[Project Complete] Due May 17th - StickerGiant Custom Stickers - $1000

[stickergiant]

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Redesign this set of 6 pages:
http://www.stickergiant.com/custom_stickers/
which is part of:
http://www.stickergiant.com/

Company Details

1a) StickerGiant.com Inc

1b)More than just stickers. BUT for the purposes of this project CALL NOW should be the tagline:

1c) Our Logo:
http://www.stickergiant.com/logo_guy_huge.zip


1d) corporate visual identity
YES, follow stickergiant palette and general design style from mother-site http://www.stickergiant.com, take some freedom but make sure it looks like it belongs

1e) This is for our custom sticker printing department which sells stickers. we specialize in quick turnaround 24 hour print jobs.

1f) anybody who is online and seeking sticker printing, we score very high in google search terms related to this business.

Website Details

1b) TOTAL REDESIGN THESE 6 PAGES:
http://www.stickergiant.com/custom_stickers/
which is part of:
http://www.stickergiant.com/

2b) other sites in this space I admire:
http://www.jakprints.com/home/ (I LOVE THIS DESIGN STYLE)
http://www.frontierlabel.com/

3b) What colors or color schemes would you like?
make sure you use enough of the existing stickergiant palette to keep the sites related, but feel free to enhance or add to or tweek the existing stickergiant palette for something else

4b) List the Navigation links for your Site:
instructions
4 color
1&2 color
bumper stickers
ink options
stock options

5b) What type of look are you trying to achieve?
we are fast, friendly, we are cool, and easy to work with, not techy, not a big company, but definitely part of "in scene" we want people to call us, to skype us, to IM us to email us to fill out the form, just contact us.

web 2.0 elements and ideas are encouraged! (stickers we printed this week) (send us pictures of your stickers)
any related programming to good web 2.0 ideas will be compensated or contracted out separately.

We have a real live full time rep that handles every job herself and makes our customers feel like someone will handle it for them.


7b) Do you have any images for use in the design of your site? If not, do you have images, can you offer suggestions of what you type of imagery you feel would be most suitable for your website:
we have hundreds of sample sticker jobs, and ANY of the stickers on the site can be used as art.

Deadlines and Deliverables

1c) What is the deadline for your template design?
May 17th

2c) Will you require HTML coding? (Yes/No)
YES, whomever wins the design competition will do the html and css work as part of the deliverables post-winning (of course) and need to supply a drop in set of code for me to place on my http server.


4c) How many pages coded will you require delivered?
6 pages



corporate font cheap signage:
http://www.stickergiant.com/CHEAPSIG.zip
and here is out logo:
http://www.stickergiant.com/logo_guy_huge.zip

[stickergiant]

I will make a directory of images of recent jobs we printed available this coming week. This could replace the examples at the bottom of the pages.

[clink]

Interesting looking project, however, the link to your logo doesn't seem to be working. I will definately consider entering. Regards :)

[stickergiant]

fixed the logo link

[stickergiant]

NEW SAMPLE STICKER ART REFERENCE ADDED.
These are scans of actual jobs printed by us within the last 60 days.
http://www.stickergiant.com/portfolio.zip (17 megs)

[will]

Here is an idea :D

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant_idea2.png

[stickergiant]

OOOO how slick, very nice. Can some but not all of the gray go more orangy?

[stickergiant]

The "other ways to contact Robin" looks out of place without the first part. The first part should be "Call Robin at 866-774-7900"
The direct dial should be first, then the email then skype (smaller) and the aim (smaller)

Robin needs a graphic that represents her, don't you think?

how about something anime, here are some examples from wikipedia:
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/4/49/Elfen_Lied_ep4_Nyuu.jpg
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Bssm4.png
http://www.absoluteanime.com/witch_hunter_robin/robin.jpg
http://www.witchhunterrobin.com/images/color/2.jpg

also the steps to order custom stickers needs to have the #1 circle be CALL 866-774-7900. Make the #1 circle bigger and shiny

[will]

Hi, thanx for the feedback. I'll work on the ideas and come back soon :D

[will]

About the graphic, do you want a generic manga face to represent Robyn ?

[stickergiant]

About the graphic, do you want a generic manga face to represent Robyn ?

yes I do want a manga, but it needs to not be offensive to the actual Robin, so no naked manga.

