Interiors Photographer - $225 - Oct. 8th

[Dongerz]

Hi Dongerz,

You so get me! This is a pleasant and unexpected surprise. I like the type style you chose and the concept of light coming through the window tied into the name so seamlessly. I would be interested to get your recommendations on the colors if you think there is a better combination. Wow, Nice Work! I'm over the moon.

Hi Karen,
I'm really glad you like it. I'm glad you asked about the colors. I'm actually partial to the cornflower and mustard combo but I don't see it being the best color combo for your website. I think you need something a little more rich and contrasting to compliment the incredible drama you capture in your photos.

Here I showed the original again for comparison plus 3 new color options That I thought would work well with your site. 1.1 shows a bit of a richer blue to contrast the mustard more. 1.2 uses a dark grey and mustard combo that seems to work well on your site now and 1.3 I decided to use a mahogany and more of a gold leaf color instead of the mustard. I think this combo stands out the best for me not to mention I think it works best with your intro photo. Of course if you decide to go this way I would recommend changing the mustard on the site to match the gold leaf.

Thanks again and please let me know if there are any other color combos you'd like to see.

Dongerz

[Coy]

Hi Coy,

I like the simplicity of the logo but I'm wondering if you could experiment with the type? It seems a little bulky and maybe something thinner would work better. I like how the m plays off the k. I did have in my minds eye something very similar to this where the initials are working to establish some identity and remembrance with my name. And then the name written out is the punctuation at the end. I like it very much!

Thank you for the feedback
Made the image a little thinner.
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...nMelvin1-1.jpg

[robyn]

I Robyn, Thanks for your submissions, and I see from your second go that you are approaching it from an Asian aesthetic (it's from English century)- which is something I did not consider initially. I like the subtlety of the first one better than the second, but had some questions about the ( leaf?) symbol coming off the square in the center (the first entry, it's a perspective from the outside to the inside, with the light at the center, and added a sutbly leaf for an interior art sense, maybe i missed the rays . What does that refer to? I'm not too crazy about the color choice as I don't see it working with my current website (okay i will make a new tweaks about it). The second design ( logo part) seems a little too ornate for my tastes, although I like the type choice in my name. Simple, calm, centered, laid back , expressive with my lighting techniques, and a love of the technical side of shooting interiors- that's me.
Thanks!
Karen

Thanks too, i will post a revision on my 1st entry.


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[cincytodd]

This concept features your initials to create the mood that resembles your photography. It has dimension and lighting drama with the K casting a shadow that turns into the M. Simple, yet elegant.

[thelightworker]

Tried to keep it simple and clean.
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...nMelvin1-0.jpg

Hi Coy, Just wondering if you got my last feedback. I am liking your design very much and thought it fit best what I had in my mind's eye. but wondering if you can work the initials a bit more - maybe thinner? I would be interested to see more versions . Do you think it works well with my website headers?

Thanks,
Karen

[thelightworker]

Hi Coy, Just wondering if you got my last feedback. I am liking your design very much and thought it fit best what I had in my mind's eye. but wondering if you can work the initials a bit more - maybe thinner? I would be interested to see more versions . Do you think it works well with my website headers?

Thanks,
Karen

Hi Coy, I am seeing now that this is your thinner version. Im thinking even thinner - like how modern style type appears in it's original form without bulking it up. for instance if the written name type s 14 points, the initials would be say, 60 points without much manipulation to make them thick. Can you try a very similar type styles in a large but not too bulked up state? I like it clen, simple, elegant.

Thanks,
Karen

[thelightworker]

Hi Karen,
I'm really glad you like it. I'm glad you asked about the colors. I'm actually partial to the cornflower and mustard combo but I don't see it being the best color combo for your website. I think you need something a little more rich and contrasting to compliment the incredible drama you capture in your photos.

Here I showed the original again for comparison plus 3 new color options That I thought would work well with your site. 1.1 shows a bit of a richer blue to contrast the mustard more. 1.2 uses a dark grey and mustard combo that seems to work well on your site now and 1.3 I decided to use a mahogany and more of a gold leaf color instead of the mustard. I think this combo stands out the best for me not to mention I think it works best with your intro photo. Of course if you decide to go this way I would recommend changing the mustard on the site to match the gold leaf.



Thanks again and please let me know if there are any other color combos you'd like to see.

Dongerz

Hi Dongerz,

I think I like the 1.2 the best, but maybe back off the gray a bit to something lighter gray ( in my name only) I'm thinking the icon could have even more gray( black in the edges to create a bit more contrast). Do you think this work work best with my existing website? Do you see the logo on the upper right position on my website where it is now, or to the upper left. The program is changeable so I can place it either area. Also do you think the icon is position best within your design, What would you think of moving the WINDOW M icon to be above but flush with left margin type( right above the k). Thanks for your variations.
Karen

[Coy]

Hi Coy, I am seeing now that this is your thinner version. Im thinking even thinner - like how modern style type appears in it's original form without bulking it up. for instance if the written name type s 14 points, the initials would be say, 60 points without much manipulation to make them thick. Can you try a very similar type styles in a large but not too bulked up state? I like it clen, simple, elegant.

