Some graphic design advice.

[gremcint]

so I am designing a lifecounter for magic the gathering, or any game really. I'm going to use the same technique as I did for the resin coasters I've made in the past and drill holes for dials.

I'm happy with the layout but am unsure which colors/fonts I want for the numbering and the background.

Now the art is just a placeholder for now, I'll be switching up the art and possibly doing custom ones. here is the layout



for reference sake this is what the resin coasters look like

[EricKei]

For the background, perhaps try and match the upper portion and/or dominant shade of the image you use for each. For the numbers, it would presumably be based on the background - consider colors that will stand out, but not be exact opposites. E.g. dark blue background with white numbers would look nice (but not a 100% contrast like orange). Or, for the sake of simplicity, just go with old reliable: Black numbers on brights and pastels, White numbers on deep/dark shades.

[gremcint]

I want to make a template I can just put the image in and not have to change the numbers each time.

[El Pollo Guerrera]

How big are these going to be?

[EricKei]

In that case -- Probably something simple -- Black bg/white numbers or the opposite. Both work well.

[gremcint]

around 4" by 4"

[gremcint]

http://i.imgur.com/svpjdZR.jpg

I'm partial to second from the left.