View Full Version : Vote on our new popcorn rating image
So, one of the things getting a makeover along with the rest of the site is our popcorn rating image. At the moment, it looks like this (sorry to people who visit the site later and maybe see one of the images above reproduced below):
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It gets the job done, but I think it's time for a face lift. So I got in touch with a designer named Stuart McCulloch (you'll probably be seeing some more of his work in the new design), and after a couple of revisions, this is what we came up with.
So, out of these two new options, which do you guys prefer? Keep in mind we're trying to balance detail and realism with simple legibility. The one virtue of the existing rating image is that you can tell, at a glance, what the rating is, and the two here were revised specifically with this in mind.
Remember that these have to work well within paragraphs of text, or used many times in the same post.
The Sci-Fi Slob
12-31-13, 01:48 PM
First one looks a lot better.
Also, I reserve the right to completely overrule you guys if you're dumb and pick the wrong one. Fair warning.
And everyone who votes gets rep. Because apparently some of you find that enticing.
The Rodent
12-31-13, 01:55 PM
First one...
Careful now, if too many people pile onto the first option Sexy's going to come in here and pick the second just to be different.
The Gunslinger45
12-31-13, 01:58 PM
Probably will happen. Cuz I say the first one is best.
The Rodent
12-31-13, 02:00 PM
SC will probably start posting his own pictures as to what he thinks is better...
The Rodent
12-31-13, 02:04 PM
I like these... http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Smileys/RodentSmileyRating2Half_zps0d469882.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Smileys/RodentSmileyRating2Half_zps0d469882.png.html)
TheUsualSuspect
12-31-13, 02:04 PM
Am I the only one that thinks the new ones are worse than the original? A quick glance at the blue design and I know what the rating is. I feel like I have to squint to see these ones.
Daniel M
12-31-13, 02:07 PM
First one, what would they look like with dark blue stripes?
The Gunslinger45
12-31-13, 02:08 PM
Am I the only one that thinks the new ones are worse than the original? A quick glance at the blue design and I know what the rating is. I feel like I have to squint to see these ones.
To be honest I think the originals are more then adequate. I don't feel I have to squint to see the new images, but the old ones pop out more.
But if I have to choose between the two, I still feel the first one is best.
The Rodent
12-31-13, 02:08 PM
The first one is definitely easier to see.
The second one looks almost blurry to me.
I voted the first one though.
First one. Its more distinct.
The Sci-Fi Slob
12-31-13, 02:31 PM
If the vote is a tie, you could use this instead.:D http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee35/mAnTiz_1/yoda.png
Tacitus
12-31-13, 02:37 PM
The second one makes my eyes go funny, which is enjoyable for a few seconds but I think I'll stick with the first. ;)
teeter_g
12-31-13, 02:41 PM
I voted for the first. It just pops more.
Skepsis93
12-31-13, 02:44 PM
Another vote for the first one.
Am I the only one that thinks the new ones are worse than the original? A quick glance at the blue design and I know what the rating is. I feel like I have to squint to see these ones.
You're not wrong. The current one is easier to spot, but it's also, let's face it, a lot uglier. The blue looks weirdly out of place (which is why it's so visible), and it's rough and pixelated. I've considered others in the past but all of them, while much nicer looking, were way too subtle. These are an attempt to find a middle ground that's still easy to identify, but still nicer looking.
In other words, I'm resigned to the fact that they'll be a little less pragmatic than the current ones, because by definition anything bright and gaudy is going to be more eye-catching.
I'm also thinking that anything we switch to will become more familiar and easier to spot over time, just through being used regularly.
First one, what would they look like with dark blue stripes?
Dunno, but I might be just competent enough to tweak it and find out. That said, the red/white thing is pretty standard for real-life popcorn containers. Not that we necessarily need to restrict ourselves to that.
I voted for the first. It just pops more.
"Pops" more, eh? :laugh:
First one. Someone let JayDee know he will get a rep for coming and voting.:D
So what I'm hearing is that either:
a) The first one is clearly better.
b) The first few people liked the first one and the rest of you are sheep that just want to fit in.
Keep voting, though. Because free rep!
The Rodent
12-31-13, 03:13 PM
Daniel M mentioned adding blue?
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/rating_zpsf80623f8.png
I like the darker one but yeah I want to fit in to. I am searching the internet for pictures of hot chicks to post as we speak.
Daniel M mentioned adding blue?
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/rating_zpsf80623f8.png
I think he means blue stripes instead of red, but I could be wrong.
Tacitus
12-31-13, 03:16 PM
the rest of you are sheep
You rang?
The Rodent
12-31-13, 03:17 PM
I know, but I think red stripes is the way forward to make it look new and fresh... but a dash of blue against the grain of the red I think brings out the colours a bit more.
Also looks like some sort of label/logo on the side of the packet.
Miss Vicky
12-31-13, 03:18 PM
The first one is more easily identifiable as popcorn. It gets my vote.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 03:57 PM
SC will probably start posting his own pictures as to what he thinks is better...
I honestly don't care for either of the new ones, but, I think it depends on what the new design looks like. I still love the old popcorn boxes.
Harry Lime
12-31-13, 03:58 PM
I vote to keep the old ones and bring back negative rep.
I voted for the first. It just pops more.
I didn't know that teeter watched "Project Runway".
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:04 PM
I voted for the second one and I'm saddened that it's losing. To me, it looks more well defined as popcorn. It is bigger and easier to see.
Soul Surfer
12-31-13, 04:15 PM
First one looks more like a bag of popcorn to me.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:20 PM
Am I the only one that thinks the new ones are worse than the original? A quick glance at the blue design and I know what the rating is. I feel like I have to squint to see these ones.
