Give me your input please

[laserman70]

Ok, we are redoing our trailer. We have started out making everything way too busy with fills and other BS from photoshop.
After being on the board and reading a lot of posts from many great people here, I realized we need to appeal to all demographics. We are simplifying all of our vehicles.
My problem is.. Is this too simple? I always have a tendency to use every photoshop trick and the design and the message gets lost. So when I do something like this, It just seems blah.
Your expertise is respected.
Thanks

 

[WildWestDesigns]

Gradients used for trailers just doesn't do it for me. For me personally(others I'm sure will differ and that's actually great), I use the trailer itself as the background and then just apply the graphics straight on, I don't "add" a background. My eyes also tend to follow the gradient more then look at the words in the gradient.

 

[Sticky Signs]

I agree with WWD. Plus gradients can be a real pain in the arse to print, especially when you add a drop shadow.

 

[Jillbeans]

Is it getting a blessing from The Almighty?
With those gradients, it does look like it.
Can't read byline.
Wraps has no contrast.
Love....Jill