Currency design.. opinions requested.

[The Gloves of Death]

CHANGED HEADER FONT STYLE
http://img4.glowfoto.com/images/2006/09/24-2033118384T.png (http://www.glowfoto.com/viewimage.php?img=24-203311L&y=2006&m=09&t=png&rand=8384&srv=img4)
REVISION PLEASE VIEW!! DUE TOMORROW>> LOL (click pic for bigger)
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here are some rough jpgs of a paper note I have designed.

any tips/opinions/ideas would be appreciated.

should I complicate it even more? add a border? I've been staring at it not sure what if anything to do.
:eek: <what my eyes look like.
I was thinking about adding a design or texture to the number "3's"

by the way all the text etc. is supposed to be fictional.

[Samakimoto Graphics]

Nice choice of Elements.

I take it, this is a front and back?

Suggestions:
- play with varying the transparency of some of the elements.
- have the number of the currecy also placed upside down on the diagonally opposite corner and make it smaller in size. Perhaps loose the three-d-ness of the button on which the number is placed and instead palce it on a minimally filigree-ed elipse (oval).
- if the buildings are a landmark, allow for a full view of the entire building, then have it stand on a base of plants or something.
-The Pegasus (flying horse) element in the back is overpowering, reduce either in size or tranparency.

[panzer]

i love the pegasus

that logo in the middle circular etc it cant be seen what about giving it a differentcolour or moving it somewere else and using it as a watermark

also the pegasus could be good if transparency is lowered and used like a watermark too

[JustAGuy]

The curly elements should be on one side (left/right);
If you want to make it look official, than lose the embossed oval shape and the gradient text;

I like Panzer's idea about the watermark.

[The Gloves of Death]

what do you mean by filigree'd ?? :confused:

I have messed with the transparency of the elements, I'm not sure if anything is even at 100%.

As for changing the building view that's not really possible unless I begin searching for a new picture. I think it's kind of interesting this way and lends itself to one believing that the red roofs seen would be somewhat of a "landmark" or "signature" either of the building or the country. I'll try something with the pegasus.. it's already somewhat transparent perhaps I'll make it moreso.

Panzer are you talking about the seal on the second JPG? Where would you suggest I move it? there really isn't anywhere to go with it.

The gradient text in my mind was supposed to look like iridescent security ink, however I see that it doesn't fit the bill. Any suggestions on what I can do with that text so it's not just sitting there in plain black?

I assume you mean the curly elements on the pegasus side? Where should I move them? I don't know if it would look too good to have both sides be so centered.. I want a little dynamism in this bill as well. Although I could move the curlies to the left side, the pegasus could be flipped and placed on the right side, and the number etc could be in the middle..? :confused:
What do you guys think about that?

Anyways thanks a lot for your help.. I'm sure you all know how it is when you design something and you just can't see things in it because it's your own and you've spent so much time looking at it already. :D

[mac.FINN]

Think about including security devices into the design. Take a look at current bills and see what kind of devices they use. Like the watermark that's been suggested.

[designe for designers]

verrrrryyy nice
my opinion......dont chang the number he looks clean and its beautiful likr that =] good work

[The Gloves of Death]

here is a revision

http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/brobsGTIvr6/revised2.png
http://i9.photobucket.com/albums/a51/brobsGTIvr6/revised1.png

[urstwile]

I think it looks pretty cool, but why does the U in Banque have that dark shadow thing going on with it, is that intentional?

What's this for, just a random project? Just curious. :)

[The Gloves of Death]

I think it looks pretty cool, but why does the U in Banque have that dark shadow thing going on with it, is that intentional?

What's this for, just a random project? Just curious. :)
it's an assignment (college)

I don't know no matter what I do I can't seem to get rid of the dark spot on that U with the metal style I'm using.. any suggestions?

[Riya]

Do the metal style in two seperate pieces. (Do the U again by itself and put it on top).

[Samakimoto Graphics]

It's a good relatively original design. But like Finn said, you could benefit a whole lot from borrowing ideas from real currency bills.

Like someone suggested, make the "curly element" less prominent.

Something is happening with the gradient on the "U" in "Banque".

Watermarks have a sort of embossed appearence and are subdued somewhat in their visibility.

Keep the number a solid colour for quick identification.

Also like you had said earlier, maybe a border to define the bill a bit would be good.

[JustAGuy]

I agree with Sama

[BrentonMailman]

i like the feel of the buildings.. the style of that art.. the rest looks like its not living up to it.. i think that bank notes also, usually have more to them.. LOADS of little intracacies.. making them look harder to copy. Also, are you not supposed to convey a strength and power with your design, seeing as it's currency. Perhaps that could be developed more?

[The Gloves of Death]

I understand what you guys are saying about using things on "real" currency bills, but how should I go about something like that? I don't want to just copy something off of a current bill and most of those effects are etched. I guess I just don't know how to start making something like that. :confused:

I do want the bill to look differently from a bill you would see in production right now, so I don't want to bite on current styles too much.

[Samakimoto Graphics]

See what you can find on the online Photoshop tutorials to create the embossed/etched effect.

Don't give up now...

[The Gloves of Death]

well I looked at this one.. but I already know how to make a halftone screen etc and I don't think it added anything to my piece.

http://www.computerarts.co.uk/tutorials/2d__and__photoshop/engraving_techniques

[panzer]

the seal could go behind the 3 instead of that shape

or behind the tendere

and yes dont give up your getting there m8

i also think the pegasus is still too prominent it stands too far out

[panzer]

the dark spot on the U there is some tutorials on that kind of gold effect in "phtoshop tv"

i think its called lord of the frogs or summat

[The Gloves of Death]

please view my revisions up top.. click it for bigger view.

[slovenia]

how did you design that currency thingy? did you use a program or something thanks

[The Gloves of Death]

I used photoshop.

[slovenia]

i wish i had photoshoppppp darnit

[slovenia]

could you maybe do one that looks the same but blue and says Union of North American Micronations ? :)