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First userbar attempt

Submitted by SirRemorse, , Thread ID: 45131

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25-08-2017, 06:53 PM
#1
I haven't posted in a while and thought I would try do something new. So here is my attempt to create a userbar, not sure what I was really trying to do :lol:
Userbar:
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I know its bad ahah
Tryin'a learn shit one day at a time

Discord: .remorse

RE: First userbar attempt

#2
Here are some things I recommend.

For starters, your document. Most forums fall in the range of these dimensions:
Height: 50-60px
Width: 150-160px

Always work in the original size. Down-scaling raster based images from big images is not a great idea.
You'll lose detail, and the image will most likely become blurry.

Always have the exact HEX of the background you'll be working with. This is a must.



Green was not a good choice considering your color pallet is Grey and yellow.

The diamond looks like it was taken from Google. The glow does not help with the materialistic style you were going for.

The emboss in the text ruins the style of the userbar.




There are many things that should be fixed, but here are some golden rules I go by when I make userbars.

Quality. (Making sure everything (if possible)is made by hand. Nothing is downscaled [causing blurriness and artifacts]from the internet, etc)
Consistency. (Having the same style throughout, consistent line-work, elements that share the same "family", etc)
Hard to Replicate. (This one will take some practice and getting used to, but once you find a style and flow, your design will be harder and harder to replicate.)
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RE: First userbar attempt

#3
Here are some things I recommend.

For starters, your document. Most forums fall in the range of these dimensions:
Height: 50-60px
Width: 150-160px

Always work in the original size. Down-scaling raster based images from big images is not a great idea.
You'll lose detail, and the image will most likely become blurry.

Always have the exact HEX of the background you'll be working with. This is a must.



Green was not a good choice considering your color pallet is Grey and yellow.

The diamond looks like it was taken from Google. The glow does not help with the materialistic style you were going for.

The emboss in the text ruins the style of the userbar.




There are many things that should be fixed, but here are some golden rules I go by when I make userbars.

Quality. (Making sure everything (if possible)is made by hand. Nothing is downscaled [causing blurriness and artifacts]from the internet, etc)
Consistency. (Having the same style throughout, consistent line-work, elements that share the same "family", etc)
Hard to Replicate. (This one will take some practice and getting used to, but once you find a style and flow, your design will be harder and harder to replicate.)
[Image: zzmObkB.gif]
[Image: giphy.gif]

RE: First userbar attempt

OP
#4
Thanks very much bubble appreciate it I will take these things into account, and yes diamond from google. When you do handmade pieces do you work with a walcom tablet or something?
Tryin'a learn shit one day at a time

Discord: .remorse

RE: First userbar attempt

#5
25-08-2017, 09:47 PM
SirRemorse Wrote:
Thanks very much bubble appreciate it I will take these things into account, and yes diamond from google. When you do handmade pieces do you work with a walcom tablet or something?

Everything I've ever created was made with a mouse. I have a tablet, but mouse is better for me.
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RE: First userbar attempt

#6
25-08-2017, 09:47 PM
SirRemorse Wrote:
Thanks very much bubble appreciate it I will take these things into account, and yes diamond from google. When you do handmade pieces do you work with a walcom tablet or something?

Everything I've ever created was made with a mouse. I have a tablet, but mouse is better for me.
[Image: zzmObkB.gif]
[Image: giphy.gif]

RE: First userbar attempt

#7
At least your first attempt looks way better than when I try to create it Smile
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RE: First userbar attempt

OP
#8
Thanks Yondu

And wow thats really impressive Bubble im going to think of some kind of group of little projects I can build into a showcase or thread showcase kinda thing, any ideas maybe logos or something.
Tryin'a learn shit one day at a time

Discord: .remorse

RE: First userbar attempt

#9
Nice for the first attempt!

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#10
that is a good job man! keep up the good work you will get better!!

RE: First userbar attempt

#11
I think its looking nice for your first attempt. Good job!

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