TE Jersey Design Contest

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Originally Posted by Thorn

[[said with tongue firmly planted in cheek]] You mean I should use your logos instead of the attached "logo"?

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I *LIKE* that! It'd make a great "hidden" pocket message (like the Salt shaker inside the pocket of our Hill Slug jerseys).

If you use it, you might want to check with one of the chemists on the board to verify that I grabbed the right symbol. We think I did (actually DH is the source), but it could turn out like people who get tatoos of chinese characters only to find out that they don't mean what they think :p

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Originally Posted by liza

Am I the only female in the universe that kind of likes elastic in my jerseys?

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NO!!! I want my jersey be form fitting and to stay put and that means gripper elastic at the bottom.... and darn it I want it at the arms too... tight enough to keep my arm warmers up please.

I've noticed that jerseys made for men with elastics don't fit me so good, but when they are styled for women, the jersey ends up looking good and staying where it belongs with that elastic on it.

I vote for hi-viz and no elastic. Is it possible to make both versions - elastic and non-elastic?

Ladies, thanks for the feedback. A couple of comments:

I expect this will be a 3/4 hidden zip, no elastic jersey. Hidden zips work best with a graphic design, as they don't "chop" the image in half. There's very little out there in full-length hidden zip, so we'll need to do 3/4.

Also, as much as I understand that some folks like hi-viz safety yellow, that's not really the direction we're looking to go in.

Susan

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Originally Posted by Eden

NO!!! I want my jersey be form fitting and to stay put and that means gripper elastic at the bottom.... and darn it I want it at the arms too... tight enough to keep my arm warmers up please.

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And longer short sleeves that will actually cover the tops of arm warmers. No little cap sleeves!

I love gripper elastic. My favorite jersey has gripper elastic in the back and is elastic-free in the front- stays put without riding up.

I suspect Susan has some pretty good stats about what kind of jerseys sell best. ;)

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Originally Posted by SadieKate

I suspect Susan has some pretty good stats about what kind of jerseys sell best. ;)

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I am not sure why she would track that, it would be senseless.

I like elastic. I don't like elastic. I like full zip and I like 3/4, I even like 1/2 zip. Pretty much a good cut will make me happy and elastic won't bug me in a good cut.

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Originally Posted by Eden

NO!!! I want my jersey be form fitting and to stay put and that means gripper elastic at the bottom....

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We have a wide variety of forms here :D
What's form fitting for one is strangulation for another :eek:

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Originally Posted by Zen

We have a wide variety of forms here :D
What's fomr fitting for one is strangulation for another :eek:

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I never said all jerseys must have elastic..... (and I think you all implied that *none* should by answering to Liza that yes, she is the only one who still wants elastic ((NOT)). I definitely still want the option.

Bonus points for designs that won't be distorted or shaded by boobs (even small ones)...

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Originally Posted by OakLeaf

Bonus points for designs that won't be distorted or shaded by boobs (even small ones)...

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yeah really!

Thanks, I was able to open the Illustrator 8 link fine. Don't know why the CS2 version doesn't work for me (I have both CS2 and CS3). The pdf version works as well.

Mimi- I would really like to see you try your hand at something with that painting.

Eden- I really like your first entry, did you say you are working on another? I didn't know you had hidden talent like that!

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Originally Posted by Aggie_Ama

Mimi- I would really like to see you try your hand at something with that painting.

Eden- I really like your first entry, did you say you are working on another? I didn't know you had hidden talent like that!

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I'm a photographer and graphic designer in the real world ;)

Eden and Bat

I like your designs a lot.

I'd love to see Bat's design w/different color choices (black background but w/other neon colors around the estrogren).

I'm too much of a Luddite to figure out how to make & submit my own design! :p

I need some artistic help! I know what I want to put on the jersey but I can't draw it.

I'd like to make a jersey with an international theme :)

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Originally Posted by Eden

I'm a photographer and graphic designer in the real world ;)

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I like all three you put up, maybe you have another career to think about. :p FWIW I took Graphic Design as part of my major and found it to be one the hardest classes I took. My brother is the artist, I lost a lot of sleep over that class!

