Wed 2008/10/29 09:46
First time designing T-shirt layouts which is why some of these mockups look odd ^^; I'm working with a certain figure company to help produce the up n coming official dannychoo.com merchandise. The T-shirts will be the type of quality you get from Cospa so they should last quite a bit - my Haruhi and Idol Master silkscreen shirts have lasted a few years with no fade of color or stretching. As soon as I get the designs done they will print up some samples using the 4 color silk screen method and another method which I cant remember. Out of these designs, which *layout* do you prefer the most? If you have any mock ideas then let me know - you can grab images from Mirai and haruka-chans page. Currently have no plans to print any color apart from black T-shirts. I've also been told that the company can make some Mirai oppai mousepads too ^o^
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Sun 11/18 08:34 comments (10)
Just got this photo from Good Smile Company - progress of the Mirai Figma. Am sooo excited!
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Thu 03/12 12:02 comments (279)
D looks cleanest to me in terms of text. Never figured designing a layout on a T would be hard at all until I actually thought about it ^^
(ID #350047) Posted on 2008/10/29 09:53
Hmmm can we have this illistration of mirai on a t-shirt http://www.dannychoo.com/detail/mac/eng/image/1631/Flash+Mirai.html I definitely get two of those.
(ID #350050) Posted on 2008/10/29 09:55
Unemployed Dollfie enthusiast
I voted for c, but I would love a b and c too. And did you say Mirai oppai mousepads? Yes please!
(ID #350052) Posted on 2008/10/29 09:55
System Design Engineering (UWaterloo)
I'm just wondering which shirt will best be appropriate when wearing it at a University.
(ID #350054) Posted on 2008/10/29 09:55
Ecchi is always the best choice.
(ID #350056) Posted on 2008/10/29 09:56
I enjoy d the most, although b comes in close second.
(ID #350060) Posted on 2008/10/29 09:58
CSU student/accountant
I would buy C and D, D being my favorite.
(ID #350063) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:00
DSL Tech Support T____T, Kita-Kon Chairman
I really like D the most out of all of those designs.
(ID #350064) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:01
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
I voted c cos both sisters are on it :D:D
(ID #350065) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:01
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
unun I made this quickly with the lower res mirais + the tees images ^^; http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3296/2983061118_edc7a495d5_o.jpg
(ID #350364) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:50
Ooooh. I like this one!
(ID #350394) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:20
Reminds me a bit of Azumanga Daioh with the word bubble, which is a good thing. It's very cute. Would like to see a blend of this with the picture on t-shirt d.
(ID #350422) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:39
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
Thank you! Azumanga Daioh is so funny :P I love how catchy the Opening track is lol! I think speech bubble is a very "manga" thing ^^ so added it for a lookie
(ID #350437) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:48
Pokemon master
I really like this one ^^
(ID #350518) Posted on 2008/10/29 16:16
Physical Therapist
I like d from the proportions the best.Its the most symmetrical and tidy.The first one is imho the worst one because it looks unclean/chaotic if you know what i mean? How about something more classical? like the Mirari Logo you swap on things we arent supposed to see on the heartarea(where else?^^) and your orange D in the neck area? I prefer to wear something that wont make me look like a fool in public and yet is a sign for comrades.
(ID #350068) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:05
afatcow (Registered on 2008/08/28 17:59)
Ahaha, go meido.
(ID #350069) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:05
I like 'D' the best. Gotta love the recursion!
(ID #350070) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:07
I can't decide between B,C, or D. but i would go with B
(ID #350072) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:09
university film student
Looking clean would be the most important to me. I'd prefer an option where everything is scaled down, or where the image covers only the chest area above the heart and not the entire thing.
(ID #350074) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:12
I like none of the above. I'd rather don something more arty-farty and tailored toward urban hipsters rather than something blatantly corporate-looking. To don something that expresses my implicit self, emblazoned on my chest, a shield for my feeble heart.
(ID #350075) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:14
CEO MIrai Inc
Maybe you can help with a suggestion?
(ID #350083) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:23
I expected you to prod at my lack of a helpful response. There are two ends to the otaku expression spectrum: the proud, and the ashamed. You might now know where I sit ^^; Sadly, I'm not a graphic designer. But immediately coming to mind, I would more prefer uncolored sketches or line art for Haruka and Mirai, maybe even having one on either side. As for attribution/identification, I'd also rather your dannychoo.com be in the same font/style as is your watermark, next to the orange [d], and not so big. I think progressing with a Suenaga manga would lead to some characteristic catch phrases or more memorable ideas for them to express xD
(ID #350114) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:58
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
And I wouldn't mind writing scenarios for such a manga should he pursue it.
(ID #350192) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:15
Pokemon master
Are you thinking something like this? http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/Cocobeans142/dannyshirt1.jpg I wasn't able to find a sketch of Mirai's current design so I tried using one of her old sketches. And I'm still very much a noob when it comes to cleaning up sketches, so I apologize if they look dirty. orz
(ID #350206) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:22
Actually that looks great.
