Teen / Young Adult Depression Poster

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Strong piece Jon. I would agree with the most of the previous comments. Some thoughts: 1. try bumping the weight of the "keeping you down?" to match the "Is depression" 2. adding some copy above the phone # so responders know what their calling. 3. did you try making the "rust/fire" off her back dark to contrast the light below. it seems my eyes are pulled in two directions. Up to the light and to the headline. Maybe that's good thing?

Great job! Always pushing the clinical trials envelope!

I like the 1st version a lot. Because I think placing the question and text horizontally looks much better. Otherwise, as in the second version, it would give the feeling of overdone. Though I like your work a lot, I'd say you must work on the transition between the painted area and girls's hair. Making transition smoother would result in an impressive work.

I love the graphics and typography but think you could have picked a better depressed lady. Something that looks a bit more somber and, well, sad. The paragraphs could probably be aligned on the right of the heading as well as the number and website.

I like #1. It's easy to read. For some reason I want that phone number to be a more emphasized. Isn't that the point? To get them to call? I also agree with the whole head thing needs to be a little more subtle. I would also change the the photo as she doesn't seem to have a sad demeanor. Great concept!

I like it a lot. The mood ring is troubled in this one I see.

The type is fragile and obviously on a downward trend - good.

Nice use of the grid and textures.

I think maybe give her eye some more emphasis so my eye has a starting point. Brightening her face would be counter to the state of mind.

I would be depressed to if I didn't have the back of my head....J/K. I like the first one the best the second is hardest to read

In high school myself, I know that not only goths and emos suffer from depression. In fact I know several cheerleaders who suffer from it. I think that if you made the poster appeal to a wider audience it would work better.

I really like the design though. It's very original. Try making the contact information bigger and the wording less. When I first looked at it, I would have wanted to just keep going. The design was neat, but uninviting. Also, I know I would want to visit the website more than make a phone call, so try emphasizing that a bit more.

Need some modifications on the girl's head, please make some more texture on the left part of her head, because this feather effect isnt looking professional. And i think for the text, u should go with the first text option because its easy to read and understand .. looks professional. :) best of luck

Hi Jonathan,

I like your color choices here.

I like the first one the best because It has a more stable feel. Which in turn compliments the message that you are trying to send. That what the words offer is stability for the depression. I also like the first one better so, i don't need to turn my head to read it (which can get tiring and I may lose where I am reading easier that way as well.)

I feel this may be a great opportunity to add more descriptive words, rather than repeating only a few behind the girl. In turn it will help you reach a few more people who may describe their depression in a different way.

Last, for the first poster your text blocks feel a bit too far to the right edge. I mainly say this after looking at how close the "I" in "Is" is to the left edge and how close the website listing is to the bottom edge. Maybe also, just a bit more space between the two paragraphs, It's so close, I almost want to read the top two lines as one long line.

structure and concept for poster is fine, but would add more tangible objects to to reflect your point. it looks like like a movie poster. there is also too much dead space in the upper left of the poster.

Very nice concept.

There is some dead space on the top part.

I would improve the Girl's face (colors/light), Maybe add some effects?

Keep the good work.

I like the design, but at first I thought it was a rock poster. That said, I think this works perfectly if it is aimed at teenagers. Good job.

although the colors and use of test and isolated image evoke the concept being sought after here, i think that this pposter concept is lacking. without the words on the page, the viewer would have no idea what the purpose of this image was, or what was going on.

First, i like the first design the best. The horizontal text is readable to me. I don't think i have too much of a problem with the head/background transition - seems to be physically pushing her head down.

On the second design, I think the biggest challenge for me is that I the purpose wasn't not quickly clear. I had to really hunt for what it was about. It might help if the "keeping you down" part was grouped better with "is depression".

Overall, it seems like it would attract your target.

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very nice font selection.

Both of them are very nice

I love this design but the call to cation needs to be stronger. If this is a poster to get teens to call or go online for help then there needs to be a powerful call to action. There is ample research to prove that a statement like "call us right now for help" is significantly more powerful than just a number or web address.

I like that first poster a lot. It has awesome dynamics and the colors really fit. The composition works great here. I wish the girl would look a bit more troubled, though.

The second poster isn't working as well as the first one.

This is a fantastic job!

Overall really like it. There's a really wonderful subtlety in her face if you take it in for a moment - you chose not to go stereotype, which speaks to those in various stages of depression.

However, if you're looking at this walking by (rather than reviewing the concept) the initial feel is that she's almost smiling, which I think is due precisely to the lock of hair falling over her face. The strong vertical creates a smile where there isn't one.

I'd ask the question about who your audience is. "Depressed people" isn't specific enough. Hiding depressed people? Those on the verge of ending their lives? Who are you trying to reach?

If you're looking for action on the viewer's part I'd look for stronger headline..."Is depression keeping you down" is restating teh image... what about something actionable? "End it. (the depression)" Why should they do this? What's in it for them?

The second layout does fit together better, but it's a lot harder to read.

font and background works are good

make call no/url bigger

nothing too alter!!