ZoomConcept Reviews
New Idea Balancing the top
What if you added something at the top, like this. (Not sure how uploads work, but I've added a file with a modification to it.) I thought it helped balance the whole.Summary:
I think it's great. It doesn't look like a simple filter to me, because I've tried to get this effect with filters. You've really captured something here. I like it. And it's very memorable.
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New Idea Missing something....
I understand the space above your head is to display your skills... But I think you could also use that space to bring it all together with one or two big, bold, bright white, fun words. Some examples that come to mind... - What's your poison? - I got your code! - < ! > - Geek alert! I think you get my drift! ;)Summary:
You should add design to your list of skills! Nice stuff! :)
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Dezzy Dodd commented:Thanks! :)
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I like the overall design and the fact that you've gone for something completely different (lets face it most business cards are dull and get thrown away) - also a good way to get people to remember you as they have your pic!
Your post doesn't mention what is on the back, from a practical point of view I assume that you'd provide all of your contact details there? Otherwise as nice as it looks it may prove pointless!
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Dezzy Dodd commented:
The back features my QR code, followed by my basic contact information. Everything is in black text with the exception of my name and my website which are in the green. It's in a font called Collaborate! Thanks so much for the input!
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Ok I just simply love it! Your intention/traits are captured perfectly: bubbly and outgoing. Yet the 'fashionable nerdy' glasses relate it back to your work.
The cell-shading technique is stunning, I wish I mastered that :)
Lastly the crop, placement, and business-card ratio are outstanding.
I'm struggling for suggestions/tips. I was thinking about highlighting 'html' 'php', etc. only once and toning down the repeating words to let the individual disciplines stand out a bit more. At the same time, I like the cleanness of how it is now. Not sure about that.
All in all, expertly done! Creativity 5/5.
Positive Feature on Business Card Front 1 Fantastic use of cell shading! 2 I would absolutely use "spot gloss" on the printing to make this pop Summary:
I love the design, unique and sophisticated, I would go hard contrast on the back with like black ground and white text, with just a hint of green
Minor Problem on Business Card Front 1 I like your expression and feel drawn to it. This is a genious way to show who you are and what you do at the same time. Photos on business card often get dated quickly. Your only worry might be that it looks a bit like an add that people might toss if they dont realize what it is. The back should therefore look extremely professional. Other what do your clients want?
Somebody suggested that you put a 'hire me' at the top. Instead perhaps you should consider offering something that your customers would want. What is it that makes you different from your competitors - that might give you the right wording.Summary:
For your industry I think the design and feel is very appropriate. It is very impressionable.
Perhaps you can play with a few other designs that showcase your portfolio and work? Printing business cards with MOO allows you to upload several unique images/designs in one batch of printing job.
Just an idea :)
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I love the use of contrasting colors. Great facial expression. It would be great to see what the other side of the business card looks like.
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Yes you are quite attractive, but the idea for the front of the business card is brilliant! Great work!
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Dezzy Dodd commented:
Thanks! It's been a stretch with some of my more traditional professors!
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In a faceless coding world i think your biz card comes across great. Your image and design is spot on, and the colors look great together. To be picky, i would add a little depth to your shoulder to really make your face pop a bit more.
Other advice i second is to keep the back very clean and professional, be aware that your image will get dated pretty quick, and try highlighting different words and using less opacity on some repeats to add some texture (i'd like to see what that looks like)
One thing to be aware of is the traditionalists. Depending on who your giving the card to and wether it's for freelance or salaried job it may not be accepted very well. I understand where the teachers are coming from.
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Dezzy Dodd commented:
Yeah. Those who have been in the field a while see it as more of an "HR ISSUE" than anything else. I think that if you know me and you understand my personality, a minimalist take on a business card would definitely not be suited for me. This one is loud, in your face, and extremely bright - just like me :)
Thanks for your feedback. I'm going to work out some of the background words playing with the opacity. They need to be updated anyways! Thanks again!
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Serious Problem Background
I love the background, I think it looks neat and simple while still offering just the right amount of information.Color scheme
I think the dark pink and the green are working very well together, colorful yet not overwhelming.Critical Problem Different expression?
I'm not convinced that making faces would be a good approach. To be brutally honest, if I was to summarize the typical expression of teenage / early 20's girls found in casual social media photos, I could not possibly think of a better illustration than this. I think it does not do you justice in showing your individuality and personality and would work against your aim at portraying uniqueness. My suggestion is to go for a smile instead, a large and bright smile that would convey friendliness and openness just as well.Elance link?
In case you are available on any for-hire platforms (Elance, for example), why not highlighting that right away, as either footer or header? I know you have a QR code on the back, but that requires further several steps to be taken in order to get to an online profile of yours. A neat URL that's easy to remember - possibly using a custom short link - placed on the front of the card could trigger more positive actions.Summary:
This is certainly one of the most memorable business cards I have seen and I believe the idea behind it has a lot of potential. I have provided just one piece of criticism which is surely a very subjective one and solely based on my first reaction.
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Otilia Otlacan commented:As a side note, it seems that the icons and the titles do not match: what's marked with the green tick is an OK of course, while the two items marked with the light bulb are ideas - no clue why the system shows "serious problem" and "critical problem", I'll look into that.
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Dezzy Dodd commented:
I do also have my website address on the back. It's all contained within my QR code so that it can be easily saved to the phone but I also have it listed out in type :) I have made some changes and will probably post and updated version soon. Thanks so much for your critique! :)
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Other I would like to see the back.
The front looks nice and does embody bubbly.Summary:
Overall very nice, though i'd like to see the other side
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Hi dezzy ,
I think the picture is fine, you're atttractive, you have a very good expression ... But compared to what you propose as a service, it is unfortunate the way you did to your image. It looks like a classic artistic filter photoshop and I think you could work more your picture. More original !
The traitment of your picture might evoke more digital illustration, since it is your specialty!?
Hoping this helps
I love the green background with the words!
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Dezzy Dodd commented:
It is all from illustration. No filters what-so-ever. Just a lot of drawing, followed by pen tooling & gradients & coloring.
I like the green a lot, too. Speaks to my personality.
Thanks for the input!
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Patrick Niebrzydowski commented:It's obvious that the image an illustration and not a PS filter.
It's apparent that you are interested and capable in design and illustration (and possibly other skills). I think you could add a few more things to your "listing" in the background. It almost seemed a bit too repetitive at first. The five you have chosen do fit nicely on each line though, so breaking that up might not be a good thing. I'd definitely at least give a shot of adding some more if you haven't done so already.
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Mlm Marie commented:Indeed, it reminded me of a photoshop effect, "cutting". So, after all the comments, I tried on your original photo and ... I can't get the same result ... ! Mea Culpa ! Anyway, it was just a (bad) feeling! :-)
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I can definitely see there being a band across the top, it ties it in nicely. I'm not sure what it would say just yet, but thanks for the idea! I do like it and I'll try and tie it in somehow!