(ID #350231) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:33
Procrastinator Extraordinaire
nice sketchy feel to it. hell id buy that, especially haruka
(ID #350232) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:33
CEO MIrai Inc
I like!
(ID #350249) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:42
Student artist
I think the sketchiness should be left there because it reminds me of a cool t-shirt.
(ID #350356) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:44
awesome!!
(ID #350268) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:49
Owner, winterheim|hdd
That was what I also had in mind. I'll try to make several mockups and email it to Danny or post it here. Hopefully by the end of the week.
(ID #350271) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:50
Troubleshooter, Universal Exports
This is what I was thinking too...
(ID #350297) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:02
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
Yup. This one's good. I'll also try to make one later, lol.
(ID #350308) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:13
Pokemon master
@all- Thankies! ^^
(ID #350309) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:14
Nice!
(ID #350310) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:15
Something I had in mind too. I like T-shirts like that ^^
(ID #350342) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:31
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
woo I'd wear em lol!
(ID #350362) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:49
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
Thats mucho funky. The white n orange go well.
(ID #350370) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:57
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
Oooh, very nice.
(ID #350381) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:13
Nyoro-n...
yep I like it too... nice one Coco, a bigger image covers the shirt more too and it just looks more modern ^^
(ID #350392) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:20
Very nice sketch design. I would purchase that off the bat if ever in production. It gives a fashionable feel. Very "artsy" in that aspect.
(ID #350421) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:38
JR. College Student
I voted D but I like this one more assuming the sketches would be cleaned up a bit or something.
(ID #350426) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:40
I'd buy that!...
(ID #350506) Posted on 2008/10/29 16:02
That's great looking!
(ID #350554) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:25
New Media Director, Amateur Photographer, Sometime Designer cum Copywriter
Ooh .. I'd pay to buy these .. What say you Danny ?
(ID #351044) Posted on 2008/10/30 02:10
CSU student/accountant
These are real nice.
(ID #351323) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:35
it looks awesome. i will go in favor of this design and my previous choice
(ID #351425) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:08
Programmer/IT/Student
Definitely like this style, but with cleaned up sketches hopefully.
(ID #351471) Posted on 2008/10/30 10:10
Looks nice. I actually prefer this over the rest.
(ID #352647) Posted on 2008/10/31 05:01
I have a different idea, but i don't know if it will work. Anyway: The idea is having the arms of the girl wrapped around the belly of the shirt and to the back, with the girl hugging and looking back blushing. (like real size but you can't see her legs or the end of the skirt). You can put that D orange square at the back of the neck of the shirt, and the url in front at chest level. I don't have much free time, but i can make some mockups later if you want to see the idea.
(ID #351304) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:22
Technical Writer/Editor, Designer, Collector, Artist, Nice Guy
Yeah, Nanu has a point... But if we have to use the above, keep Mirai's image but delete her name(s), it's unnecessary. The dannychoo.com address should be the only text, if any. Hmm, or maybe something even simpler~ just the big orange "D" logo.
(ID #350493) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:47
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
Hmm, I had a lineart like design in mind too. That looks great, Coco.
(ID #350603) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:50
Another for D i like the clean look to it, also agree with what litokid says would be nice to have an option of a scaled down version maybe a small mirai above/around the heart area and the rest plain black would be better for everyday use :D
(ID #350081) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:19
I like A and D.
(ID #350082) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:20
student
I like C and D the most since it looks the cleanest. Saying that, A looks a bit too much. Also, while I know this is just a mock up... but I think "dannychoo.com" needs to be stylized more and make a little smaller (more stuble) like in the style on the top of dc.com (or on chun's teeshirt). I don't like looking like a moving advertisement of any sort ^^;. I'm sure your final product will look a lot better/cleaner than the mockups. Looking forward to seeing them come to fruition! I would definitely order them! Especially the Mirai mousepad! (but why no plans even for a white teeshirt?)
(ID #350093) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:31
C and D are the best
(ID #350094) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:31
College Student
i rather get the 3D mouse pad than the shirt. =]
(ID #350096) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:33
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
C or D for me. But I agree with nanu, it looks so plain and 'corporate'. Well, I think it's better to remove the 'dannychoo.com' at the front and place it at the arm band or add your slogan with your site name like this: "Dannychoo.com Your portal to Japan!" (with a fancy font and also kinda tilted) or something like that. I could give more suggestions but I think I need to draw it(me not a good talker, lol) than to explain it.
(ID #350097) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:33
daichouginga in Byston Well, the land between the earth and the sea (Registered on 2008/06/04 10:28)
The Sword of Magus
Sorry I'll just add this, maybe this helps. Try to design it to be more anime-shirt looking or a manga-cover looking(I think manga cover designs are good tshirt designs ^^)
(ID #350100) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:36
Programmer, otaku, shinigami
C. I love Haruka ^_^
(ID #350098) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:35
Student / otaku
Oh great. I like A and D but I choose the meido :p Maybe the url "dannychoo.com" can be added on the back if it's feasible.
