'SLICK' Custom Playing Cards (KS) - RELAUNCHING, NEW DESIGN

[badpete69]

From our friend Olly

SLICK Cancelled ….. New and better deck coming soon!

Hey guys,

Since starting the project I have received a wave of comments and ideas that will make the deck much better and as I didn't want to keep with this deck when I know its not the best it could be I have decided to cancel the project.

I am really sorry for the disappointing news but a new SLICK design will be up on Kickstarter with the next week or two.

I am really excited for this new deck and hope you like it as much as do.

Sorry again but trust me, this new deck will be awesome so keep an eye out on Kickstarter!

Thank you so much for all your support,

Olly

[Anthony]

I still think canceling is the kiss of death, OK you know it's not gonna hit it's goal. You know what you want to change, do it during your campaign, if nothing else let your backers see that your listening and trying to make adjustments. I would think you would have a much better chance of backers jumping on board with attempt two at that point, no?

[Don Boyer]

I still think canceling is the kiss of death, OK you know it's not gonna hit it's goal. You know what you want to change, do it during your campaign, if nothing else let your backers see that your listening and trying to make adjustments. I would think you would have a much better chance of backers jumping on board with attempt two at that point, no?

He was reaching the point where the project as originally presented was looking less and less like the project as it looked towards the end.  It's not fair for the backers who liked and expected the end result to look like the original concept.

[badpete69]

I agree with Don here.  I see this cancelling as a sign of strength and it does show he has been listening to comments Sparkz. That is the main reason he is cancelling.  It is ok to pause, redesign and relaunch.  More power to him

[Anthony]

It's not fair for the backers who liked and expected the end result to look like the original concept.

Actaully thats a very good point, I hadn't thought about it that way, Thanks.

[Olly Swinyard]

As Don said my main reason for cancelling was to not irritate my previous backers. I know if after I backed a project and then they started changing everything I wouldn't be happy.

I have decided to go for a more traditional style deck this time as I feel there are more possibilities. I am pretty much changing everything besides the name and the court cards, which means the big interlinking numbers are gone. Below are the new 'Front of tuck box design' and '10 of spades' so you get the idea. (both aren't final yet!)

With the box, I want it to be embossed with a silver foil which I think will look awesome.

Again any feedback would be much appreciated!   

[Shebhnt]

I like it more now, I did like the large numbers but I feel the cards do look more "slick" (at least what I imagine when I hear the word).  Will the back design look like that which is on the box?

[Olly Swinyard]

I like it more now, I did like the large numbers but I feel the cards do look more "slick" (at least what I imagine when I hear the word).  Will the back design look like that which is on the box?

I'm glad you like it. Yeah the back will be the same one I posted earlier this week, (with all the squiggles).

[adelsan]

I feel that it lacks a general concept which binds everything together.
This design is simple, not minimal.
Minimal is an approach that is more difficult than you think.
I'd suggest to make a more fun an complex project, train your eyes in the detail. After that you'll be sure that a minimal approach will be more honest and truthful.

[Don Boyer]

I wouldn't make a claim of "300 gsm" on the box like you have here.  USPC doesn't use grams per square meter to measure its stock.  It's a long story, but the end result is that they offer two stocks, period - a standard weight (Bicycle) and a heavier, casino weight (Bee Casino) which come in a range of thicknesses.  The customer can only select the range, NOT the precise thickness.  It's bizarre, but it's how they roll.  Even worse is that the ranges overlap.

Bee Casino is the more expensive of the two and because USPC doesn't make the tuck boxes for that stock in-house, it adds something like eight weeks to the manufacturing time needed.  Some people like to upgrade to Bee Casino because of the greater durability, some prefer using Bicycle because it's a fine stock, not as costly and can be obtained nearly two months sooner.

[Olly Swinyard]

I wouldn't make a claim of "300 gsm" on the box like you have here.  USPC doesn't use grams per square meter to measure its stock.  It's a long story, but the end result is that they offer two stocks, period - a standard weight (Bicycle) and a heavier, casino weight (Bee Casino) which come in a range of thicknesses.  The customer can only select the range, NOT the precise thickness.  It's bizarre, but it's how they roll.  Even worse is that the ranges overlap.

Bee Casino is the more expensive of the two and because USPC doesn't make the tuck boxes for that stock in-house, it adds something like eight weeks to the manufacturing time needed.  Some people like to upgrade to Bee Casino because of the greater durability, some prefer using Bicycle because it's a fine stock, not as costly and can be obtained nearly two months sooner.

Thanks Don for letting me know. I'll get on it.

