Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/ en Wed, 22 May 2013 17:58:41 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/images/styles/graphic/misc/rss.png Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/ Hi! http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9486-hi.html Wed, 22 May 2013 12:58:07 GMT Hi all

I'm new and just wanted to introduce myself. I'm interested in illustration and have just started a blog. I've always loved drawing but I'm completely new to blogging and doing anything with it, using editing programmes etc. Hoping to gain advice and ideas here, as well as exploring other people's work :)

Emma
http://emdrawsthings.wordpress.com ]]> Introduction Forum: EmLouK http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9486-hi.html Rar+ http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/chill-out-forum/9485-rar.html Wed, 22 May 2013 11:03:32 GMT We just received our RAR+ status. Very pleased to be able to display the logo on our social media and website. We just received our RAR+ status. Very pleased to be able to display the logo on our social media and website. ]]> Chill Out Forum: jooty http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/chill-out-forum/9485-rar.html Desk Space available in soho http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/general-business-forum/9484-desk-space-available-soho.html Wed, 22 May 2013 10:03:13 GMT Hi there , I've got 3 desk spaces available in my studio 'thepopularsociety' in Soho @£125 PW all bills included. It's a cosy and creative space in an old style victorian building just by berwick street market. Would be perfect for designer/editor/motionographer and has easy access to a render farm/production hire/ sound studio on the same floor , if your interested please private message me here or text me on 07772691054.
Cheers
John ]]> General Business Forum: hugh speers http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/general-business-forum/9484-desk-space-available-soho.html Hi I am new to this forum http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9482-hi-i-am-new-forum.html Wed, 22 May 2013 07:52:25 GMT Hello people my name is George and I am a graphic designer by profession. I am new to this forum and it feels great to have joined this forum. I ma... Hello people my name is George and I am a graphic designer by profession. I am new to this forum and it feels great to have joined this forum. I ma looking forward to involve in discussions out here to share and gain some useful knowledge. Hope to have a good time out here with all of you. ]]> Introduction Forum: georgebrown http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9482-hi-i-am-new-forum.html LOGO TEASER, leave feedback if you want, just showcasing :) http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-critique/9481-logo-teaser-leave-feedback-if-you-want-just-showcasing.html Tue, 21 May 2013 16:21:41 GMT Leave feedback if you want, just showcasing... Attachment 2119 (http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/attachments/graphic-design-critique/2119-logo-teaser-leave-feedback-if-you-want-just-showcasing-pyramid.jpg) Leave feedback if you want, just showcasing...

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]]> Graphic Design Critique: Eastcoast http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-critique/9481-logo-teaser-leave-feedback-if-you-want-just-showcasing.html Feedback? http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-critique/9480-feedback.html Tue, 21 May 2013 15:29:29 GMT Attachment 2118 (http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/attachments/graphic-design-critique/2118-feedback-untitled-2.jpg)Basically i done this piece in order to put across my problem... Untitled-2.jpgBasically i done this piece in order to put across my problem about some artists work. I mean you look at this piece and think 'WTF? HOW DOES THIS HAVE MEANING' ... My point exactly. Why do artists showcase their work and give no info about it and keep the MEANING of the piece behind closed doors.
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]]> Graphic Design Critique: Eastcoast http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-critique/9480-feedback.html I am new :) http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9478-i-am-new.html Tue, 21 May 2013 15:05:26 GMT Sup guys Sup guys ]]> Introduction Forum: Eastcoast http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9478-i-am-new.html Help with design process http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9474-help-design-process.html Tue, 21 May 2013 12:34:33 GMT I've volunteered to help design a badge for my sons new football (soccer) team. I've no formal training in design, but I'd like to be able to do this as if it was a proper job sent to a design company.

The way I'm going to do it is as follows

Badge Shape

This club is a new one born out of a franchise the coach was involved with. They were very much inspired by South American methods of training (mainly Brazillian) so I was going to look at the kind of badges that South American clubs use for some inspiration.

Colours

The kit they are going to play in is Blue with a white stripe (vertically, possibly diagonally) So I'm going to experiment with colours that could go on top, that will stand out slightly but not too much. But also wouldn't blend in too much with the kit. They may have an away top that is red, so that would need to be taken into consideration.

I'm also try to use a colour in there that is inspired from Brazil, so maybe a yellow or green.

Design

There are a lot of South American designs that contain diagonal stripes or a symbol of some type. So I'm going to try and base it around that. Maybe along side some other football/Brazillian icons. I'm going to do a bit of research into this to see what I can find.

Font

I'm thinking the font should be very clear and bold but will take inspiration from other badges I find in my research.

Logo

As mentioned the badge is primarily for the club shirts but will also be used on their website, club literature and possibly on letterheads for any correspondence they use.

I'm thinking the badge needs to be not too complicated and work in black and white as well.

I plan to give them three options to choose from and if they like it, I could do any small changes to the design and/or colours.


