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Title: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: danieltennis on December 24, 2008, 03:13:46 am
Hey guys,
Since some members of VN are working on the content for the yearbook, I decided to create some designs such as the front cover and page layouts for the yearbook. I'm not even sure if a cover is required, but I just made the cover for the fun of it.

Here is the cover page:                                                                         Here is an example of the page layout:
(http://img165.imageshack.us/img165/6084/vnyearbookcoverwz9.jpg)     (http://img518.imageshack.us/img518/3482/vnyearbookpagelayoutre6.jpg)

If you like me to make any changes such as the sub-title or the colour scheme etc. just say so.

PM me if you want me to send the image file of the cover.

Thanks

Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: dekoyl on December 24, 2008, 03:17:05 am
Yay, you're back Daniel.

That's honestly some good work. However to be a nit-picker, I'd say shift the text a little (Vcenotes Yearbook...) toward the left and maybe change the font of "Memories...".

Also, the apostrophe is meant to be infront like: '08 :P

But really, that's some awesome work. +1
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: psychlaw on December 24, 2008, 03:46:04 am
you've got to have the site logo on it somewhere aswell

maybe set the background colours in accordance with the logo otherwise they'd clash and look weird
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Glockmeister on December 24, 2008, 10:46:21 am
To be frankly honest, this site's logo looks pretty fugly, so it's probably good that the logo is not on the cover.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: dusty_girl1144 on December 24, 2008, 11:00:40 am
To be frankly honest, this site's logo looks pretty fugly, so it's probably good that the logo is not on the cover.

bit harsh dont you reckon. bahahah




i thought it was GREAT of you to  have the courage to design and post.

i reckon its really good dan,
colours are really nicely done too! :P
take into account other posts and it should work out pretty well :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: bturville on December 24, 2008, 11:12:06 am
I'll whip one up some time later today also.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 11:35:35 am
how about some graphics?
looks a bit plain. Also try different shades of colours to blend in with the background
Oh and remember to use no more than three different font types - it's a convention.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: costargh on December 24, 2008, 11:59:04 am
Something about the cover (i think its the leaves and the font) makes me think of the design as a design for funeral company.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Eriny on December 24, 2008, 12:27:13 pm
doboman was also interested in designing a front cover, I'll send him to this thread too.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 12:29:29 pm
Something about the cover (i think its the leaves and the font) makes me think of the design as a design for funeral company.
LOL i agree
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: excal on December 24, 2008, 12:29:47 pm
Don't like it. It's 'VCENotes', after all.

Green just doesn't work, too.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 12:30:47 pm
that looks like a vista background
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 12:31:14 pm
try the traditional VN  colour, blue
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: AppleXY on December 24, 2008, 12:38:37 pm
To be frankly honest, this site's logo looks pretty fugly


STFU.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: lacoste on December 24, 2008, 12:39:25 pm
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Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: cobby on December 24, 2008, 12:41:46 pm
Something about the cover (i think its the leaves and the font) makes me think of the design as a design for funeral company.
Yeah im not liking the green or the caligraphy style font.
Maybe some more vibrant colors??  
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 24, 2008, 12:50:50 pm
I like the font, but maybe we can have something other than leaves... Like, maybe the children, like they do on those VTAC books... XD... With the leaves, it doesn't really look like a yearbook for a student community... If I picked it up, it would seem to me something about nature... But good job; it's good to see someone who is dedicated. :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: danieltennis on December 24, 2008, 12:58:31 pm
ok, it looks like I will probably have to redesign the colour scheme, the font and replace the leaf with something more relevant. Can anyone give me any ideas to put on the cover itself?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 01:04:36 pm
how about including the VCAA logo?
i'm sure that will bring back memories for VCE alumni
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: cobby on December 24, 2008, 01:07:54 pm
how about including the VCAA logo?
i'm sure that will bring back memories for VCE alumni
VCAA logo?? uhhh...
how about having all the members names printed on the background of the front/back covers and then have "VN yearbook 08" or something written over it??
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 24, 2008, 01:08:26 pm
how about including the VCAA logo?
i'm sure that will bring back memories for VCE alumni
VCAA logo?? uhhh...
how about having all the members names printed on the background of the front/back covers and then have "VN yearbook 08" or something written over it??