I agree. I don't like these. I find the first one especially harder to see. I can see how everyone thinks it looks like popcorn, but I'm not loving it. The second one is at least more discernible.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:22 PM
What I like about the second pair is that they are more separated, while the first pair is almost blended together.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:24 PM
A touch of darkening in color to the second pair (not blue or anything crazy, just more red and yellow) would make it stand out more.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:25 PM
Daniel M mentioned adding blue?
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/rating_zpsf80623f8.png
I think that's ghastly. That looks like popcorn ratings boxes after a toxic waste dump accident.
Godoggo
12-31-13, 04:27 PM
I voted for the second one and I'm saddened that it's losing. To me, it looks more well defined as popcorn. It is bigger and easier to see.
I did too. I was kinda surprised the other was winning.
The Rodent
12-31-13, 04:30 PM
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rating1copy_zps583d86f1.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rating1copy_zps583d86f1.png.html)
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:40 PM
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rating1copy_zps583d86f1.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rating1copy_zps583d86f1.png.html)
Oooooh. Ooooooh. I like that a lot, though. Good job, Rodent.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:40 PM
See, you have to insult people. From pain comes genius.
The Sci-Fi Slob
12-31-13, 04:42 PM
Oooooh. Ooooooh. I like that a lot, though. Good job, Rodent.
Tushay.:up:
Skepsis93
12-31-13, 04:46 PM
To be 100% honest, I think I'd vote to keep the one we have now if it was an option. I'm definitely looking forward to the new design, but I feel like those things are like some sort of MoFo staple. It might be nice just to keep one part of the site's past.
... and I actually really like the design, as it happens.
Mesmerized
12-31-13, 04:46 PM
The current design looks more like popcorn.
The other one... it could be a tall peanut butter cup.
Miss Vicky
12-31-13, 04:47 PM
... and I actually really like the design, as it happens.
I don't like the current one. It took me forever to figure out what it was supposed to be and I may have had to have someone tell me.
The Gunslinger45
12-31-13, 04:48 PM
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rating1copy_zps583d86f1.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rating1copy_zps583d86f1.png.html)
Those look damn good!
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:51 PM
I think they should be animated popcorn boxes, with popcorn spilling out of the boxes. Think Nebbit's smileys gone all popcorn box.
The Rodent
12-31-13, 04:52 PM
:D
Yoda is going to murder me.
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial0_zpsed3f8dcc.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial0_zpsed3f8dcc.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial0-5_zpsc0a28e1a.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial0-5_zpsc0a28e1a.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial1_zpsbdc708fa.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial1_zpsbdc708fa.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial1-5_zps902c7840.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial1-5_zps902c7840.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial2_zpsc8eb2450.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial2_zpsc8eb2450.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial2-5_zpsbd22ed80.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial2-5_zpsbd22ed80.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial3_zps5e8a0b84.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial3_zps5e8a0b84.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial3-5_zps47c65756.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial3-5_zps47c65756.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial4_zps84be3f63.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial4_zps84be3f63.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial4-5_zpsb9c93eae.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial4-5_zpsb9c93eae.png.html)
http://i1163.photobucket.com/albums/q552/The-Rodent/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial5_zps2b6ad395.png (http://s1163.photobucket.com/user/The-Rodent/media/Rodent%20MoFo%20Stuff/RatingOfficial5_zps2b6ad395.png.html)
RepentantSky
12-31-13, 04:56 PM
I like the first one as well. It looks more like an older school type of Popcorn bag. Kind of a weird reason to pick it but hey, I'm like that I guess.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 04:57 PM
I think there's still room for improvement... that's almost going too severe... it might be that blue thing in the middle. Could you change it to an M in the middle? And for some reason, I'm thinking it needs more gray/silver.
:D
Yoda is going to murder me.
Hahaha, no way. I love all the cool stuff you come up with, whether it gets used or not (though you'll never top the avatar I'm using--he made this, everybody!). I do agree with SC that's a little too bright, though. If we were going to stick with something that bright we'd probably keep the existing one.
I am rather curious about how many people prefer the existing ones out of mere familiarity. But I admit that's a hard thing to judge.
RepentantSky
12-31-13, 05:02 PM
I am rather curious about how many people prefer the existing ones out of mere familiarity. But I admit that's a hard thing to judge.
On that note, I guess I really wouldn't have much of an input, I've only been here two days. However, if people want to keep the old image, if I have any input at all, it's that I'm fine with that. Part of a forum is keeping as many people happy as possible without doing anything that seriously wrongs other people. An image change, or not having one, probably won't make much of a difference.
Sexy Celebrity
12-31-13, 05:03 PM
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I like the old popcorn boxes a lot.
But you know what they look like? They look like popcorn boxes out of a Garfield comic strip.
http://www.movieforums.com/community/attachment.php?attachmentid=12278&stc=1&d=1388523761
I'm sorta reminded of his bowl of food for some reason. Only yellow and blue.
honeykid
01-01-14, 12:01 AM
Oh, God. I'm in hell. I completely agree with SC. :p I prefer the second one, for the same reasons and I'd prefer to keep the current one. This new year sucks!.:(:D
TheUsualSuspect
01-01-14, 03:00 AM
The yellow and the red bleed together, whereas the yellow and blue clearly stand out. At least on the ones Rodent's posted. Maybe it's just me but that's how I see it.
Sexy Celebrity
01-01-14, 03:02 AM
Yeah, maybe the boxes should be blue on the new ones.
Powdered Water
01-01-14, 02:03 PM
Seems like it ought to have a least a bit of Mofo green in there. But if not that, then I think the first one is OK.
Nausicaä
01-01-14, 02:23 PM
The first popcorn set, the second set is too square and looks like a loaf of fresh bread. :D
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