Robin is a really cute late 30s woman, here is a pic for manga reference:
<img src="http://www.stickergiant.com/robin.jpg" border=0 width=300>

[will]

Here are the changes :D I made robin based on one of the images you posted but with a hair changed. Hope you like it. I rearrange the elements requested and added more orange.

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant_idea3.png

[stickergiant]

sweet anime.... awesome

the logo area needs to shrink a bit and the call now tab disappear so that Robin and her contact info can move up.

The nice orange call now text at the top of the page should be changed to:
Custom Stickers - Overnight Printing - 866-774-7900 (Toll Free)

I think I need a place for periphery text links, that I may add, perhaps a area at the bottom for 4 text links

I also think I should call more attention to the fact that most of our custom printed stickers ship in 24hrs..... it is a big selling point for us.

once the design compition is over I may rewrite the "steps" and simplify.

[will]

Changes :D

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant_idea4.png

[will]

other changes :D

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant_idea4b.png

[stickergiant]

what would it look like if you lose the "call now" tab ans made the silver "logo bar" that the tabs sit on with the logo into a shiny orange like the text link bar at the bottom, and then maybe make the text link bar silver. I just took a class in "colors in consumerism" and orange is a color that make people excited. I love the Robin Anime, would be hard to make her a bit friendlier looking?

[will]

Done :D I made robyn manga smile and changed a little the position of the eyes to be more friendly :D

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant_idea5.png

[stickergiant]

These artwork guidelines should be included somewhere on the custom sticker re-design this is just content that will need to go somewhere eventually.

Please send all art in one of the following formats and tags: (any version up to the latest versions shown in parenthesis)

Macromedia Freehand (eps) MX (11.0.2)
Adobe Illustrator (eps, ai) (CS2)
Adode Indesign (CS2)
Corel Draw (eps, cdr) (V. 12)
Quark-Xpress (qxd) (V. 7.0)
Adobe Photoshop (psd, tiff, jpg, bmp, eps) ( CS2)
(this has been discontinued by Adobe, do not recommend) Pagemaker ( p65) ( V. 7.0)

Things to remember when sending art.
* all fonts used should be included
* when working with Illustrator,Freehand,or Corel Draw you should convert type to outlines or paths(depending on which software package you are using)

* Attach all files that are placed in other files.
* All raster based files(i.e. Tiff bitmap eps) should be 300 dpi at 100%
* files for 4color process output should be in cmyk mode
* Raster based color (tiff, jpg, bmp) artwork should be in color/screen separated files
(ex:1 file for black, 1 file for pantone 32, 1 file for black screen)

[stickergiant]

We need an area setup for samples of work we've done. I have a javascript rotator I could implement, but it needs to be worked intot he design.
I could make the samples any size and display them upto 3 of them. I included gang scans in this thread of actual samples of stickers we've done.

[stickergiant]

NEW SAMPLE STICKER ART REFERENCE ADDED.
These are scans of actual jobs printed by us within the last 60 days.
http://www.stickergiant.com/portfolio.zip (17 megs)

[will]

Hi, John, do you need the artwork guidelines to be showed in the first page or can it also be a link in the menu ?

[will]

Here are the 3 logos displayed :D

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant_idea6.png

[stickergiant]

that's great, but it needs to be delineated and labeled as.... Recent Stickers We've Printed:

[will]

changes :D

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant_idea7.png

[stickergiant]

The artwork specs can be integrated into the other pages at production time....

[will]

Sure, no problem with that :D

[will]

Hi, John, sorry to bother you. Is there anything else you want me to
change on the homepage ?

[stickergiant]

Will you win. I am going on a school outing today with one of my kids, when I get back I can get you started on production.
you have some typos and such, but we'll talk about production later. in the meantime think about how to make the boring tables in the existing website readable and interesting.
I will supplement this project with additional monies to keep you on task to get this site fine tuned and live.

[Lori]

Congratulations Will :)

I have moved this project to the Revisions forum where you can finish up.

[will]

Thanx, Lori :D

and great thanx to you John. I will work on the project until you are fully satisfied with the final result :D

[stickergiant]

I need a folder with a drag and drop website ready to go. the form submits won't work until I tweek thembut you get the idea.
Also there is the option of me giving you ftp access so that you can build and test on a live directory, that way we can get all the form submits to work, ect. Please advise on this point.

1) Grab the existing site (6 pages):
http://www.stickergiant.com/custom_stickers/
and get all the tables and text in as is within your new design.

