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When is Vector going to be used by Nullus?

14-07-2017, 12:57 AM

Monopoly Wrote: You sick mofo with your sick work


When is Vector going to be used by Nullus?

Should be soon, I made the entire group change in the Ask Staff

14-07-2017, 12:57 AM

Monopoly Wrote: You sick mofo with your sick work


When is Vector going to be used by Nullus?

Should be soon, I made the entire group change in the Ask Staff

Wow, just wow... very original design for a userbar,

I have no clue what the sparkles are doing in the "manga" one, and I've already voiced my opinion (personal conversation) regarding the "Fantasy" one. As for the "Vector" one, I like the layout, though I am struggling with the lack of contrast and personality. Not to mention that I really do not understand what the hell "wings" have to do with "vector". By the by, I think it is worth mentioning that the Kanji for "Manga" (as far as my limited knowledge of Japanese goes and experience with actually seeing the term being used in Japan) should be; and not. If I am not mistaken then what you used is the simplified and directly translated version of the word. Where as the on I just posted is what the majority of mangaka use in Japan when talking about their work.

Not that what you used can't be used, but for the sake of accuracy then it should be the other one.

14-07-2017, 12:11 PM

Crov Wrote: I have no clue what the sparkles are doing in the "manga" one, and I've already voiced my opinion (personal conversation) regarding the "Fantasy" one. As for the "Vector" one, I like the layout, though I am struggling with the lack of contrast and personality. Not to mention that I really do not understand what the hell "wings" have to do with "vector". By the by, I think it is worth mentioning that the Kanji for "Manga" (as far as my limited knowledge of Japanese goes and experience with actually seeing the term being used in Japan) should be; and not. If I am not mistaken then what you used is the simplified and directly translated version of the word. Where as the on I just posted is what the majority of mangaka use in Japan when talking about their work.

Not that what you used can't be used, but for the sake of accuracy then it should be the other one.

I used Katakana for the sake of having a more rectangular shape Also it has simpler symbols so it gives me more headroom to make them thick and clear to read, which was my goal. Katakana is used when trying to pronounce a foreign word that isn't traditional in Japanese. I know I know, it's basically wrong to use. But I did it for the sake of the design, not correctness. It may not be "accurate", but it's precise.

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Here's some more information about the system of writing I used for those who are interested: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katakana

14-07-2017, 12:11 PM

Crov Wrote: I have no clue what the sparkles are doing in the "manga" one, and I've already voiced my opinion (personal conversation) regarding the "Fantasy" one. As for the "Vector" one, I like the layout, though I am struggling with the lack of contrast and personality. Not to mention that I really do not understand what the hell "wings" have to do with "vector". By the by, I think it is worth mentioning that the Kanji for "Manga" (as far as my limited knowledge of Japanese goes and experience with actually seeing the term being used in Japan) should be; and not. If I am not mistaken then what you used is the simplified and directly translated version of the word. Where as the on I just posted is what the majority of mangaka use in Japan when talking about their work.

Not that what you used can't be used, but for the sake of accuracy then it should be the other one.

I used Katakana for the sake of having a more rectangular shape Also it has simpler symbols so it gives me more headroom to make them thick and clear to read, which was my goal. Katakana is used when trying to pronounce a foreign word that isn't traditional in Japanese. I know I know, it's basically wrong to use. But I did it for the sake of the design, not correctness. It may not be "accurate", but it's precise.

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Here's some more information about the system of writing I used for those who are interested: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katakana

I love Victor and Manga. We need more redone.

14-07-2017, 05:12 PM

Bubble Wrote: I used Katakana for the sake of having a more rectangular shape Also it has simpler symbols so it gives me more headroom to make them thick and clear to read, which was my goal. Katakana is used when trying to pronounce a foreign word that isn't traditional in Japanese. I know I know, it's basically wrong to use. But I did it for the sake of the design, not correctness. It may not be "accurate", but it's precise.

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Here's some more information about the system of writing I used for those who are interested: https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Katakana

Yes. Katakana is usually used when referring to words and names (mostly names) that has no Japanese origin what so ever. "Manga" is inherently Japanese so it is indeed the wrong use for it. Also, a gifted designer is able to alter their design to fit with the image and doesn't require to skip the "Logical" step to make their artwork look better. Judging by how you made the "manga" UB, then it doesn't exactly seems like you had a great deal of ideas to it. That is because Katakana is more "organic" in their art form than Kanji. (Heck, the font you used makes it look like Katakana written in the form of Kanji.)

The amount of fitting ideas one can make with a less "organic" (at least for me) is insane. Considering that what you did just flat out looks like; "I had no idea what to make, but I had to make something so that is what I did".

14-07-2017, 07:42 PM

Crov Wrote: Yes. Katakana is usually used when referring to words and names (mostly names) that has no Japanese origin what so ever. "Manga" is inherently Japanese so it is indeed the wrong use for it. Also, a gifted designer is able to alter their design to fit with the image and doesn't require to skip the "Logical" step to make their artwork look better. Judging by how you made the "manga" UB, then it doesn't exactly seems like you had a great deal of ideas to it. That is because Katakana is more "organic" in their art form than Kanji. (Heck, the font you used makes it look like Katakana written in the form of Kanji.)

The amount of fitting ideas one can make with a less "organic" (at least for me) is insane. Considering that what you did just flat out looks like; "I had no idea what to make, but I had to make something so that is what I did".

That's why you are one of the greatest designers I know. Goes to show that even if people find these good, they still have flaws. I've never reached perfection. I strive to, but I know for a fact I'm not there. I'm still learning many technical aspects of design you've taught me. As for having no ideas, I did have a solid idea and this was my vision. May not have been great to many, but I thought it was. The only userbar that is my style honestly is Fantasy. The other two I ventured out my comfort zone and made those styles for the first time.

14-07-2017, 07:42 PM

Crov Wrote: Yes. Katakana is usually used when referring to words and names (mostly names) that has no Japanese origin what so ever. "Manga" is inherently Japanese so it is indeed the wrong use for it. Also, a gifted designer is able to alter their design to fit with the image and doesn't require to skip the "Logical" step to make their artwork look better. Judging by how you made the "manga" UB, then it doesn't exactly seems like you had a great deal of ideas to it. That is because Katakana is more "organic" in their art form than Kanji. (Heck, the font you used makes it look like Katakana written in the form of Kanji.)

The amount of fitting ideas one can make with a less "organic" (at least for me) is insane. Considering that what you did just flat out looks like; "I had no idea what to make, but I had to make something so that is what I did".

That's why you are one of the greatest designers I know. Goes to show that even if people find these good, they still have flaws. I've never reached perfection. I strive to, but I know for a fact I'm not there. I'm still learning many technical aspects of design you've taught me. As for having no ideas, I did have a solid idea and this was my vision. May not have been great to many, but I thought it was. The only userbar that is my style honestly is Fantasy. The other two I ventured out my comfort zone and made those styles for the first time.

Very good but so dark i think