I really like the format.
It is kind of awkward at the bottom. Especially since right below his chin you expect to see a dark shirt... but it's white?? It also looks like his shirt sleeves were cut off. The 9:00pm looks weird there, it should probably be big like the "dec 16th" font.
Typography is not perfect. But the question is, do you want it to be perfect? This poster has a retro feel, so typographical and other errors might be associated with old times design and it might actually improve the overall effect. Just a thought. Maybe it's BS.
What I like is that there is a very strong visual right in the middle. It grabs my attention and I feel like reading the rest to find out what it's about?
I love the use of Rosewood, who doesnt? But it seems like you should have a different font in there to mix things up. Also, the use of the woodtype ornaments is questionable. They might be too small. But overall, the look is solid and is close to where you want to be in the end.
PS. Don't bastardize rosewood like you did at the top.
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The leading at the bottom is bugging me. I know that was the look you were going for. It just feels a little too awkward. I like the imagery and the general look of the piece though,
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There seems to be a hierarchy issue. I am not sure where to look first.
Also, the type at the top looks like it is cramped.
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I really like the format.
It is kind of awkward at the bottom. Especially since right below his chin you expect to see a dark shirt... but it's white?? It also looks like his shirt sleeves were cut off. The 9:00pm looks weird there, it should probably be big like the "dec 16th" font.
Typography is not perfect. But the question is, do you want it to be perfect? This poster has a retro feel, so typographical and other errors might be associated with old times design and it might actually improve the overall effect. Just a thought. Maybe it's BS.
What I like is that there is a very strong visual right in the middle. It grabs my attention and I feel like reading the rest to find out what it's about?
You hit the nail on the head with your observation. I was trying to get a retro/letterpress feel where the type is kinda mishmashed.
Thanks for all the critiques!
I love the use of Rosewood, who doesnt? But it seems like you should have a different font in there to mix things up. Also, the use of the woodtype ornaments is questionable. They might be too small. But overall, the look is solid and is close to where you want to be in the end.
PS. Don't bastardize rosewood like you did at the top.
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"The higher you jump on the flagpole, the higher the bonus you receive."
some colour would be nice...
The leading at the bottom is bugging me. I know that was the look you were going for. It just feels a little too awkward. I like the imagery and the general look of the piece though,