(ID #350099) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:36
I mostly prefer B and D, So Danny, what kind of price are hoping to sell these for? (to tell you the truth I really don't care how much they will cost, because these shirt ideas are just too awesome,I just have to have one.) (some stickers would be cool too) Don't take my sticker idea seriously LOL (Unless you want to make stickers)
(ID #350101) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:36
I don't like the way their legs cut off in the first 3
(ID #350103) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:41
same here
(ID #350183) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:03
Warehouse Employee
I'd go for C and D. C because Haruka is on it and D because Mirai looks so nice in maid outfit.
(ID #350104) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:46
software manager
personally i like simple designs so i'd get rid of the mirai name text altogether. if one of the goals is to spread awareness of mirai's name i guess that won't do though ^^; but yeah, i'd prefer c or d if the only text was dannychoo.com
(ID #350107) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:51
Engineer-wannabe
Love C n D ^0^ but D has better design ;) when will these t-shirts put on sale? looking forward to it ^^
(ID #350108) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:53
Extremely Poor College Student
i think these layouts would be better on the back of the shirt.the front should have your orange d logo
(ID #350110) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:54
you might want to reconsider printing on white T shirts most people purchase white T shirts, although, I do have the impression you prefer darker shirts but then, you might be wearing one more often than anyone else ;x C->A->D->B
(ID #350112) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:57
Web monkey, coffee addicted cerberus, Chef Vader
definitely D. I'd some oppai mouse pads. :)
(ID #350116) Posted on 2008/10/29 10:58
Student
I like A and D best. But I like D a bit more.
(ID #350119) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:01
Hmmm...only black? Wouldn't white be more suiting since standard stormtrooper armor is white? Personally I like B, but D is also nice. Will it be double-sided for the sisters? Mirai on top, Haruka on the bottom? er...I mean, front and back respectively. Well, if you ever decide to make an ecchi shirt as well, you can use the first idea for the front image.
(ID #350122) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:01
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
B or D for me. I likes the DC logo on the Tshirt. It's not on the D one... might it be in later mockups/versions? The DC.com D must be on the tshirt somewhere. Back, sleeve, front. Does not matter long as its there! And Yay black! Black is timeless! Black is forever!! Don't suppose you plan to do fitted tshirts aswell do you Danny-san?
(ID #350123) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:01
College Student
I really like C cause of both sisters, but D screams otaku with the maid look. I'd maybe buy both.
(ID #350124) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:02
I think another cool design would be to have Mirai in front and the Danny Choo "d" logo on the back near the neckline. As for the current ones here, I prefer D.
(ID #350126) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:04
I like B, but what about the PVC, is it going to happen? looking forward.
(ID #350127) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:05
Pokemon master
I like b, but d is fine too. still waiting for figures of them. ^^
(ID #350139) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:20
I choose letter "D" All the other ones are cut off at the legs.
(ID #350140) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:21
former Emperor of Britannia
D is cool! mirai oppai mousepads?! DO WANT!
(ID #350141) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:22
former Emperor of Britannia
Danny just want to ask. Will there be a Gothloli Mirai and Bikini Mirai designs?
(ID #350159) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:41
marvin (Registered on 2006/12/25 00:54)
I like C. ^^ Mirai oppai mousepads eh? want those as well, any plans for a figure in the near future? ^^
(ID #350143) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:24
Starving Student
What!? No, is ecchi face???
(ID #350144) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:25
D and B are my choices would buy both
(ID #350148) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:28
layout wise I would pick B or C as it has some space for adding the names without making it look cramped. But B and C have the legs cut off :( so i picked D because it looks best overal. I made a quick alternative where things would fit better making it look less cramped. I just played around with the size and placement as the layout was fine. http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/SL-kun/2008Oct28182514_9630copy.png
(ID #350153) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:36
CEO MIrai Inc
Like this one too.
(ID #350255) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:44
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
I like "A" with the many expressions of mirai. ^^; btw really!? mirai oppai mousepad want! and of course a full cast off figure will be great too. ^^;
(ID #350158) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:40
Otaku / Student in Computer Science
Oh Oh! Another DC's T-shirt, will definitively buy one. Mirai oppai mouse pad? BUY ONE FOR SURE
(ID #350170) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:49
Student
I like B. simple stand stance. Danny once the your T-shirt is available for selling please let me buy it? :XD
(ID #350171) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:50
Would these products be for sale all across the world or will they be limited to only a certain market (such as only Japan)? Other than that, I really like B and D. I agree with what nanu said above about making them "hipster & artsy fartsy" but that can easily be achieved by playing around in photoshop and making it look like a duotone poster print or giving it some modern art treatments (ex: warhol). Even without that, printing it on different types of shirts or different colored fabric can do the same probably. Regardless I'll still probably pre-order one :3
(ID #350172) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:50
I really like D.
