Elvis or Beatles?
by Donovan Beery, (31 comments)
“Now I’m gonna ask you a bunch of quick questions I’ve come up with that more of less tell me what kind of person I’m having dinner with. My theory is that when it comes to important subjects, there’s only two ways a person can answer. For instance, there’s two kinds of people in this world, Elvis people and Beatles people. Now Beatles people can like Elvis. And Elvis people can like the Beatles. But nobody likes them both equally. Somewhere you have to make a choice. And that choice tells me who you are.”
In the movie Pulp Fiction, this is what Mia asks of Vincent. If the two had both been designers, I would assume the questions would have been different.
- Sans or Serif?
- Coated or Uncoated?
- Gray or Grey?
- Nano or Shuffle?
- InDesign or Quark?
- Photograph or Illustration?
- Justified or Ragged?
- Symmetry?
- Emboss or Deboss?
- RGB or CMYK?
So what kind of person are you?
Comments (31)
BlueKDesign said:
Serif for book text, Sans for headings Uncoated Grey InDesign Illustration Ragged right Assymetry Deboss CMYK
Posted on December 31, 2006
James Holle said:
Sans Uncoated Grey Nano InDesign Photograph Ragged Assymetry Deboss CMYK
Posted on December 31, 2006
Adrian said:
I really like the Elvis vs Beatles question. I used to ask a similar question that was more of a reflection of someone’s sense of humor. It was “Ernest or Pee Wee Herman?” You would be surprised how strong people’s opinions can be to this stupid question. I am a Beatles/Ernest guy and I really dislike Pee Wee and Elvis. I have a hard time picking a side on the design list you made, though. The decision on most of them depends too much on what is appropriate for the situation.
Posted on December 31, 2006
vlad Mateescu said:
Sans | Uncoated | Grey | Shuffle | InDesign | both | ragged | assymetrical symetry | deboss | CRMGYBK but not in this very order :)
Posted on December 31, 2006
Jason Baldwin said:
Elvis, to answer the first question, but:
Sans (or, more specifically, Trade Gothic Bold Extended & Bold Condensed No. 20) Uncoated (tactile) Grey (British) Shuffle (v. 2.0) InDesign (PDF export, native file placement) Illustration (even though I’m a photographer) Ragged (no rivers) Symmetry (balance) Deboss (no reason) Lab for editing, RGB for storage & transport, CMYK when necessary
Happy New Year!
Posted on December 31, 2006
Adelie said:
Sans or Serif? Sans Coated or Uncoated? Uncoated Gray or Grey? Grey Nano or Shuffle? Nano InDesign or Quark? InDesign Photograph or Illustration? Photograph Justified or Ragged? Ragged Symmetry? Asymmetry (but still balanced) Emboss or Deboss? Emboss RGB or CMYK? CMYK
Posted on December 31, 2006
Joe Moran said:
Maybe the question for a dinner guest should be: Steak, chicken or tofu?
But the obvious answer is Elvis! Even the Beatles worshipped E! — GASP!!! — )
Did anyone ever consider the Stones?
There are three sides to every story.
VR/
Posted on December 31, 2006
Nate Voss said:
Serif.
Uncoated.
Gray.
Shuffle.
InDesign.
Illustration.
Ragged.
Asymmetry.
Deboss.
CMYK.
Posted on December 31, 2006
Bobby Dragulescu said:
Nah, sorry but I disagree with the whole thing. Everyone can go through movements and phases, but a designer has gotta be a chameleon, finding the most efficient and effective solution to every problem. The answers need to be on a case by case depending on what the problem at hand is.
I have always believed research to be above all trends.
Posted on December 31, 2006
Joe Moran said:
Here’s another reason to love E! TCB!
Posted on December 31, 2006
EspressoMan said:
Drink or Beverage?
Posted on January 1, 2007
TheHorse said:
Sans, Uncoated, Grey, Shuffle, Quark, Photograph, Justified, Symmetry? certinly, Emboss, CMYK.
Posted on January 1, 2007
Adelie said:
Bobby,
Just because there’s a best/different solution to every design problem doesn’t mean you don’t gravitate towards a particular style/look/feel when you have the chance.
