[FL70]

Post #1

Originally Posted by TenPercenter

** Do not submit chips here, we'll do that in a separate thread for each color. Just tell me what you think about this direction. I want to get to inlays quicker rather than later.

I'm not trying to come down harsh, just trying to keep a semblance of order in an otherwise slightly chaotic process.

[STANK1000]

sorry, missed that part. can i post them now? how bout now?



now?

[pankwindu]

I like the idea of focusing on one chip at a time to get this process jump started, but even before that I think we need some discussion on what we really mean by luxury, and whether it's mutually exclusive with pop. (After all, it's the overall feel desired by the project's sponsor; we would do well to get it right.) I'm in the group that answers yes to this question, to some extent. Some of the designs submitted throughout this process have been just plain garish and nowhere near elegant or classy.

I think guidance in this area would go a long way toward focusing the group on the task at hand. Personally, I feel the best way to represent luxury is with a somewhat reserved edgespot progression (no Lucky Bee-type spots, or at the very most only on one chip at the top of the spectrum), and with colors that are not too much "out there" (I'm sorry, I just don't get a luxury feeling from hot pink). Not to say that a color or two with pop can't be used at all, just that they should be used sparingly, and probably only on one or two of the higher denoms to emphasize the contrast.

So, with all that in mind, my guidance for at least the next three chips would be to stick to rather basic, clean edgespot patterns (4x1, 3x2, 4x2) and nice combinations of fairly traditional reds, greens, blues, whites, blacks, grays, etc.

Flame on.

EDIT: After all, look at the blue/white $1 chip that everyone likes. It's clean, it's simple, it's classy, and it looks fantastic! Granted, it's at the bottom "plain" end of the chip lineup, but IMO it would be best not to stray too far from the basics as the set progresses.

[STANK1000]

i think you nailed it there.

[Poboy]

Regarding class v. pop. The Samurai $500 is classy, and has lavender edgespots that have pop. Classy doesn't have to mean dull colors.

[grath]

Originally Posted by Poboy

Regarding class v. pop. The Samurai $500 is classy, and has lavender edgespots that have pop. Classy doesn't have to mean dull colors.

The Samurai chip is very muted, very subdued. If that's your definition of pop, then count me in. Most people are using the word "pop'" in place of garish.
The " lambo" example was dead-on: we should all be thinking more old-money and less "I just won the lottery...which way to the jetski dealership."

[Stevo]

Originally Posted by Poboy

Regarding class v. pop. The Samurai $500 is classy, and has lavender edgespots that have pop. Classy doesn't have to mean dull colors.

Exactly what he said. Maybe "pop" isn't the right word as much as "wow" factor (insert American Idol Joke here). The 500 Samurai, although I don't think it goes with that set, looks great and makes you say "wow, that's nice".

Since I'm doing so well with the car analogies... It's like seeing a black Bentley Continental GT. It doesn't jump out at you, but man it says "wow" in a big way.

Ok, so I realize this may not really advance the conversation, but I guess I just mean that the colors don't have to be bright, we just have to find some combinations that work well together.

My feminine side says someone should post up a color wheel...

[VARoadstter]

I'm no fan of the red chip's edgespots. For a red chip with a 4A14 pattern there's a lot of possibilities. The tan is probably ok (not my personal choice but it's ok) but the purple is downright hideous.

In general, I think the 4A14 looks best when one spot is dark and the other light - particularly when the light shade is a ligher version of the base color.

[STANK1000]

could we start a different thread elsewhere to start showing ideas on the $5 while we wait for the official thread, or would that be disrespectful to those running this. don't want to step on anyone's toes!

[Poboy]

Originally Posted by grath

The Samurai chip is very muted, very subdued. If that's your definition of pop, then count me in. Most people are using the word "pop'" in place of garish.
The " lambo" example was dead-on: we should all be thinking more old-money and less "I just won the lottery...which way to the jetski dealership."

Garish is one thing. The Samurai 500 though looks to be either blurple or or purple with lavender edgespots. None of the colors are the darkest or most muted variations of purple.
All I'm saying is we don't have to have a set full of mustards, browns, and dark colors.
I can't wait for the new thread because I agree with VaRoadstter, and think a red chip with brilliant red edgespots would look classy without being dull. I just need a place to post it