(ID #350177) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:54
Kokoro Kotonoha's personal trainer
I like all 3 actually, but if i had to choose 1 over the others i would choose C. But I beg you to consider making XXL size shirts, since i can't wear any other anime apparel that do not exceed size XL. I really don't understand why they don't make more larger sizes for anime apparel.
(ID #350178) Posted on 2008/10/29 11:56
pop culture archivist
I love the images on all the shirts, but the first three seem a bit cluttered. Overall design-wise I think D works most effectively. I might actually reduce the art about 20% though. If you think about it, if a person has to come a bit closer to read the shirt they'll remember it more.
(ID #350185) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:07
I know that "A" is the least popular choice but it's also the one that sparks the most curiosity imo. Plus, for your girl fans, I personally believe it's less suggestive than wearing something like "D". (you know...) >.>
(ID #350189) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:11
CG Artist wannabe / Figure Collector / Deadman
Danny any plans on releasing a figure?
(ID #350190) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:12
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
A Suenaga figure? That'd be interesting.
(ID #350199) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:17
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
Definitely, if I had to pick one, I'd go with D. But none of them really appeal to me at the moment.
(ID #350195) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:16
Animation
how about adding the d favicon on the back of the shirt near the neck?
(ID #350197) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:17
Engineering Student
D is my favorite. It just seems the most balanced to me.
(ID #350198) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:17
I prefer C & D and I would love to have a Mirai mousepad ^_^ Oh, yesterday I bump into a shop who sculpt SD figures and I feel like requesting them to sculpt me a tare mirai... but it's a little pricey~
(ID #350202) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:20
I chose D, but I'd also like to see a shirt with the white dress Mirai... ^^ And Mirai would be my first oppai mouse pad, if you decide to make them...
(ID #350204) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:21
Student, Bioresearch Assistant, WAVE VP Communications
I pick all of the above. But then again I'm a person who is easy to please. Danny, do you mind giving us an estimate on the price for these T-shirts? I'm just a bit paranoid since the canadian dollar is pretty much down the drain right now.
(ID #350229) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:32
My opinions of the designs (or layout). Option A: Too many faces! I think that it has to much area of focus cramped up o.o; Option B: Feels one sided leaving a space on one side. But, it is fine. Many shirts are similar in layout. Option C: This layout it good, featuring both mascots. Does it look better if they're more centred? Option D: That Much like Option C, this and "C" would be very nice. Have you thought of having the web address printed in the back of the shirt? Say, Mascot at the front, web address at the back. Sleeves is something you should take advantage of too. One side can hold your site Logo. Options C, D could have the site logo featured on one of the sleeves, giving the front of the shirt a cleaner look and the purpose of is the showing the mascot. I like to try and design some mock ups based on my suggestions, is that feasible Mr. Choo?
(ID #350236) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:33
::Just re-read the article:: I'm not a great designer, its something I want to get head start on. Here is what I was suggesting, made clearer with visual. Something that I have mocked up with your graphics. Take these into consideration? - FRONT side: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/MapleStoryG/DC_T-shirt_design_Front.jpg - BACK side: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/MapleStoryG/DC_T-shirt_design_Back.jpg And another design thrown in. What do you members think? - Black: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/MapleStoryG/DC_T-shirt_design1b_Front.jpg - White: http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/MapleStoryG/DC_T-shirt_design1_Front.jpg Back could be like the one made, showing the web address.
(ID #350330) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:26
五〇一軍团 TK8316 Singapore Garrison Public Relations Officer
for your first design, we have to consider what if someone tuck in their shirt, in that case, mirai's legs and name will be covered. ^^;
(ID #350467) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:21
:P Would you want to tuck in a Mirai shirt?!
(ID #350814) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:10
Looking for work again
I would. But I tuck in all of my t-shirts...
(ID #350945) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:31
I don't tuck in my t's. Gordon is right about the graphic being long, low etc. It would be covered when tucked. Designing T's with graphic have to bear in mind that they either make a full graphic shirt or halve graphical for tuck in or not... I just punched in some graphic to show Danny my ideas ( ._.)/"
(ID #351070) Posted on 2008/10/30 02:29
Looking for work again
:) I liked your ideas. People certainly do have different habits when it comes to wearing t-shirts hehe
(ID #353964) Posted on 2008/11/01 03:24
I like to think I'd be game enough to wear design 1b. Web logo on back is good, but I'd make it a little bit smaller personally.
(ID #350908) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:05
N00b Artist
third and fourth link seems like people wear it then will have a nice "eyes" effect there lol.
(ID #350914) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:11
Wibbling+Writing+Teaching
I like the idea of having the address in the back. *nods* It could make the front less cluttered.
(ID #350384) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:16
.NET/Web Developer
D looks best...but sad it doesn't have haruka in there. C also looks nice but they kinda lean on one side and would have preferred for them to be in the center. Suggestion: mirai in her gothic costume would look lovely for a shirt if it had a non-ecchi version. heheh.
