[Colchester] Install party: a little progress

[Tom Robbins]

Hey Sam,

The flier looks cool, but it's a bit difficult to read in places:
- the black on white on black text at the top is a bit difficult to 
read. It definitely catches the eye, but if people have to concentrate 
on the shape of the letters then they may not bother. How about 
something simpler, like white with a black border and a yellow drop shadow?
- the black text on a darkish background at the bottom doesn't stand out 
too well. If you tint the background it might help, even if it's still a 
fairly dark shade.

We've got some graphics which we made for Software Freedom Day last 
year. I'll find them and send them to you - might be helpful.

Not sure about the wavier either. I think it might put people off and it 
certainly seems a bit officious for an informal group to be doing. We 
probably should have something, but this isn't the US and I don't think 
we're likely to be sued for malpractice. I'll have a look and see if I 
can come up with something more appropriate.

Tom



Sam Tuke wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> First of all, thanks to all those who have already offered support for the Install party! 
>
> Here's a little progress in my poster/flier design; it currently looks like this: http://img265.imageshack.us/my.php?image=flierpj5.png
>
> Some text (aside from dates etc.) will need changing, I gave quite a lot of thought to what is already there but I know its far from perfect. Please bear in mind that I am aiming primarily at those with awareness of an alternative to MS software with this advert, you could say that it is aimed at the 'inquisitive', not at hardcore MS-o-holics (as suggested at CLUG meeting). I have not included any reference to a website or requested either that people submit their PC info before the event, or that they backup data before arrival. I hope to add this in future, although I'll have to make some more space available (I was aiming primarily for impact initially). Please see this very much as a draft therefore.
>
> Suggestions would be appreciated - also other poster designs from people with different thinking would be great. We can use a variety of posters to promote this event, although I think ideally they would all share some common recognisable features to unify the campaign.
>
> I also have the .svgs (its made in inkscape) for anyone who wants them - just email me directly and I'll host them somewhere for you.
>
> Also here are two interesting guides for running install parties which offer some valuable insight and experience; not all of it is relevant or agreeable of course: http://www.wikihow.com/Arrange-Linux-Install-Party ; http://www.xml-dev.com/xml/LDP/InstallFestHowTo.html
>
> I have also attached an archive which includes four items: a comprehensive install fest how-to in pdf format, two separate poster adverts for ubuntu install parties, and a sample release agreement or waiver from a previous install party. I hope you find some of this information useful!
>
> Kind Regards,
>
> Sam Tuke.
>
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