[Don Boyer]

I wouldn't make a claim of "300 gsm" on the box like you have here.  USPC doesn't use grams per square meter to measure its stock.  It's a long story, but the end result is that they offer two stocks, period - a standard weight (Bicycle) and a heavier, casino weight (Bee Casino) which come in a range of thicknesses.  The customer can only select the range, NOT the precise thickness.  It's bizarre, but it's how they roll.  Even worse is that the ranges overlap.

Bee Casino is the more expensive of the two and because USPC doesn't make the tuck boxes for that stock in-house, it adds something like eight weeks to the manufacturing time needed.  Some people like to upgrade to Bee Casino because of the greater durability, some prefer using Bicycle because it's a fine stock, not as costly and can be obtained nearly two months sooner.

Thanks Don for letting me know. I'll get on it.

If you haven't already, before you lift up your stylus and make the next design alteration, you should really contact USPC's International Department.  International handles the custom work from clients outside of the country rather than the Custom Department.  I'm told it can be a nuisance dealing with the extra layer of bureaucracy, but you need to get things set up with them NOW in order to expedite the process when the project is closed and funded.  Without doing it now, you could be adding weeks if not months to the card-making process!  You can't even accurately set a goal for delivery if you haven't already kicked things off with them.

[BiggerDee]

Great changes, I like these much better. I will be a backer on these.

[Olly Swinyard]

I wouldn't make a claim of "300 gsm" on the box like you have here.  USPC doesn't use grams per square meter to measure its stock.  It's a long story, but the end result is that they offer two stocks, period - a standard weight (Bicycle) and a heavier, casino weight (Bee Casino) which come in a range of thicknesses.  The customer can only select the range, NOT the precise thickness.  It's bizarre, but it's how they roll.  Even worse is that the ranges overlap.

Bee Casino is the more expensive of the two and because USPC doesn't make the tuck boxes for that stock in-house, it adds something like eight weeks to the manufacturing time needed.  Some people like to upgrade to Bee Casino because of the greater durability, some prefer using Bicycle because it's a fine stock, not as costly and can be obtained nearly two months sooner.

Thanks Don for letting me know. I'll get on it.

If you haven't already, before you lift up your stylus and make the next design alteration, you should really contact USPC's International Department.  International handles the custom work from clients outside of the country rather than the Custom Department.  I'm told it can be a nuisance dealing with the extra layer of bureaucracy, but you need to get things set up with them NOW in order to expedite the process when the project is closed and funded.  Without doing it now, you could be adding weeks if not months to the card-making process!  You can't even accurately set a goal for delivery if you haven't already kicked things off with them.

Alright will do! Thanks for the advice.

[Olly Swinyard]

Great changes, I like these much better. I will be a backer on these.

Cheers BiggerDee, glad you like it!

[PrincessTrouble]

I like the new designer better too.  Maybe add "New Design" somewhere in the title of the thread so people come back here and see the new design.  I just clicked on this thread by chance, since I had decided a while ago (based on the old design) not to back the project and had been skipping the topic.

[Don Boyer]

I like the new designer better too.  Maybe add "New Design" somewhere in the title of the thread so people come back here and see the new design.  I just clicked on this thread by chance, since I had decided a while ago (based on the old design) not to back the project and had been skipping the topic.

Already done!

[Olly Swinyard]

I'm going to start posting 'working processes' of my designs just so you guys get an idea of where I'm going.

Again let me know what you think and any suggestions on how to improve it.

-Unfinished Ace of Spades:

[Don Boyer]

I'm going to start posting 'working processes' of my designs just so you guys get an idea of where I'm going.

Again let me know what you think and any suggestions on how to improve it.

-Unfinished Ace of Spades:

What's the squiggle in the index for?  The wavy line between the value and suit?  It's not very attractive.

I've said this what feels like a million times - keep the index SIMPLE.  They're meant to be quickly read and recognized with no margin for error unless you're stinking drunk.  Anything that doesn't work toward that reduces the functionality - that's fine if it serves a purpose in the theme of the deck, but if it doesn't and you just wanted something quirky to make your index look different, please, DON'T.

[Olly Swinyard]

New Spade Numbers:

[Olly Swinyard]

Sorry they're are coming so slow! Apparently I have tonsillitis so its slowing me down a bit.

New Spade and Diamond Court Cards:

[badpete69]

Project is live again

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2004436691/slick-luxury-custom-playing-cards

[verloren]

FYI, back and tuck are different from what you posted.

[Don Boyer]

Ollie, Ollie, Ollie - why did you cheapen this and use a stripped-down standard joker that doesn't even fit the design theme?

[Olly Swinyard]

Ollie, Ollie, Ollie - why did you cheapen this and use a stripped-down standard joker that doesn't even fit the design theme?

Looking back at it I completely agree!! Here's a new design which I think fits better.

Let me know what you think before I stick it on KS