2) fix header typo, the current image "Customs stickers" should read "Custom Stickers" (case sensitive) We need a SEO bit of text at teh top of the page as well, see the text at the very top of this page: http://www.stickergiant.com/custom_stickers/ ( Bumper Stickers - Funny Stickers - Free Stickers )
This is SEO text, it is enclosed in a <H1> tag, the <H1> tag is altered in css to look small. This method helps search engines determine what the page is about.
the large ungly montage of stickers at the bottom of the pages are junk, don't use them, instead build the "sample sticker rotator" there and I'll give you the javascript.

3) a few other changes coming

[will]

Not a problem, I will work on the changes and come back to you :D

[stickergiant]

Will-

I need a drag and drop directory to replace the current site. OR I can give you FTP access so you can test on the live server. please advise.
1)start by grabbing the six pages that make up the current site:
http://www.stickergiant.com/custom_stickers/
then move the content into your new designs.

2) typo- "Customs stickers" in the head of the design needs to read "Custom Stickers" (case sensitive)

3) new color, I'm checking to see what colors have been discontinued.

4) I need some SEO text inside a H1 tag. Just like at stickergiant.com, use css to make the H1 tag small

5) create a page for the art specs and link to it on the bottom of every page

6) lose the ugly sticker montages and replace them with the "sample stickers we've printed" block you created.

other small reveisions and copy changes are in route, see attached new color swap

[will]

Hi, I can provide you with an ftp access for the project. About the rest of the pages, do you want me to slice the main page and make the changes of the next pages over the html or do you want me to create the psds of the design and once approved create the htmls ?

[stickergiant]

as far as the process, its up to you, if you want to add the step of psd comps and them html, thats fine, I would think you are bright enough and quick enough that that would just waste time since you can make changes to the tml as easily as to the psds.....
what do you think?
what do you want to do?

[will]

Hi, sorry but my internet provider was out for the day.

I asked you just in case you need the psd of everything but it's always easy when working with big tables to work directly to the html. Anyway, I will start preparing the pages and then we can go back or forth as it is needed :D

Talk to you soon,

[stickergiant]

Let's get this done quickly, and behind us. I look forward to starting another project with you.

[will]

Hi, I am still working on the pages but they will be ready for tomorrow :D

[will]

Hi, John, here is the new site :D Enjoy !! I created a system for the elements and plenty .css for rollovers, tables, colours, fonts... Also added graphic rollovers to the main buttons to give them more style.

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant/

[stickergiant]

Will-
hang tight. Robin and I will make 1 set of revisions.
after that set is done....
I will migrate the site to my servers and install the scripts.
stay tuned.
John

[stickergiant]

Will-
Below are 16 sets of revisions for the site. I have included a presentation for you to watch while you read it. flash presentation: http://www.stickergiant.com/4will/final4will/final4will.html


1) Use one of the footer text links that leads to a page of "Artwork Guidelines"
This page should be part of the site and contain the following text:

Please send all art in one of the following formats and tags: (any version up to the latest versions shown in parenthesis)

Macromedia Freehand (eps) MX ( 11.0.2)
Adobe Illustrator (eps, ai) (CS2)
Adode Indesign (CS2)
Corel Draw (eps, cdr) (V. 12)
Quark-Xpress (qxd) (V. 7.0)
Adobe Photoshop (psd, tiff, jpg, bmp, eps) ( CS2)
(this has been discontinued by Adobe, do not recommend) Pagemaker ( p65) ( V. 7.0)

Things to remember when sending art.
* all fonts used should be included
* when working with Illustrator,Freehand,or Corel Draw you should convert type to outlines or paths(depending on which software package you are using)

* Attach all files that are placed in other files.
* All raster based files(i.e. Tiff bitmap eps) should be 300 dpi at 100%
* files for 4color process output should be in cmyk mode
* Raster based color (tiff, jpg, bmp) artwork should be in color/screen separated files
(ex:1 file for black, 1 file for pantone 32, 1 file for black screen)

2) Ink Colors Page Remove
a) Purple #5 ink color
b) Fix table width. The table pops open in Firefox on XP

3) On the 1 & 2 color page add a new stock type under Specialty Stocks: VY Laminated Yellow Vinyl (durable)

4) Add the following information on the stock types page Create a new green heading place it after the first group with this content:

Other Cool Sticker Types
Static Clings - We'll print your design on the front or back of the highest quality cling material available. Classic.
Ultra Decals - Ultra removable adhesive adheres better that static and removes just as easily. Better than Static!
Numbered & Parking Labels - Print colorful parking labels for your company, apartment building, office complex, condo association, neighborhood watch group or government issue.
No Tamper Evidence Decals - Protect evidence from getting tampered with. Use to seal your shed or storage unit.
Specialty and Custom Die-Cut Shapes - No die charges, laser cut in line, small quantities. Any shape and any size, super fast delivery. turnaround.
Magnets and Domed Decals - Strong magnets, full color and super durable.

