First time playing around with the chip design tool. All feedback welcomed. (1 Viewer)

[liftapint]

I still like the original version, with the half-pie and spots -- IF there are enough colors to make it work with contrast.

I think the brown and grey chips are already there.
I really like the idea of the green and red chips -- ALMOST there, just need a little more contrast.

I will probably use that spot pattern some day. I really like it.

 

[davislane]

I dunno, I like the original post the best. It's unique, I've never seen anyone use that spot pattern for an entire chip set, and I actually think it looks really cool. I'd just say that some of the colors don't provide enough contrast, so that would need to be fixed. But I actually liked the concept!

thanks for the feedback

 

[davislane]

+1 to that. Having done a monochromatic pie set and failed to include enough contrast on a couple of chips, I beg you learn from my experience. To redo the chips is a costly mistake.

If you're looking to stay somewhat monochromatic while using a different take on pies, perhaps something like this. In barrels they almost look like 8v's. Not sure how much I like the look of the faces - it's a bit too chaotic for my preferences. I'm just riffing on your initial concept.

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cheers for the feedback. i hear you regarding contrast. just limited by colours in the design tool

 

[davislane]

I still like the original version, with the half-pie and spots -- IF there are enough colors to make it work with contrast.

I think the brown and grey chips are already there.
I really like the idea of the green and red chips -- ALMOST there, just need a little more contrast.

I will probably use that spot pattern some day. I really like it.

might have to be a ceramic custom set as one isnt limited by colours like you are on the cpc design tool. its all just a bit of fun at the moment and getting a feel for a few different designs. need to crack a few eggs to make an omelette!

 

[davislane]

Thank you to everyone who took the time to have a look and give some feedback. I have been back on the design tool and have "tried" to incorporate everyone's feedback and created a few sets with "mixed" designs and a revised quarter pie tri-tone set. Ill be giving the design tool a break after this. Its a rabbit hole that you can sink endless hours down!

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[davislane]

+1 to that. Having done a monochromatic pie set and failed to include enough contrast on a couple of chips, I beg you learn from my experience. To redo the chips is a costly mistake.

If you're looking to stay somewhat monochromatic while using a different take on pies, perhaps something like this. In barrels they almost look like 8v's. Not sure how much I like the look of the faces - it's a bit too chaotic for my preferences. I'm just riffing on your initial concept.

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i did a revision where i used a 3rd darker colour which i think works well

 

[liftapint]

i did a revision where i used a 3rd darker colour which i think works well
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These colors are much better, so much more contrast. I sure like the half-pie better, your original design. This one seems really busy. Too busy.

 

[surfik]

Boring, no spot progression

 

[Pete]

I agree, spot progression/variance can take a good a chip set to that next level.

 

[davislane]

Boring, no spot progression

tough crowd

 

[davislane]

These colors are much better, so much more contrast. I sure like the half-pie better, your original design. This one seems really busy. Too busy.

Sometimes less is more! if i noticed anything on this forum everyone is very particular when it comes to there preferences with chips.

 

[davislane]

I agree, spot progression/variance can take a good a chip set to that next level.

So Ive gone back to the drawing board and came up with some new variations with some spot progressions

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[davislane]

These colors are much better, so much more contrast. I sure like the half-pie better, your original design. This one seems really busy. Too busy.

Would you consider this more or less busy than the last 1/4 set?

 

[Pete]

So Ive gone back to the drawing board and came up with some new variations with some spot progressions
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Nicely done! You've jazzed it up with the spot progression while maintaining a more classic, old school feel in avoiding wildly contrasting base and spot colours. I give the nod to the bottom mock up because you did work those white pips in on the pink chip to give it a little pop and I think that purple chip works better. Shaped inlays are always a nice touch. And, you've avoided any concern over dirty stacks! Well done Sir! Looking forward to seeing what inlay design you come up with.

