*Winners posted* New Poster Designs & free giveaway!

[Sonny]

First of all let me say this thread could be in a couple of other sections, but The Open Forums usually gets the most traffic.

This being a new year, I wanted to come up with some new poster designs for our youth sports business. Over the past four years many of you may have seen my previous work and I thank you all for your input.
When the 2009 little league football season was over, I took a break from sports photography to spend some time with my family and this also gave me a chance to work on some new poster ideas. I've been working on these designs for the past three months. You only see football designs, but these posters can be customized for all sports.

To me they all look great, but I know my opinion is bias and misleading. This is where I need your help. I need a second, third, fourth pair of eyes and more! You don't have to be a designer, a graphic artist, or even a sports fan to leave comments and critiques. I need the opinions of moms, dads, aunts, uncles, sister, brothers, coaches, photographers...etc or anyone that could fit the profile of a potential client. Before anyone gets confused, I'm not trying to sell ANYTHING on this forum. All I want is your feedback.

In return for your feedback, I am willing to give away some of these same designs. We'll have a drawing. I'll pick three names, for those that qualify, to win an 11"x14" PSD of their choice. How do you qualify? Here are the ground rules.

1. Any registered TPF member is eligible.
2. You must critique 5 posters you like and tell me what you like each one. If you could change one thing about each poster, what would it be?
3. Rank the posters you like 1-5.
4. You must critique 5 posters you do not like and tell me why.
5. Rank the posters you do not like 1-5.
6. Pick a favorite and pick the one you hate the most.
7. In your descriptions, be detailed, be blunt, be honest, but more importantly...be respectful.
8. Add any other comments if you like.
9. Any submissions containing simple comments like "It's cool" or "Good Job" will NOT be counted.
10. Enter only once.
10. Send me your info via PM.

I will be accepting PMs through February 20. On February 22 I will randomly select three winners.

If you're not interested in the drawing, please leave comments in this thread. Any and all comments, critiques, and feedback is appreciated.

Thank you,
-Sonny

P.S. - the names of the posters are not final. If you want to suggest some alternative names, I'd be happy to hear them.

1. Adjectives


2. Adjectives 2


3. Big Words


4. Faded


5. Large Jersey Number


6. New Vintage


7. New and Old


8. Old Skool


9. Polariods


10. Refreshing


11. Sections


12. Simple


13. What Sport?

[janikphoto]

3 and 13 are terrible. I can see a lot of parents buying 6 and 10. Others are good, but I think 6 and 10 have the best marketability.

[Sonny]

Originally Posted by janikphoto

3 and 13 are terrible. I can see a lot of parents buying 6 and 10. Others are good, but I think 6 and 10 have the best marketability.

Can you elaborate more why you think 3 & 13 are terrible?

[gregt1310]

Wow Sonny. You have been busy. These are top notch designs.

PM Sent.

[J Eddington]

OK let me try this again, I posted and hit back instead of post! Let me say that am being really really picky. Cause your stuff rocks.

1. Is a little busy. The the radiating background and all the words.
2. I love this one. Maybe just a tad lighter on the green overlay.
3. I am not sure I have the word to say on this one. It comes off as wrong. I don't think all the elements work together.
4. the angled colors seem to chop it in half, maybe a fade between?
5.Seems good, texture is a little strong and overpowers the boy.
6. LOVE IT Perfect.
7. LOVE it. It would work for many types of photos.
8. Nice.
9. Love it. Looks like a little Mama Shan going on.
10. Looks good.
11. I like it but it feels a little cut off when the photo frames are only on the lower half.
12 Simple clean
13. I like the concept, but it doesn't quite come off. It may be the photo you used.

[Sonny]

This is great! Thank for all the submissions so far and thanks for commenting in this thread.

I've been attending a training class this week and haven't had much time to check the forum. Hopefully by this weekend I'll have more time to respond. Thanks again.

[Sonny]

First of all let me give a huge THANK YOU to all those that participated! Your point of view, comments, and critiques were very helpful. It opened my eyes to other options I have not considered.

Now, on to the winners:

1. Cajungaltx - Donna
2. DeannaD - Deanna
3. acarbo99 - GiGi

I'll sent each of you a PM soon.

[heathercaptures]

I am such a blond I started to go through an critique then realized the date, and you had already picked the winners!
"Cool stuff" I am just kidding!!!