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Which cover do you prefer?
Topic Started: May 8 2010, 06:54 AM (1,196 Views)
Kincaid
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musicasacra
May 9 2010, 07:26 PM
I like IT's take on Radu's cover.
That's a shock. ;)
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Kincaid
May 9 2010, 08:44 PM
musicasacra
May 9 2010, 07:26 PM
I like IT's take on Radu's cover.
That's a shock. ;)
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May 9 2010, 07:26 PM
I like IT's take on Radu's cover.
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May 8 2010, 07:23 AM
In this order: 3,1,4,2. Change the white lettering in 4. Maybe red.
That was my order as well.

3-1-4-2.
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OK, number 2 is right out!

Four seems fairly popular, if we can do something about the lettering. I think I might want the authors' names on a plain background, rather than in the image. Also, the image repeats, and we would want that changed.

I have also sent the TNCR idea over to my coauthor, noting that we may have overly constrained the cover department by forcing that photo on them. Heck, we could use a picture of the Wren Building here at W&M in place of that picture.
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PD, remember that the "faith" of book is often decided by a split second glance at the cover. Some people will read a few lines on the back cover, IF they chose to pick the book from the shelf.

And do not forget there is a struggling architect among us who will be extremly happy to earn a few bucks.
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Two more covers to peruse. Colors are different, and the font of college seems 'collegiate.'


1. The $ sign.

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2. The ? instead.

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Radu/Klotz' design concept FTW!
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I'm working on that one. Don't worry. I wouldn't want to use the building Radu found. We're getting a picture of the Wren Building here at W&M and then we'll suggest trying something along those lines as an option. But for me, at least so far, I'm inclined toward 4 (with changes), or something like 3 (perhaps redone like the two new submissions).
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boy, you've gotten some excellent feedback.
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Mind you, I'm not a professional graphic designer or anything, but I did run a couple of websites back in the 90's, so I tried out a couple of other concepts you might want to consider. This one in particular I think turned out well, and it even works with some of the images from your previous designs. Kind of a compromise between Radu's idea and the original covers you posted.

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Keep in mind this is a rough sketch and not too polished but you get the idea, I think.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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:lol2:

Love it!

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May 12 2010, 06:53 AM
Mind you, I'm not a professional graphic designer or anything, but I did run a couple of websites back in the 90's, so I tried out a couple of other concepts you might want to consider. This one in particular I think turned out well, and it even works with some of the images from your previous designs. Kind of a compromise between Radu's idea and the original covers you posted.

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Keep in mind this is a rough sketch and not too polished but you get the idea, I think.
You know what ? It's cute and modern ! I like it !
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May 12 2010, 05:05 AM
Radu/Klotz' design concept FTW!
I'm not familiar with the "FTW" meaning. Is it bad or good ?

Edit: O.k. I found it on google. It's F*ck The World !
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May 12 2010, 07:12 AM
Axtremus
May 12 2010, 05:05 AM
Radu/Klotz' design concept FTW!
I'm not familiar with the "FTW" meaning. Is it bad or good ?

Edit: O.k. I found it on google. It's F*ck The World !
Nope, wrong one. ^_^

"For the Win" is the TLA that Ax was referencing this time.
I cite irreconcilable differences.
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Aqua Letifer
May 12 2010, 06:53 AM
Mind you, I'm not a professional graphic designer or anything, but I did run a couple of websites back in the 90's, so I tried out a couple of other concepts you might want to consider. This one in particular I think turned out well, and it even works with some of the images from your previous designs. Kind of a compromise between Radu's idea and the original covers you posted.

Spoiler: click to toggle


Keep in mind this is a rough sketch and not too polished but you get the idea, I think.
well it's a good effort, but you clearly dropped the ball with the title. Surely it should start with "like,...."
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Piano*Dad
May 12 2010, 04:28 AM
Two more covers to peruse. Colors are different, and the font of college seems 'collegiate.'


1. The $ sign.

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2. The ? instead.

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P*D:

This is OUP? It looks like a tech manual.

Their graphic designer is stuck in a rut. S/he keeps trying to rework a fundamentally weak idea to make it stronger. Tell them they need to rethink the concept (there is no real concept to the cover design -- Varsity lettering is not strong enough to carry the message, a huge question mark or dollar sign is cliche). A book like this deserves better.
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One half of me likes the simple design. It gets across the message quickly for those browsing book covers in a library or store.

The other half of me thinks a completely different design direction might work with a more elegant type treatment and graphic elements, but I'm not familiar with the target audience or similar books and what their covers look like.

I like the photo, btw...but would be curious if there are other images you're looking at. I think the aerial shot is easily associated with a "college campus", and all of the various buildings, facilities, and other expenses that are involved, which seems to hit your target message right on.
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