Dsil Diamond Club Inlay Draft (1 Viewer)

[davesilver88]

 

[mipevi]

The center seems a bit busy, but I'm just looking at it on the screen so not sure... Have you tried with a black outline for the denom? Alternatively, or with it, could try a lighter gray watermark. Best to print it out in true size and see of course.

And how about some drink in the glass, the liquid surface could be level to the inlay/denom orientation, perhaps even playfully spilling over a little since the glass is tipped..?

 

[davesilver88]

The center seems a bit busy, but I'm just looking at it on the screen so not sure... Have you tried with a black outline for the denom? Alternatively, or with it, could try a lighter gray watermark. Best to print it out in true size and see of course.

And how about some drink in the glass, the liquid surface could be level to the inlay/denom orientation, perhaps even playfully spilling over a little since the glass is tipped..?

Great feedback, I’m looking for stuff like this.

I agree on everything, especially the middle being too busy.

I’m gonna give it a day to think about and then redraft.

 

[warma]

You have a lovely font/logo in the middle. The outer ring is just a plain font- real bummer and distracts from the nice work in the center- seems like it was just thrown on there with no effort.

 

[davesilver88]

You have a lovely font/logo in the middle. The outer ring is just a plain font- real bummer and distracts from the nice work in the center- seems like it was just thrown on there with no effort.

Good point. I should find a better font. Thank you!

 

[davesilver88]

Okay quick update to V2

 

[JMC9389]

One thing I learned over time is that when it comes to inlay artwork, simplicity is best, especially if you want the chip body and edge spots to be the star of the show.

 

[links_slayer]

design in the op is definitely too busy, imo. i don't mind the "plain" font around the edges. i also like to center the denoms without taking the symbol into consideration but realize i may be in the minority.

 

[chipinla]

Okay quick update to V2

$ symbol is ginormous.

 

[upNdown]

You have a lovely font/logo in the middle. The outer ring is just a plain font- real bummer and distracts from the nice work in the center- seems like it was just thrown on there with no effort.

I think the exact opposite. I think the plain font around the outside is great and whatever is happening in the middle needs to be less and clearer.
To me, if inlays aren’t easily legible then they’re bad design. So simple fonts work.
And I’m sure it’s way too on the nose, but I like more retro designs, so I’d suggest a big diamond as the background in the center, instead of whatever scrolling initials are there now.

 

[chipinla]

Here’s an idea to clean it up a little. I’m assuming DSil is for Dave Silver

 

[SteveEH]

As a minimalist I like your revision way better. Still the dollar sign is too big and I like the denominations centered without the symbol (smaller symbols help with this).

I like the Dsil font and I like a style like that with a plain style font (see my avatar/set).

Is there a personal/meaningful story that goes with diamonds and martinis, or are you going to tell a story (like by serving cocktails at your game/building a poker room with an old school classy 'diamond club' or speakeasy feel)?

 

[upNdown]

DSil is for Dave Silver

I’m a dummy because I didn’t see that.
If Dsil is like a nickname, then it’s probably pronounced Dee-sill? Like Alex Rodriguez was A-Rod? But with A-Rod, that’s how they spelled it and it was clear what it meant. Dsil doesn’t read Dee-sil to me. I see it and say Deh-sill.

 

[chipinla]

I’m a dummy because I didn’t see that.
If Dsil is like a nickname, then it’s probably pronounced Dee-sill? Like Alex Rodriguez was A-Rod? But with A-Rod, that’s how they spelled it and it was clear what it meant. Dsil doesn’t read Dee-sil to me. I see it and say Deh-sill.

 

[jr8719]

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Just take away the grey text in the background, replace the dot on the i in Dsil with the diamond, reduce the size of the cent — and I think we've got ourselves a winner.

 

[TheOffalo]

I’m a dummy because I didn’t see that.
If Dsil is like a nickname, then it’s probably pronounced Dee-sill? Like Alex Rodriguez was A-Rod? But with A-Rod, that’s how they spelled it and it was clear what it meant. Dsil doesn’t read Dee-sil to me. I see it and say Deh-sill.

 

[davesilver88]

$ symbol is ginormous.

V3 I will reduce the $ sign, I agree it’s too large

 

[davesilver88]

I’m a dummy because I didn’t see that.
If Dsil is like a nickname, then it’s probably pronounced Dee-sill? Like Alex Rodriguez was A-Rod? But with A-Rod, that’s how they spelled it and it was clear what it meant. Dsil doesn’t read Dee-sil to me. I see it and say Deh-sill.

Haha yes “Dsil” is my nickname that’s stuck with me for over 20 years across all social circles.

It’s pronounced “Dee-Sil”

When people don’t know me they either think I’m “deh-sil” or “diesel”

 

[AK Chip]

Maybe go with two different inlays, one side with the initials and one with the rest on the first version.

 

[davesilver88]

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Here’s an idea to clean it up a little. I’m assuming DSil is for Dave Silver

How did you do this so quickly? Looks great

 

[davesilver88]

As a minimalist I like your revision way better. Still the dollar sign is too big and I like the denominations centered without the symbol (smaller symbols help with this).

I like the Dsil font and I like a style like that with a plain style font (see my avatar/set).

Is there a personal/meaningful story that goes with diamonds and martinis, or are you going to tell a story (like by serving cocktails at your game/building a poker room with an old school classy 'diamond club' or speakeasy feel)?

No big story behind the Diamond. I like jewelry, it’s an alliteration to my nickname, and it’s a suit in poker.

As far as the martini glass goes, I like James Bond; I own every movie. I too enjoy a vodka martini, and hahaha yes, it seems to fit into the old school fancy cocktail theme with diamonds - just thought it worked

 

[chipinla]

How did you do this so quickly? Looks great

 

[JMC9389]

Maybe go with two different inlays, one side with the initials and one with the rest on the first version.

This works! Dual inlay chips FTW!

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[davesilver88]

V3

 

[chipinla]

V3

Have to be honest, it just looks cluttered to me

 

[chipinla]

V3

You should put it in the design tool to get an idea how it would look on a chip

 

[davesilver88]

Have to be honest, it just looks cluttered to me

No worries I appreciate the feedback. All opinions are welcome; I’m from Jersey - my feelings won’t get hurt

 

[TheOffalo]

I think it’s a bit unbalanced. The diamond and martini glass are close to each other and make the right side of the label too “heavy” in my opinion.

 

[chipinla]

 

[davesilver88]

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Dude you’re a machine! Thanks for helping with this. How do you get the 3 chips to the same image? I always have to do it 3 different times