Calling all Graphic Designers: Jax needs some snapchat geofilters!

UNFurbanist · July 06, 2015, 07:10:57 PM

I know this isn't super important but could someone please make Jacksonville some snapchat geofilters?!

For those who aren't aware, Snapchat is a very popular messaging app that almost every millennial has on their smartphone. One feature of the app is to add "geofilters" to your picture to let people know what city you are in. Almost every major and non-major city in the country and frankly across the world has had someone make a filter for their location... except for Jacksonville. If anyone could make a filter (or knows someone who can) for some of the neighborhoods of Jacksonville or at least just one for the whole city that would be awesome! I think it is honestly a mark of legitimacy that we are missing out on. Plus if we have one, eventually we can be featured on a "story" one day where every person on the planet that has the app will be able to see the cool things going on in Jacksonville that day. I would do it myself but I lack the expertise. If someone wants to help, here is the link to get started https://www.snapchat.com/geofilters
Thanks

johnnyliar · July 06, 2015, 09:03:33 PM

I as JUST talking about this today!
I can't do it, but I'll pass it along to people who might be able to!

iMarvin · July 06, 2015, 09:21:08 PM

Agreed! Even Louisville has them. I'm pretty surprised Jacksonville doesn't have one yet.

vicupstate · July 07, 2015, 08:50:12 AM

Quote from: iMarvin on July 06, 2015, 09:21:08 PM
Agreed! Even Louisville has them. I'm pretty surprised Jacksonville doesn't have one yet.

Until these things have been in existence for 20 years, I wouldn't expect to see a JAX version.

edjax · July 07, 2015, 09:00:43 AM

Quote from: vicupstate on July 07, 2015, 08:50:12 AM
Quote from: iMarvin on July 06, 2015, 09:21:08 PM
Agreed! Even Louisville has them. I'm pretty surprised Jacksonville doesn't have one yet.

Until these things have been in existence for 20 years, I wouldn't expect to see a JAX version.

So you are saying the young hipster types that frequent this site don't care enough to come up with a few? By Looking at their site it encourages artist, etc. to submit. Not like this requires someone from the city to be involved.

ProjectMaximus · July 07, 2015, 10:31:02 AM

Now I know what those are. Lol...i don't use sc often, but I was curious where folks got those filters (along with time, temperature, etc)

Quote from: edjax on July 07, 2015, 09:00:43 AM
So you are saying the young hipster types that frequent this site don't care enough to come up with a few? By Looking at their site it encourages artist, etc. to submit. Not like this requires someone from the city to be involved.

I believe Vic was just joking. Besides, being 6 months behind in social media is equivalent to 20 normal years.

Andy · July 07, 2015, 10:58:53 AM

I am a designer, and I have actually attempted to make geofilters for Snapchat in the past (as part of a work project). I think it would be great as well, but I can tell you that they are EXTREMELY fickle with what they allow on a geofilter. It's almost like you have to tickle their fancy just so in order for them to use the damn thing. But I'm in favor of it.

tringler · July 07, 2015, 12:32:24 PM

I submitted one today, lets see where it goes. I'd attach it so you could see it if I knew how to on this board

UNFurbanist · July 08, 2015, 01:24:03 AM

^Awesome! I hope they accept it. If you have a weblink to the image you can click the mona lisa button and put the url between the boxes. I hope it incorporated something iconic about Jax like the main st. bridge or something!

tringler · July 09, 2015, 07:16:39 PM

Just got a notice from Snapchat

Hi Tony Ringler!

Congratulations! We are writing to inform you that your Geofilter below is now live.

Description: My Home Town

Notes:

Thanks,
Team Snapchat

ProjectMaximus · July 09, 2015, 08:27:04 PM

Congrats and thanks, Tringler.

I just found it and uploaded my computer screen with it

tringler · July 09, 2015, 10:46:22 PM

Thats cool, but Thats not the one I submitted...
mine is a variation of this

I wonder if it got applied to another Jacksonville by mistake.

iMarvin · July 09, 2015, 11:23:30 PM

I was excited when I heard about the filter but then I actually saw it. It's very... underwhelming.

ProjectMaximus · July 09, 2015, 11:30:49 PM

hahaha, that's a lot cooler, tringler. Glad to see it!

tringler · July 09, 2015, 11:39:59 PM

I took the image I show added some color and shadows and placed it along the bottom. No offense to whoever did the current one that shows up though. But that one is a bit bland, but they did get it through... Lol