Ohhh, I like that idea. :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: ursus on December 24, 2008, 01:09:55 pm
yeah that's a really good idea!
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: danieltennis on December 24, 2008, 01:11:43 pm
how about including the VCAA logo?
i'm sure that will bring back memories for VCE alumni
VCAA logo?? uhhh...
how about having all the members names printed on the background of the front/back covers and then have "VN yearbook 08" or something written over it??
Thats a pretty good idea. I probably can only use 60 names, maybe top 60 posters?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: cobby on December 24, 2008, 01:13:28 pm
how about including the VCAA logo?
i'm sure that will bring back memories for VCE alumni
VCAA logo?? uhhh...
how about having all the members names printed on the background of the front/back covers and then have "VN yearbook 08" or something written over it??
Thats a pretty good idea. I probably can only use 60 names, maybe top 60 posters?
once my net is back up to speed i can help you with the design if you want...
why only 60 names?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: mystikal on December 24, 2008, 01:13:50 pm
there user names or real names lols?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: danieltennis on December 24, 2008, 01:20:00 pm
how about including the VCAA logo?
i'm sure that will bring back memories for VCE alumni
VCAA logo?? uhhh...
how about having all the members names printed on the background of the front/back covers and then have "VN yearbook 08" or something written over it??
Thats a pretty good idea. I probably can only use 60 names, maybe top 60 posters?
once my net is back up to speed i can help you with the design if you want...
why only 60 names?
Its going be to time consuming and difficult to write everyones name down. Maybe if you can help type all the names into a word document, that be great.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: cobby on December 24, 2008, 01:22:03 pm
how about including the VCAA logo?
i'm sure that will bring back memories for VCE alumni
VCAA logo?? uhhh...
how about having all the members names printed on the background of the front/back covers and then have "VN yearbook 08" or something written over it??
Thats a pretty good idea. I probably can only use 60 names, maybe top 60 posters?
once my net is back up to speed i can help you with the design if you want...
why only 60 names?
Its going be to time consuming and difficult to write everyones name down. Maybe if you can help type all the names into a word document, that be great.
Ok ill get together a list of people who want their names on the cover of the Yearbook
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 24, 2008, 01:26:45 pm
there user names or real names lols?

Their user names most likely... I don't even know the real names of some people here.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: cobby on December 24, 2008, 01:28:38 pm
there user names or real names lols?

Their user names most likely... I don't even know the real names of some people here.
Usernames :)
or maybe have something like.. Cobby aka Trent?
Entirely up to you :) but the usernames will definitely used :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Mao on December 24, 2008, 01:45:57 pm
having names is a bad idea. :P it won't work. Have a table of contents users or something for each user who submits their page stuffuz.

keep in mind that this most likely won't be printed, so I doubt designs would be accepted until the format has been finalised. for now, try not to be too restrictive on yourself =]
Title: DESIGN MOCK UPS
Post by: bturville on December 24, 2008, 05:51:12 pm
OK, here is my CURRENT cover layout. I'm thinking we could have a juxtaposition of photos on the front cover maybe, VCE related stuff. For the moment I just have one picture on the front.

People could submit photos (maybe)? If not I can always just shoot some more myself.

I'm totally open to suggestions and criticism, mocking up suggestions and exporting them is relatively quick. I've also offered to make the general page layout.

