Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers - Graphic Design Forum: http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/ en Sat, 25 May 2013 10:45:18 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/images/styles/graphic/misc/rss.png Graphic Design Forums: A friendly forum for UK designers - Graphic Design Forum: http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/ 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 Design with a big D or little d? http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9451-design-big-d-little-d.html Wed, 15 May 2013 09:15:25 GMT What is the difference between the two?

A google search is giving me contradicting answers.


I've read that 'design' is the individual discipline whereas 'Design' is the bigger picture involving strategy. But I've also come across people who say that 'design' is differentiated by including design thinking and that 'Design' is the narrower view.


What's your thoughts? Are you a designer or a Designer? ]]> Graphic Design Forum: loususki http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9451-design-big-d-little-d.html What effects is this image using? http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9450-what-effects-image-using.html Wed, 15 May 2013 09:05:52 GMT Hey I am looking to make an image similar to this one for a friend who is also a Personal Trainer Can anyone tell me what effects the photo... Hey

I am looking to make an image similar to this one for a friend who is also a Personal Trainer

Can anyone tell me what effects the photo below are using?

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]]> Graphic Design Forum: kevinjwiles http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9450-what-effects-image-using.html <![CDATA[Don't work for free!!]]> http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9446-dont-work-free.html Tue, 14 May 2013 10:58:10 GMT Don't work for free!!

Graphic Designer Tip #2 - Stop Doing Work For Free - YouTube ]]> Graphic Design Forum: Esh http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9446-dont-work-free.html Clipart http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9445-clipart.html Tue, 14 May 2013 10:26:32 GMT Hi Folks: I was using images in my T-Shirt designs mainly from the Clipart 250,000 disk available. Misunderstanding the copyright text on the back... Hi Folks: I was using images in my T-Shirt designs mainly from the Clipart 250,000 disk available.
Misunderstanding the copyright text on the back of the packaging, I was under the impression that
using Clipart images for my designs was ok. I later realised after designing 450 T-Shirts that the Clipart
Images could not be used. I have subsequently redesigned all the T-Shirts without pictures. However, could
I please have some advice on whether any T-Shirt companies are licensed to use Clipart and/or similar
image CDs, that I could get my original 450 T-Shirt designs with images to. Many Thanks ]]> Graphic Design Forum: Dare http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9445-clipart.html Newbie, can anyone help http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9408-newbie-can-anyone-help.html Tue, 07 May 2013 18:18:46 GMT Hi all, I'm very new to graphic design, Complete Novice in fact.

I use macs to create music, but would like to get into design.

Could anyone advise on software for the complete beginner.

Also would anyone be able to help on a little task, putting a logo on something my friend has designed. I have the image ready?


Thanks in advance ]]> Graphic Design Forum: plkdelta http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9408-newbie-can-anyone-help.html Blurred online Graphics... Help http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9383-blurred-online-graphics-help.html Wed, 01 May 2013 10:54:28 GMT Hi, I'm doing the graphics for my friends night in Brixton, the poster looks great but all the online stuff for youtube, facebook etc comes out all blurry like this: Hugo Montage - YouTube the original image looks nice and sharp... Probably because I used non web safe colours for the wavey background right? I have no idea how to convert the image, tried sizing down the images. Bit stuck and would really appreciate some help.

Thanks

Joe ]]> Graphic Design Forum: Joe McC http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9383-blurred-online-graphics-help.html Book club http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9372-book-club.html Mon, 29 Apr 2013 20:48:48 GMT Hi all, Can anyone offer up any decent reads, blogs, websites etc... i should be following or reading to keep on top of the industry trends, hot... Hi all,

Can anyone offer up any decent reads, blogs, websites etc... i should be following or reading to keep on top of the industry trends, hot topics, news etc...

Anything of any interest that people can suggest?

My current freelance role appears to be nearing an end and i want to freshen up all industry knowledge ready for any potential interviews and to educate myself further...

:icon_smile: ]]> Graphic Design Forum: clarke creative http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9372-book-club.html How can I design a background like this? http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9361-how-can-i-design-background-like.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 20:11:41 GMT I want to make a background like this in Photoshop CS6 (the reddy black part, not all the YouTube subscribe stuff) Screenshot by Lightshot... I want to make a background like this in Photoshop CS6 (the reddy black part, not all the YouTube subscribe stuff) Screenshot by Lightshot. I have an ice background here: Screenshot by Lightshot and I just need to add the red and black colours. I cant do an overlay because it wont look as good, the amount of black on some sides are different and a gradient overlay wont achieve this. Thanks to anyone who helps. ]]> Graphic Design Forum: Lucas806 http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9361-how-can-i-design-background-like.html Why is graphic design so expensive?... http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9359-why-graphic-design-so-expensive.html Fri, 26 Apr 2013 14:16:22 GMT Just came across this article which could be a good starting point when trying to 'educate' clients about what graphic designers do...not just sitting there drawing with a pack of crayolas.

Why is graphic design so expensive? » Veodesign ]]> Graphic Design Forum: Esh http://www.graphicdesignforums.co.uk/graphic-design-forum/9359-why-graphic-design-so-expensive.html