Also, come on, at least tell us whether it’s “Gray” or “Grey”. :-)
Posted on January 1, 2007
Bobby Dragulescu said:
Okay okay, it’s “gray”. I have to admit, I am on a Gotham kick right now, but don’t tell my clients.
Posted on January 1, 2007
DC1974 said:
Sans. Uncoated. Grey. Shuffle. InDesign. Illustration. Ragged. Symmetry? YES. The Boss. CMYK.
Posted on January 2, 2007
Bennett said:
Obviously we all approach each product differently, but here are my leanings. Oh yeah, Beatles rule, Elvis drools!
Sans
Uncoated
Gray I Guess
Nano
InDesign (no one would actually pick Quark, would they?)
Illustration
Ragged
Asymmetry
Deboss (Letterpress Baby!)
CMYK (Spot color, even better)
Adrian, Considering the post Ernest Goes to Camp movies, I’m gonna have to go with Pee Wee.
Posted on January 3, 2007
Ash said:
HEY! what’s wrong with good ole Quark?
Posted on January 3, 2007
Adrian said:
Bennett, I thought we had a lot in common, but I guess I was wrong. Ernest goes to Africa is still better than the best of Pee Wee. Can our friendship survive these differences of opinion? Let’s hope so. Can we at least agree that both Pee Wee and Ernest are better than Quark?
Posted on January 3, 2007
Richard Earney said:
Sans, Uncoated, Grey, Nano, InDesign, Photograph, Ragged, Asymmetry, Deboss, RGB
Posted on January 4, 2007
Christopher Tobias said:
Sans Uncoated Grey Nano InDesign Photograph Ragged Symmetry Emboss CMYK
Posted on January 4, 2007
Clinton said:
Personally, I don’t think Ernest, Pee Wee or Quark are that funny… but I don’t recall wanting to curse at Pee Wee or Ernest everytime I see them. I guess you’re right Adrian, Pee Wee and Ernest are better than Quark.
Posted on January 4, 2007
PixelHustler said:
Ooh this is fun, I want to play…
Sans or Serif? Sans lately Coated or Uncoated? Coated (I like shiny things) Gray or Grey? Grey for sure Nano or Shuffle? MobiBlu Cube or Samsung K5 (I have both) InDesign or Quark? See my BetA discussion on why Quark is the devil incarnate… Photograph or Illustration? Both Justified or Ragged? ragged Symmetry? Is this one a yes or no question? Emboss or Deboss? Deboss if I get to use a letterpress! RGB or CMYK? RGB if I can help it…
Posted on January 5, 2007
Joe Moran said:
Another reason to Love E!
The Beatles changed rock-n-roll. Elvis changed the world!
To quote the “Elvis 1” cd, “Before anyone did anything, Elvis did it everything.”
r.
Posted on January 7, 2007
AliceInPepperland said:
Serif. Uncoated. Grey. Nano. InDesign. Photograph. Ragged. Asymmetry. Emboss. CMYK.
And The Beatles :)
Posted on January 8, 2007
Jake said:
Sans Uncoated Grey Nano InDesign Photograph Justified Symmetry Emboss CMYK
Posted on January 8, 2007
Joe Moran said:
Happy Birthday to E!
Poor guy, he had it all and died early. Sad!
Anyway, Memot Mori, here’s another cool video I found on You Tube.
Viva! E!
The Man.
Posted on January 8, 2007
rp said:
Sans Uncoated Grey Nano Quark Photograph Ragged Symmetry Emboss CMYK
Posted on January 9, 2007
jwh said:
beatles forever
serif, uncoated, grey, nano, indesign, photograph, ragged, symmetry, deboss, cmyk
Posted on January 9, 2007
PicciaNeri said:
Well you see, over here in olde Europe the issue at stake is completely different: Beatles or Rolling Stones? THAT’S what defines you. Elvis belongs to another era/kettle of fish entirely, for us. Surely another vital question would be, Mac or PC? believe it or not - I have met PC-based graphic designers…
Posted on January 11, 2007
PicciaNeri said:
…oh and forgot to say: always been a Stones girl, myself
Posted on January 11, 2007
marc english said:
sans. uncoated. grey. nano? indesign.foto.ragged.asym.deboss.cmyk+3spot colors.
in the flesh, tarantino makes it beatles v stones, and we disagree: me beatles, him stones.
Posted on March 25, 2007