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jamism

i think that this idea is neat, however, i think that the graphic could use some work(its a little noisy on some of the edges and the curves dont seem right to me.) i also think that the placement of the graphic should be moved, smack dab in the middle of the face isnt working for me.

but the picture is great, i like the catch eye... maybe dont crop so tight?

great idea though, and sorry if i seem harsh. just tryin to help. .

LiquidAir

You have a great portrait there obscured by UPC symbol. The size of a UPC is standarized; I'd try to scale the symbol down so it to match the size used on packaging and place it either on the cheek or the forehead. Human vision is hard-wired to recognize faces so anything that doesn't belong will immediately draw attention. You don't have to make it large to get the point across. I think putting the symbol in as a detail rather than front and center will actually do a better job of telling your story.

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LiquidAir wrote:

The size of a UPC is standarized

No, they are not. They actually range anywhere from 1.175" wide x .816" high to 2.938" wide x 2.04" high. These are the recommended max and min but they can be pushed further at the risk of some misreadings.

LiquidAir

redLine wrote:

No, they are not. They actually range anywhere from 1.175" wide x .816" high to 2.938" wide x 2.04" high. These are the recommended max and min but they can be pushed further at the risk of some misreadings.

Wow. Ok. I can't bring to mind a time when I have actually seen a 3" wide UPC symbol, but I certainly can't say that there aren't any. My guess is that most manufacturers must ride the small end of that range because 1.175" wide x .816" high sounds pretty close to what I am used to seeing.

jamism

LiquidAir wrote:

Wow. Ok. I can't bring to mind a time when I have actually seen a 3" wide UPC symbol,

shipping boxes and such.... like when you get a package from UPS or something. they are usually bigger. or i used to work at eddie bauer and the shipment we got in had big UPC thing.

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jamism wrote:

shipping boxes and such.... like when you get a package from UPS or something. they are usually bigger. or i used to work at eddie bauer and the shipment we got in had big UPC thing.

All bar codes are not UPC. UPC are small (and original I believe) sub section of what is now the bar coding inustry. I know way too much about this stuff.

jamism

redLine wrote:

All bar codes are not UPC. UPC are small (and original I believe) sub section of what is now the bar coding inustry. I know way too much about this stuff.

oh. nevermind then.

System

This is kinda funny.

Eric&Susan

I had thought of something like this but using a bald man and having the barcode on the back of his neck.

Eric

JWilbur26

Regardless of the standardized size of the UPC...I like the concept. It would be a stronger image if you could center it more across the eyes.

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JWilbur26

The centering seemed to help. I didn't notice this before, but is that a reflection in eyes and if so maybe consider fixing?

erich6

It's a neat trick but I don't like the picture. The elements just don't seem to be working with each other to make this a standout.

I think you are on to something here though...and it certainly sparked some ideas in my head....

Erich

Seneca

I love it...would rather see it on her feet tho. JMHO. Good job!

cabbey

Great take on the concept. My wife saw it over my shoulder as I was looking at the susmission thread and just said "Honey, NO. We are not barcoding our baby."

redLine wrote:

This is kinda funny.

Equally ironic is that google also spits up this usage of that same upc.