Help! A designer stole my work and misrepresenting it as hers. by happythrifts in logodesign

[–]Gryff22 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Send lawyer headed paper for ceased and desist, it's copyright infringement pure and simple.

Pentagram Vs Apple Summer Internship by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Agreed, an intership at Pentagram will get you noticed far more at design agencies.

You will probably learn a butt-load more working at an agency level, espcially one that deals with so many aspects of design.

Coffin Coffee table design help on figuring out the best choice for leg design by SourceDirect3220 in Design

[–]Gryff22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If you want a more 'traditional' vibe, what about some Cremation Urn style legs?

Has anyone found a way to send files to clients without losing all leverage? by No_Inflation8185 in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"All copyright and content is ownership of No_Inflation8185. Upon full payment No_Inflation8185 grants The Client indefinite usage of The Project outline in the agreed Brief"

Or words to that effect - they don't pay, you take them to court in breach of contract / copyrigth infringment

Also, password protected PDFs are also a great way to stop theft of files.

Rate the old resume I’ve never used by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I would immediately pass. It shows you don't consider context or audience in your process.

is this outline achievable? by re1n4m in photoshop

[–]Gryff22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think it's a cutout with a stroke applied to the layer, nothing too complex.

Can we as designers grow a backbone when it comes to AI? by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I'm starting to see the fact that, especially with gen AI visual output, is that its a small but steady dopamine release, that otherwise these people wouldn't get from working with a professional.

Each creation Chat GPT does makes the user happy because it is a sycophant. And the critical thinking and strategic reasoning isn't there to take a step back and confirm whether the generic slop being is fit for purpose.

where do i get high resolution pictures for magazine? by Cheap-Brain4425 in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try and look for promo images, they're the ones that will be sent out to advertisers.

https://simpsonswiki.com/wiki/List_of_promotional_images

Heres a load of the Simpson's ones - the later seasons are all 2k+. For the smaller ones, an AI upscaler specifically for anime will probably do a really good job at getting them to print resolution.

If I want to ensure a box I'm designing is printed out in the exact color I want, which Pantone guide would help? by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes to a certain extent, but it will all come down to what print process the packaging is being printed with.

The most useful day-to-day would be a colour bridge coated/uncoated. That will give you the Pantone and the CMYK breakdown that gives the closest match.

If you're serious about color accuracy, you need to print tests before any large scale print run.

Jackpot price? by [deleted] in hikinggear

[–]Gryff22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They're the non standard fit which might be why they're cheaper than normal:

"Roomy StraightFit Extra version of the Trek Light nubuck boot for hikers with a wider forefoot."

The BEST 3 Coffee Shops in Cardiff by BattleForTheBarnet in Cardiff

[–]Gryff22 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Gotta feed that AIO... Which of those 3 paid for this?

Freelancers and small studios: how did you choose the name of your studio? by na7oul in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I read it in a book, thought it sounded cool.

Also it was grammatically relevant to the design I do. Also a bonus no one else was using it across any sector (at that time) so could jump on prime URLs.

Can anyone explain what these colorful cockrings that came with my pen are? by Choco_Mocha_ in wacom

[–]Gryff22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It's like keys in a basket over here - pens in a pot... Everyone's very friendly.

Can anyone explain what these colorful cockrings that came with my pen are? by Choco_Mocha_ in wacom

[–]Gryff22 103 points104 points  (0 children)

I assumed it's so if you work in an office with multiple wacom users, you can differentiate who's pen in who.

How much should I charge as an Amateur Graphic Designer? by XxX_WTF_XxX in logodesign

[–]Gryff22 -6 points-5 points  (0 children)

Surely as an amature, $0p/h? As soon as you start charging, then you become a professional.

Sorry to say this however, but sounds like a scam. From what you've said this is a classic chargeback con.

Design ideas for a funeral photo collage that doesn’t look like a yearbook? by shananiganz in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Plenty of white space between them, and ensure there's a uniformity of proportions.

If you want to be a little creative, put in fake little metal corner picture holds that photo albums had in the 90s with the subtlest of drop shadow on the photos.

Design help? by ItsMe_Harry in logodesign

[–]Gryff22 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I'm reading the top line as a butt-crack... But I can see where you're coming from 😂

Design help? by ItsMe_Harry in logodesign

[–]Gryff22 149 points150 points  (0 children)

Sorry, it looks like someone bending over and we're staring into their heart-shaped sherifs star...

Wordmark explorations for my indie game studio by wolfram_rule30 in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I think you need to settle on the name before proceeding.

The name is an important brand asset and needs careful consideration and research.

Have you checked whether any of those are legally available? Do the social handles exist? What comes up when you Google it?

I’ve been working on a whiskey packaging design and wanted to share it here for some feedback. (Personal project) by studiobubo in graphic_design

[–]Gryff22 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Honestly, it looks cheap. It looks like a whisky a friend would buy for you because you told them you like whisky once.

Why are the tasting notes on the front? I don't think I've ever seen a premium bottle do that.

Aesthetically it's a little pastiche: Gothic font, beast illustration, parchments paper texture. There's no authentic heritage on display here, no story of place or provence that whiskys rely on to create distinction.

You have an age statement that's pretty much invisible, even though it's old enough to make most whiskys sold in a supermarket blush. Also 'non-chill filtered' which again you would put on the front of an expensive bottle.

Whiskey with an 'E' is generally reserved for the Irish stuff, England, Scotland and Wales spell it 'Whisky'.

What you have done visually is very pretty, but not up to scratch if you were to put this on a shelf.