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Ste7en

About my design

by Ste7en   
Did a little parody of the iPod ads, because laughter is the way to the heart and the heart is the way to the....blood.



Looks good on any bright color.
DinosaurXcore
DinosaurXcore on Apr 08 '06
maybe if you used a different text id like it.

Verdana
Verdana on Apr 08 '06
Wow. And here I thought I'd never see another iPod ad parody. Much less, one from a blogger.



But it looks great. Good job.
bettybob
bettybob on Apr 08 '06
why did you choose to label the blood bag AB? just curious...



good idea...it'd be cool if this was the shirt they gave you when you donate blood...cus the ones the blood bank usually has are crap.
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 08 '06
I chose AB because people with AB can recieve any type of blood.

Also because one letter centered didnt look as asthetically pleasing to me (thats the real reason).
sounddbox
sounddbox on Apr 08 '06
clever, but i wouldnt wear it. you should hgave used arial or whatever the iPod font is

but very clever, 5
Daniel Annis
Daniel Annis on Apr 08 '06
the hands and calfs are awkwardly sized.
andyg
   andyg on Apr 08 '06
There's something kind of tasteless about this one.
Leenie691
Leenie691 on Apr 08 '06
Clever (I think?) I wouldn't call it tasteless, but it is kind of silly. Nevertheless, it's a good idea.
potatopotato
potatopotato on Apr 08 '06
I'd think that it'd make more sense if you used O as the blood type considering they can GIVE to anyone.
duckies1991
duckies1991 on Apr 08 '06
it is nice but there are just sooo many different ipod variation



but still



it is nice
whitexxlies
whitexxlies on Apr 08 '06
HAHA!

cute idea.

the firgure is a little akward.



but its a start

4
Modern
Modern on Apr 08 '06
O- would've been much better.

The font is horrid.

the right leg is mutilated.
ksmith688
ksmith688 on Apr 08 '06
this is awesome
Logistics
Logistics on Apr 08 '06
I would fix the right arm and get rid of the text "Blood. Donations. Hope"



Just my suggestion, 4
rockmeamadeus
rockmeamadeus on Apr 08 '06
i like, but what is goin on w/her outfit? platform shoes? if i want to be stylish i wont wear somebody who isnt, you feel? 4
DrPangloss03
DrPangloss03 on Apr 08 '06
i would lose the text on the bag(or change it so that it just says "blood" or something... i have type "o" so i would feel weird wearing this shirt...) and the bottom. keep the "iGive" logo and go for a wide array of colors like the ads. i really like the concept though... well done. 4
xypherscompany
xypherscompany on Apr 08 '06
i love the concept >D
cirque427
cirque427 on Apr 08 '06
why didn't you use myriad?
kayceislost
kayceislost on Apr 08 '06
Something about her right leg is bothering me... the knee is bent inward but then the shoe is facing the opposite way.
rudra
rudra on Apr 08 '06
O- is the universal donor type, so that would be better



and the nurses I know would've grabbed her and strapped her down to the table if she even tried to sit up, much less dance
wavbettie
wavbettie on Apr 08 '06
OMG you guys - give it up - this is a really cool idea & design. Quit picking on every small miniscule detail - like the the "platforms" or the knees, "AB" on the bag, etc. Not everyone that wears and buys t-shirts is a designer / artist and is even going to notice any of that. The text at the bottom really brings everything together - "IGIVE Blood. IGIVE Donations. hence... IGIVE Hope." The idea and the design really grabbed me. I really like this - I'd buy it!
(nottabadword)
(nottabadword) on Apr 08 '06
I like the idea. But it kinda reminds me of a tshirt that you would get for donating blood. Not one you would buy on your own. The drawing is a little rough, but, once again, I do like the idea. It needs to be cleaner.
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 08 '06
Thanks for all the feedback, everyone. I realize I rushed this one into the running and I regret it now, but I could and would definitely make some of the changes people have suggested.



This design is actually inspired by a member here, KatieLadie. She was dancing while giving blood the other day, I doubt wildly like this but thats what art is for: To exaggerate reality.



That said, I realize exaggerations aside this still needs some work. I've already got a version with the fixed leg and arm. I might remove the blood type altogether, its pretty obvious what it is without the text.



thanks again -steve
janell6267
janell6267 on Apr 08 '06
Actually at the blood bank here where I live, they give us a free t-shirt every time we donate blood or plasma. They all are cute with some sort of reference to giving, saving lives, etc. This shirt fits right in.

