Need Opinions on my First Custom Chip

sn0wstorm · #1 (**permalink**) 08-08-2006, 03:25 PM

Okay, here's the deal:

I live in Germany, and getting some decent Chips here isn't really easy.

It got to my attention, thanks to chiptalk, that a gentleman from Sweden will sell good quality Ceramics for a more then reasonable price. WSOP & EPT Replicas, as well as customs.

Now rather then getting a used set, or a set I will replace anyway, I want to do some customs, but to be plain honest: I never designed a chip. To make a long story short: I worked 2 hours on the following design, and I would like some opinions on it.... Criticism is welcome, as I am a total Chip-Design Noob

Here's my first Idea on a Chip:

I want to make a 500 set with 3 denoms. Prolly 1, 5, 25. I still have the chance to add some more denoms later.

So please, dear Chiptalk Fellows, help a poor noob a bit

Thanks in advance!

Bernd

JM · #2 (**permalink**) 08-08-2006, 03:42 PM

Nice design. I'd like to see the ASMs that you have as your avatar though. Are those real or mockup?

str8edg · #3 (**permalink**) 08-08-2006, 04:13 PM

I am no chip expert... I have been trying to design/get designed my own custom set of ceramics for a week or more now. But I know what I like and what I don't like.. and I like this.

Great job, I love the color. What is it like a chocolate... I am kind of color blind but whatever it is I like it. I know I said that already but when you like something I guess you just like it.

Can't wait to see all the mockups

*EDIT* spelling

punk1o1 · #4 (**permalink**) 08-08-2006, 04:34 PM

For your first time it looks great!

Just a couple things threw me of that Id change.

For the Denom, lower the 5 a bit, It looks to me as its not aligned properly.

Probobly doesnt matter but the bottom edgespot looks smaller than the other two.

Just my opinion, but anyway youve designed a great chip I like it alot.

Lucky Louie · #5 (**permalink**) 08-08-2006, 04:54 PM

Looks nice to me. Its less common to have the denom on there twice, but in this case its good for symmetry. I worry a tiny bit that "regional" run together a little since its in cursive and might be smaller on a chip.

I don't see much adjustment necassary though, you did well.

str8edg · #6 (**permalink**) 08-09-2006, 12:12 AM

The more I look at it I wonder what it would look like without the pound symbol on it.. still two 5's but no pound.

punk1o1 · #7 (**permalink**) 08-09-2006, 12:44 AM

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Originally Posted by str8edg

The more I look at it I wonder what it would look like without the pound symbol on it.. still two 5's but no pound.

Good idea. If you try this bring the left 5 out instead of the right 5 in.

Know what I mean?

sn0wstorm · #8 (**permalink**) 08-09-2006, 01:17 AM

First of all: Many many thanks for the kind words and the nice input, will try to answer all of the questions and keep you all informed on the process. An altered design is on its way

@ JM: Thats an ASM I did only as my avatar. Sadly these ASM's are no option for me, because pricing would be way too much. For a set of 500 ASM's would be around $500+, plus like what... $100 or $200 Shipping from US to Germany.

For the Sun-Fly Ceramic customs I pay around $0.44 a chip, no other costs except shipping, what is like maybe another $20 from Sweden to Germany. Total Cost: Way under $300 for my Custom Ceramics. I think my Wife can handle $200-$300, if I pay like $600, I think she will play Baseball with my balls.

@ Punk1o1: Thanks for the hint on the bottom Edgespot. You were right, changed it in the new Design. Also the Denom will be altered, I think I will settle with a single Denom, and without the Euro Symbol...

@ Str8edg: Aye, I will remove the Euro Symbol... with higer Denoms like maybe 100 those would take up too much Space I guess...

Again: Thanks a lot for the Input on my first real Chip! Updated Image coming in a few hours

Edit: Took a bit less time

Edit 2: Will change the Yellow 10 a bit. I am not too foind of it, might get a mor red/bordeaux touch

str8edg · #9 (**permalink**) 08-09-2006, 02:07 AM

wow... speechless...

Shows how worldly I am right... it was a Euro symbol and I called it a pound thing... silly me.

Are you just doing the four denoms? Will both side be the same? What will it cost me for a sample set?!

sn0wstorm · #10 (**permalink**) 08-09-2006, 02:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by str8edg

wow... speechless...

Shows how worldly I am right... it was a Euro symbol and I called it a pound thing... silly me.

Are you just doing the four denoms? Will both side be the same? What will it cost me for a sample set?!

I will for now only do the 4 Denoms, not sure if I might add more later...

Also not sure if both sides need the same print, or if theres a chance for different sides. Matt from MrChip in Sweden ( http://www.chiptalk.net/forum/mrchips-offers/ )will ask, what is possible with SunFly Chips.

I just saw you want to do your own set. If I can help you in any way, just drop me a PM. I could use the base of my chips, and customize Text, Logos, Colors all to your liking, should be no problem at all.