GCU Forum - Wonky type

Jasmine_152603 GCU Newbies artist Posts: 7	Wonky type Sep 15^th, 2011, 4:58pm hi there I have had a few cards rejected in the last couple of days because I have tilted my type on the front. It was deliberate. and looks pretty funky. Is there precedence for this? and how do i plead my case? thank you Jazzydesignz http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/jazzydesignz
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Terry_151326 Senior Member artist Posts: 307	Re: Wonky type Reply #1 - Sep 15^th, 2011, 5:11pm You can email the review team at cardreview@greetingcarduniverse.com I don't understand why they would have a problem with that Terry
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Re: Wonky type
Reply #2 - Sep 15^th, 2011, 6:29pm

In general Jasmine, tilted text does not work well on a greeting card. That's not to say they aren't exceptions when it works very well, usually that is when the tilt of the text follows the same line as an element in the design.

If the card(s) have been returned because of the tilted text, the chances are high that it simply does not look professional on that specific design.

As Terry mentioned; you are free to plead your case by responding to the same email that you received from the team. That way the PID numbers are included so they can look at the designs again.

Good luck!

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Jasmine_152603 GCU Newbies artist Posts: 7	Re: Wonky type Reply #3 - Sep 16^th, 2011, 6:23am Thank you I'll give it a go. In a design sense it looks great. The reviewer told me that it was because the customer may view it as being a mistake. I can see that point of view... but ultimately I like designs that are like me, a bit different have a great weekend everyone!
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Jasmine_152603 GCU Newbies artist Posts: 7	Re: Wonky type Reply #4 - Sep 16^th, 2011, 6:26am just to add. Interestingly... one of them was just approved http://www.greetingcarduniverse.com/-What+a+wonderful+life+we+have+Im+glad+Im+sh aring+it+with+you+Honey-greeting+card-862388?aid=152603 Thank you again!
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Terry_151326 Senior Member artist Posts: 307	Re: Wonky type Reply #5 - Sep 16^th, 2011, 7:35am I like that card, I think you did a good job of making it "Whimsical" (if thats a word). Also the tilted text with the light shadowing makes it interesting. Terry
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Norma_133903 Senior Member artist Posts: 485	Re: Wonky type Reply #6 - Sep 17^th, 2011, 1:30am I agree with Terry, the tilted text looks good on that card.
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Jasmine_152603 GCU Newbies artist Posts: 7	Re: Wonky type Reply #7 - Sep 17^th, 2011, 2:54am Thank you for your support I'll see if the reviewer will have another look have a fantastic day!
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Re: Wonky type
Reply #8 - Sep 17^th, 2011, 7:56am

Cute card Jasmine.

Here are my thoughts after seeing the design. The tilt if your text is only slight and slight translates to the eye as a mistake. The tilt also is not at the same angle as the bee which also comes across as being a mistake rather than intentional.

My suggestion is you work with the text a bit more to align the tilt with the bee and/or rather than a plain tilt, see how a wave effect works to give the text a feel like it's flying with the bee.

Just thoughts, but I think you get the idea

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judith_134088 Senior Member artist Posts: 352	Re: Wonky type Reply #9 - Sep 19^th, 2011, 9:22am cute & groovy cards, how come I dont see a testimonial, on your GCU page?
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Judy_139270 Gold Member artist Posts: 870	Re: Wonky type Reply #10 - Sep 20^th, 2011, 11:13am I agree with the others who have mentioned that the tilt of the text would look more convincing (ie not a mistake) if it were at more of an angle. But, in principal, I like the idea of it tilting and I'd think it would attract customers too!
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