FRONT:
(http://i43.tinypic.com/19qnm.jpg)

BACK:
(http://i43.tinypic.com/10prts7.jpg)

Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: cobby on December 24, 2008, 05:56:21 pm
nice work bturville, i really like the front cover image
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: kurrymuncher on December 24, 2008, 06:14:40 pm
good stuff bturville, but a little too plain.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 06:24:33 pm
i recommend putting the Ti-89 Titanium calculator---> it will look much more sophisticated
and do something with the back page. For example try blending objects such as test tubes, beakers etc.
Otherwise it's great! :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: costargh on December 24, 2008, 06:33:51 pm
OF LOVE AND SHADOWS!!!

Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 06:47:42 pm
OF LOVE AND SHADOWS!!!


hahahahaha i thought ur more a "AMFAS" person...
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: bturville on December 24, 2008, 06:48:07 pm
I tried sticking the top posters on the back just so people could get a 'feel' for that whole idea...I don't know if I'm a fan.

i recommend putting the Ti-89 Titanium calculator---> it will look much more sophisticated
and do something with the back page. For example try blending objects such as test tubes, beakers etc.
Otherwise it's great! :)
Done, it does look better with the 89.

OF LOVE AND SHADOWS!!!


YAY! My favourite english text :)

good stuff bturville, but a little too plain.
I agree...I'm thinking more pictures would help.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 06:48:49 pm
+1 YAY u changed the calc. and mine names in their  :D
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: costargh on December 24, 2008, 06:49:22 pm
LOl no, what I meant was that on the front cover (before he changed the picture) it had an essay about OFAS. "Pradelio..."
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 24, 2008, 06:50:20 pm
LOl no, what I meant was that on the front cover (before he changed the picture) it had an essay about OFAS. "Pradelio..."
oh ok lol
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Matt The Rat on December 24, 2008, 06:51:59 pm
I like how droodles is all in caps. Shows his towering importance over us all.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: bturville on December 24, 2008, 06:53:34 pm
I like how droodles is all in caps. Shows his towering importance over us all.
HUH? YOU NOTICED? THAT WASN'T DONE INTENTIONALLY, PROMISE. NO REALLY, I PROMISE.

/lies
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Eriny on December 24, 2008, 07:36:26 pm
OK, here is the cover layout I promised earlier. I'm thinking we could have a juxtaposition of photos on the front cover maybe, VCE related stuff. For the moment I just have one picture on the front.


I like it, it looks professional and stuff. I agree with having more photos and stuff. I'm not sure about the names thing either, everyone's name will be splayed inside anyway... I don't know what to have instead though.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: jsimmo on December 24, 2008, 07:40:40 pm
OK, here is the cover layout I promised earlier. I'm thinking we could have a juxtaposition of photos on the front cover maybe, VCE related stuff. For the moment I just have one picture on the front.

People could submit photos (maybe)? If not I can always just shoot some more myself.

I'm totally open to suggestions and criticism, mocking up suggestions and exporting them is relatively quick. I've also offered to make the general page layout to Eriny.

I like your layout - it's pretty simple but effective.

I hope you don't mind but, I quickly messed around with it a bit (I don't have the new Photoshop on my laptop - only the old version, so it's not the best design I could come up with atm - it's very grundgy/pixelated).

I think you might need to try and make it a bit more 'fun' looking (and not so serious/professional??) - i'm not to sure what theme/mood everyone wants it to be?

(http://img386.imageshack.us/img386/453/vce2222sq7.jpg)

When I get back on my main computer (with the new photoshop), I could also try to make a layout.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: costargh on December 24, 2008, 07:55:29 pm
Wow i like jsimmos a lot!
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: bturville on December 24, 2008, 07:57:23 pm
Yep, I love the general look of your version, with the overlays and stuff...it kinda reminds me of the checkpoints covers (is that what it's reminding me of!?!)