(ID #350258) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:45
anything for the guys who would not like to look too girlie? i mean all the designs are targeted at the teens. anything for the adults above 30? so that we dont look like fools wearing kids clothes in public. i'm one of those embarassed types who wont show off my otaku life in public. even just the dc.com and the d symbol on chest area is enough for me to display my loyalty to your site. though it would look rather corporate, but i prefer that. orz. sorry, but danny, you have a diverse (or varied) audience of people visiting your site and no one design is going to please us all.
(ID #350260) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:46
Student/Prospective Anime Maker
Hence him drawing ideas from us, IMO.
(ID #350333) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:28
Student and Computer tech
Yeah I think you have a really good idea there. A t-shirt with the website logo and the URL under would be really interesting.
(ID #350466) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:20
Student and Computer tech
I think the B would look better with the "D" orange square logo just above the text (aligned at right) instead of alone in the top right corner. Something like that : http://benpi.dyndns.org/dcshirts20081_modif.jpg
(ID #350261) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:46
Same thought here.
(ID #350332) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:28
Cut off points look odd. You should eacher show the full body or position it so the cut off point is at the edge of the shirt.
(ID #350277) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:52
Otaku/Figure collector
The D is perfect !
(ID #350279) Posted on 2008/10/29 12:54
Nyoro-n...
Cospa eh? I prefer Uniqlo T-shirts though... lasts longer ^^; Their shirts are cool but small variety. I personally prefer C out of the 4 but I think using member suggestions will be a better idea, like how nanu and coco suggested
(ID #350295) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:02
Will this be selling worldwide??
(ID #350312) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:17
That is a good question. I do hope it is. Since that the DC community is world wide, I'm sure it would be available in many regions.
(ID #350337) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:29
Student, Otaku, She-Geek(Sheek lol)
You'd have to assume worldwide. Would be mean otherwise lol.
(ID #350372) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:00
Full-time student へへ
definitely not a. ^^ looks too crowded. it might work if you remove mirai on the left and centered her 6 faces on the t-shirt.
(ID #350319) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:21
Scientist, unemployed.
D looks the cleanest, but I like C and B too. Do you plan on making a couple of different sets of shirts (One of Mirai, one of Haruka, one of both of them together) in different poses (5-6 per set) to match the hinted-at figures? And can they ship to the US for cheap?
(ID #350322) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:23
In my opinion, I think a good T-shirt design should be: 1) Simplistic in design 2) Focus on a single picture/logo/catchphrase/quote 3) Have minimal amount of text (It should not be text-driven. Unless it's something really funny, T-shirts are not meant to be read) So with this in mind, I think C and D would probably be your best choices. If you want to aim for a clean look (which I think most people would probably prefer), cutting back on the text would be a good idea (1-2 lines max).
(ID #350347) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:35
Illustrator, Autobot envoy
B looks great to me; I've always been a fan of asymmetrical designs/layouts. ^_^
(ID #350349) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:37
I like D, but i like the one suggested by Coco the Bean also, but... WANTS !! YOU WA SHOCK version of Mirai and Haruka !! lol
(ID #350350) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:37
part time illustrationist, doll clothing seamstress
me too! I want the censor mirai :P
(ID #350451) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:00
Dropping computers, starting all over again at Journalism
I guess D.... But it would be perfect if dannychoo.com was turned into a round logo or go on the back of the tee. Huge text letters usually don't go very well unless it's stylized, like university logos... It could also go in a balloon with Mirai-chan saying it.
(ID #350351) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:38
keroro platoon member
I like D and B. But I prefer the letters "dannychoo.com" to be on the back of the shirt. Front is just for logo and picture ^_^ Oh and mirai mouse pad, WANT!!
(ID #350361) Posted on 2008/10/29 13:48
D ^^
(ID #350383) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:14
I like the layout of B the best, but I like how on D you can see all of her. Her getting cut off like she is in all the others really just looks odd. Personally, I'd rather have her shrunk and see her complete.
(ID #350386) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:16
C School girls FTW!!!
(ID #350390) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:19
B & D would be my choices. Less clutter the better.
(ID #350402) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:29
C would be my choice ^.^
(ID #350412) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:34
Graphic Designer, Arke Knight, Yoko's No.1 Fan
No matter what the poll results is, I still like B. Simple but nice. A's too crowded I think.
(ID #350434) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:47
NEET (Desktop Support / Admin)
Designing a tee-shirt can be difficult especially when just starting from a given concept. Since Danny has some material, he is half way there.
(ID #350444) Posted on 2008/10/29 14:54
ME WANTS D!!! AND ALSO MIRAI MOSUEPADS!!! how much how much how much!!!
(ID #350453) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:02
pepsi??? (Registered on 2007/09/29 23:00)
D lols but b is nice too
(ID #350454) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:02
Bob Frapples (Registered on 2007/09/01 20:45)
So when do we get the Mirai figure, then? :)
(ID #350458) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:05
I would definitely consider buying d
(ID #350471) Posted on 2008/10/29 15:23
Lover of Akiba!
Very cool Danny... But Cospa only have S, M and L sizes, if this shirt will be released, can you make 2L, 3L and 4L sizes???
