** · 08-13-2004, 02:51 AM

NavySeals, let me put it this way - I got this idea with the alphabet (written backwards) and objects (possibly related to design, unlike in the picture I provided), (the slogan can be changed as well) and I think the idea is nice and I would love if you guys could develop it into a finished form. But I'd like to left some space for your creativity. Please, feel free to show us your vision of the postcard. However your work should be creative and some kind of idea behind your design would be great.

I would also like you guys to stick to the current D and C shape. Color variations are allowed.

McFly and nonameface: I know this is not easy to post the first entries to the contest, however I should be honest even in spite of that. These are not the works of Platinum Designer level we are looking for and I don't see much of idea behind the designs I wrote about above.

MVA · 08-13-2004, 03:29 PM

Can you post a vector DC logo file for use in developing the artwork?

AceD · 08-13-2004, 04:35 PM

My starting concept

http://home.comcast.net/~joc2289/DCPostcard.jpg

rEnder · 08-13-2004, 10:28 PM

i don't know if you wanted an ad type or just a plain postcard, i borrowed a few things from the site to help me with this thing, as you know anything can be changed... also, i figure the front of this one can also be used for a regular postcard so all was not a waste, anyhow, i hope this helps. thanks!

ShaneLinkcom · 08-13-2004, 11:27 PM

I thought we were to design a card around the alphabet. Heres an approach.
http://shanelink.com/designcontest/dcpostcard.jpg

Neupix · 08-13-2004, 11:40 PM

Nice idea(s) Shane and render

render: You can borrow anything you want from the website (logo, colours, background, styles) but because that photo was given to us by Belladonna, we can't use it in print. She got it off of a royalty-free CD that she owns, and I am not sure of the copyright issues.

Good luck Everyone!

z77 · 08-13-2004, 11:54 PM

Well, I went for the minimal/simplistic approach, I dont think I like the style of the bar, but Ill replace it with something later. Im heading to bed, but here is what I have so far:

http://designcontest.greycobra.com/D...ontestcard.jpg

I tried playing with contrast and color settings to make the eyes divert to the DC logo first. Not sure how well it will work, but in theory it should

Comments or ideas on how to improve this design to make something more professional would be great.

rENDER, yours looks great! I might go with a blue instead of green hue (might look smoother imo), but the overall design is very nice looking.

**resurepus** · 08-14-2004, 03:14 PM

Shane, very original idea! I like it. But I feel regular alphabet with letters and objects leaves more space for color and creativity to show what DC is - a community of very talented designers who can do work in accordance with the highest standards.

Render, I am glad you had courage to try your own idea and it came out very nice! Try to develop the idea with the bow!

NavySeals · 08-15-2004, 01:21 AM

Be expecting an entry from me, when I get some spare time.

AceD · 08-15-2004, 03:08 AM

A different approach

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...DCPostcard.gif

ShaneLinkcom · 08-15-2004, 07:18 AM

Thanks Resurepus and Penguinpedia for the compliments. I will submit some more work using the alphabet and different characters for each letter. I agree that it would show a wide range of characters that represent a community of very talented designers within DC.

bigyou · 08-15-2004, 09:20 AM

Here's my entry.

I already used this image as a wallpaper but I thought it would work very well on a postcard too.
So there it goes.

siko121 · 08-15-2004, 12:16 PM

http://www.uploadyourimage.com/1/5%20copy.jpg

siko121 · 08-15-2004, 01:26 PM

http://www.uploadyourimage.com/8/4%20copy.jpg
http://www.uploadyourimage.com/8/6%20copy.jpg

08-11-2004, 04:43 PM	#1 (permalink)
resurepus The founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toulouse, France Posts: 4,586	DC postcard. Prize: "platinum designer" title The adminnistration of DesignContest.net lauches this design battle to allow new members speed up the process of applying to the DC Design Team. If you win you will get the platinum designer title immediately. Even if you don't it's a great way to have fun and showoff your skills! You will need to design a DC postcard. Please, take a look at the attached file. The alphabet is the idea for the postcard I had. Please, note that it is only an idea so far and it needs a lot of development. You have a lot of space for your creativity in both graphics and content. You can either leave the words and objects as they are or change them to correspond with design theme. http://www.designcontest.net/images/postcard.gif Anybody can enter the contest, however all other rules for guaranteed contests apply for this one as well. If you haven't read the rules you most likely won't get to the team no matter how good your design is. deadline: Open - until desired design achieved. __________________ some selected paintings: epifanov.ru and my flickr page Last edited by jlinds72; 10-06-2004 at 07:21 AM.

08-11-2004, 07:30 PM	#2 (permalink)
MVA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 153	To state the obvious, this is going to print. Are there any instructions for number of colors, etc. Are designs that include raster images acceptable, or is vector the word? I love the idea, BTW...hope it produces even more action! Perry __________________ J. Perry McCutcheon Freelance Graphic Designer http://www.perrymc.com

08-12-2004, 08:21 AM	#3 (permalink)
resurepus The founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toulouse, France Posts: 4,586	yes, it is meant for print. However I haven't worked much with print so I can't specify all the detailes. Maybe other admins can help here. However vectors in CMYK should work. __________________ some selected paintings: epifanov.ru and my flickr page