I also agree it needs to look a bit more fun...eh I wish I had ANY version of Photoshop. I've been wanting to get it for so long, but can't justify the price :(

I PMed you the source photos
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: dekoyl on December 24, 2008, 08:00:31 pm
Yep, I love the general look of your version, with the overlays and stuff. I also agree it needs to look a bit more fun...eh I wish I had ANY version of Photoshop. I've been wanting to get it for so long, but can't justify the price :(
Try the program Gimp. It's the free alternative to Photoshop. (IIRC, with a few plug-ins its nearly on par with Photoshop.)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: bturville on December 24, 2008, 08:05:58 pm
Yep, I love the general look of your version, with the overlays and stuff. I also agree it needs to look a bit more fun...eh I wish I had ANY version of Photoshop. I've been wanting to get it for so long, but can't justify the price :(
Try the program Gimp. It's the free alternative to Photoshop. (IIRC, with a few plug-ins its nearly on par with Photoshop.)
I didn't think GIMP was on OS X, but apparantly it is!? Dloading now :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: gfb on December 24, 2008, 08:55:43 pm
Navy with yellow font will look better.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 24, 2008, 10:58:09 pm
Wow jsimmo, that cover is fantastic!!!
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: doboman on December 24, 2008, 11:07:32 pm
Here's my PHAILED attempt. Thoughts anyone?
(http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a145/bungur/1vce.jpg)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: shonakennedy on December 25, 2008, 12:08:35 am
omg omg my name was on the backkk i feel so special  :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 25, 2008, 12:10:55 am
^
Me too!

I feel bad for those who don't have their names included. XD
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Eriny on December 25, 2008, 12:16:27 am
I like veni, vidi, vici
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 25, 2008, 12:17:41 am
The 'VCEnotes' screen shot is nice, too. :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Matt The Rat on December 25, 2008, 12:57:37 am
Wow i like jsimmo a lot!

Who'da thunk it!
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: bubble sunglasses on December 25, 2008, 01:02:14 am

 Like both doboman's and bturville's. Maybe the latter could have a beer can and a computer with VN on the screen as well, in the background.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: vce01 on December 25, 2008, 01:06:55 am
lol, last name ftw
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: pHysiX on December 25, 2008, 09:48:17 am
i really like this idea. the logo will actually fit well with this colour scheme, since the colours in the logo itself complement each other and the general blue fits with the "soft" background.

very nice work. the simplistic idea is always better. now we just gotta work on content...and some way of distributing it =]
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: methodsboy on December 25, 2008, 12:01:57 pm
i like jsimmos but the image of the papers and the calc. shouldn't be blurred, i reckon.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: amyminchin on December 25, 2008, 08:59:02 pm
i like jsimmos front and bturvilles back! v. cool indeed!
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: ell on December 25, 2008, 09:12:48 pm
i like jsimmos front and bturvilles back! v. cool indeed!

Too bad bturville deleted his account :(
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: humph on December 25, 2008, 09:17:09 pm
i like jsimmos front and bturvilles back! v. cool indeed!

Too bad bturville deleted his account :(
yeah, wtf?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 25, 2008, 10:01:53 pm
i like jsimmos front and bturvilles back! v. cool indeed!

I simply concur! :)
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: hard on December 25, 2008, 10:04:45 pm
i like jsimmos front and bturvilles back! v. cool indeed!

Too bad bturville deleted his account :(
yeah, wtf?
i think i should go along with the sterotypical flow of things so i might delete my account.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 25, 2008, 10:31:18 pm
i like jsimmos front and bturvilles back! v. cool indeed!

Too bad bturville deleted his account :(
yeah, wtf?
i think i should go along with the sterotypical flow of things so i might delete my account.

Ohhh... Me too; everyone is starting to go against me on this site. :(
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: excal on December 26, 2008, 03:19:12 am
i like jsimmos front and bturvilles back! v. cool indeed!

Too bad bturville deleted his account :(
yeah, wtf?
i think i should go along with the sterotypical flow of things so i might delete my account.