5) Redo home page content on left of inner frame. Here is a lame comp of what I want
We Print Custom Stickers
Most of our custom printed stickers ship in 24hrs

How To Order:

[[3 steps not 7. 7 steps is too many so make 3 buttons 1 2 3 that are bigger and shiny orange. The text with the 3 steps should be:]]

[one button] Contact Us Robin and her team will make it happen for you. She can answer your questions, help you with your art, and make sure you get the stickers you need. Call Robin 866-774-7900 Press 1 for Robin

[two button] Place Order We'll ask you some questions and help you decide what your stickers will be like. If you want to prepare before you call us all of the information we need to place an order is on this website.<text link> Bumper Stickers</text link>, <text link>4 Color Stickers</text link>, or <text link>1 & 2 Color Stickers</text link> <text link>Ink Colors</text link><text link>Stock Types</text links> If you already have your artwork, you can email it to us robin@stickergiant.com [[make this email a small graphic that launches a email client]]

[three button] Receive Your Stickers Most of our sticker jobs ship to you within 24 hrs. We provide expedited delivery at ground rates. Secret Tip: We'll throw in free shipping on most jobs, just ask Robin.

6) Email form needs a graphic header of some sort, it should read: Contact Us

7) The "How to order Custom Stickers" navigation graphic needs to become button like and have a nice rollover effect. It should lose the arrow and move aligned right in the top of the frame.

8) In the spot where the "How to order Custom Stickers" element was (top left) please add a strong orange headline that tells the user which tab they are on, (4 color stickers 1&2 color stickers Bumper Stickers, Ink Options and Stock Types) this change affects all 5 sub-pages

9) On the Ink Options page change the green headline to say: Choose Your Ink Colors

10) The orange text graphic in the header that reads "Customs stickers" needs to read "Custom Stickers"

11) Align the type in the header: Custom Stickers, Overnight Printing, 866 774 7900 (Toll Free)

12) In the footer "sample text links" (3 are left unused at this point one was used in step #1 above) put these in:
<a href="http://www.stickergiant.com" target=new>StickerGiant.com</a>
<a href=" http://www.stickergiant.com/blog" target=new>Blog - Webcam</a>
<a href=" http://www.stickergiant.com/custom_stickers" target=new>Custom Sticker Printing</a>

13) privacy link in footer Policy link is here: http://www.stickergiant.com/Merchant2/merchant.mvc?Screen=privacy

14) Site Map, can you make one? one that actually looks like a map? that would be funny.

15) Terms and Conditions, change it to: <a href=" https://signup.cj.com/member/brandedPublisherSignUp.do;jsessionid=abR2-xSLIOff?air_refmerchantid=707177 " target=new>Become an Affiliate</a>


16) Header navigation and rollover effects: (ADDITIONAL DESIGN FEES)
a) The Tabs need a bit of work. The rollover is good. When a user in on a certain page the corresponding tab should have an effect. How about a "back-lit" effect? with light coming out from under it?

b) The StickerGiant "Guy" orb could be so cool, it could be glowing like a one of these: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Plasma-lamp_2.jpg
and when you roll over it it could change......







Thanks, John & Robin

[will]

Website updated with the latest changes :D (working on the map and logo animation)

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant/

[stickergiant]

Great job Will-
Robin and I will go over this today.

[will]

Here is the sitemap fully functional :D

http://www.willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant/sitemap.html

[will]

Here is the plasma lamp :D

http://willdesigns.com.ar/stickergiant/

It has no loader right now so it might take a time to load, this will be improved in the final version. I made it so when you rollover the logo it will fade to the lava lamp. Let me know if you like the effect.

[will]

The site is up and running :D

[stickergiant]

project is finished, Will needs to be paid, and he did a over the top fantastic job, yipee!

[BlueCherryGraphics]

PROJECT UPDATE: This thread has been moved to Template Archives.