(ID #350505) Posted on 2008/10/29 16:00
I chose D but C came in a close second...
(ID #350510) Posted on 2008/10/29 16:05
If i have to choose I'd say A, but i'd prefer one with the pic on the front page at the moment, or the one from ... i think it was yesterday.
(ID #350525) Posted on 2008/10/29 16:30
student, vexillologist
If I can make a suggestion, could the Danny Choo "D" Mark be placed on one of the sleeves?
(ID #350527) Posted on 2008/10/29 16:31
I like A the best... looks good I guess.
(ID #350547) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:10
D seems nicest...
(ID #350553) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:24
C seems nice because there's no English words there. It looks cooler with just Japanese characters. The Dannychoo.com should go on the sleeve and near the top of the back side.
(ID #350564) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:40
Software Developer
Would have prefer a loli-goth Mirai (white or black) ^^ Love that "flying" pose ^^ A model is kindda nice to me.
(ID #350566) Posted on 2008/10/29 17:41
I prefer D. After reading through the comments of other dc members and got some idea, so here is my try on the shirts. Front: http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/872/dcshirtfrontim4.jpg Back: http://img512.imageshack.us/img512/5728/dcshirtbackmn7.jpg
(ID #350586) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:27
CEO MIrai Inc
nice!
(ID #350698) Posted on 2008/10/29 20:46
Nice !!
(ID #350818) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:11
Photographer/Night Auditor
ding ding ding we got a winner. Or atleast that's the one I like the most.
(ID #350980) Posted on 2008/10/30 01:06
student, vexillologist
Hey, you even took my idea. I personally like this one as the best, so far.
(ID #351147) Posted on 2008/10/30 03:37
nice design, this will go to my fav designs so far
(ID #351431) Posted on 2008/10/30 09:12
Hotdog Repairman
Most likely D with some mods to the text font style and location.
(ID #350601) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:48
Student & Part time worker in a Day Care
I like C and D, well since a lot people picked D, I'll just go with that
(ID #350602) Posted on 2008/10/29 18:50
Graphic Design student | Receptionist | Otaku
I like C, because both sisters are available ^^ I like D, the image always seems to draw me in.. all the Mirai's >.< The layout is pretty much there, as it is in your own vision. I guess typeface, layout.. T-shirt designing in general is tricky as different things appeal to different people. Otherwise, I look forward to more merchandise!
(ID #350610) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:00
Part trooper, part -timer, 100% loser...
I like C the most coz they're 2 girls on it LOL
(ID #350618) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:10
I particularly like the sobbing with hankie Mirai, which is why I chose A. It'd be good to have your dannychoo logo on there somewhere, so it could be placed on a sleeve or even back of the neck. I hope there will there be a pre-order discount ^^;
(ID #350628) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:25
Future Idol
I voted D! Aw I really want this shirt~!!!!!! XD
(ID #350644) Posted on 2008/10/29 19:43
graduate studant (TV Broadcasting & Cinema )
i personally like A, B and D, but if it is to choose only one... i would pick D
(ID #350704) Posted on 2008/10/29 20:50
I would want a Mirai oppai mousepad!!
(ID #350724) Posted on 2008/10/29 21:11
I like D the best ^^ also,it would be nice to see the "dannychoo.com" on the sleeve or something,though,this is something my bro said ^^'
(ID #350749) Posted on 2008/10/29 21:42
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
Hmm, i personally also feel that those above is too corporate looking, so none of above I really like.... Feel a bit plain & stiff ^^; Umm..no offense to Danny-san though, but I like the one that Coco post better: http://i20.photobucket.com/albums/b227/Cocobeans142/dannyshirt1.jpg I think un-centralize image looks better, I have some Ideas in mind ^__^ will try to post it
(ID #350765) Posted on 2008/10/29 22:23
Mechanical Engineering student
They look good... but... I'm a guy that isn't comfortable wearing a girl on a t-shirt; be it 2D or 3D LOL XD
(ID #350812) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:09
i like D, and here is my idea ^^ http://www.uploda.org/uporg1754811.jpg
(ID #350815) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:10
N00b Artist
i like the words logo :D
(ID #350918) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:14
University Student
Like B.. maybe due to the "d" logo, which looks like an emblem to me lol Mirai oppai mousepads.. want to see lol
(ID #350854) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:31
Here's a slight mod of the favourite, design D, http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo64/rikey_boy/tshirt3.jpg and a more "daring" design http://i362.photobucket.com/albums/oo64/rikey_boy/tshirt2.jpg
(ID #350902) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:57
Software Developer
I like C and D the most due to the central positioning. It would also be nice to have the D logo to the left of the dannychoo.com text on both of them.
(ID #350904) Posted on 2008/10/29 23:57
i like A and D. want oppai mousepad too !!lol
(ID #350912) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:10
http://animenlife.blogspot.com
My favorites are the C and D T-shirts design. Now the oppai mousepad...That would be great!!
