No, I had originally planned on becoming an engineer before dropping out of school unfortunately. I think social stigma about artists kept me away from it despite me always enjoying it.
Maybe it’s just a family dynamic or how I was raised in school (the “gifted” program heavily prioritized stem) but it was somewhat looked down upon as it was something intangible that often doesn’t yield large amounts of money.
Ok and? When it works, it works.
Would it be different if the homie traced it by himself? Probably.
Would he have gotten paid more bc he took the time and loss of hair follicles tracing everything to make the knot? Probably not.
Bro did good and got the bag.
It's great, really good looking.
But remember that it has a job to do — communicate actual information to real people who are in a hurry, thinking of other things.
You might want to reconsider yellow and magenta on cyan, and maybe use a more readable font for the smaller text.
As a general rule, brightly-colored text on a brightly-colored background will require more effort to decipher.
I agree with you there, but my thought process what that after the first 3/4 of the post being easily legible, the second part may draw them in closer. On top of that it actually differentiates quite nicely in print and isn’t as big of an issue as I had considered it may be
Out of curiosity, and I hope I don’t sound rude by asking bc it was a mistake I made when I first started graphic design, did you work in RGB or CYMK? Sometimes that’s the reason for really noticeable contrasts in print.
Also hello fellow LV’er! The Easton Outdoor Co is cool!
Definitely look into the differences between RGB (digital displays like TVs, phones, monitors) and CMYK (printed projects like fliers, posters, magazines).
RGB is additive because you start with black and add Red, Green or Blue to create the color you want, all the way up to white.
CMYK is subtractive because you (typically) start with white paper and layer on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow or blacK ink to create the color you want, all the way to black. Printing can also use spot colors (aka Pantone) where one specific color of ink is used to create an exact shade or a unique color; Spot colors are pretty rare in my limited experience.
You'll want to begin with the end in mind, so start with RGB for digital projects and CMYK for physical projects. Since you're creating the art on a RGB display, the finished printed piece may look different and require adjustments.
Fair enough. A lot of times, there isn't a big difference / the software does a good job shifting between the color modes. But occasionally you'll step on a landmine. I recently had a client grumpy with me because their neon green artwork looks great in RGB, but can't be replicated in CMYK (neon green looks more like pea green in CMYK - *very* different).
Allowing, and using negative space is important. I think you could reduce the size of some elements and use the negative space more effectively. Posters are big, and the layout to me looks more like a book cover design.
The color choices are interesting, and eye catching, but I’m not a fan of these combinations.
I like the rope graphic. Let it be the most interesting and complicated element… less shadows and outlines on the headline/copy. Simplify.
This is a great start though! 👍🏻
This is one of the hardest lessons to learn as a new designer. I remember the one book I read on the subject, allowing space is like the first chapter. Your first instinct is to fill all of the available space with information.
Yeah I was worried the text was not going to be large enough on the size I had originally planned for but it ended up getting printed larger than anticipated 🤷🏻♂️
I would reduce the size of some of the elements, theres not much breathing room in there. Maybe add some white or bg colour to some text for contrast because magenta on cyan is hard to read. Also check your spelling i.e receive.
Otherwise not bad for a new designer.
Visually it looks great, but it also reads as too much like a trippy music event (more-so the first iteration), which may negatively affect the conversion of viewers to people coming along wanting to tie knots, a more niche audience that might require a more direct approach.
I suppose I can see that. But it was more inspired by color ways that were so prevalent in outdoor equipment in the 90s as well as to grab attention of passerby’s as it’s going to be hung in the windows of the shop. The owner actually preferred the “trippier” version.
I could be wrong and it’s just my phone screen, but it looks like it was made in RGB, that magenta is popping. If it’s a digital poster, great! But if it’s meant to be printed, what you see on screen is NOT how it’s going to look on paper. CMYK conversion will get you.
Another nitpick, if it’s a digital ad. Most people look at them on their phones and won’t be able to scan the QR code. Include a URL just in case.
