+Silfron Mandotheneset Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 Well I was thinking about having a coin made... still just playing with the idea, I'd need to do a lot more research before really getting into it, and one thought led to another and well... how do most of the designs get designed? I'm a graphic design student so for me it's not a problem, I'm just curious. Do most people design them themselves, or is there some secret society of geocoin designers out there? Or does the mint design them if asked? Quote Link to comment
+scavok Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 (edited) Some mints will hire artists if you have a good enough idea (or a rough scanned-in sketch); some cachers hire artists themselves to turn an idea into a coin design to send off to a mint. Myself, I draw it out rough (but complete). Then use a vector based image editor (a combo of flash, photoshop and illistrator) to design it in layers that will later be different levels of coin. Reguardless, in the end the mint will edit the image to fit their working standards (commonly referred to as "mint art"). It is suprisingly simple, just very slow! --------- Just a quick edit to show some images: Art that I sent to the mint: Main Design Background Pattern (This is why you want to design in layers) The mint art that they finished: Mint Proof Design Finished Product: Antique Silver Finish Edited September 7, 2008 by scavok Quote Link to comment
+Droo Posted September 7, 2008 Share Posted September 7, 2008 You may want to check the pinned thread at the top of this forum on minting coins. There are a bunch of approved companies that work with the mints who can assist you both in the design phase and with production. Quote Link to comment
+earthrooster Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 Just a quick edit to show some images: Art that I sent to the mint: Main Design Background Pattern (This is why you want to design in layers) The mint art that they finished: Mint Proof Design Finished Product: Antique Silver Finish Thanks, Scavok. That was very helpful. Who knows when I'll have time to try one myself, but this is great information! Quote Link to comment
avroair Posted September 8, 2008 Share Posted September 8, 2008 or is there some secret society of geocoin designers out there? Ok, who told him!?! The mint can stitch together about any design if given to them, you just have to have the patience to work with them since they can't follow directions very well. Quote Link to comment
+fox-and-the-hound Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Do most people design them themselves, or is there some secret society of geocoin designers out there? Yes, but they won't let me in! Seriously though, if you have a good idea, just sketch it up as cleanly and concisely as possible. There are a bunch of good production companies that can help you out, but the design is usually the toughest part (next to crying over blueprints). Almost all of those companies do some art themselves, too so they can assist you with your questions. Of course almost everyone here has an opinion on coin design, too so you could always post your idea here if you're in need of some drama If you want to try something you're not sure will work, just ask in here. I'm always amazed at how many great new designs pop up from someone just asking if it's even possible Quote Link to comment
+MollyMaeRue Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 (edited) Cool coin, Scavok Edited September 9, 2008 by MollyMaeRue Quote Link to comment
+AtwellFamily Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 or is there some secret society of geocoin designers out there? I have made a number of coins and even designed some. how does one go about findng someone in a secret society to invite them to the next meeting? I would be willing to help if you needed. Just contact me Quote Link to comment
+Team JSAM Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 We do our own artwork for some coins and for other we hire Jamie from madhattersneverland.com he is a great design to work with! Quote Link to comment
+Team JSAM Posted September 9, 2008 Share Posted September 9, 2008 Yes, but they won't let me in! I heard you were the president?! Quote Link to comment
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