Which Campaign Poster Is Better?

[slinkerwink]

I really can't tell if this poster is for the Clark campaign because it's too minimalistic. There's no sense of the candidate.




I like this one of Dean, but I think the image of Dean is too big, but otherwise, it tells you more about the candidate than the Clark campaign poster does.

If you guys are voting for each poster, I'd like for you to honestly tell me why.

[sleipnir]

1. I'm shocked, I really am

Slinkerwink, you liked the Dean poster?!! No way!!! I never knew you were a Deanite ;)

[slinkerwink]

2. lol, yes, but I tried to look at it objectively even though I'm a Deanie

and it seems that ads like Clark's won't exactly get people all revved up about him. Dean's ad is much more personal but it might turn off republicans, but hey, we never had the hardcore fundie repugs in the first place to begin with ;-)

[sleipnir]

3. Ahhh,

I see, well, I'm not sure either is very good but for different reasons. Clark's is not very clear, and the shift should be in the just below center, not in the bottom 1/3. Dean's has too much information and it's kinda hard to read the writing.

But, I do think that of the two, probably the Dean poster contributes more towards the candidate and all that...I'm trying too hard to sound smart here for being 4am....

[VOX]

4. The Clark poster really catches the eye, but it's vague...

The Dean poster is a bit hard to read, so the "punch" is softened...

My nickel says that the best poster would be somewhere between these two styles.

[Dr Fate]

6. I 2nd this constructive criticism...

...but I am glad you are working on posters just the same- keep it up!!!

[REP]

5. Sigh - Once Again, Like 'Em Both

In terms of pure design, the Clark poster gets my nod - much more visual impact and clever. In terms of information, the Dean poster does a better job, but the design is too busy. Lose the red pattern and it's a much better - and readable - design.

[izzie]

7. The back ground on Dean's is to bright, But who it is for is better.

n/t

[mikehiggins]

8. Of course Clark's is better

That is obviously the only possible decision if you are a real american who cares for the future of the universe as we know it.

Ahem.

However, I absolutely do not like the Dean poster because it struck me as a Mussolini type image, particularly the raised fist. I happen to think he is a pretty photogenic guy, and his little grin seems to suggest him saying "Are you kidding?" than anything else. We could use some more skepticism in the political world right now.

However, I am serious about the fascist appearance of the poster.

Clark's might be more cerebral, etc., etc., but Dean's could easily be seen as frightening.

And yes, I am a Clark supporter (as if you couldn't guess) but I don't think that requires me to be unfair.

[Zomby Woof]

17. I have made similar allusions before

However, I absolutely do not like the Dean poster because it struck me as a Mussolini type image, particularly the raised fist.

Agreed, but hope you don't get flamed. :-)

Apologies to the Dead Kennedy's for the following parody (which means JOKE, all you Deanies):

I am Governor Howard Dean
My aura smirks
And never frowns
Soon I will be president

Democratic power will go away
I will be Fuhrer one day
I will command all of you
Your kids will medicate in school

Vermont Uber Alles
Uber Alles Vermont

Dean fascists will control you
100% un-natural
You will blog for the master race
And always wear the angry face

Close your eyes, can't happen here
Big Bro' on high horse is near
The hippies won't come back you say
The confederate flag scared 'em away

Vermont Uber Alles
Uber Alles Vermont

Now it is 2004
Knock knock at your front door
It's the khaki/meet-up Dean police
They have come for your uncool niece

Come quietly to the camp
Don't support others, Dean's the champ
Don't you worry, it's all for Howard
For your clothes - you've got the power!

Die on orgasmic campaign gas
Serpent's egg's already hatched
You will crack, you little ween
When you mess with President Dean

Vermont Uber Alles
Uber Alles Vermont

[Rabrrrrrr]

9. I love the Clark poster

But I can't read what the button up right says. The poster is also very top heavy and uncomfortable. The button should be further down.

The Dean poster is too scary - as another poster said, it's looks fascist, like he's Moussilini. Raised fist - bad. And he's too large in the poster. Also, the coloring of the poster emphasizes the red - took me a while to figure out what that damn red pattern is, until finally the blue stars showed up. They should have reversed the colors, or made the blue brighter and toned down the red. And the red looks like a modification of the Canadian mape leaf, so there's an odd sublilminal statement happening there.

[DoYouEverWonder]

10. I don't like either one

try again.

The message must be clear and simple. Even more important though, is who is this poster about. Keep in mind most political signs are read by people driving by at 40+ MPH. Their main purpose is to establish name recognition. Dump the busy background graphics, especially if they are visually distracting.

Also, check with your local Supervisor of Elections to find out what the current rules are regarding what can and can not be printed on a political poster. Usually posters must have a blurb (in small print) about who paid for the posters, for example: Paid for by the Howard Dean Campaign Committee.

Sorry, if I being a bit critical but I do this sort of thing for a living so I have some pretty strong opinions about what makes or breaks a good sign.

[BlueJazz]

13. I agree,....

..neither of the posters seem to "say" anything.
The bottom one is WAY to busy.

[supernova]

11. Neither

I like the minimalist approach in the Clark poster, I'm automatically drawn to clean lines. In fact it looks a little like a Mac commercial or print ad, but what's it saying?

The Dean poster is too busy. Red and Blue always compete with each other for eyeball acreage. So either pick one or lessen the presence of one of the colors. I do like the Dean button. That's nice.

Try to narrow down the audience to whom you are aiming these posters. Are you doing them for possible delegates to the convention? Are you aiming to persuade swing voters?

Good effort, I can tell you spent some time on them. :D

[slinkerwink]

16. I didn't create those posters

those were from the new york times sunday magazine, created by graphic designers.

[Zynx]

12. I like Dean's slightly better.

But not by much.

[Bertha Venation]

14. Dean: b/c it's clear. Clark poster is too abstract.

[DS1]

15. It's too bad the Shift idea belongs to Nissan

I like it though.