08-12-2004, 11:33 PM	#4 (permalink)
NavySeals Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 99	Resurepus, I have a question about the alphabet. Would the alphabet be included on the postcard? Would you have to use the objects for letters? I'm a little confused. Could you help me out? Thanks, Matt __________________ Penguin is my HeRo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-13-2004, 02:51 AM	#7 (permalink)
resurepus The founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toulouse, France Posts: 4,586	NavySeals, let me put it this way - I got this idea with the alphabet (written backwards) and objects (possibly related to design, unlike in the picture I provided), (the slogan can be changed as well) and I think the idea is nice and I would love if you guys could develop it into a finished form. But I'd like to left some space for your creativity. Please, feel free to show us your vision of the postcard. However your work should be creative and some kind of idea behind your design would be great. I would also like you guys to stick to the current D and C shape. Color variations are allowed. McFly and nonameface: I know this is not easy to post the first entries to the contest, however I should be honest even in spite of that. These are not the works of Platinum Designer level we are looking for and I don't see much of idea behind the designs I wrote about above. __________________ some selected paintings: epifanov.ru and my flickr page

08-13-2004, 12:58 AM	#5 (permalink)
McFly Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: michigan Posts: 2	you mentioned something about not following your design by how much should we not/or should ww, also are you going to give us pointers on what you want changed or is this just do your best without any help. Here is my try so far hope you like. pic 1

08-13-2004, 01:50 AM	#6 (permalink)
sangit Design Team Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Nepal / Live in Hong Kong Posts: 341	Great Idea http://jpg.uploader.net/uploaded/DH1...nonameface.jpg

08-13-2004, 03:29 PM	#8 (permalink)
MVA Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 153	Can you post a vector DC logo file for use in developing the artwork? __________________ J. Perry McCutcheon Freelance Graphic Designer http://www.perrymc.com

08-13-2004, 04:35 PM	#9 (permalink)
AceD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 31	My starting concept http://home.comcast.net/~joc2289/DCPostcard.jpg

08-13-2004, 10:28 PM	#10 (permalink)
rEnder Design Team Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Sacramento, Ca. Posts: 518	postcard i don't know if you wanted an ad type or just a plain postcard, i borrowed a few things from the site to help me with this thing, as you know anything can be changed... also, i figure the front of this one can also be used for a regular postcard so all was not a waste, anyhow, i hope this helps. thanks! Attached Images __________________ I can change any element of my designs if necessary. Thanks! - Eric www.ecwerx.com

08-13-2004, 11:27 PM	#11 (permalink)
ShaneLinkcom Design Team Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 244	Dc Postcard I thought we were to design a card around the alphabet. Heres an approach. http://shanelink.com/designcontest/dcpostcard.jpg __________________ Shane W. Link www.shanelink.com shanelinkcom@gmail.com

08-13-2004, 11:40 PM	#12 (permalink)
Neupix Design Team Member Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Calgary, AB Posts: 1,276	Nice idea(s) Shane and render render: You can borrow anything you want from the website (logo, colours, background, styles) but because that photo was given to us by Belladonna, we can't use it in print. She got it off of a royalty-free CD that she owns, and I am not sure of the copyright issues. Good luck Everyone! __________________ Neupix Media \| Nip Napp! < iPhone App Reviews and News \| Citrik Acid

08-13-2004, 11:54 PM	#13 (permalink)
z77 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 27	Well, I went for the minimal/simplistic approach, I dont think I like the style of the bar, but Ill replace it with something later. Im heading to bed, but here is what I have so far: http://designcontest.greycobra.com/D...ontestcard.jpg I tried playing with contrast and color settings to make the eyes divert to the DC logo first. Not sure how well it will work, but in theory it should Comments or ideas on how to improve this design to make something more professional would be great. rENDER, yours looks great! I might go with a blue instead of green hue (might look smoother imo), but the overall design is very nice looking. __________________ Dev GreyCobra Productions- Visit GreyCobra.com for Tutorials, Brushes, Downloads, and featured Artists Awards! Email Me

08-14-2004, 03:14 PM	#14 (permalink)
resurepus The founder Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Toulouse, France Posts: 4,586	Shane, very original idea! I like it. But I feel regular alphabet with letters and objects leaves more space for color and creativity to show what DC is - a community of very talented designers who can do work in accordance with the highest standards. Render, I am glad you had courage to try your own idea and it came out very nice! Try to develop the idea with the bow! __________________ some selected paintings: epifanov.ru and my flickr page

08-15-2004, 01:21 AM	#15 (permalink)
NavySeals Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 99	Be expecting an entry from me, when I get some spare time. __________________ Penguin is my HeRo!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

08-15-2004, 03:08 AM	#16 (permalink)
AceD Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 31	A different approach http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v1...DCPostcard.gif

08-15-2004, 07:18 AM	#17 (permalink)
ShaneLinkcom Design Team Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Oklahoma City Posts: 244	Thanks Resurepus and Penguinpedia for the compliments. I will submit some more work using the alphabet and different characters for each letter. I agree that it would show a wide range of characters that represent a community of very talented designers within DC. __________________ Shane W. Link www.shanelink.com shanelinkcom@gmail.com

08-15-2004, 09:20 AM	#18 (permalink)
bigyou Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 82	Here's my entry. I already used this image as a wallpaper but I thought it would work very well on a postcard too. So there it goes. __________________ Youan L. Gagnon - Graphic Designer \| Portfolio

08-15-2004, 12:16 PM	#19 (permalink)
siko121 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: egypt Posts: 15	hi .... frist entry http://www.uploadyourimage.com/1/5%20copy.jpg Last edited by siko121; 08-15-2004 at 01:27 PM.

08-15-2004, 01:26 PM	#20 (permalink)
siko121 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: egypt Posts: 15	second entry http://www.uploadyourimage.com/8/4%20copy.jpg http://www.uploadyourimage.com/8/6%20copy.jpg

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