Is there anything anyone thinks I've missed there or not taken into consideration?

Or has anyone got any tips or information to help me with both the design process and presenting the final designs to the team? ]]> Graphic Design Forum: LeonBlack http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9474-help-design-process.html T-Shirt Companies http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/printing-print-design-forum/9472-t-shirt-companies.html Mon, 20 May 2013 13:49:00 GMT Hi Folks: Could anyone recommend any reliable large established t-shirt printing manufacturers who are asking for designs from clients. Many thanks. Hi Folks: Could anyone recommend any reliable large established t-shirt printing manufacturers who are asking for designs from clients. Many thanks. ]]> Dare http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/printing-print-design-forum/9472-t-shirt-companies.html Web designers using free online builders to make client sites http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/website-design-forum/9470-web-designers-using-free-online-builders-make-client-sites.html Sat, 18 May 2013 16:53:31 GMT Not sure if I've posted anything similar before, I may have done. I noticed it before, but it seems VERY common now. Graphic/website designers all over the place who use free online builders like wix, moonfruit and yola, to create sites for their clients and offering it as a service. In fact, many are set up simply as 'website designers/developers', and have built up full portfolio's doing this, some of which are really impressive, really good visually. I'm certainly not bashing them, my own portfolio is hosted on a free builder, but it's literally there to point people I know to, I'm not actually marketing myself as such, so it suits me fine for now. I do know though that when I'm ready shortly, I'll have to build it properly or get someone to do it/help me. I know there's a market for every level and budget, but it seems a little weird charging a lot to create a site in what is a builder that literally anyone can access. Don't know if I'd be comfortable with it knowing the site probably wouldn't do anything for them, other than be a point of reference (which is fine if that's all they want). Not sure what my point is really, and I know it P's you developers off, and understand that under the bonnet so to speak, all isn't great with these online builders...Saying that though, a lot of them are offering HTML5 versions now...if anyone could explain the main differences between that and Flash based sites...Even though free builders will still produce bloated/dodgy code etc, is it actually better than Flash based? What do you think is behind the huge increase in people doing it this way and not bothering to learn it properly? (FWIW, I'm 'studying' web-design'...all the techy stuff but i'm thick! Do excuse me for being an hypocrite!) Forgive me if it's a non-nonsensical post, it's just a dose of my typical loud thoughts/rants. Any views or experiences? ]]> Website Design Forum: Esh http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/website-design-forum/9470-web-designers-using-free-online-builders-make-client-sites.html New startup business needs logo http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/tenders-services-required-forum/9469-new-startup-business-needs-logo.html Sat, 18 May 2013 07:11:16 GMT Im starting an electric repair service in england. it started with me repairing my sons iphone 3gs. he went to school and the next day i got... Im starting an electric repair service in england.

it started with me repairing my sons iphone 3gs. he went to school and the next day i got another 14 requests to repair mobiles.

well its go to the point now where i want to expand. i am having business cards made and fliers but i dont have a logo.

my company name is "ifix South West"

im looking for a logo which stands out.

can anyone help.

thanks ]]> Paul Beech http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/tenders-services-required-forum/9469-new-startup-business-needs-logo.html Ey up! http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9467-ey-up.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:45:43 GMT Hello GDF

We've just joined the forum! Looking to make new contacts and introduce ourselves. We are a design company based in Sheffield who enjoy what we do and the people we work with. You'll find us straight talking, full of ideas and offering really good value in the services we provide! Get in touch if you need a hand with anything or have a question. Cheers, Glue Creative ]]> Introduction Forum: Glue Creative http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9467-ey-up.html Hya! http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9466-hya.html Fri, 17 May 2013 11:00:51 GMT Hi peeps! I'm new to this forum. I've always had an interest in graphic design but only recently decided that it's about time I take it to the next level. This is it!!!!
Looking forward to picking your brains... ]]> Introduction Forum: Andreia http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9466-hya.html Slight logo change (just colours) and letters changed. http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/tenders-services-required-forum/9464-slight-logo-change-just-colours-letters-changed.html Fri, 17 May 2013 03:40:43 GMT Hi everyone we have a logo for our salon but we would like the colours changed and the name on the logo changed. It is already designed and... Hi everyone

we have a logo for our salon but we would like the colours changed and the name on the logo changed.

It is already designed and finished but we need these minor changes.

Can I have a quote please? Need the job done quickly for the printers.

Thanks all

Matt ]]> Mattyessex113355 http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/tenders-services-required-forum/9464-slight-logo-change-just-colours-letters-changed.html <![CDATA[Howdy y'all!]]> http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9462-howdy-yall.html Thu, 16 May 2013 16:03:53 GMT My name is Archie and I'm awesome... :P

I'm a graphic designer, currently working at a marketing agency in central London. That's about it.


HEYYYYY ]]> Introduction Forum: ArchieLyons http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/introduction-forum/9462-howdy-yall.html