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Fun contest... thank-you for posting it! If this was just a "shirt" contest rather than a t-shirt contest, I would enter a mockup of a real collared Hawaiian shirt. Not one of those cheesy science teacher flowered version that Hawaiians make fun of people for but rather a dark wood tiki inspired version. My goal would be to create something that you really might see on a beach in Hawaii.
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This is a simple take on Mahalo's connection to the Hawaiian word. The simple flower, gradient and logo could be easily adjusted for multiple colors of shirts.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2452/3825580227_b21c86fc50.jpg
This is a little more of a trade show shirt. However, poking fun at large companies (especially Microsoft and Google) is fun all year round.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3521/3826379510_3c075ed6da.jpg
Another bit of fun, this shirt takes a well known generic slogan and drives home the message through the logo placement. The message of being "large and in charge" speaks to the quantity of results.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2502/3826379326_caab961790.jpg
Understated and classy was what I was going for with this. Again, the color of the Hawaiian flower can be easily adjusted for color variations. It would be cool if there were Purple, Brown and Black versions of this one.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2463/3825579853_aef9903eb4.jpg
I'm not entirely satisfied with this one. I was trying to play off of the 5 question words: who, what, when, where, why and how. I tied "where" into pointing people to Mahalo.
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2450/3825579727_1902d733e9.jpg
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Here are some original designs of mine. I "borrowed" the Mahalo logo for draft design purposes. As an artist, I did not feel quite right to just "steal and put up here" your Mahalo people artwork cartoon characters. Though, they certainly could be incorporated into a version of the designs below.
Pick one or all, whatever works for you! There's one for the guys, one for the gals, and a generic one for the whole team.
Slight modifications can be made by me (as the designer) for formatting purposes at Mahalo's request. Mahalo staff is welcomed to email with request for printable, higher quality file formats.
Vista print and cafe press make great shirts
http://www.vistaprint.com
http://www.cafepress.com
Great quality, great price!
http://www.camelliasoftware.com/!mahaloguy.jpg
http://www.camelliasoftware.com/!mahalogirl.jpg
http://www.camelliasoftware.com/!mahaloteam.jpg
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I'm open to your feedback! Hope this helps!
Thank you, Mahalo!
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Here's an example. I used the Mahalo logo, just added a .com so people know it's a website.
http://img187.imageshack.us/img187/2591/m1concept.png
I also started thinking of some catch phases such as:
"It's like Wikipedia but better"
"You've got questions. We've got answers, and pages, and tasks."
"It means "Thank You" in Hawaiian"
I like easeboy's concept about having a question and answer because it represents the website. Keep in mind, printing on 2 side will be more costly than just printing on the front.
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I didn't do to much craziness because the more stuff you add the more expensive it gets.
Besides it adds a little mystery.
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A few variations on the theme.
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On each question there could be a T-Shirt Logo, you click on it, and that question gets put on a T-Shirt.
Fark.com does it with their headlines, just click the T-Shirt button..
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33749589@N07/3826423391/
Then you are taken to a T-Shirt creator with your headline.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/33749589@N07/3827227950/
Mahalo could do that with questions, simply add some obvious Mahalo branding, perhaps a logo and some text on the back that says "Find the Answer on Mahalo.com/answers" voila!
CNN and Reddit are other websites that do this with headlines.
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I think the shirt needs to be simple, with just enough words/info to get the point across. Busy shirts are not only unattractive, but don't serve the intended purpose. This is a design I quickly made up on Zazzle that would be about $20. I would definitely wear it!
http://i27.tinypic.com/9a4bk6.jpg
http://i30.tinypic.com/20ux1l4.jpg
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Hawaiian version:
http://www.kivaspirit.org/Graphics/MAShirtHawaiian.jpg
English version:
http://www.kivaspirit.org/Graphics/MAShirtEnglish.jpg
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Tell me what you guys think about it. A surfboard could be added next to it, and other things like a whale.
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August 15, 2009 08:33 PM
CONTEST: Design a Mahalo Answers t-shirt!
Based on the desire for folks here to get a grooooooovy Mahalo t-shirt--which doesn't exist yet--I'd like to propose a design contest.
Make a totally kick-ass shirt that will cost no more than $10-20 each to make and we will send you a half dozen free ones and you get this M$20 prize!!! (and this prize could grow if folks add tips!!!! so add a tip!!!)
Make a totally kick-ass shirt that will cost no more than $10-20 each to make and we will send you a half dozen free ones and you get this M$20 prize!!! (and this prize could grow if folks add tips!!!! so add a tip!!!)
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| August 16, 2009 01:21 PM |
My entries:
This is a simple take on Mahalo's connection to the Hawaiian word. The simple flower, gradient and logo could be easily adjusted for multiple colors of shirts.