Ohhh... Me too; everyone is starting to go against me on this site. :(

Only after you lied to everyone. We might forgive, but we don't forget.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: amyminchin on December 26, 2008, 06:53:32 pm
huh? have i missed something?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: AppleThief on December 26, 2008, 06:59:23 pm
huh? have i missed something?
Yeah.

http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,8190.0.html (drama starts page five)
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,9034.0.html
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: xox.happy1.xox on December 26, 2008, 08:57:33 pm
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,9034.0.html

:o... I did not lie about apologising... If I apologise and nobody accepts it, then I guess I deserve to delete my account...
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: squance on December 26, 2008, 08:59:21 pm
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,9034.0.html

:o... I did not lie about apologising... If I apologise and nobody accepts it, then I guess I deserve to delete my account...

NOOOOOOO!!! Don't delete your acccount 
:'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'( :'(

ANYWAYS...how's the design of the yearbook going? Anymore new designs?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: amyminchin on December 26, 2008, 10:06:30 pm
No! happy! don't delete! come back!
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: costargh on December 26, 2008, 10:07:36 pm
lol thats soooooooo dramatic hahah
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: amyminchin on December 26, 2008, 10:12:33 pm
lol it does sound a bit soap operaish... "nooo! happpppyyyy!"
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: ultimate on December 26, 2008, 10:13:43 pm
so did this person actually leave this website? Or just joking?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: hard on December 26, 2008, 10:14:37 pm
lol thats soooooooo dramatic hahah
this is the first time on VN that i can't distinguish whether the comment is pure sarcasm or not? but i'm assuming it's the former due to the soooooooo.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: hard on December 26, 2008, 10:15:40 pm
wait, now she's a guest. so did she end up deleting?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: ultimate on December 26, 2008, 10:16:45 pm
wait, now she's a guest. so did she end up deleting?

yeh once u delete ur account i think it just shows as 'guest'.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: hard on December 26, 2008, 10:17:56 pm
wait, now she's a guest. so did she end up deleting?

yeh once u delete ur account i think it just shows as 'guest'.
so that's 5. ehh i guess people are too emotional. calm down people.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Eriny on December 26, 2008, 10:27:13 pm
Maybe there should be a tribute in the yearbook to all those who deleted their account in 2008.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: squance on December 26, 2008, 10:29:18 pm
Maybe there should be a tribute in the yearbook to all those who deleted their account in 2008.

Yep! I reckon so. A page dedicated to them or something :P
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Flaming_Arrow on December 26, 2008, 11:19:46 pm
Maybe there should be a tribute in the yearbook to all those who deleted their account in 2008.
+1
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: doboman on December 26, 2008, 11:42:28 pm
Maybe there should be a tribute in the yearbook to all those who deleted their account in 2008.
+1

Name it, Former members.
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Flaming_Arrow on December 26, 2008, 11:43:24 pm
droodles
caramel
bruterville
xox.happy1.xox

hmm who else
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: doboman on December 26, 2008, 11:44:45 pm
BA22
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: ell on December 26, 2008, 11:44:58 pm
droodles
caramel
bruterville
xox.happy1.xox

hmm who else

lol bruterville

BA22/Dexter as well
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Flaming_Arrow on December 26, 2008, 11:45:39 pm
droodles
caramel
bruterville
xox.happy1.xox

hmm who else

lol bruterville

BA22/Dexter as well

lol xD
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: costargh on December 27, 2008, 02:49:02 am
Name the former members, VN Deceased
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: clinton_09 on December 27, 2008, 10:50:38 am
did happy leave?
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: cobby on December 27, 2008, 11:12:10 am
did happy leave?
yep
Title: Re: VN Yearbook designs
Post by: Odette. on December 27, 2008, 11:26:06 am
huh? have i missed something?
Yeah.

http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,8190.0.html (drama starts page five)
http://vcenotes.com/forum/index.php/topic,9034.0.html

Looks like I missed a lot of that... Oh well...
And I agree about making a page for all those who left the forum in 2008! Oh will I be on that list? Just call me the revived one or something :P :D