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Point Defiance dealer buttons? (2 Viewers)
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More concept ideas.
from left i like 1 and 3, 3 being the bomb
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An "improved" version of 4:
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For the edge, I'm thinking alternating "Dealer" and small anchor icons. More specific feedback would be great.
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12thMan
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I'm liking #'s 1 & 3 as well, with 3 being my favorite so far. I like the idea of #4 but I don't think it's translating to well from concept to creation, the improved version is improved but still just meh for me. Maybe it's the shade of blue, I might like it better with a different color? 2 isn't bad, but I like 1 a tad more for some reason.
3 though, I do like 3. To the edge art, interesting idea for the anchor, and I'm not opposed to seeing it, but I wonder if it's going to be bordering on a little cliche to have an anchor. Even though it has a ferry on it, an anchor doesn't jump out to me as the right choice for some reason, it's probably because living in this are I have been to point defiance and it's a park/woods/beach area in Tacoma, not so much a "boat" thing other than having a ferry dock. Having an anchor on the button I feel could give the set a real nautical feel, which is fine if that's what people want but to me it just doesn't sit right for some reason. Maybe I'll rethink that after seeing it though. I also like the text under the boat, i feel like this design/concept needs something there and "Ruston, Washington" definitely make sense because it matches the chip...but is there anything else that could possibly go there? I'm ok with matching the chip with Ruston, but I'm going to think about something else that could go there.
I would love to see #3 expanded on, be it colors, font, text, placement, edge art, whatever, I can't offer many specific suggestions for things to try though unfortunately.
Hope this helps, appreciate your time.
3 though, I do like 3. To the edge art, interesting idea for the anchor, and I'm not opposed to seeing it, but I wonder if it's going to be bordering on a little cliche to have an anchor. Even though it has a ferry on it, an anchor doesn't jump out to me as the right choice for some reason, it's probably because living in this are I have been to point defiance and it's a park/woods/beach area in Tacoma, not so much a "boat" thing other than having a ferry dock. Having an anchor on the button I feel could give the set a real nautical feel, which is fine if that's what people want but to me it just doesn't sit right for some reason. Maybe I'll rethink that after seeing it though. I also like the text under the boat, i feel like this design/concept needs something there and "Ruston, Washington" definitely make sense because it matches the chip...but is there anything else that could possibly go there? I'm ok with matching the chip with Ruston, but I'm going to think about something else that could go there.
I would love to see #3 expanded on, be it colors, font, text, placement, edge art, whatever, I can't offer many specific suggestions for things to try though unfortunately.
Hope this helps, appreciate your time.
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Well, lets try some variations on 3:
Let's go with 3A, 3B, 3C.
3B has a dark outline on the text, 3C uses a filter called "Ridged Border" on the text and the stamp.
Let me know what text style you prefer. If we go with Cafe & Casino, the edge will have "DEALER" on it (light gold on dark brown, probably). Dealer on the face instead of C&C is fine too. "Ruston, WA" is optional as well.
Let's go with 3A, 3B, 3C.
3B has a dark outline on the text, 3C uses a filter called "Ridged Border" on the text and the stamp.
Let me know what text style you prefer. If we go with Cafe & Casino, the edge will have "DEALER" on it (light gold on dark brown, probably). Dealer on the face instead of C&C is fine too. "Ruston, WA" is optional as well.
I like 3A best, also prefer Ruston, WA, but all I have are dollars , probably never get any 5's or others ;(
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12thMan
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My favorite out of that group is 3a as well.
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that looks good too
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Why not follow the chip hotstamp? Point defiance cafe and casino is the name of the place. You can place it in smaller font under the first line. Just my opinion
Because it's a dealer marker, not a chip... Just saying. I want it to pay homage to the place. But I want it differentiated as a DEALER button
It is my preference to ditch the café and casino. But if everyone else wants that listed as above, then I will go with the majority. In either case, "Dealer" needs to be prominently displayed
It is my preference to ditch the café and casino. But if everyone else wants that listed as above, then I will go with the majority. In either case, "Dealer" needs to be prominently displayed
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I agree it should stand out as a dealer button but should include the actual name. I think the mockup just posted accomplishes this. I also agree that we go with the majority.
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It looks a little text heavy to me, TBH, but I'm not invested in it either way.
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It does seem a little text heavy now...Not sure what I can offer to change though.
To maintain a look to compliment the original design and make it not too text heavy you can play with the font sizes. Being in marketing and working in the ad world I tend to stating pure with a "brand". To me it's like advertising Enjoy Coca-Cola as Enjoy Cola. Just my opinion
Yes, I'd ditch the "Casino/Café" text.
It NEEDS to say DEALER somewhere (and prominently). And as far as staying true to the chip, well... I'd be ok with just the Hotstamped boat, and DEALER on the top and bottom... Subtlety makes for a better everything IMHO. If it's in your face (Hey, I'm a Point Defiance Café and Casino dealer button), it's less impressive than if it's a dealer button that just shares the hotstamped boat. It shows that it's custom to the PD set, but isn't over the top.
Ok you all run with it. I choose if I order or not by final design.
The point being coca cola is the brand and that's what I meant. Using your example then it should read point defiance cafe and casino and leave the dealer and location off.
Want to add, I'm in for a button or two regardless. I like subtlety for sure (it's classier), and it's a dealer button (doesn't need to match the chips exactly). The branding is the hotstamped boat. But if you go with all the text, I'll still get a button (they're cheap).
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I think you both are right in different ways. I think if "point defiance" is to be included you have to have the "cafe and casino" to go with it. But trihonda is right as well in that dealer needs to be on there and with all that incorporated there is definitely too much text.
Just the boat is what I had originally thought of when I first started thinking about a hotstsmp look , like trihonda I think it is understated and it could work very well with this set. Plus, generally hotstamps are not heavy on words and details, they are generally less busy and maybe that's another reason just the boat is an idea to look at.
Just the boat is what I had originally thought of when I first started thinking about a hotstsmp look , like trihonda I think it is understated and it could work very well with this set. Plus, generally hotstamps are not heavy on words and details, they are generally less busy and maybe that's another reason just the boat is an idea to look at.
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Agree 100%.
I was typing as you were posting, I will add that I am in no matter what as well, but getting the best design is a plus for me.
Cool. Not trying to be a pain but my only point was the name should remain whole regardless of what else you put on the button.
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