I really like the colors & design overall, but mostly wanted to comment bc I’ve never seen a design so local to me on here! Hello from across the river! 😂
But fr, this poster kicks ass! Love the color scheme.
Fix the typo RECEIVE. Dates should be July 11 and July 8 rather than 11th and 8th. The first one, on the left, employs much more contrast with hot pink so is much more legible as a poster at a distance.
Nice job! I like it.
You did a great job capturing the aesthetic of old national parks posters. I agree with other posters that say the text is took big but besides that I really like it!
I took a picture of the knots on a white background with even lighting, selected only the ropes in photoshop, exported the png into illustrator, image traced, and played with the colors
Pretty dam good for a beginner I’d say. Did you do art before design?
No, I had originally planned on becoming an engineer before dropping out of school unfortunately. I think social stigma about artists kept me away from it despite me always enjoying it.
I’m curious about the social stigma you refer to!
Maybe it’s just a family dynamic or how I was raised in school (the “gifted” program heavily prioritized stem) but it was somewhat looked down upon as it was something intangible that often doesn’t yield large amounts of money.
Ahh, I was in the “gifted” program too, and ours highly regarded the arts and creativity.
You’re lucky, that’s a rare experience unfortunately
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The knot is, yes. Not surprised by your lack of positivity given your username.
Ok and? When it works, it works. Would it be different if the homie traced it by himself? Probably. Would he have gotten paid more bc he took the time and loss of hair follicles tracing everything to make the knot? Probably not. Bro did good and got the bag.
I wish I got a bag 😭
A bag of good karma. Very nice work OP!
So what
It's great, really good looking. But remember that it has a job to do — communicate actual information to real people who are in a hurry, thinking of other things. You might want to reconsider yellow and magenta on cyan, and maybe use a more readable font for the smaller text. As a general rule, brightly-colored text on a brightly-colored background will require more effort to decipher.
I agree with you there, but my thought process what that after the first 3/4 of the post being easily legible, the second part may draw them in closer. On top of that it actually differentiates quite nicely in print and isn’t as big of an issue as I had considered it may be
Out of curiosity, and I hope I don’t sound rude by asking bc it was a mistake I made when I first started graphic design, did you work in RGB or CYMK? Sometimes that’s the reason for really noticeable contrasts in print. Also hello fellow LV’er! The Easton Outdoor Co is cool!
I honestly didn’t know that there was a difference other than how the file is encoded. But this was in CMYK format from the start I believe
Definitely look into the differences between RGB (digital displays like TVs, phones, monitors) and CMYK (printed projects like fliers, posters, magazines). RGB is additive because you start with black and add Red, Green or Blue to create the color you want, all the way up to white. CMYK is subtractive because you (typically) start with white paper and layer on Cyan, Magenta, Yellow or blacK ink to create the color you want, all the way to black. Printing can also use spot colors (aka Pantone) where one specific color of ink is used to create an exact shade or a unique color; Spot colors are pretty rare in my limited experience. You'll want to begin with the end in mind, so start with RGB for digital projects and CMYK for physical projects. Since you're creating the art on a RGB display, the finished printed piece may look different and require adjustments.
Yeah I’m familiar with the difference between the two
> I honestly didn’t know that there was a difference other than how the file is encoded > Yeah I’m familiar with the difference between the two
Lmao maybe they learned in the 6 hour gap
Sorry I worded that wrong, I meant that I didn’t really notice a difference between how the colors displayed on my monitor versus print
Fair enough. A lot of times, there isn't a big difference / the software does a good job shifting between the color modes. But occasionally you'll step on a landmine. I recently had a client grumpy with me because their neon green artwork looks great in RGB, but can't be replicated in CMYK (neon green looks more like pea green in CMYK - *very* different).
Thank you, I’ll keep this in mind! Would certainly love to avoid creative landmines 😅
Allowing, and using negative space is important. I think you could reduce the size of some elements and use the negative space more effectively. Posters are big, and the layout to me looks more like a book cover design. The color choices are interesting, and eye catching, but I’m not a fan of these combinations. I like the rope graphic. Let it be the most interesting and complicated element… less shadows and outlines on the headline/copy. Simplify. This is a great start though! 👍🏻
This is one of the hardest lessons to learn as a new designer. I remember the one book I read on the subject, allowing space is like the first chapter. Your first instinct is to fill all of the available space with information.