(ID #350921) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:15
N00b Artist
then dakimakura? then nendoroid? then PVC figure? then anti-liquid manga page? then.....XD
(ID #350929) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:19
N00b Artist
suggestion: background can be richer by adding one more layer then add the half-tone effec in photoshop there around like this http://agito666.deviantart.com/art/0218-97465303 or sketchy style also not bad.
(ID #350925) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:17
That's a good idea. What about a full toned Mirai? - http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/MapleStoryG/DC_T-shirt_design2_Front.jpg Definitely something I will wear! :3
(ID #351192) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:40
N00b Artist
good also, just create sort of like black and white manga style in the shirt :D
(ID #351595) Posted on 2008/10/30 12:03
Ah, later gonna post my ideas. I prefer that the image don't be "cuted" in the sides, it appear's to be "printed" without any edition or work, just "print this pinture on the t shirt" And it's a style I don't like very much x'd
(ID #350946) Posted on 2008/10/30 00:31
Polytechnic Senior, Bronze Lifesaving Trainee, Mech Designer, Pokemon Indexer.
Like half the population, D.
(ID #350979) Posted on 2008/10/30 01:04
I thought about the oppai mousepad and then it hit me. If there is a company where you can just give them an image and then they make an oppai mousepad with that image for you, then you can get one for specific purposes. I then came up with this scenario: A woman get an oppai mousepad of herself and in front of everybody at work, she gives it to her boss and says "now you can grope this one instead of me whenever you feel like it". That will for sure get the attention from everybody XD As for a Mirai oppai mousepad: I hope it can be made durable enough for daily use. Would be fun to put it in a box and then write stuff on the box like "extra reenforced oppai suitable for excessive groping". Hopefully the colours will not fate either.
(ID #351035) Posted on 2008/10/30 01:56
D option is really great!
(ID #351103) Posted on 2008/10/30 02:59
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
Finally, now I'm going to post my Ideas too, not sure if it's good enough though haha ^^; just for fun though ^__________^ Anyway, here are my attempts: 1. Haruka http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr101/lethiachan/Others/haruka.jpg 2. Mirai ver. 1 http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr101/lethiachan/Others/mirai_front.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr101/lethiachan/Others/mirai_back.jpg 2. Mirai ver. 2 (why not make it as if you're Mirai-chan ? lol) http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr101/lethiachan/Others/i_am_mirai_front.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr101/lethiachan/Others/i_am_mirai_back.jpg 3. I Am The Future (inspired by Mirai's name meaning hehe) http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr101/lethiachan/Others/i_am_mirai2_front.jpg http://i474.photobucket.com/albums/rr101/lethiachan/Others/i_am_mirai2_back.jpg Hmm, I just realized maybe I should put 'I Am The Future Maid' instead since its Maid Mirai ^^; lol.
(ID #351137) Posted on 2008/10/30 03:29
LOL @ "I am mirai". It's a great idea but somehow it's different from the original concept. Nobody said this would be a bad thing ;)
(ID #351169) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:02
OMG! You beat me to it posting a full Mirai bod lol - http://i19.photobucket.com/albums/b176/MapleStoryG/DC_T-shirt_designOMG_Front.jpg I was gonna post it as an article ^^, may still. Does anyone remember the T-Shirt Danny posted? the one with the guys neck showing a image of a guy's sack?
(ID #351189) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:36
Well your version is a bit more bold. I guess it depends on the eyes of the beholder which one is the best. (at least you didn't show up with the very same image) I don't recall a sack T-Shirt. Do anybody have a link to that one?
(ID #351339) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:47
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
wow that's very bold! lol. It's really gonna make you looks like really wearing a bikini XD but i like yours too.
(ID #351798) Posted on 2008/10/30 15:31
I like b, c, and d... but would look for a better font face for dannychoo.com text. Otherwise nice job!
(ID #351172) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:10
i like both C and D too bad you can only pick one
(ID #351179) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:19
Student and full-time otaku
C and D are the nicest. Large pic of one (or two) sisters makes it fun to look at. Maybe a tagline somewhere - if someone's inspired to think of one.... Very nice initiative; I'd definetely get one when it's finished....and I also wouldn't mind a Mirai mouse pad XD
(ID #351184) Posted on 2008/10/30 04:31
Ninja / Engineer / Sensei / 魔法少女 (What!?! I can't be, I'm a guy...)
It seems the majority her likes Mirai in her maid outfit. ^^ I choose C though. Have you tried any other fonts? Although the font works, there might be a better one out there.
(ID #351197) Posted on 2008/10/30 05:00
lecherous wretch
i like d because her whole body is in frame. but i'd really like to see the gothic lolita mirai t-shirt!
(ID #351254) Posted on 2008/10/30 06:16
What about Mirai figure ;)
(ID #351318) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:32
Figure should be made by MAX or GSC ^^ They produce awesome figures. ( ._.)/"
(ID #351322) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:35
I have the impression that Danny have contacts that could make this a reality. If we look realistic on it, then the most expensive part of a figure is to develop the production line. This means that you have to make a whole lot in order to make a unit price in a range that's suitable for normal people. Maybe the whole T-Shirt thing is to see how big the Mirai/Suenaga demand is. For all we know it could be high enough to pay for a figure development.
