[Project Complete] Postcard Design

[Jill Bourque]

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Hello Wonderful & Talented Designers!

I'm back again. My last two contest were such great fun, I had to try it again. :)

This time it's a postcard for our theater show, HOW WE FIRST MET, a unique interview/improv show, in which couples from the audience tell their stories, and we play them out right on the spot. We're looking to create a new postcard for the 2004 season.

The purpose of the postcard:
This will be used to mail-out to potential ticket buyers. Only the front side needs to be designed with someting that captures the flavor of the show and has the show's title, How We First Met (we're doing the layout for the other side which will have all the show information). You can use the show's logo (http://www.howwefirstmet.com/2004logoweb.jpg) in your design or opt not to.

Postcard Specs:
1-sided
5" x 8"
300 dpi Vector
Prints full color

Contest deadline: Monday, December 8th

What we're looking for:
- An upscale, fun, and interesting design
- We like rich reds, black, white, and gray
- We would like to convey the idea that this show appeals to diverse groups such as gay, straight, ethnic, old, young, etc.
- The show is funny but also can be very poignant

Helpful images:
Here's our new logo (http://www.howwefirstmet.com/2004logoweb.jpg).(We held a contest here and Raja won!). And you can view that logo contest here (http://www.designoutpost.com/forums/?showtopic=1473). This is a sneak peak (http://www.kincora.com/howwefirstmet/index.html) at our how our new website will look. We have the rights to use this image (http://www.howwefirstmet.com/Images/shoppingcarts.jpg), and here's the high res version (http://www.howwefirstmet.com/Images/shoppingcarts.bmp), which also might look good in b&w (http://www.howwefirstmet.com/howwefirstmet.jpg). And you can see our previous postcards here (http://www.howwefirstmet.com/presskit.htm). More info about the show at www.howwefirstmet.com.

We can't wait to see some of your fabulous designs!

Good luck!

[jmberra22]

thought I'd make an attempt, this is very random.

[Jill Bourque]

Thanks for the submission! I like the color scheme, though we do need the show title, How We First Met, on the postcard. I think a design that somehow illustrates the concept of "how we met" might be a good approach. Also, feel free to use the logo and images I've listed in the first post.

[Bill]

It's Back!

[hheine]

Bill: :tup:

[Chocolate]

Hi! Here is my entry for this cool contest.

[Chocolate]

Oh.. Image is not showing it seems. I'll retry.

[Chocolate]

Oh.. the image was in CMYK color mode. Now I have changed it to RGB. It should show up now...

[Chocolate]

There!!! :D I sure need to get used to DO....

[Jill Bourque]

Thanks for the submission!

Bill: Hello again! Still love that image from the logo contest--might be perfect for the postcard. Could you try swaping out the text with the the version of our logo against black? Here it is:
http://webfellaz.com/clients/hwfm/logo_on_blk.psd

Sunil: Very creative idea! Although we are trying to get away from hearts. In the past we've been very tied to Valentine's Day. And while that's still one of our biggest days, we'd like to brand the show as something to go see throughout the year. And overall, I think we're looking for something a bit more sophisticated.

[JaysonC]

Jill,

I would love to work on this project for you today. Is there anyway you could include the logo (white and/or black background) and that high res image (shopping picture) in a zip file for me to download?

Thank you,
Jayson

[Bill]

Revised using official logo.

[nvoke]

another idea to ponder...

[Jill Bourque]

Great stuff!

Bill: Love it!

Jayson: Unfortunately, I'm on a dial-up at home this weekend. I wouldn't be able to zip and upload the image until Monday. If there's annyone on a fast connection, that can help with this, I'd really appreciate it!

Here's the link to the shopping carts file:
http://www.howwefirstmet.com/Images/shoppingcarts.bmp

Here's the link to all the logo files:
http://webfellaz.com/clients/hwfm/

piece_of mind: Nice design. And the colors are great. It's a bit too literal though. In general, we're going for something more upscale, and less cartoony. The show will play in a really cool cabaret setting. So, think plush, rich colors, cocktails...

Thanks for all the great work!

Jill

[Palmer]

Jill, you can send the zip file to me and I will upload it. Send it to palmer[at]designoutpost.com

[Jill Bourque]

Hi Palmer,

Here are links to the files:
http://webfellaz.com/clients/hwfm/logo.psd
http://webfellaz.com/clients/hwfm/logo_on_blk.psd
http://www.howwefirstmet.com/Images/shoppingcarts.bmp

I won't be able to zip them until I can get to my office computer on Monday. So, any help would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks,

Jill

[Palmer]

That's ok, they should be able to save them after clicking the link, you won't need to send the zip file.

[annia]

I hope thats not too cartoonish :blink:
I think this style charms the logo .. and the bright smiles signalize the cabaret aspect .. B)

[nvoke]

another one from me,
let me know what you think,
amanda

[annia]

:tup: wow! so pretty, amanda

[Michael]

Both are good :notworthy:

[nvoke]

I agree. :)

[Chocolate]

Hi! Here is my another design. It captures the party mood and also contains symbols for different combinations of sexes- gays, lesbians, heterosexual....

[JaysonC]

Jill,

Heres my attempt at this. Let me know if this is something you'd like me to work more on.

Jayson

[Jill Bourque]

Wow, thanks for the submission. Nice work everyone!

Annia - This is really charming and cute. I like the colors a lot.

Amanda - This definitely has the sophisticated cocktail look. Nice job.

Sunil - This is nice, but we're looking for something a bit more sophisticated.

Jayson - This is great. We love the way you've broken out the color from the black and white Can you make a couple adjustments?
- remove the white outline from the couple.
- remove the lines around the white box containing the logo, and can you make two versions? One with the white box stretching across the entire image, and one with the white box fading out within the same size you have now.

Thanks for all the great work everyone! :tup:

Jill

[JaysonC]

Jill,

Thank you for the quick feedback. Expect the changes you requested and another idea thats been brewing in my head by tomorrow.

Jayson

[Jill Bourque]

Sounds good. The contest will be extended one day until Tuesday, December 9th. Thanks!

[JaysonC]

Jill,

Here are the changes you requested. I also added one with the text moved to the left. Let me know if you have any changes.

Jayson

[JaysonC]

Second one

[JaysonC]

Third

[Jill Bourque]

And the winner is Jayson!! We love the first version of the redesigns you did.

Thanks to everyone who submitted designs--really nice work.

Happy Holidays! :santa:

Jill

[Palmer]

Congrats Jayson. Is this win #2?

[JaysonC]

Jill,

Thank you!!!!! :clap: I had fun working on this for you. Let me know what types of files you need.

Palmer,

Unfortunately, this is my first win. Trying hard the get that "apprentice monkey" off my back.

I will finish setting up my PayPal account, and get you this info by tonight. What do you need?


Jayson

[Palmer]

You'll get there very soon. All I need is the email address you used when you get done setting up your account with PayPal.

Thanks :)

[Jill Bourque]

Hi Jayson,

If I could get the files in a high resolution Photoshop format that would be great. I'm on a PC.

Thanks!

Jill

[nvoke]

congrats Jayson
very cool look, Jayson...I dig it. ;)

[JaysonC]

Thank you Amanda

[Chocolate]

Congratulations to the winner! :tup: