[extraholes]

Here is one with bigger font.



Like it matters, we know witch one everyone likes.

[ckoi7arnak]

Here a closer view of mine. Always no comments ?
Nobody doesn't like ?

[Couga]

Originally Posted by ckoi7arnak

Here a closer view of mine. Always no comments ?
Nobody doesn't like ?

I actually like that a lot. Along with the Sombrero chip. I like the cartoon look. However the one thing I don't like about your design is that I don't know what the hell it says on the chip. To further complicate the issue even if I knew what it said I wouldn't want to have to explain the chip to the people I am playing with everytime I break them out.

The artwork is fantastic though.

- Couga

[palmimports]

Originally Posted by 24tex24

I just logged after a busy weekend and am amazed at the designs. Great work so far, everyone. I look forward to the next phases.

me too- totally amazing---- just got in and saw over 180 emails end thread posts--
Hopefully this week narrows it down to the final design and we can get things rolling- ya all know how fast my Group Buys take

[smitty007]

Originally Posted by Garyon

I had considered it. However, the "iron flower" as I use it, is provided STOCK with Photoshop Custom Shapes ('ornaments') and is available for use in the public domain. The designer of the Speakeasy chip, in fact, used this SAME custom shape, and further modified it by replacing the three tear drops in the top with a different element. The use of the "Iron Flower" here is therefore only a similarity.

While I don't want to invite NEW issues, I don't feel required to validate this accusation by modifying the ORIGINAL design because of their complaint. The current element successfully provides the Vintage look and feel I was attempting to achieve without violating any creative or ethical boundaries. I would consider changing it if the DESIGN required it. I don't believe that it does.

It sounds as though, perhaps you are not particularly fond of the vintage feel (not a problem, can't love everything ). I WILL see if I can find an element that may provide some acceptable 'middle ground', however, I don't want to compromise my original 'vision' for the chip.

Garyon,

Your design is sweet...I wouldn't change anything with regards to the iron flower unless it was absolutely necessary.

As for the accusation...ridiculous imo...I know all of those chips and never once did it cross my mind that this inlay was even similar to anything I had seen before. No worries!


Keep up the great work!

[tator2k]

I have to say that design totally blows me away.

It's what everyone has said. Simple but eligant.

Nice job.

[palmimports]

Originally Posted by Garyon

I am not sure what the capability for color matching is ...

Joe? Could you field that one?

from past experience- little to none BUT.. Ive seen it done but purely by accident-
with that said....

since theyre using NEW printing equipment AND they made the friggin chips AND this is the reason for this contest to begin with--one would THINK that they COULD match the chip colors--

Once we have final artwork and I can get samples done we will know for sure--
I THINK its definately doable-

[Garyon]

Soooo ... a definite maybe? LOL

Oh well ... we will see how the samples turn out and adjust from there. I'll keep my fingers crossed in the meantime.

Thanks as always Joe,
Gary

Originally Posted by palmimports

from past experience- little to none BUT.. Ive seen it done but purely by accident-
with that said....

since theyre using NEW printing equipment AND they made the friggin chips AND this is the reason for this contest to begin with--one would THINK that they COULD match the chip colors--

Once we have final artwork and I can get samples done we will know for sure--
I THINK its definately doable-

[TX_kiwi]

Originally Posted by palmimports

Hopefully this week narrows it down to the final design and we can get things rolling

Joe,

How will the final design be selected?
Will you choose it or will it go to vote amongst the GB participants?
Is there a deadline for submissions?

Originally Posted by palmimports

ya all know how fast my Group Buys take

Yeah - but they are always worth the wait .

[bmwguy525]

I would be more concerned about the printing of the intricacies on any design than I would the color-matching of any chips.