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T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 11:05
by Jer
View the full blog post and vote for your favourite design here.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 11:09
by Emperor Gum
Tough, but Starburst.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 12:45
by Digital Dolphin
Rocket for sure.

I'd take the die one as a second choice.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 12:55
by Danzama
I think Starburst looks great, I would buy that (if I wasn't broke).

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 12:59
by Lord Chrusher
Rocket is my first choice but I could also go with starburst

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 13:35
by Metcarfre
Starburst>Die>Rocket.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 13:55
by epocalypse
going with starburst.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 15:09
by madrak_the_red
Can I get an actual one of those dice?

Also: Rocket

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 15:33
by Vanguard
Starburst>Rocket>Die, but I'm hoping that, in the long one, each design ends up seeing a production run. All three of them are good enough to deserve it.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 15:44
by AlexanderDitto
I'm honestly completely torn.

I think the Starburst looks the best, as a striking graphical image, but it doesn't really have much meaning. However, it is probably the best of the three in retaining a clarity of the original logo while bringing an innovative twist (especially for the dark blue/light blue on black design).

The Rocket is probably the cleverest in design, with a discernible meaning (LRR is out of this world!!!). But, while very clever, it obscures the logo itself, and LRR isn't particularly known for its astronomical context. Or is it?

The Die is the closest in terms of choosing a subject matter that directly relates to LRR, and as a nerd icon it might sell the most shirts. But it's also the worst in terms of preserving the original logo: it's so dilute as to be almost nonexistent, and the image itself is not particularly striking.

THIS IS LIKE SOPHIE'S CHOICE OH SWEET FANCY MOSES WHAT DO I CHOOSE

I AM PUTTING A LOT OF THOUGHT INTO THIS OK

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 15:46
by madrak_the_red
AlexanderDitto wrote: and LRR isn't particularly known for its astronomical context.


But don't you know that they broadcast FROM THE MOON!!?

Okay I'm done

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 15:51
by Kathleen
AlexanderDitto wrote:THIS IS LIKE SOPHIE'S CHOICE OH SWEET FANCY MOSES WHAT DO I CHOOSE

I AM PUTTING A LOT OF THOUGHT INTO THIS OK


YES, BECAUSE WE'RE GOING TO MAKE IT INTO AN OSCAR WINNING MOVIE AFTERWARDS WITH MERYL STREEP PLAYING YOU WHILE WEARING A PROSTHETIC SCARF.

DITTO'S CHOICE - "FUUUUUUUUUUUCK."

Ok, that was all in fun. See that is why I shouldn't post here. Too weird.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:12
by AlexanderDitto
Kathleen wrote:
AlexanderDitto wrote:THIS IS LIKE SOPHIE'S CHOICE OH SWEET FANCY MOSES WHAT DO I CHOOSE

I AM PUTTING A LOT OF THOUGHT INTO THIS OK


YES, BECAUSE WE'RE GOING TO MAKE IT INTO AN OSCAR WINNING MOVIE AFTERWARDS WITH MERYL STREEP PLAYING YOU WHILE WEARING A PROSTHETIC SCARF.

DITTO'S CHOICE - "FUUUUUUUUUUUCK."

Ok, that was all in fun. See that is why I shouldn't post here. Too weird.


OH NOOOOOOOOooo

THIS WOULD BE... THE BEST MOVIE. T_T

I would be honored to be played by Meryl Streep. :B

Kathleen, that is why you should you should post more. <333333

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:19
by thatlaurachick
NOOOO!!!! I want Rocket soooo badly! Don't want starburst (don't like designs on bottom of shirt)

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:20
by Bananafish
just wear it upside down

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:21
by tak197
Besides, Meryl Streep is flexible enough, she could probably make that movie, with her playing all the roles.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:28
by thatlaurachick
Bananafish wrote:just wear it upside down


t-shirt as pants doesn't work for ladies, silly b'fish.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:45
by Alja-Markir
Starburst wins for the design itself, hands down, but WHY, oh WHY did you decide to put it at the bottom side hem?

I have never worn a shirt with designs at the bottom and I probably never will. If it gets moved to the center, I'll buy one muy rapido, but as it stands I'd never consider it.

Aside from that, my sentiments are ditto to Ditto's.

~Alja~

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:47
by Metcarfre
Personally the bottom orientation of the Starburst was a reason I picked it. *shrugs*

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 16:49
by Zodiacprince
Starburst for the win!

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 18:06
by Juliamon
I'm fond of the positioning of the Starburst, because it takes focus off my boobs and (believe it or not) some girls don't always like folks staring at their chest under the pretense of "looking at [their] cool shirt."

(I have other t-shirts for those occasions.)

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 18:13
by thatlaurachick
Juliamon wrote: (believe it or not) some girls don't always like folks staring at their chest under the pretense of "looking at [their] cool shirt."


Anything else you'd like to falsely assume?

I'm fat. I don't want to draw attention to my gut with a t-shirt design there.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 18:17
by Master Gunner
That's why she used the qualifier "some". Also, from the picture or two I've seen, I'd hardly call you fat.

I might like the Starburst pattern if it was over the shoulder instead, but as it stands, I'm not really a fan of any of the designs.

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 18:39
by theDreamer
See, I LIKE starburst because it's not centred.

I own tons of shirts with centre'd witty comments and images.

I only own one at the moment that's off centre (For Pony Shirt from LFG) which I picked almost entirely BECAUSE it's off centre (the shirt was also of the super soft cotton variety, which I heart).

Re: T-Shirt Open Call Finalists Announced; Polls Open

Posted: 10 Aug 2010, 18:42
by 2stepz
off center - great... bottom hem? lost in a tuck, or draws attention to my hips. Someone recommended a shoulder placement... that I could do.