Thanks,
Karen

Hi Coy, Just wondering if you got my last feedback. I am liking your design very much and thought it fit best what I had in my mind's eye. but wondering if you can work the initials a bit more - maybe thinner? I would be interested to see more versions . Do you think it works well with my website headers?

Thanks,
Karen

i'll work on a few more versions w/ different thicknesses.
I'll also have a look at your headers again and if you wish can post it in the header.

I have a few obligations to finish up on my end but will have something for you later today.

Oh the one you linked in your first comment was my first version.
My adjusted one is here - Interiors Photographer - $225 - Oct. 8th
Added a slight lightening element to try and give it that brightened interior feel

[Coy]

OK so I let the other stuff wait while I made some variations for you.

I left these black and white for you to view them at their most bare form.
we can go anywhere in between, round off corners whatever you like.
I'll add some color to once you've found a thickness that is appealing to you.
http://i369.photobucket.com/albums/o...nMelvin1-2.jpg

[Dongerz]

Hi Dongerz,

I think I like the 1.2 the best, but maybe back off the gray a bit to something lighter gray ( in my name only) I'm thinking the icon could have even more gray( black in the edges to create a bit more contrast). Do you think this work work best with my existing website? Do you see the logo on the upper right position on my website where it is now, or to the upper left. The program is changeable so I can place it either area. Also do you think the icon is position best within your design, What would you think of moving the WINDOW M icon to be above but flush with left margin type( right above the k). Thanks for your variations.
Karen

Hi Karen,
Here are the suggestions you gave me. I do think the 1.2 combo goes well with the existing site. Overall I think 1.2c works better than 1.2b because it helps to define the "m" in Melvin. Although for the website I believe 1.2a is the best solution. I think 1.2a and 1.2c can both be used as your company logo. Many companies utilize different layout versions of their logo depending on the parameters of the live area available. Hope that makes sense.

Let me know if there is anything else you'd like to see.

Thanks
Dongerz

[cincytodd]

Any feedback for my last posting (#24)? Thanks.

[robyn]

here's my last entry.

http://img199.imageshack.us/img199/5127/karencv.jpg

thanks.

[Coy]

Any feedback. I have just a few hours left before the contest ends for any revisions.
thanks

[robyn]

@coy > "mockups are not allowed "??

[thelightworker]

Hi Karen,
I'm really glad you like it. I'm glad you asked about the colors. I'm actually partial to the cornflower and mustard combo but I don't see it being the best color combo for your website. I think you need something a little more rich and contrasting to compliment the incredible drama you capture in your photos.

Here I showed the original again for comparison plus 3 new color options That I thought would work well with your site. 1.1 shows a bit of a richer blue to contrast the mustard more. 1.2 uses a dark grey and mustard combo that seems to work well on your site now and 1.3 I decided to use a mahogany and more of a gold leaf color instead of the mustard. I think this combo stands out the best for me not to mention I think it works best with your intro photo. Of course if you decide to go this way I would recommend changing the mustard on the site to match the gold leaf.

Thanks again and please let me know if there are any other color combos you'd like to see.

Dongerz

Hi Dongerz, I think you may have not gotten my last post, but my hubby agrees that the blue yellow is more fun and has at least shaved 19 years off my image. So where do we go from here? I do have a few slight changes in the colors to make. Can you send me your email and phone and we can chat outside of the forum?
thanks,
karen phone number removed

[nevadabadgirl]

All communication with designers must be within the forums until a winner is named. If you would like to name the designer as the winner, with revisions, then you may contact them outside the forum.

Vicki

[Dongerz]

Hi Dongerz, I think you may have not gotten my last post, but my hubby agrees that the blue yellow is more fun and has at least shaved 19 years off my image. So where do we go from here? I do have a few slight changes in the colors to make. Can you send me your email and phone and we can chat outside of the forum?
thanks,
karen phone number removed

Hi Karen,
You're right, I must have missed the blue/yellow comment. That's funny. I agree the blue/yellow combo is a bit more youthful and whimsical while the grey/gold combo is a bit more classic and aged. We can go with whatever colors you feel fits you best. I'd be happy to work off-forum with you to "tweak" the colors. You just have to let DC know you've chosen me as the winner if you indeed are choosing me as the winner. I don't want to be presumptuous, you've got a lot of great options here. Anyway, let us know.

Thanks,
Dongerz

[thelightworker]

All communication with designers must be within the forums until a winner is named. If you would like to name the designer as the winner, with revisions, then you may contact them outside the forum.

Vicki

Hi Vicki,
Dongerz is the winner of the contest for Interiors Photographer. We have some color choices to work out but he did a great job!
Karen

[Coy]

congrats Dongerz on the win with a great design.

[Dongerz]

Hi Vicki,
Dongerz is the winner of the contest for Interiors Photographer. We have some color choices to work out but he did a great job!
Karen

Hi Karen,
Thanks for officially choosing my design. Send me a PM of what you're thinking of the colors and we'll get it finalized.

Thanks to all the other artists for your great submissions.

Dongerz