(ID #351348) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:53
oops, I meant Mirai/Haruhi. Looks like I suck at multitasking :( (being interrupted while writing didn't help either)
(ID #351352) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:56
Otaku, High School Student, Aspiring Animator
D is the best. I've always liked the Mirai with a Mirai figure design the most. ^_^ Of course, B would be great as well since Haruka-chan's in there too. Either way I'll definitely buy one of these shirts when it's made. ^_^
(ID #351342) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:49
I like C the best of the options. Suggestions: With B I would suggest moving the "d" logo and the non-site name text tot he left of the image as I think that would fit better given her posture with a straighter right-hand side and the elbow extended to the left? With D how about having the figure the main image is holding actually be both sisters in a pose similar to C?
(ID #351351) Posted on 2008/10/30 07:55
Student
Interesting t-shirts indeed. Where do you get the t-shirts in blanc from so I can do some stuff as well? Do you simply paint black over or there are "clean" ones
(ID #351372) Posted on 2008/10/30 08:12
Easiest, and fastest is to use google, type in "T shirt Template" and you can find some basic ones, such as the one Danny has used. I used Hlj.com to get me shirt, though I had to do some minor editing like making a dark grey top instead of jet black ^^;
(ID #351562) Posted on 2008/10/30 11:42
Kawaii Pink Stuffs FanGirl, Cat Lover, Otaku, MP3 Hunter, Matcha & Afternoon Milk Tea Addict.
I simply paint black over the one that Danny-san posted here :)
(ID #351797) Posted on 2008/10/30 15:29
Web Designer, Boxer, StreetFighter, Anime Collector and Gamer
c. The sisters. ^_^
(ID #351696) Posted on 2008/10/30 13:40
I like B or D for simplicity. But Danny, have you consider making Mirai or Haruka's uniform?
(ID #351730) Posted on 2008/10/30 14:16
student, vexillologist
While I do like some of the suggestions people have given, and I thank those who took mine. Anyways, for fun, I decided to use another Mirai and make a shirt of my own. I probably need to rotate the text on the disc, but I decided to use Danny's "Mirai Mark" and just make that the entire shirt, with a more shocked Mirai. Image is at http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v76/zscout370/zachshirt-dc.jpg
(ID #351741) Posted on 2008/10/30 14:33
Grocery Store Clerk
D is great. Perfect 10 Danny
(ID #351913) Posted on 2008/10/30 17:00
Unemployed bummer
i'll take the oppai mousepad and designs C and D. though i'd rather not have the white 'dannychoo.com' captions but instead the orange logo instead and with a DC logo on only the left sleeve.
(ID #352184) Posted on 2008/10/30 22:09
I love C and D. Both are really great.
(ID #352230) Posted on 2008/10/30 23:11
anime/cosplay events organizer
I like D and C
(ID #352376) Posted on 2008/10/31 01:22
I like B because it introduces well about the character and the site
(ID #352418) Posted on 2008/10/31 01:54
High School Student
perhaps this will make A more appealing: http://i390.photobucket.com/albums/oo346/ushinoayumi/dannychooshirtimage.jpg
(ID #352884) Posted on 2008/10/31 08:32
Unemployed bummer
personally, the black background is nice enough. don't really see the need for that orange frame you added. nice try though. ^_^
(ID #353243) Posted on 2008/10/31 14:46
Daigakusei [Consular and Diplomatic Affairs]
so hard to choose because they're all great! can't wait for the official launching of the merch^^
(ID #356993) Posted on 2008/11/03 17:26
BCD are all fine with me. A feels a bit cluttered or maybe it is the awkwardness of "whitespace" (black t-shirt.. i know..) the problem with A could be fixed if perhaps you center the larger Mirai image and maybe shrink her a little bit, then surround her with the six face shots. perhaps in two triangles pointing up or down or even like the text braces around the upper left and lower right. those might make it better but i'm just saying this off the top of my head.
(ID #358309) Posted on 2008/11/04 17:32
haha, and i forgot another way would be just to do a single clean line along the bottom of the image with the face shots. that would get rid of the unwanted attention and focus the person to the main image then the six faces would show up afterwards and being in a single line underneath the image, it is a bit like a film reel or underlining.
(ID #358316) Posted on 2008/11/04 17:38
yeup- bcd are all nice- a is too hectic shirt color variations?
(ID #516907) Posted on 2009/03/11 04:42
Engineering research
I think I might be embarrassed to wear them in public ^^; maybe a less loud design for shy pple haha
(ID #365903) Posted on 2008/11/10 18:49
Jounin/Engineer in Training
I'd love to have the last one. I'd wear it all the time and have to explain who Danny Choo is and tell everyone about your website.
(ID #369357) Posted on 2008/11/13 14:13
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