I have chosen Microsoft Windows after all. I still am coming up with a new version name and updating the logo. I want to place the logo somewhere on the bottom left area and Still debating on the typestyle for WINDOWS. I am up for ANY suggestions! Thank YOU!
ye, typeface not my favorite. also make sure the microsoft logo isn't touching the windows type, probably against the logo guide. the top is coming out nicely. i think the main thing i have problem with, other than the windows typeface, is the layout of it. vista and home premium seem to be battling it out for attention. i think you can also change the color of the windows vista logo on each package, a color that would contrast the background color since windows is trying to be more hip these days.
ReplyDeleteI would choose #1 because #1 is the one that is working the best with the elements of type, graphics, and color. I do not think the others are working simply because of color choice, because the blue and orange together or the plain yellow hue as the focal point of design take away from your overall design.
ReplyDeleteI would definitely work on your color palette. I like #1 and your use of the gradients but I am not feeling the colors. The other designs are flat. I am not sure if you just forgot to put the gradients in the others or what happen but #1 has more dimension because of the gradients. The type does need work, try a simple serif. Also your flowing "ribbon" thing needs some work, it is all one size. In reality it would be getting bigger and smaller if its going back and forth in space. (Or maybe your idea is different from what I am thinking). Also, what if your ribbon is made up on lines instead of a solid piece but keeping the same gradient flow...?
ReplyDeleteI hope this is helpful and understandable.
Good luck.
Kim Jensen
For Windows I would use a more modern san serif typeface, that seems to be the way Windows is going with their current design. As for colors I like the second one, the yellow tones are really nice.
ReplyDeleteDefinitely use a modern, sans-serif typeface for the text because you have to tie into the larger Microsoft brand. Be careful with gradients, we all saw in the Olympics project that they look great on screen but don't really hold up in print. The web site for vista is very Web 2.0 so maybe you could incorporate some of those elements in your design as well. Great start though!
ReplyDeleteYellow and white don't mix very well...
ReplyDeleteOther than that, the first color set looks o.k. I think that using subtle gradients and playing with opacity works for Vista. You probably should stick with sans-serif typefaces.
-Christine
I like the gradient and the way the colors work in number 1 more than the others. However I can't read the word microsoft. You could probably play with the colors and gradients a little more, but overall good start.
ReplyDeleteThe type face is not really working out for me. I would also work on the colors, it feels very flat to me. I would try some metallic tones, they might work
ReplyDeleteColors are very vibrant is hard to concentrate in where and what to look for, as far as type something a little more round maybe...
ReplyDeleteyou are having the same issues that a few people are having. take a look at the current design and ask yourself if you can improve upon it. if not then you are digging a deep whole.
ReplyDeletethe issue with these designs are that they too look dated. you can start with the type. look for a more contemporary font. take a look at design that all the fancy design magazines are putting in their pages, thats probably a good start.
second - its flat. play with some transparencies and gradients. get more motion and depth to the design.
third - not so sure on the overall concept. its got to look good and communicate something as well. what are you trying to communicate about windows?