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Power to the People

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hello.kiddo

About my design

by hello.kiddo
Don't just take pride in democracy - take part in it! Sometimes we all get so caught up in talkin' the talk that we forget to walk the walk - so DONT FORGET TO VOTE!!1!



My design is primarily based on the popular archaically drawn black fist symbol associated with the black power movement with a note tied around the finger as a reminder to vee-ohh-tea-eee. I had no racial implications in this decision - I chose it mainly because the black fist is associated with a movement focused on nurturing the collective interests of the people and having their voices heard, aka: democracy!! Many movements for great social change have a symbol attached to them - black fist, peace sign, yadda yadda - and plenty of people jump on board without really putting their heart into it. But you can't forget to ACT!
empiricist
   empiricist on Aug 01 '08
Great message, but I don't think the graphic is powerful enough.
Speechie42
Speechie42 on Aug 01 '08
I like how simplistic it is, but I agree that it could be more powerful (maybe a bunch of hands?). That doesn't necessarily mean it NEEDS to be. The simplicity draws your eye to what's really important in the design; VOTE! 5$ :)
GBuzzZ
GBuzzZ on Aug 01 '08
You have bogies that tell you to vote!!!Thats awesome. Maybe it would be better if it wasn't centered,Good job.
wearebrainstorm
wearebrainstorm on Aug 01 '08
looks like a rip off of the howard stern logo
hello.kiddo
hello.kiddo on Aug 01 '08
Thanks for all the feedback, kids! The Howard Stern logo is a rip off the Black Power sign - a pretty bad one at that seeing as how all he did was add "Howard" to the bottom...come on, man, be more clever. Anyway, the fist is a timeless symbol that's been used for ages in association with some form of revolution.



I do think it might be more effective with more fists...perhaps a line of them clenched and the one with the "vote" mixed in there? We'll see what my sleep deprived head can come up with ;) Thanks, guys an' gals!!

Pkizzle
Pkizzle on Aug 01 '08
A row of hands would look really cool, and pack a more powerful punch!



But I still think it looks awesome as is.
tennisguy3290
tennisguy3290 on Aug 03 '08
I got the black power reference right away and really liked the whole thing, but I have to agree that a "mob" of fists would be better
hello.kiddo
hello.kiddo on Aug 03 '08
Thanks for all the helpful crits! Here are some other versions with mobs of fists ;)
Trabe
Trabe on Aug 05 '08
you know saul bass
hello.kiddo
hello.kiddo on Aug 05 '08
Do now :)
Stephen1224
Stephen1224 on Aug 06 '08
NO
onaricegurl
onaricegurl on Aug 06 '08
just a bit hard edged and strong.
TristynS
TristynS on Aug 06 '08
I love a strong patriot.



Vote!
hello.kiddo
hello.kiddo on Aug 06 '08
Thanks for the constructive criticism, Stephen!! And for the REAL constructive criticism from everyone else :)
Stephen1224
Stephen1224 on Aug 07 '08
you draw this in 5 minutes?
Crawl
Crawl on Aug 07 '08
5 minutes is too much! for this!
hello.kiddo
hello.kiddo on Aug 07 '08
Crawl, just because I didn't get your anti-ant eater design doesn't mean you have to be a douche. Get some class, son. And Stephen, you're just sad, man. Reading your comments hurts my intellect - work on your diction, for Christ's sake.
Stephen1224
Stephen1224 on Aug 07 '08
sorry i don't think you are wise
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