Forged Performance Time Attack 370Z: Help us design our graphics scheme!

Sharif@Forged · 02-06-2010, 09:54 AM

We are looking for some ideas for a graphics layout for the race 370Z. We have bounced many ideas off our heads, but I would love to see if any talented Photoshop people can come up with a catchy design for the racecar. It would be nice to integrate the Forged Performance colors if possible, but that is not required. Any takers? If we use your design you will recieve a check from Forged Performance for $250! :thumbup: :thumbup:

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 02-06-2010, 01:46 PM

Have you guys looked at doing a vinyl wrap designed by a professional designer? Asking for spec work just is a little unprofessional IMO. Sort of like me asking you guys to build a motor for me for free but I'll give you a little money if I decide to go with it.

m4a1mustang · 02-06-2010, 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by Dark_Sub_Rosa

Have you guys looked at doing a vinyl wrap designed by a professional designer? Asking for spec work just is a little unprofessional IMO. Sort of like me asking you guys to build a motor for me for free but I'll give you a little money if I decide to go with it.

You've got it wrong... it's community involvement.

Racing teams, especially in NASCAR, do this all the time... They have contests where fans submit paint schemes and the best one gets their scheme on the car, a trip to the race it's run at, etc.

This is pretty much the same -- the best scheme, if used, will have their design on Forged's race car and get $250.

nogoodname · 02-06-2010, 01:59 PM

Would be a lot easier if you have high res shots available.

m4a1mustang · 02-06-2010, 02:03 PM

Yes, please post the hi res shots and give us a deadline for when you need all submissions in and when you will make your decision.

Also, give us some specs on where you want the number placement, what company logos you want on the car, etc.

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 02-06-2010, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

You've got it wrong... it's community involvement.

Racing teams, especially in NASCAR, do this all the time... They have contests where fans submit paint schemes and the best one gets their scheme on the car, a trip to the race it's run at, etc.

This is pretty much the same -- the best scheme, if used, will have their design on Forged's race car and get $250.

Yeah, it's called spec work. No offense but $250 isn't much to design a car scheme. Just because NASCRAP does it doesn't make it ok. I'd rather see them just hire someone in the community to design it for maybe parts or some sort of equal valued compensation. Honestly this type of stuff happens a lot and a lot of people think nothing of it but to professional designers it's a huge slap in the face. I'm sure someone will do that and that's fine but it doesn't hurt to try and educate people about it.

NO!SPEC

m4a1mustang · 02-06-2010, 02:16 PM

I don't see anything wrong with it. I guess I'd have to be in graphic design to get upset about this -- but if I was confident that my work was that much better than some random Joe's I probably wouldn't even give a sh1t. I don't see how "professional design" is being devalued. If they are that much better, Forged would have already hired someone.

FuszNissan · 02-06-2010, 02:18 PM

Can't wait to see what people come up with.

Dark_Sub_Rosa · 02-06-2010, 02:24 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I don't see anything wrong with it. I guess I'd have to be in graphic design to get upset about this -- but if I was confident that my work was that much better than some random Joe's I probably wouldn't even give a sh1t. I don't see how "professional design" is being devalued. If they are that much better, Forged would have already hired someone.

If you glance over that link I provided it explains all the reasons why it upsets designers. (Like myself) I don't even have time to do something like this with the work I have right now anyway so I'm not trying to get work for myself through my rants. Like I said, most people don't think anything of it so it is a constant battle. I wish Forged the best of luck with getting some good work on their race car because projects like that can be a lot of fun. I just don't like the spec work approach to it.

travisjb · 02-06-2010, 02:27 PM

nothing wrong with a free market - if people want to contribute here they can right? if i had the pchop skills, would jump in and help...

quick input... suggest keeping it fairly simple... the RJN race car looked so so... i like that they were trying to set off the rear of the car somehow

simple graphic on new 3.8 gt3 rs builds up front to rear and highlights fat rear fenders and flat side panels

and not sure but maybe you can get some ideas off what folks have done with virtual custom graphics on forza 2 or NFSS???

RCZ · 02-06-2010, 03:11 PM

Id love to give it a shot, could you provide us with some logos etc?

Mike · 02-06-2010, 03:11 PM

Do I win??????

travisjb · 02-06-2010, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Do I win??????

haha... i would have put the

on the gas fill lid

CrownR426 · 02-06-2010, 04:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Mike

Do I win??????

LOL!

, got my vote!

nogoodname · 02-06-2010, 04:13 PM

Forged red and gold used in the fade.

did i win??

02-06-2010, 09:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
Sharif@Forged The370Z.com Sponsor Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Marietta, GA Posts: 840 Drives: 2009 GT-R, 2010 370Z Rep Power: 18	Forged Performance Time Attack 370Z: Help us design our graphics scheme! We are looking for some ideas for a graphics layout for the race 370Z. We have bounced many ideas off our heads, but I would love to see if any talented Photoshop people can come up with a catchy design for the racecar. It would be nice to integrate the Forged Performance colors if possible, but that is not required. Any takers? If we use your design you will recieve a check from Forged Performance for $250! :thumbup: :thumbup: __________________ Sharif@Forgedperformance.com General Manager/Certified Tuner/NASA-PCA-BMWCAA Instructor JRZ RS1's Available NOW...PM me Cobb ProTuner, Uprev ECU Flash, FCON Vpro, Haltech, Motec Certified

02-06-2010, 01:46 PM	#2 (permalink)
Dark_Sub_Rosa Base Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 190 Drives: 2015 Mustang GT PP Rep Power: 16	Have you guys looked at doing a vinyl wrap designed by a professional designer? Asking for spec work just is a little unprofessional IMO. Sort of like me asking you guys to build a motor for me for free but I'll give you a little money if I decide to go with it. __________________

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	Yes, please post the hi res shots and give us a deadline for when you need all submissions in and when you will make your decision. Also, give us some specs on where you want the number placement, what company logos you want on the car, etc. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-06-2010, 02:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6962	I don't see anything wrong with it. I guess I'd have to be in graphic design to get upset about this -- but if I was confident that my work was that much better than some random Joe's I probably wouldn't even give a sh1t. I don't see how "professional design" is being devalued. If they are that much better, Forged would have already hired someone. __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

02-06-2010, 02:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
FuszNissan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: St. Louis Posts: 14,275 Drives: Pure Sex Rep Power: 542	Can't wait to see what people come up with. __________________ Mods: Too Many to list! LouFuszNissan ZDAYZ 2012

02-06-2010, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Would be a lot easier if you have high res shots available.

02-06-2010, 02:27 PM	#10 (permalink)
travisjb A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: GSO Posts: 2,803 Drives: VIR Rep Power: 188	nothing wrong with a free market - if people want to contribute here they can right? if i had the pchop skills, would jump in and help... quick input... suggest keeping it fairly simple... the RJN race car looked so so... i like that they were trying to set off the rear of the car somehow simple graphic on new 3.8 gt3 rs builds up front to rear and highlights fat rear fenders and flat side panels and not sure but maybe you can get some ideas off what folks have done with virtual custom graphics on forza 2 or NFSS??? __________________ 2009 370Z #104 For Sale

02-06-2010, 03:11 PM	#11 (permalink)
RCZ A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 6,403 Drives: '09 370Z Rep Power: 1119	Id love to give it a shot, could you provide us with some logos etc?

02-06-2010, 04:13 PM	#15 (permalink)
nogoodname Lifetime Premium Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montreal Posts: 22,357 Drives: E46 M3 Rep Power: 1765	Forged red and gold used in the fade. did i win?? Last edited by nogoodname; 02-06-2010 at 05:09 PM.

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