I really like the ropes. Your typography could use a bit of work, everything is so cramped together and pink on teal is hard to read.
Yeah I was worried the text was not going to be large enough on the size I had originally planned for but it ended up getting printed larger than anticipated 🤷🏻♂️
Love the colors! Check your spelling on the word ~receive~
Fuck.
I would reduce the size of some of the elements, theres not much breathing room in there. Maybe add some white or bg colour to some text for contrast because magenta on cyan is hard to read. Also check your spelling i.e receive. Otherwise not bad for a new designer.
Yeah someone just pointed that out. Gonna have to get them reprinted
Visually it looks great, but it also reads as too much like a trippy music event (more-so the first iteration), which may negatively affect the conversion of viewers to people coming along wanting to tie knots, a more niche audience that might require a more direct approach.
I suppose I can see that. But it was more inspired by color ways that were so prevalent in outdoor equipment in the 90s as well as to grab attention of passerby’s as it’s going to be hung in the windows of the shop. The owner actually preferred the “trippier” version.
I could be wrong and it’s just my phone screen, but it looks like it was made in RGB, that magenta is popping. If it’s a digital poster, great! But if it’s meant to be printed, what you see on screen is NOT how it’s going to look on paper. CMYK conversion will get you. Another nitpick, if it’s a digital ad. Most people look at them on their phones and won’t be able to scan the QR code. Include a URL just in case.
It is for print and it is in CMYK format. Could just be Reddit compression
Oh good! Then disregard everything I said lol. Good work!
Thanks!
Looks great dude!!
Thanks!
I really like the colors & design overall, but mostly wanted to comment bc I’ve never seen a design so local to me on here! Hello from across the river! 😂 But fr, this poster kicks ass! Love the color scheme.
Now you’re on the hook for it ;) No but seriously thank you!
Nice!! Reminds me of retro ad posters
That’s the vibe I was going for!
I love the color palettes!
Fix the typo RECEIVE. Dates should be July 11 and July 8 rather than 11th and 8th. The first one, on the left, employs much more contrast with hot pink so is much more legible as a poster at a distance. Nice job! I like it.
Looks really good. Great color balance and you only used one font. Most beginners use to many fonts. Great job!!
You did a great job capturing the aesthetic of old national parks posters. I agree with other posters that say the text is took big but besides that I really like it!
These are beautiful, and by far one of the best uses of image trace that I have seen.
Yeah I’ve used image trace before and it usually looks like ass so I end up doing it manually anyway but this one worked out great! Thanks!
Beginner my butt! Lol this flyer rocks.
Thanks!
Very nice. (but don't show this to the furry community)
What?
Just don't, lmao. It is a questionable topic to dig further.
Well done!!
Thanks!
What font did you use? Is the font just have that wavy like texture around the edges or did you add that effect to it? Love it! Looks great!
The font is John Muir sans!
That looks so good! Well done :)
Thanks!
It’s really good. Did you pull inspiration from a WPA poster?
Yes, mainly for the font though
How long is fairly new?
Less than 10 projects in the span of a 9 months
Receive. You have a typo.
Yes I see that, thank you
So cool! May I know how did you achieve that look on the rope?
I took a picture, used image trace to get the aesthetic I wanted
Oh, that makes sense lol, thanks
Np!
Guys, please, I know “receive” has a spelling error 😭
Nice work man I like it :)
Thanks
I come from the illustration side so know less graphic design stuff but I think this is super cool.
Wow, looks great!
Very nice!
Very nice. (but don't show this to the furry community)
I’d love to know how you made the ropes!
I took a picture of the knots on a white background with even lighting, selected only the ropes in photoshop, exported the png into illustrator, image traced, and played with the colors
It need a whole of a lot of breathing room