Feedback from final crit

The final crit was really helpful as I managed to get so much feedback on my three sets of boards. There were a few layout related suggestions which I am determined to finish by the end of tomorrow, appart from the gin project which I will complete tonight so that I can print during my DC poster print session tomorrow afternoon if there is time.

Chrome web store mock up

I have been looking at how the Chrome web store functions as this is where the chrome themes for the five books would be available.

Animated invite

I have been working on some storyboards for an animated e-vite.....

Ideas :

Again, I have hand drawn the mock ups so that they work well with the bar illustrations....

The idea is that the viewer would scan the barcode from the poster using a barcode scanner which would then activate the animated e-vite.

Gin Joint Promo mock ups

In order to keep in the same style as the bar context illustrations I decided to mock up the promotional materials on hand drawn illustrations rather than photographs or vector drawings.

Types of greetings cards

Standard Greeting Cards: A standard greeting card is printed on high-quality paper (such as card stock), and is rectangular and folded, with a picture or decorative motif on the front. Inside is a pre-printed message appropriate for the occasion, along with a blank space for the sender to add a signature or handwritten message. A matching envelope is sold with the card. Some cards and envelopes feature fancy materials, such as gold leaf, ribbons or glitter.

Photo Greeting Cards: In recent years, photo greeting cards have gained widespread popularity and come in two main types. The first type are photo insert cards in which a hole has been cut in the center. Your photo slides in just like a frame. The second type are printed photo cards in which the photo is combined with artwork and printed, usually on a high-end digital press, directly onto the face of the card. Both types are most popular for sending holiday greetings such as Christmas, Hanukkah & for baby showers.

Personalised Greeting Cards: Websites using special personalisation technology, such as Moonpig, allow consumers to personalise a card which is then printed and sent directly to the recipient.

Musical Greeting Cards: Recently greeting cards have been made that play music or sound when they are opened. They are commonly 3D handmade birthday cards which play traditional celebration songs such as Happy Birthday To You.

Electronic Greeting Cards: (also called E-cards) Greeting cards can also be sent electronically. Flash-based cards can be sent by email, and many sites such as Facebook enable you to send greetings. More recently, services have launched which enable you to send greetings to a mobile phone by text message. Many of these electronic services offer open or anonymous chat, to enable further discussion.

Pop up Cards: Pop up Cards are normally cards that, once opened, have a picture coming outward that then giving it a surprise to the reader, giving it a 'pop out' effect. They are the most sophisticated cards that can be easily made at home.

DC posters printed

I am relatively pleased with the posters as a set, however I think that individually some of them are stronger than others.

Paper quality/gsm research

Tracing paper 
Transparent, hard and strong. It is good
for tracing fine details as it is
translucent. Tracing papers strength
enables you to scrape off mistakes using
a craft knife.
Used for working drawings.
60/90 gsm

Layout paper 
Thin transparent paper with a smooth
surface. Used for sketching and
developing ideas. It is translucent so
ideas can be traced and altered.
However layout paper is looked at as a
cheaper medium.
It is often used in preparation of final
ideas and is used for tracing usually.
50 gsm

Cartridge paper 
It is more expensive than copier paper.
It is creamy white paper, slight texture
usually .
General used for drawing but can be
used with paint as it has a good quality
surface for pens, pencils and markers. It
can also be used with watercolours,
pastels, crayons, inks and gouache.
120-150 gsm

Photocopier paper 
Fairly cheap when bought in bulk and is
available in a range of colours. It is also
used for photocopying and inkjet
printing usually.
General used for drawing but can be
used with paint as it has a good quality
surface for pens, pencils and markers. It
can also be used with watercolours,
pastels, crayons, inks and gouache.
80 gsm

Corrugated card 
Contains two or more layers of card with
interlacing fluted inner section. The
fluted inner section adds strength to the
card without a huge increase within its
weight.
It is mainly used for packing items that
need protecting during shipping.
250+ gsm


Bleed proof paper 
Bleed proof paper is similar to cartridge
paper but it is particularly good at
separating water based paints and pens
so they don’t run into areas where you
don’t want them.
It is mainly used in for important
presentations where quality is needed.
120-150 gsm


Sugar paper 
Sugar paper is coloured paper which
comes in contrasting colours it is mainly
used for tonal drawings. Various weights
and textures are available for different
tasks.
It is mainly used for display work and
mounting drawings, however it will fade
in sunlight over time.
100 gsm


White board 
White board is a strong medium it is
bleached so it provides a good surface
for printing.
It is mainly used for good quality
packaging and book covers.
200 - 400 gsm

Duplex board 
Duplex board is a cheaper version of
white board; it also provides different
textures for printing.
It is mainly used in food packaging as
recycled materials cannot be used for
this purpose.
230 - 420 gsm

Ink jet card 
Ink jet card is treated so that it can go
through all types of inkjet printers.
It is used for high quality print finishes
on inkjet printers only.
120 - 280 gsm


Cardboard
Cardboard is a cheap, recyclable, stiff
board which has a good surface to print
onto.
It is mainly used for packaging, boxes
and cartons.
125 - 300 gsm


Isometric paper 
Isometric paper is a ready made printed
sheet with isometric lines printed on it.
These lines are drawn at 30 / 60 and 90
degrees.
It is mainly used as an aid for isometric
drawings.
80 - 100 gsm


Grid paper 
A ready printed grid sheet with vertical
and horizontal lines on it. These lines
help working drawings such as
orthographic projection. These grids are
measured in millimetres.
Mainly used for working drawings.
80 - 100 gsm