This is a little more of a trade show shirt. However, poking fun at large companies (especially Microsoft and Google) is fun all year round.
Another bit of fun, this shirt takes a well known generic slogan and drives home the message through the logo placement. The message of being "large and in charge" speaks to the quantity of results.
Understated and classy was what I was going for with this. Again, the color of the Hawaiian flower can be easily adjusted for color variations. It would be cool if there were Purple, Brown and Black versions of this one.
I'm not entirely satisfied with this one. I was trying to play off of the 5 question words: who, what, when, where, why and how. I tied "where" into pointing people to Mahalo.
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August 15, 2009 08:39 PM
Sounds interesting! Here are some original designs of mine. I "borrowed" the Mahalo logo for draft design purposes. As an artist, I did not feel quite right to just "steal and put up here" your Mahalo people artwork cartoon characters. Though, they certainly could be incorporated into a version of the designs below.
Pick one or all, whatever works for you! There's one for the guys, one for the gals, and a generic one for the whole team.
Slight modifications can be made by me (as the designer) for formatting purposes at Mahalo's request. Mahalo staff is welcomed to email with request for printable, higher quality file formats.
Vista print and cafe press make great shirts
http://www.vistaprint.com
http://www.cafepress.com
Great quality, great price!
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August 16, 2009 12:53 AM
Those are great, but they might make boyfriends and girlfriends upset, lol!
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August 15, 2009 09:30 PM
I will throw this idea to the wind since I can't design. The front would say
Who Knows? and the back would say Mahalo Knows ! Using the logo on the back.
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Who Knows? and the back would say Mahalo Knows ! Using the logo on the back.
August 15, 2009 09:44 PM
If you got crafty you could go and have your avatar put on the pocket.
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August 16, 2009 09:20 AM
Here you go!
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_yopF45Sf_uQ/SofPIWuFjTI/AAAAAAAAAPs/jdaKh9v2Ly8/s800/MahaloT11.jpg
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August 15, 2009 10:45 PM
I think simplicity works best. You need something catchy. So, I picked the obvious one, "Where is the best place to get answers?" I'm open to your feedback! Hope this helps!
Thank you, Mahalo!
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August 15, 2009 11:05 PM
I like it Mr. E,
My only feedback would be to remove the (hint...) and/or (answer...) part, otherwise it's perfect as usual!
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My only feedback would be to remove the (hint...) and/or (answer...) part, otherwise it's perfect as usual!
August 15, 2009 11:57 PM
Thanks @Bunnyphuphu I think that simplicity is good, but there needs to be good words on it. The words are the most important, then the picture. I could see you putting a bunny on yours.
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August 16, 2009 07:17 PM
I think your content is great, but they seem a little too busy to me. I think with a website t-shirt, you just want to draw people's attention just enough so that they'll remember it and google it.
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August 16, 2009 07:51 PM
People want it simple, but the shirt needs a graphic. Just showing Mahalo on it is not a good idea, it's not really catchy, and it seems more like an advertisement. People want something catchy, and content is catchy!
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August 16, 2009 09:00 PM
Yes, I agree it needs a graphic. I just find SO many words on a shirt to be unnecessary and unattractive. I'd prefer one nice graphic and a few words that get the point across.
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August 15, 2009 10:57 PM
Here you go...Super Basic. Tags: t-shirt, mahalo, design
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August 15, 2009 11:04 PM
I like the simplicity!
Oh... and by the way, welcome to the neighborhood!
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Oh... and by the way, welcome to the neighborhood!
August 16, 2009 01:09 AM
I do like that! I just hope your willing to offer them in girls' cut and in a color other than white!
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August 16, 2009 01:11 AM
@girlieq3000, yes, great idea, for a good fit (not baggy) "french cut" they are called. ladies sizes instead of "unisex". The designs would look awesome on black, true. white tends to look grungy and dull far too soon
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August 16, 2009 01:39 AM
Like this...
http://img146.imageshack.us/img146/4893/mahalofrontfitted.png
http://img38.imageshack.us/img38/3812/mahalobackfitted.png
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August 15, 2009 11:03 PM
I like the original Mahalo logo and I think it should be one of the 1st shirts available. There could be variations but I would like to see the official logo on a shirt 1st. Here's an example. I used the Mahalo logo, just added a .com so people know it's a website.
I also started thinking of some catch phases such as:
"It's like Wikipedia but better"
"You've got questions. We've got answers, and pages, and tasks."
"It means "Thank You" in Hawaiian"
I like easeboy's concept about having a question and answer because it represents the website. Keep in mind, printing on 2 side will be more costly than just printing on the front.