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Originally Posted by SadieKate

www.amiciveloci.org !!!!


On the women's club cut - it will have no elastic in the hem, a slightly shorter length, and will flare a bit at the hips. The bust will be adjusted slightly to better accomodate our curves. I tried on prototype #2 on Monday and it fits really nicely. Sizing info can be found at www.voler.com.

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This is hands-down the nicest most flattering jersey I own.

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Originally Posted by Zen

This is hands-down the nicest most flattering jersey I own.

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Me too. And boo, I lost weight (which is good) and would love a size smaller. I love the look and feel so much I might have the dang thing tailored. ;)

So far, of all the jerseys shown, i like the last one of Eden's the best, because it's sort of colorful. I realize there is a giant difference between the younger generation and mine in terms of color. I like it bright; and particularly on a bike. Those muted tones do nothing for me.

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Originally Posted by Thorn

[[said with tongue firmly planted in cheek]] You mean I should use your logos instead of the attached "logo"?

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I love it! That should be visible somewhere on the jersey, IMO :)

Oooh, I love Eden's second submission with the green jersey! I'd totally buy that!

Someone is going to have to choose one?

Great job ladies. I can't load my Illustrator program now, but loving your submissions. Eden love your colors.

Love Eden's green and white one. Black along the sides is also very "slimming".

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Originally Posted by denny

Eden love your colors.

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you can see why she's a graphic designer!! amazing job -

Eden, can you try out some brighter color designs maybe- purples, reds, turquoise etc. or maybe with fairly large stylized icons for weather perhaps like you see on TV weather forecasts- the cloud, the sunshine, the showers icons, I think would be cool.. I wish I had the skills to put together stuff like you are doing!!

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Originally Posted by Ninabike

Love Eden's green and white one. Black along the sides is also very "slimming".

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Me too. I fancy something like this for mountain biking.

Keep them coming ladies we have some good stuff here! ;)

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Originally Posted by Biciclista

So far, of all the jerseys shown, i like the last one of Eden's the best, because it's sort of colorful. I realize there is a giant difference between the younger generation and mine in terms of color. I like it bright; and particularly on a bike. Those muted tones do nothing for me.

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I think Eden's second design and its colors are gorgeous.

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Originally Posted by Eden

hopefully I'm allowed to post more than one.....
Here's a very clean and simple design for starters. I'll work on something a bit softer next.
(btw ttyaylor - I've always been able to open PDF files and edit them or take elements from them in Illustrator. I'm using plain old CS)

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Eden - this looks so cool!
I love the bold wheels and the way the one on the back sits in the pocket.:)

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Originally Posted by salsabike

I think Eden's second design and its colors are gorgeous.

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That's my personal favorite.. I like tan and black together.

I love that! The morse code and estrogen diagram...I was thinking that would make a great design on a jersey. Well done!!!
Gray

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Originally Posted by batsheva

you can see why she's a graphic designer!! amazing job -

Eden, can you try out some brighter color designs maybe- purples, reds, turquoise etc. or maybe with fairly large stylized icons for weather perhaps like you see on TV weather forecasts- the cloud, the sunshine, the showers icons, I think would be cool.. I wish I had the skills to put together stuff like you are doing!!

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This contest is as much or more about concept than execution - if I have time I'll put together something with your weather concept to enter under your name :)

I LOVE them ALL!!
We decided here at the shop that since our Sugoi jerseys arent selling we are going to just design a few different shop jerseys and carry them instead..
I think I might need to hire some of you!
WOW!!

Not an artistic molecule in my body, but I am enjoying these talented submissions!!!

I like the color blending from blue into orange into tan, and the color blending on the other side of the jersey as well. I love the incorporation of the TE women figures: bike, run, swim, yoga. This one just has instant appeal to me.

I'm not posting mine until the last minute so no one can steal my genius :D;)
if I ever get started

Is there a deadline?

TTaylor- Both of yours are good but I am really liking the first one. Jeez we have some talented women.

I am creative but have no ability to do things with the computer. This is such a cool idea. I wish we did not have to vote for one because they are great. Keep up the great work everyone!

Red Rock