• My Work [*Constructive* Criticism Wanted]
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Hello, Just a short introduction: I've been around FacePunch for a long long time now. I stay pretty low and try not to get into peoples business too much around here. I don't want problems. I am Braden Black, I do marketing and design for several companies including Castaways Vacation Rentals and Long Realty Rocky Point. The following is some of my recent work, please review and tell me what you think, I'd love to hear it. Please refrain from being a giant dickbag, I don't like giant dickbags. [URL=http://img845.imageshack.us/i/bellasirenaflyer1final2.jpg/][IMG]http://img845.imageshack.us/img845/2899/bellasirenaflyer1final2.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img683.imageshack.us/i/bradencardnew.jpg/][IMG]http://img683.imageshack.us/img683/6910/bradencardnew.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img339.imageshack.us/i/castawaysbillpayflyer.jpg/][IMG]http://img339.imageshack.us/img339/4870/castawaysbillpayflyer.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img848.imageshack.us/i/gaviotasflyer.jpg/][IMG]http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/7421/gaviotasflyer.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img7.imageshack.us/i/longfullpageflyer.jpg/][IMG]http://img7.imageshack.us/img7/9979/longfullpageflyer.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img62.imageshack.us/i/lunablancaflyer.jpg/][IMG]http://img62.imageshack.us/img62/9913/lunablancaflyer.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img20.imageshack.us/i/posterpuertopenasco27x4.jpg/][IMG]http://img20.imageshack.us/img20/4579/posterpuertopenasco27x4.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img15.imageshack.us/i/postersemanasanta11x17.jpg/][IMG]http://img15.imageshack.us/img15/9858/postersemanasanta11x17.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img841.imageshack.us/i/seminarflyerspanishwraf.jpg/][IMG]http://img841.imageshack.us/img841/7216/seminarflyerspanishwraf.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img222.imageshack.us/i/trifoldagentsinnerside.jpg/][IMG]http://img222.imageshack.us/img222/9949/trifoldagentsinnerside.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img848.imageshack.us/i/trifoldagentsouterside.jpg/][IMG]http://img848.imageshack.us/img848/3169/trifoldagentsouterside.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img84.imageshack.us/i/trifoldlonginside.jpg/][IMG]http://img84.imageshack.us/img84/1046/trifoldlonginside.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] [URL=http://img545.imageshack.us/i/trifoldlongoutside.jpg/][IMG]http://img545.imageshack.us/img545/4821/trifoldlongoutside.th.jpg[/IMG][/URL] All of these works are property of their respectful owner(s), myself and the associated companies. They should not be used for anything without permission.
They are alright, yet generic and very bland. All of them share a similar feeling over them, as if they are all from the year of 2001. If not earlier then that even. On one hand the companies most likely want it to look serious, but from the view of someone that isn't over the age of 40, these look really boring. You should ramp up your work a notch, study some modern typography and styles, and try doing work that is original and interesting. Doing what everybody did ten years ago wont really get you far. [editline]3rd May 2011[/editline] Although you do have some flaws on them, i see some ugly gradients, very hard drop shadows and really badly placed typography. But i wouldn't say that you should focus on that, rather take my advice and try something new.
Thank you for your advice! I'll update or do another thread after I complete the next phase of a campaign we're in the middle of and you can see if i progress in the right direction ok?
Very generic. [b]Very[/b] generic. The Bella Sirena and Luna Blanca ones are the worst. The only ones I like are the Long Realty ones. Don't get me wrong, this will satisfy the majority of businesses, but the majority of businesses are artistically challenged.
Could some of you show me example of real world literature and printed media that is more "modern"? I'm having a tough time getting inspiration. I mean, I am confident that I have the artistic skills to do any style that i need for the project, I just don't have the inspiration.
They look like they're from the 90s..no offense Take a look at DeviantArt for more inspiration
[QUOTE=braden_909;29586491]Could some of you show me example of real world literature and printed media that is more "modern"? I'm having a tough time getting inspiration. I mean, I am confident that I have the artistic skills to do any style that i need for the project, I just don't have the inspiration.[/QUOTE] Go to your local kiosk and pick up a bunch of magazines (Esquire is a good one) and take a look at the various shapes, colors and compositions used. Read up on color psychology, typography, padding, use of blank space, unity. Also, please try to stay away from cheap effects like bevel and emboss.
Thank you for your input. Though, that last Douglas Motel one looks considerably worse than my works I'd have to say. But I will work on this and post updates when I have more done.
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