And I have never heard of anyone being allowedto dance while donating blood. Everywhere I have been, they have us laying on a table, hooked up to the blood bag, while squeezing something with your fist. Since most people get light-headed from loss of blood, they feed you cookies, juice, soda pop, etc, afterwards. Unless I saw it with my own eyes, I would say no one has ever danced while donating blood. I do love the happiness the shirt inspires though. I think it would make a nice motivational shirt for the blood donating cause.
xcarex
xcarex on Apr 08 '06
I think her legs/feet look fine, but the right hand is a bit... off. Maybe with all the complains about the letter on the bag, changing it to a blood droplet would be easier for everyone to 'get'? I dunno.



I really like it, though. It's probably my favourite Red Cross submission yet.
Ellsswhere
   Ellsswhere on Apr 08 '06
I think this sorta thing would be fine by threadless... but to have such a large volunteer organization be associated with the process you might actually have to consider copyright infringment... im one of the people who usually could care less but in a competition i think the judges might really consider that, also as has been stated... the anatomy is really wonky
letum
letum on Apr 08 '06
Yeah I dunno about dancing while giving blood... first of all, I've seen a lot of people pass out just from standing up after finishing giving... and last time I gave it seemed the needle was sensitive... the nurse lady actually had to come over and spin the needle around in my arm so I would start to give faster.
helo
helo on Apr 08 '06
I like the lighthearted approach, I like the

text, and I would like the concept presented

on a red shirt.



The only thing bothering me is that the

image of the dancing girl shows her receiving

blood while the text makes it look like she is

saying she gives blood. When I donated blood

the blood pack would be below the needle in

my arm. When receiving blood the blood pack

is above the needle in the arm.
pencilgrin
pencilgrin on Apr 09 '06
I'm just not a fan of parody logos/designs.

Especially in this case - linking people's generosity and compassion to a ubiquitous marketing campaign. It just seems wrong.
Kaleidoscope*swe*
Kaleidoscope*swe* on Apr 09 '06
the drawing is kind of messy, the idea is pretty good but the illustration needs some work.
senor spicy pants
senor spicy pants on Apr 09 '06


hahaha! i really like this one!!

great job!
asmodeu5
asmodeu5 on Apr 09 '06
its a great design, but not soemthing i'd personally wear. 5
kchs07sweetie
kchs07sweetie on Apr 09 '06
I would like it a lot better if the girl looked less awkward...around the knees particularly. And if the blood wasn't labeled AB, we can all tell its a blood bag anyways.
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 09 '06
yeah I agree, I said that above, but thanks again
shinythingsnice
shinythingsnice on Apr 09 '06
I do quite like this, but I can tell you right now any girl wearing a t shirt saying "I Give..." would be hassled by sleazy guys finishing the quote in an entirely different way to the one you are intending.

Kanoki
Kanoki on Apr 09 '06
I really love this.
No. 45
No. 45 on Apr 09 '06
it's well designed, but any time i see an ipod themed design my brain automatically goes into zero mode.
doththee
doththee on Apr 09 '06
one of my favorite red cross shirts yet, but the right hand is really odd. and it bothers me. and the boot is a bit, well, large.



but i really like the design.

different font, definitly. but i like it.



5
BekiClam
BekiClam on Apr 09 '06
Nice idea, but I'd worry about copyright infringement as others said.



Also, it's a bit nitpicky, but there is no "universal donor." They just request more O-type because more people have it, thus there is more need.
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 09 '06
O can give blood to anyone actually. People with A blood produce plasma anti bodies that attack B type so they can recieve A or O. People with B produce antibodies for A, so they can recieve B or O, and AB produce no anti bodies so they can accept O as well, and O can accept O obviously.
helo
helo on Apr 09 '06
It seems the concept of a universal

blood donor no longer exists.



http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/universal-blood-donor-type/HQ00949
Monkies
Monkies on Apr 10 '06
I think it's an exceptional idea (however overrated others say; I haven't seen many), but no, I wouldn't wear it. 5.
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 10 '06
well helo I stand corrected, though it still appears O has the best chance of mixing with everyone
agentrrh
agentrrh on Apr 10 '06
this is great! ! ! shes rockin out...i dont think the bag should be labeled AB because it is distracting.
Frootchinator
Frootchinator on Apr 10 '06
this is an amazing idea. if you would just tweak the anatomy as described by previous commenters (right hand and leg particularly), i would totally buy this shirt. like whoa.

