New original design, posters and t-shirts Options

[Optimusglen]

EDIT: I made this original post awhile ago. While I can still do posters there was not enough interest to go for a big screen printing order so shirts are off the table.


What do you all think?

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Will be making a few small edits before print, like adding a subtle license plate, but any other glaring issues you see?

It's an original design, created to mimic a comic book style.

[don-6]

Great design!

[ben*james]

I really like the poster. Not sure I'd have the exhaust ports so close together though. I'm in for one though regardless!

[mb911]

Looks awesome

[Chris914n6]

2 down, he's about to be boxed in by the trailers. Maybe swap lanes implying passing?

Yellow corners are euro taillights if going for accuracy.

Colored needles makes me think colored lenses in the others?

4 down, black rear window blends with the lid and looks off when all other windows are their own shade.

plate, seventy (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

[Bartlett 914]

I think it looks really nice. I do think it is a little busy for a Tee Shirt. I see 3 shirt designs not one. But that is my opinion

[mbseto]

Looks great, but I'm curious too-- what's with the trucks?

[mgp4591]

I like the design but not on the front of the shirt... maybe a small logo or a single smaller frame on the upper front left of the shirt - think some of the Harley shirts you've seen. Other changes at your discretion but I'd be in for at least one with my ideas. Nice work!

[Cairo94507]

I am in for 2 regardless. Maybe add a 914-6 emblem and trunk button on the rear? I would also cut the interior view and reduce to 3 views. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Mr.Nobody]

I dig it on the front of the shirt, I'll definitely take one.

[SO.O.C914er]

The shirt is on fire. I agree small logo in the front big in the back. Drop the 914-6 just make it a 914 that covers the group overall. I'm in for two navy blue or black. Paul

[My 914]

I think its an awesome poster. I also agree with some of the other posts that the design is too busy for the front of a shirt, but do feel that any one of the cars alone would look great on a shirt as a logo.

[carcus]

Keep me updated. Interested. Still looking for a 914 hat also.

[Alphaogre]

I would defiantly be interested in a shirt...

[kid914]

in for a shirt. would be nice in a cotton blend. ;-) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[Optimusglen]

I have to continually remind myself some important things about being a designer and artist. My day job is a mechanical and industrial designer, and it seems these things are constants.

First, I have to listed to constructive criticism.

Second, when you're a designer and you design something and ask for opinions, suddenly every person you ask is also a designer and artist. Tongue in cheek of course.

Third, to keep this as something I love to do I need to follow my own artistic eye, even if that means loosing potential sales. Trying to please everyone is a sure way to please no-one.


I say this because I've made some changes based on some of your thoughts. And because I ignored other ideas many of you had. If that bugs you, I'm sorry, please move along.

Changes:
-gauge needles are no longer orange. I decided to keep this all black and white.
-the car was having an identity crisis with US spec front signals, euro spec rear lenses, and no badges. I've updated the rear signals and added a badge and rear trunk button.
-also added a license plate, I didn't go with some cheeky quip, left it pretty normal, it's actually the old plate number of my current car
-officially, the car will be a 914-6 with flares added, because I didn't want the additional GT stuff (i.e. trunk tie downs, GT engine lid, etc)
-window colors have been corrected
-and I added a little detail here and there.

For the shirts I am going to pursue non-screen printed versions, I'll get a couple test shirts made to gauge quality and price. But the goal is to get away from the minimum order needed for screen printed shirts. This also means that I can do multiple styles. As of now I'd do one of my original placement, and another that has the whole comic on the back, and just a small car on the upper front off to the side.

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Many of you might notice that the PORSCHE text is absent, I've been going back and fourth on this aspect. On one hand, I love that layout of text on the engine lid. On the other, I'm trying to avoid anything that could be considered copyright infringement. Recently some of my artwork was reported as such on my print shop website, merely because the titles of the pieces included the words Audi on one and BMW on the other. It's a little maddening.

Anyway, that's the update. I'll be getting some test prints today for the poster, and shirt information will follow down the line.

[Andyrew]

The question I have is what was the original Japanese spec for the lights on the car, did it have the solid red or did it have the Euro tails/front turns??


Also I would love to see the turn signal in the boxed picture, In the Anime they always use their signals (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)

I would be 100% interested in this (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif)


Maybe you should explain what the background/art style is about? I dont think it would detract from the potential buyers as its a fantastic story between man and machine.

[Cairo94507]

I want 2 XL shirts - these would be very cool in sweat shirt too. I like the idea of a small image on chest and the large image on the rear. Nice work and thanks for doing this and opening yourself up to comments. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif)

[davesprinkle]

First of all, I have to say that I respect that you're staying true to your own aesthetic. You're the artist.

Second, you've got a lot of talent. This is obvious from this graphic and also the images in your other thread. Nicely done.

Finally (not that it matters, see my first comment) here's what I prefer about the first version: I like the orange needle on the tachometer, and I liked the trailer in the second frame intruding into the first frame.

[Chris914n6]

First of all, I have to say that I respect that you're staying true to your own aesthetic. You're the artist.

Second, you've got a lot of talent. This is obvious from this graphic and also the images in your other thread. Nicely done.

Finally (not that it matters, see my first comment) here's what I prefer about the first version: I like the orange needle on the tachometer, and I liked the trailer in the second frame intruding into the first frame.

The trailer overlap stood out, which made it the center of attention, but it's not the main character.

I liked the orange needles too, it gave that scene it's "character". I think orange exhaust would add to the overall appeal of action with the main character.

I think the six bumper "indent" has sharper looking corners. Could just be my eyes (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)

I did graphic design for a decade, mostly signs, a few logos. I tend to notice the little things (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) Hope you don't mind. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)