[STEEMGIG Complete] Operation Steemit Cover-Images: Mission Accomplished! 🏁
There is no greater reward than doing something I love and that others can appreciate
It's has been a great start to 2018 and there's so many things already beginning to take shape. Some that I can speak about and others that I can't quite go into details about yet, but believe me when I say - I am excited to!
Two awesome things that I am truly grateful for this year: Steem Freelancer's Guild and the #STEEMGIGS initiative. This is something that I feel will resonate throughout the Steemit community and finally bring some harmony to the freelance-realm here on Steemit. I did happen to catch the first post introducing the Guild and was one of the first to jump on a membership.
Why did @grow-pro join SFG?
Simply because I love what the guild is and I see what it can be. I also realize the value of having a network of creative humans is incredible.
There is a tremendous value just in surrounding yourself with talent, but even more when you need to hire some!
So, when @thatsweeneyguy extended an offer to design the cover images the other day - I immediately answered!
As a fellow member of the newly founded @steemfreelancers guild, I was honored to accept and help represent the #SFG on Steemit with the cover designs. And with all things considered, I was more than happy to give a hefty discount for a fellow member's (and founder's) projects.
The rest of my fellow #SFG members can also count on that sort of discount as well!
Let's showcase!
Steem Freelancer's Guild cover design:
I knew I had to bring something professional and clean to the table. I knew it had to represent the group as a whole, so I want to stay true to the principles and elements that have already given this Guild a 'face'.
I was given the elements to use and @thatsweeneyguy took of the 'creative leash' and let me run! I explored a bit and came back with some ideas to refine. After we polished and tuned up the cover, we came out of the process with the above - be sure to check out the pages (linked) to see them live!
THRIVE or DIE cover design:
I had some fun with this one, too! Once I had the elements that I needed to include, I started digging. I know as well as most designers that it is hard to design for things you do are not familiar with. So, I began to educate myself on the #thriveordie project and gathered elements of design from all the existing media I can find in the @thriveordie posts.
Then I began sifting my own cache for things I had done that were similar. I wanted something that highlighted the pertinent information of the account, right in the cover. I even did a few trial and error runs on my own account to see how my design interacts with the "ABOUT" text.
It's all about alignment
I knew that the covers, even though I size mine properly must 'align' with the type that will float over it. Which means 'test & tune' time is a must. It is not something that is typically going to be perfect the first time. If you have seen the covers that I have made, then you already know the more technical you go the harder it becomes.
Time for the Photo-Finish
I feel good about both designs and especially considering this work was for a fellow design-savvy creator!! That is a great feeling, let me tell you!
BIG THANKS to @thatsweeneyguy for this opportunity
@grow-pro's FIRST STEEMGIG TESTIMONIAL:
[STEEMGIG TESTIMONIAL] My projects now have new cover images, thanks to @grow-pro!
I saw the designs you made for @thriveordie and I have to say that you are good! Also the logo you made for @coinbelly was really nice :) keep up the good work!
Aw man, THANK YOU! Always love to hear that, @sv1rby. You should hop over to the last chance giveaway and snag an icon while you can!
https://steemit.com/design/@grow-pro/last-chance-first-25-custom-icons-are-free-from-here-it-s-either-synergy-or-incentivize-change-of-plans
There are still about 10 left to give out, so drop by - pick a number and I'll get one over to you!
Oh wow I asked for one now :) and also upvoted and resteemed the post for you! Nice gesture :D
done! If you have any trouble resizing them for specific usage - just toss me a message! Those are designed as transparent PNG's (basically a virtual sticker) that can be placed over other media - photos, art, cover images for posts, banner graphics, videos, etc.
Enjoy! All of the steem icons I create are creative commons / public domain - use them as you wish! (they have your name on them now..lol)
Looks awesome man! Very clean and professional, keep it up!
Thanks @boatsports90! The more time I can commit, the better it gets. -I amstill getting things setup, but for what I have on deck for this year...this is half-power, buddy! It's about to get cranked up around here 😉
I have some more goodies for you that I forgot to drop - will try to get those to you on Discord this afternoon! Went through the folder and found several things I missed when I got all excited making that animation..LOL
Thanks again for the support!
Oh man, I'm excited to see what's coming!
Oh hot damn! That is certainly a pleasant surprise. Excited to see what you got for me! No rush at all, haha I get excited and forget stuff too.
Yessir, wouldn't support you if I didn't like your work!
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