i think it helps to have the bag labeled because then you know what the woman is giving. the blood type on the label is not as important as the anatomical issues.
preshead
preshead on Apr 10 '06
I'm sorry, so many people criticizing such MINOR details! This is far and away the best design I've seen yet for this contest! Incredible design!!!
Danies
Danies on Apr 10 '06
Best I've seen for the contest. It would look better if the font was arial. They should give you this shirt when you donate blood.
nie
nie on Apr 10 '06
Would look better with a different font. I used to know the name of THE font Apple uses for iPods, but I forgot. :\ Either way, best I've seen so far for this contest. :]
Madlune
Madlune on Apr 10 '06
I love this.
SemantiTheft
SemantiTheft on Apr 10 '06
What's with the Dance Dance Revolution girl?
kittygobang
kittygobang on Apr 10 '06
Very very cool concept. But I agree ... just the word iGive in the Apple font. It would also be cool to lose the AB and put a red cross on the blood bag. Also maybe go with a more generic silhouette. Simplify!
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 10 '06
cant put a red cross on the blood bag, it would be declined
fifty50
fifty50 on Apr 11 '06
NO MORE iPod PARODY SHIRTS FOR THE LOVE OF GOD!!!!!!
GemStar
GemStar on Apr 11 '06
Yeah different font, and work on the hand a little more.
sum1needsahug4
sum1needsahug4 on Apr 11 '06
No more iPod shirts... PLEASE!!!!
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 11 '06
I think someone needs a hug
viviris
viviris on Apr 12 '06
i wonder why it has to be a skinny, big breasted woman.
Helenthura
Helenthura on Apr 12 '06
As a donor I really love this but agree with the others that it needs to be simplified.
spifftiffany
spifftiffany on Apr 12 '06
reminds me of an ipod commerical!

Red Cross does more than donate blood..
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 12 '06
thats why it says "blood. donations. hope"
deram-scholzara
deram-scholzara on Apr 12 '06
I like it, might be better if you left out the blood type though. That might limit sales to only those with that type. Others, like me, could feel left out.
idoubtit
idoubtit on Apr 13 '06
a little rough around the edges.. maybe even a little over played but all around a good idea :)
unknownuser
unknownuser on Apr 13 '06
ha ha ha this is great! but whats up with the monster hand. ha
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 13 '06
I should set the record straight on that hand: Its actually correctly drawn, and if it werent a silhouette one would see that her hand is actually just bent as it swings back. If this were to be printed though, I would make a new more obvious position for the hand to be in, so peopl understood it.
Loserly
Loserly on Apr 13 '06
Way to make a parody actually humorous and work instead of just overdone. Great stuff.
CheesecakeBree
CheesecakeBree on Apr 13 '06
Blood donation is near and dear to my heart so I really love this. Great parody and design.
thecreativeazn
thecreativeazn on Apr 13 '06
I like it alot. $5

[cept the font, but nevertheless <33]
kenny poptart
kenny poptart on Apr 13 '06
The arms and hands look weird. But otherwise, I still wouldn't buy this. Sorry, it just doesn't work for me.
kenny poptart
kenny poptart on Apr 13 '06
by the way, I like the whole idea of ripping on iPod ads! I hate iPods so much...
luciasaurus
luciasaurus on Apr 13 '06
-fix her calves

-erase the bottom text

-change the blood type to O

-and make it so the IV tube disappears behind her arm so we can't actually see it go in.
ashlie ionizes
ashlie ionizes on Apr 13 '06
i'll give it a $5 because i find it amusing
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 13 '06
thats the spirit
neat pinK
neat pinK on Apr 14 '06
Rikyuso is right. But I like the idea anyways....maybe a 4?
Ste7en
   Ste7en on Apr 14 '06
shes happy because shes recieving blood, from somone who gives it. think: "I give blood to people like that happy dancing girl"
em_c_squared
em_c_squared on Apr 14 '06
i dunno if id wear it...but it would be a great american red corss blood drive campaign
This_Hearts_On_Fire
This_Hearts_On_Fire on Apr 14 '06
i don't like the fact that it made blood donations look "hip" with an Ipod parody
newjerzey71
newjerzey71 on Apr 14 '06
nice idea



but not happy about the girl dancing for red cross though
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rayando_el_sol
rayando_el_sol on May 01 '06
AWESOMEST SHIRT EBBER.



$5
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Jennyfurrr03
Jennyfurrr03 on May 05 '06
I wasn't able to vote on this, but I really like it! :]
4 days later
iPear
iPear on May 10 '06
iPear = better..>>
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whylime
whylime on Jun 18 '06
some of the comments on this shirt make me really angry
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