You know I shied away from saying anything because I share Darren's
opinion of the fonts - I used to love Comic sans - now I really don't
and am sorry about a couple of my designs that are on cafepress that
have it on them -but they are actually selling so I'm leaving them alone.
Darren, I think what you did is terrific... and it doesn't at all
detract from Paul's photography..
I suppose I should read all the stuff people have been chatting about
over this image before writing this but I'm just too sleepy
ann
On 9/14/2011 17:54, Darren Addy wrote:
On Wed, Sep 14, 2011 at 3:55 PM, Paul Stenquist<[email protected]> wrote:
Thanks Darren.
Where would you have placed the type? I purposely left room for it in the
grass, where there is minimal detail. It also balances the bright flowers in
the other corner, IMO.
Sorry, Paul. I didn't know that you did the type also (thought it was
your photo only). However, since you asked, I would say that this
illustrates why photographers aren't necessarily the best graphic
designers of things based upon their work. That's because you have to
be willing to sacrifice the integrity of the image for the greater
good of the book cover/CD cover/whatever. Your photo is there to do
it's part, but it is not the only reason for the book/CD/whatever's
existence.
I think the title suggests a playful retro font. Just not that
particular one. One quick off-the-cuff idea can be seen here:
http://www.antiqueauto.org/assets/paulmiles.jpg
Apologies for the appropriation of the image and I'll be happy to
remove it on Paul's say-so. It's just so much easier to SHOW than to
tell.
That particular font is not perfect either, but, you get the idea.
Large enough to read. Colored blocks (partially translucent) with the
white text gives good contrast readability. The blocks colors were
taken from Mr. Miles' suit.
Darren Addy
Kearney, Nebraska
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