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August 15, 2009 11:22 PM
One more. This one reserved for the Black Belts.
http://img44.imageshack.us/img44/9435/m1blackbelt3.png
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August 16, 2009 01:14 AM
I agree that printing on one side will be cheaper, but I don't think it's such a big restriction. Remember, these are t-shirts to be sold. So if it costs a bit more, but the design is better, then the extra cost can be passed on to the "consumer". That said, I think your design should be one of the options.
Beyond this contest, I think Jason should have more than one design available in the Mahalo store!
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Beyond this contest, I think Jason should have more than one design available in the Mahalo store!
August 15, 2009 11:11 PM
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I didn't do to much craziness because the more stuff you add the more expensive it gets.
Besides it adds a little mystery.
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August 15, 2009 11:50 PM
Here you go. A few variations on the theme.
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August 16, 2009 12:03 AM
I thought about that, but I'd be careful with that. That's way too close to Radio Shack's trademark, "You've got questions, we've got answers."
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August 16, 2009 12:10 AM
Thanks. I've been out of the country for a while. Is radio shack still in business? : )
I added a second variation. I think there is enough of a difference, especially since they are not competitors.
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I added a second variation. I think there is enough of a difference, especially since they are not competitors.
August 16, 2009 12:31 AM
I like how you used the water and islands at the bottom. That would be great on a shirt, but finding a place that can print shirts like that will be a challenge.
Radioshack is still in business, yes I am surprised too. Actaully they are in the news because they announced that they are changing their name to "The Shack". Seriously.
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Radioshack is still in business, yes I am surprised too. Actaully they are in the news because they announced that they are changing their name to "The Shack". Seriously.
August 16, 2009 12:37 AM
I feel like a Mahalo T-Shirt should really have a Hawaiian look to it.
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August 16, 2009 01:42 AM
Another one for @girlieq3000
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_yopF45Sf_uQ/SodjltkLopI/AAAAAAAAAPc/6S-7vKPIuoI/s800/MahaloT8.jpg
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August 16, 2009 02:23 AM
OK, Last batch. Really fun! Keep the design contests coming!
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_yopF45Sf_uQ/SodtJ7PFZRI/AAAAAAAAAPg/XB-jRQgBlrA/s800/MahaloT10a.jpg
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_yopF45Sf_uQ/SodtJ0V2W9I/AAAAAAAAAPk/tqCYM4I9gPk/s800/MahaloT10b.jpg
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_yopF45Sf_uQ/SodtKGbE0fI/AAAAAAAAAPo/Ir70yPB2G-Y/s800/MahaloT10c.jpg
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August 16, 2009 05:59 PM
I'm a little late to the game, I have no design ideas but I have a great idea... On each question there could be a T-Shirt Logo, you click on it, and that question gets put on a T-Shirt.
Fark.com does it with their headlines, just click the T-Shirt button..
Then you are taken to a T-Shirt creator with your headline.
Mahalo could do that with questions, simply add some obvious Mahalo branding, perhaps a logo and some text on the back that says "Find the Answer on Mahalo.com/answers" voila!
CNN and Reddit are other websites that do this with headlines.
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August 16, 2009 07:12 PM
I know I'm late to the game, but I wanted to throw in my two fashion cents. :) I think the shirt needs to be simple, with just enough words/info to get the point across. Busy shirts are not only unattractive, but don't serve the intended purpose. This is a design I quickly made up on Zazzle that would be about $20. I would definitely wear it!
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August 16, 2009 08:32 PM
Instantly, I thought that this design reminds me a bit of Askville, and now I realize why: Their official motto is: "Ask...Answer...Meet...Play". Very similar. So great idea, but maybe we just need to change it up a bit?
(my dorky Askville t-shirt photo -
on the back it just says "beta" in small vertical lettering)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/schumm/3826938037/
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(my dorky Askville t-shirt photo -
on the back it just says "beta" in small vertical lettering)
August 16, 2009 08:58 PM
Yeah, I wasn't 100% happy with the wording, but I couldn't think of anything I liked better. I wouldn't change it because of Askville, though. It's not exactly a household name, and I doubt that bit is trademarked.
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August 17, 2009 04:02 AM
Here's my go at it... Took a couple hours, but I like it! (Hope it comes out...) Hawaiian version:
English version:
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August 18, 2009 06:16 PM
I spent an entire day designing this shirt. I finally go it juts right. I think it should be simple, colorful and eye catching. I call it "Mahalo Tidal Wave" Tell me what you guys think about it. A surfboard could be added next to it, and other things like a whale.
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Here they are! :)
@Drmatt: Most of my shirts are centered around Answers. However, with the large flower print shirts, I was really trying to get something understated, classy and importantly something that I would wear. Since the 2 people in the unique MA header don't really convey questions or answers, I decided to shy away from them and instead use the powerful Mahalo logo.
The legalities of number 2 might get in the way ;)