 

[davislane]

Its been a while since I have played around with the CPC design tool. Decided to jump back in after everything I have been absorbing since I first joined. Its Cali colour inspired and have included a few options for each denom except the hundo. The whole set was built around it. All feedback is welcome.

 

[surfik]

Looks costly

 

[Coyote]

Very nice!
My votes:
For the frac, 2nd version
For the $1, 2nd version
For the $5, 1st version
For the $20/25, 1st version, but with DG Arc Yellow instead of DG Peach (the latter is present on the fray)
For the $100, I 'm perfectly OK with the single version
For the $500, 1st version

 

[OfficerLovejoy]

Looks costly

^This

But not everyone is poor like us.

 

[davislane]

Very nice!
My votes:
For the frac, 2nd version
For the $1, 2nd version
For the $5, 1st version
For the $20/25, 1st version, but with DG Arc Yellow instead of DG Peach (the latter is present on the fray)
For the $100, I 'm perfectly OK with the single version
For the $500, 1st version

 

[davislane]

Looks costly

If the AUD keeps getting stronger against the USD it will make the decision easier

 

[Coyote]

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The new (light green) 20/25 is also welcome; reminds of something too*
The new 500 is a lot more economical and still great; examine the posibility of using blurple for the main spots and the DG Green for the small "inside" spots.
I reiterate my (strong) preference for 4DSA316 over 4D14 for the DG yellow chip.


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[cpac54]

Its been a while since I have played around with the CPC design tool. Decided to jump back in after everything I have been absorbing since I first joined. Its Cali colour inspired and have included a few options for each denom except the hundo. The whole set was built around it. All feedback is welcome.

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My choices, esp. in terms of spot progression, would be the following. I'm personally not a fan of either version of the $1 though - given how bright the rest of the line-up is, I think you'd be far better served brightening up your $1 somehow - I quickly threw together a few alternative ideas. I think the edge spots work though with the rest of the lineup. Ultimately, it's your set though and YOU need to like it.

 

[davislane]

My choices, esp. in terms of spot progression, would be the following. I'm personally not a fan of either version of the $1 though - given how bright the rest of the line-up is, I think you'd be far better served brightening up your $1 somehow - I quickly threw together a few alternative ideas. I think the edge spots work though with the rest of the lineup. Ultimately, it's your set though and YOU need to like it.

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I like the contrast of the spots against the retro blue. It also helps the rest of the set pop againat imo. Imperial Blue would be a serious contender but its not that exciting IRL. Ive been looking at my CPC colour sample to get a better feel for the colours vs just the design. The other option is to use dayglo blue as the base and pick a different spot colour on the 5. decisions decisions. in thr meantime i will just keep collecting sample sers and see how they look IRL with the different spot ppatterns and colour combos to see what works and what doesnt.

 

[liftapint]

My choices, esp. in terms of spot progression, would be the following. I'm personally not a fan of either version of the $1 though - given how bright the rest of the line-up is, I think you'd be far better served brightening up your $1 somehow - I quickly threw together a few alternative ideas. I think the edge spots work though with the rest of the lineup. Ultimately, it's your set though and YOU need to like it.

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+1 for lightening up the $1. Retro blue is REALLLLLLLY dark. I actually love the first one mocked here by @cpac54. Really nice.

Also, lavender chip >>>>> green chip.

 

[davislane]

+1 for lightening up the $1. Retro blue is REALLLLLLLY dark. I actually love the first one mocked here by @cpac54. Really nice.

Also, lavender chip >>>>> green chip.

its not that dark in real life. i kind of like it. im waiting for a sample set to arrive where it was used to get a better feel how it looks stamped and with spots etc.

When is your set coming Mel? any proofs we can look at?

 

[liftapint]

its not that dark in real life. i kind of like it. im waiting for a sample set to arrive where it was used to get a better feel how it looks stamped and with spots etc.

When is your set coming Mel? any proofs we can look at?

No proofs. I haven't submitted my final artwork yet. Just submitted and paid for the final order though. 2-3 months before B-mold goes in...will be a long torturous wait.