Metin Ucar

Poster - Happy Birthday

By Metin Ucar

   on Mar 13, 2010
14 Reviews9 Votes0 Favorites903 Views

Concept Reviews

  • Matthew Nicoll

    Matthew Nicoll

    Rank: 2 Titan

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 4
    1 Vote

    I really like the retro dull colors, it mixes in well with the background color. I gave you 3 stars for purpose as I'm not sure what the circles have to do with your anniversary, but they do look cool anyway. Overall Good work!

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:53 AM

      Hello there Matthew, thanks for the feedbacks. My friend is kinda obsessed with vintage colours and round shapes. Therefore I came up with such a concept. By using shar-edged letters for the name and tagline, I wanted to create a contrary feeling. thanks again.

  • Joseph Dougherty

    Joseph Dougherty

    Rank: 5 Advanced

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 2
    1 Vote
    The point?

    Posted on Mar 13, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    While I like the design itself, it doesn't say "Happy Birthday" to me. However, I'd imagine you know your girlfriend best! I like the design itself, I just don't see it as engaging- so if you think the point comes across, I like the design.

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:55 AM

      Hello there Joseph,

      The point is to give her a present that fits to her tastes. That's why I think she'll like it.

      Thanks for the feedback.

  • Joe Mulberry

    Joe Mulberry

    Rank: 1 Elite

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
    1 Vote
    the colour of the purple circle

    Posted on Mar 14, 2010 at 9:05 AM

    I like the design in general, nice coloured textured background to set the dull retro colours. If she is the kind of girl who likes the retro look then she will love it. Much better than a birthday card from a shop, so will will love it as it came from you heart.

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:55 AM

      Hello there Joe,

      Thanks for the feedback.

  • Nate Hamilton

    Nate Hamilton

    Rank: 1 Elite

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
    1 Vote
    Looks good

    Posted on Mar 16, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    I like it, you could have made it more interesting with a better texture in the background that also comes through on the circular shapes.

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 19, 2010 at 10:02 AM

      Hi there Nate,

      Thanks for the feedback. I'll keep experimenting with textures as you suggested.

      Regards.

  • Ezequiel Jaime

    Ezequiel Jaime

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    • Design: 5
    • Purpose: 5
    • Originality: 5
    • Engagement: 3
    1 Vote
    Original!

    Posted on Mar 16, 2010 at 6:17 PM

    I love it, looks like oldstyle products poster! And if the circles represent balloons, everything it's said. Thumbs up!

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 19, 2010 at 10:03 AM

      Hello Ezequiel,

      Thanks for the feedback.

  • maya meyouhas

    maya meyouhas

    Rank: 2 Titan

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    • Design: 5
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 2
    1 Vote
    Love it!

    Posted on Mar 19, 2010 at 3:46 PM

    ...doesn't Emilie start with é? ;o)

  • Lindsay Braun

    Lindsay Braun

    Rank: 5 Advanced

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 2
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 4
    1 Vote
    Love!

    Posted on Apr 28, 2010 at 9:39 AM

    Love! I wish my bf was a designer to make me something like this! The only thing I might do is add a really subtle texture to the flat circles. It'll give it just a little more interest, and not read quite so flat.

  • Gavan Brown

    Gavan Brown

    Rank: 1 Elite

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 5
    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 4
    1 Vote
    great.

    Posted on Mar 15, 2010 at 10:24 AM

    love the colors. Gave a 5 on purpose because a girl would love these colors. My wife would.

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:58 AM

      Hello there Gavan,

      Thanks for the feedback.

  • Mateusz Staniszewski

    Mateusz Staniszewski

    Rank: 4 Master

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 3
    0 Votes
    Plane and revolting

    Posted on Mar 15, 2010 at 11:22 AM

    This poster could use more gradients and better color solving. Looking at this graphic I really don't fell birthday atmosphere. But I can't deny - it's very orginal.

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:59 AM

      Hello there Mateusz,

      Thanks for the feedback. But I don't get how gradients and colour solving will help this concept. Could you please be more specific?

      Thanks.

  • Dustin Delatore

    Dustin Delatore

    Rank: 10 Newbie

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 5
    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 3
    0 Votes
    Looks good

    Posted on Mar 16, 2010 at 8:43 AM

    I like the poster. The vintage looks pretty sweet it reminds me of the minimalist movie posters i've seen on the internet.

    Reading your feedback on others I see how she would like this.

    I can really see this on a stetched canvas, to maintain the the classic 1970's style.

    Plus I agree lose the url your not really sellying your girlfriend anything that she needs to see on your website. Maybe add it for your portfolio but not for part of the gift.

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 19, 2010 at 10:01 AM

      Hello Dustin,

      Thanks for the feedback. I'll take your advice on url into account.

      Regards.

  • Tanya Simkin-Reva

    Tanya Simkin-Reva

    Rank: 5 Advanced

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    • Design: 5
    • Purpose: 5
    • Originality: 5
    • Engagement: 5
    0 Votes
    Fine

    Posted on Jun 12, 2010 at 11:37 AM

    It's fine. I love very much retro-vintage and you made awesome work. as for birthday mood (or its absence)... I am sure that we know our friends and their tastes (for this they are our friends) and i do not see any reason Metin's friend will dislike the fine gift. And I am not so sure, no, lets say I am sure that gradients (it was mentioned in previous review) shouldn't have been used here. Style the work is done doesn't suppose gradients to my opinion...

  • Iruna Kuroda

    Iruna Kuroda

    Rank: 6 Apprentice

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    • Design: 4
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
    0 Votes
    :D

    Posted on Sep 20, 2010 at 1:27 AM

    Well, personally I don't this birthday card is suitable for your gf. This typeface looks professional and somehow it doesn't fit with a birthday card. The vintage color makes me feel sad..

    Sorry, my english is bad and i don't know if you understand me ^ ^"

  • John Sebesta

    John Sebesta

    Rank: 10 Newbie

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    • Design: 5
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 4
    • Engagement: 3
    0 Votes
    Refreshing

    Posted on Feb 20, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    I think it's a very refreshing approach to a birthday card. This seems to have some permanence in mind. By that I mean that it is something that she can leave up year round to enjoy.

    Small suggestion, what would the name look like if you put circles over the two "i"'s in her name? That might help tie the name in more with the circle pattern down below.

  • Kirill Kedrinski

    Kirill Kedrinski

    Rank: 6 Apprentice

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    • Design: 3
    • Purpose: 3
    • Originality: 3
    • Engagement: 3
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    Posted on Mar 14, 2010 at 3:56 PM

    interesting concept but i don`t understand what will make her happy about this present. it can be good decoration of interior but like a present on birthday not. Maybe you should play with your photo and make of them your silhouette for poster and show your feelings to her?

    • Metin Ucar
      Metin Ucar commented:
      Posted: on Mar 16, 2010 at 7:57 AM

      Hello there Kiril,

      First of all thanks for the feedback. As she's kinda into such shapes and colours and only a friend of mine, I think this would make her happy and be much better than a birthday card.