Comments on: New Cards + Contest http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/ Thu, 29 Jul 2010 21:07:21 -0700 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 By: Brad Miller http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-291 Brad Miller Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:22:31 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-291 Great Card Garth. I like it a lot. Great Card Garth. I like it a lot.

]]> By: kyle steed http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-273 kyle steed Fri, 10 Apr 2009 20:21:27 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-273 Dang man. Wish I would've commented sooner. I need to get my new business cards printed up, but don't have the money right now. But more importantly, your business cards are hot. Really love your logo and am especially fond of the "I am" on the back with your info. The minimal flavor to it is very tasty. MMM... -peace- Dang man. Wish I would’ve commented sooner. I need to get my new business cards printed up, but don’t have the money right now.

But more importantly, your business cards are hot. Really love your logo and am especially fond of the “I am” on the back with your info. The minimal flavor to it is very tasty. MMM…

-peace-

]]> By: Ryan Kirk http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-265 Ryan Kirk Mon, 16 Mar 2009 18:30:18 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-265 Concepts first. Brainstorm anything and everything, then refine to a few concepts. Whatever type of designer you are in whatever media, having a clear concept and purpose will help you formulate your message and drive your design. Everything else is cake. Concepts first. Brainstorm anything and everything, then refine to a few concepts. Whatever type of designer you are in whatever media, having a clear concept and purpose will help you formulate your message and drive your design. Everything else is cake.

]]> By: Shane http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-264 Shane Fri, 13 Mar 2009 14:19:04 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-264 repetition is something which is often neglected, but very important. repeating your concept or purpose reinforces it and makes the piece stronger. repetition and simplicity. repetition is something which is often neglected, but very important. repeating your concept or purpose reinforces it and makes the piece stronger.
repetition and simplicity.

]]> By: Matt Rhodes http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-262 Matt Rhodes Thu, 12 Mar 2009 14:59:46 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-262 FRESH EYES Let the design sit for a while. Then come back to it with "fresh eyes." It is amazing what little things you'll see that can be tweaked to improve the design. FRESH EYES
Let the design sit for a while. Then come back to it with “fresh eyes.” It is amazing what little things you’ll see that can be tweaked to improve the design.

]]> By: Michael Pierce http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-259 Michael Pierce Wed, 11 Mar 2009 16:21:13 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-259 Tip for all designers: MAKE THE LOGO BIGGER Tip for all designers: MAKE THE LOGO BIGGER

]]> By: Brian http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-222 Brian Wed, 04 Mar 2009 20:05:09 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-222 Typography is key. Mind your kerning, tracking, and leading. I've seen many potentially great designs ruined by poor typography. Having the right typeface for the right design is vital as well. Know your audience/demographic and appeal to them typographically. Typography is key. Mind your kerning, tracking, and leading. I’ve seen many potentially great designs ruined by poor typography. Having the right typeface for the right design is vital as well. Know your audience/demographic and appeal to them typographically.

]]> By: Caroline B http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-207 Caroline B Mon, 02 Mar 2009 20:41:58 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-207 Use complementary colours throughout your entire project: if any two colours ever clash, your entire design could be affected. You can use a simple colour wheel or special palette websites like Colour Lovers to help you find the best set of hues for you! Use complementary colours throughout your entire project: if any two colours ever clash, your entire design could be affected. You can use a simple colour wheel or special palette websites like Colour Lovers to help you find the best set of hues for you!

]]> By: David http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-192 David Thu, 26 Feb 2009 17:24:55 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-192 Clean and simple is the way to go!! The potential clients need to read and understand your information on the card so they can get in contact with you. Don't design just for design sake. Clean and simple is the way to go!! The potential clients need to read and understand your information on the card so they can get in contact with you. Don’t design just for design sake.

]]> By: Chris Schroeder http://iamgarth.com/2009/02/business-card-contest/comment-page-1/#comment-191 Chris Schroeder Thu, 26 Feb 2009 16:19:20 +0000 http://iamgarth.com/?p=67#comment-191 Take an unnecessary elements away from the design. Does it still work at it's most basic state? If it does, you have a good design. Take an unnecessary elements away from the design. Does it still work at it’s most basic state? If it does, you have a good design.

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