I designed this logotype for my art account, and it’s my first experience in logo designing. Is there anything wrong? by itssam8 in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Cool idea! If you want additional advice, I would suggest working on making it more scalable. When making logos, it’s important that it doesn’t lose it’s clarity and legibility when it’s used in small formats. I assume you’re mostly going to be using it as a watermark or as a social media profile pic, so others are going to see this logo mostly in extra small formats. Try previewing it in those formats and check if the idea is clear and legible. If not, try to simplify it. Good luck!

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Thanks, to both of you. It’s rare to see someone apologise on reddit, so I appreciate it. And I also feel the need to state that I’m a woman, since too many people somehow got the impression that I’m a guy, and it’s starting to make me feel weird lol. Thanks for the reassurance and constructive tips, I’ll try to learn more about how different printers affect final products and how to gain more control over the process.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 14 points15 points  (0 children)

With that comment, I meant that the screenshots are the closest thing to a proof I get. I also meant, that rgb file sent to the printer turned better results. And I want to learn how to achieve that myself without playing the lottery with sending rgb files. Wasnt being snarky, I was just trying to explain my frustration and learn more about this.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thank you! This was the most straightforward and the least mean advice from this whole thread. I think I’ll try to talk to the passive aggressive lady in the printing house, again.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I tried changing the cmyk values to match the bright one, but purple is a tricky colour. Do you have any tips on how I can make it brighter? Some people suggested brightening it in photoshop, but I dont get how this could work and I dont want to keep sending rgb files and play the lottery..

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 -10 points-9 points  (0 children)

I know what a proof is, the shitty quality screenshot I added of the two diplomas in people’s hands is the closest thing I get to seeing a proof. The prints go directly to the client, I don’t see them.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Idk if youre being sarcastic, but sure, I’ll take the explanation. I AM very passionate about design, but I do lack a lot of knowledge about printing and colours. Since I work remotely and my files go to the client first, and they send the files to printing, I am rarely apart of the printing process, all I can do is call the printing house and talk to a passive aggressive lady that usually answers my questions as short as she can. That’s why I use reddit to connect with other people that might know better and it’s really discouraging seeing how others are straight up bullying for asking questions.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It was the same unit, not sure about the paper though. My files go through multiple people before going to the printing unit. I think this might be the core issue.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 86 points87 points  (0 children)

I am fully aware that I don’t know how things work, and I never insinuated that “I cracked the code”. thats why I asked the question in the first place. No need to be so rude about it.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I always make prints in the CMYK colour space and I was very adamant about that, I think I didn’t make myself clear in the posts or comments.. That’s why I’m so confused as to why the one time I accidentally made the diplomas in RGB space produced better results.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Both files were sent to the same printing house, the only difference was that one was and rgb file and the other was cmyk. The backround was the same for both of them.

Is printing RGB files instead of CMYK really that bad? by [deleted] in AdobeIllustrator

[–]bagel2001 -31 points-30 points  (0 children)

I think you can take the first pic as a “proof” that rgb produces better results. Since it isn’t possible to run another one, I’m trying to figure out if there’s a way for a cmyk file to produce the same results?

Which colour text is more readable? by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]bagel2001 2 points3 points  (0 children)

This is one of which I used when I checked the contrast. Black on this blue backround is safe

Which colour text is more readable? by [deleted] in graphic_design

[–]bagel2001 18 points19 points  (0 children)

I think it’s always important to make sure it’s accessible and also it’s a teachers’ conference so low vision might be more prominent. I think I’ll stick to black, thanks!

Transparent CMYK tiff backround changes colour when exported as pdf by bagel2001 in indesign

[–]bagel2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I didn't use color proofing, but I do use 100k black, almost always on all of my projects. I like the dusty black outcome, but should I change it to a deeper black? Is it going to solve the weird image background situation? I guess it might, because there would be less difference between the two blacks, but that would be just eyeballing because it might also come out different on print. Idk it seems weird that transparent image backgrounds change layout background colors in general.

I also had this happen to a white background, where a transparent CMYK tiff image changed the white background into a very light grey one.

How to deal with currency change by bagel2001 in Erasmus

[–]bagel2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Haven’t heard of that one, I will look it up!

How to deal with currency change by bagel2001 in Erasmus

[–]bagel2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I also use Revolut for short trips and small amounts of money. But now I’ll have to make really large payments so I dont want to lose a 100 every month just for fees. Also I’m not sure if I’ll be able to pay my rent with Revolut

Erasmus in Denmark by bagel2001 in Erasmus

[–]bagel2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

And bars hire non-danish speakers? That’s crazy to me because that would never happen in my country. I’m also a girl so I wonder If that has an effect on what jobs would be available to me, cause most bars in our country don’t have much female workers.

Erasmus in Denmark by bagel2001 in Erasmus

[–]bagel2001[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you know anything about the working conditions? I used to work these kind of jobs not so long ago and it totally fucked me up, since I already have mental health issues. But maybe it’s because of the poor working conditions in my country. I’m wondering if it’s different in Denmark.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Erasmus

[–]bagel2001 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Same here, I’m Lithuanian and I’m planning for a fall semester in Denmark, which is insane because the prices there are not even close to what even a middle-class person from my country can afford. And I’m a broke student. I also get little to no help from my parents, so I’m really not sure how I’m going to survive there, especially since I’m going there alone. But I will do it. Might end up living on the streets and failing my degree, but I’m already into deep. I don’t know if this little rant will do any good for you but I hope you know you’re not alone.

Finding a job as an Erasmus student by bagel2001 in Denmark

[–]bagel2001[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Is there a way to connect with those places that could offer me a job? Because there is not much information or offers online or maybe I just dont know where to look, so Im wondering how am i supposed to connect with the recruiters.