2006 SECCS Hoodie! [Archive] - Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras

sperry

2005-10-21, 12:34 PM

Okay, I finally took some time last night to start working on a design for next year's hoodie.

My goal is something much more subtle and simple than the 2005 design. I'm gonna try yet again to get them in a dark charcoal color, but the last two attempts have failed, so it will probably just end up black, unless everyone would rather a different color, like tan or red, or who knows.

I'm not totally sure how this design would be used on the hoodie yet. I'm thinking the full drawing as you see it on the back, and just the "SECCS" part on the front.

I also haven't thought about the sleeves. I think I could come up with something cool for the sleeves, but screening the front, back, and sleeves will be pretty expensive... although we're saving a little by not having a ton of colors like the last design.

Let me know what ya'll think!

Nick Koan

2005-10-21, 12:42 PM

Looking good.

I think the red logo and white pistons would look good on a dark color. Or perhaps tan with black lettering and black pistons. I dunno, though. I think I'd prefer the charcoal myself.

SlickNick112

2005-10-21, 12:49 PM

I like the charcoal idea as well. I'm indifferent when it comes to sceening on the sleeves. I like a well designed, but simple sweatshirt.

sybir

2005-10-21, 12:55 PM

I like that logo. I've always been weird about logos on the back of hoodies, but I could see it working. I dig the original "cruising sleeve" from the first hoodies...

I'd vote for charcoal, or a totally different color, since we already did black SECCS gear and blue SRIC hoodies.

I actually really like the red hoodie idea....but think it would work better with the full logo in just black and white on the front, then black and white SECCS on the back or the sleeve.

The logo is pimp, it's a more old-school hot-rod club shirt vibe.

tysonK

2005-10-21, 01:37 PM

sybir

2005-10-21, 02:17 PM

I would also vote for a charcoal. But I'd also liike a deep red maybe even maroon. Or a British Racing Green.

I think the logo on the front is the best. I'd think it would be cool to have the SECCS part on the back but on the lower portion of the back near the bottom.

Maroon or BRG would be pimp too.

Dunno about the name on the lower back, that always screams out "thug life" to me.

Nick Koan

2005-10-21, 02:20 PM

Maroon or BRG would be pimp too.

Dunno about the name on the lower back, that always screams out "thug life" to me.

"thug life" is how we roll in Reno though.

sybir

2005-10-21, 02:22 PM

"thug life" is how we roll in Reno though.

Oh yeah. Scott in the morning, especially :p

Dean

2005-10-21, 02:23 PM

I'd vote for that logo embroidered on most anything but a hoodie... I think the original mountain logo would look good embroidered as well. Only do the red and white on whatever in about a 4"x2" space on a button down, or polo...

Anybody second that motion?

MattR

2005-10-21, 02:49 PM

RED!!!!! As much as I hate the red team, a Red hoodie would win for me.

2005-10-21, 03:01 PM

Maroon would be sick.

sperry

2005-10-21, 03:05 PM

Maroon would be sick.
I'm gonna have to agree w/ JC. Even though I think red would look better from an "artistic" standpoint, I don't know that I'd wear a bright red hoodie all that often. A darker maroon hoodie... much more wearable.

AtomicLabMonkey

2005-10-21, 03:17 PM

Anybody second that motion?

http://www.80s.com/saveferris/images/cast/stein.jpg

Anyone? Anyone?

tysonK

2005-10-21, 04:43 PM

Sweet I thought maroon might be cool.

Have we ever even priced how much embroidered stuff is? It might even up being over 40 per hoodie.

Thug Life.

M3n2c3

2005-10-21, 05:14 PM

As far as the design goes, I'm torn between voting for a) pistons on the back with SECCS on the front, or b) pistons on the front with SECCS down the sleeves. I'd wear either :)

khail19

2005-10-21, 05:27 PM

I'd go for Maroon, with the pistons in grey or black (with the outlines in a contrasting color). I'd rather have the main logo on the front as well. On the back it has to be lower than the hood, which is kinda gangsta.

tysonK

2005-10-21, 05:42 PM

Am I missing something with the lower placement on the back, having some kind of boyz in da hood reference.

This calls for a GIS. Be right back.

sperry

2005-10-21, 05:44 PM

The SRIC hoodie has a *large* logo on the back of the hoodie, and surprisingly, it's not really obscured by the hood. Logos on the back can be done just fine w/o placing them down at the bottom.

tysonK

2005-10-21, 05:45 PM

OK sorry.

http://www.cinderblock.com/Designs/LAT-101-x.jpg

khail19

2005-10-21, 06:13 PM

In the middle of the back right under the hood would be fine. Tyson mentioned near the bottom, like the pic above, which is what I was calling gangsta.

sti deede

2005-10-21, 06:34 PM

I love the line work in the piston image, but I'm kind of torn with the skinny text for the logo. I really like some thickness to it. It's what I used to seeing... unless we are planning to change up the design of that.

I think we should have a chocolate hoodie. Or charcoal hoodie would be awesome too if it were possible. If not I'd prefer a darker color one, although I'm not against a bold color hoodie.

I agree with Aaron on the sleeves, both arms is too much. I really like just the cruising arm. I think it would be cool to have a stripe the same style as the striping on the coupe at S-squared. If you think that would work with your design.

edit: Regarding the placement of the logo, I trust your judgement, but have you though about a less traditional location. Like perhaps on one side of edge of the hood (in reference to the pistons image). Or perhaps the logo as kind of washed out background image. Alpinestars website has some interesting designs. http://www.alpinestars.com/pl/c/8.html Also a lot of skateboard company's have interesting placement for they're logos. I don't know if this is appropriate to your design intent, but I just figured I'd throw it out there.

I really like were this is going and I look forward to seeing the progression.

BTW:
Hughmungaloid thanks to you, Scott, for designing these shirts. You do awesome work.

dmentdwrx

2005-10-21, 11:32 PM

I personally think that kicks ass!!

kidatari

2005-10-22, 04:19 AM

Do you ship to Korea? ;)

qksubi

2005-10-22, 09:45 AM

I like great idea!

sti deede

2005-10-22, 10:21 AM

Do you ship to Korea? ;)
You'll get one sent don't worry silly! I can't leave you hanging.

MattR

2005-10-22, 04:34 PM

How about dark brown hoodies.

sperry

2005-10-22, 05:56 PM

How about dark brown hoodies.
We should get the color catalog from Dave and pick something. I think a brown-ish red would be cool... Something that's maroon w/o being too purple.

In keeping with the blue-print theme, here's what I'm working on for the back... I haven't gotten to the rear suspension bits yet (control arms, struts, diff sub-frame), but the front and the drive-train are pretty much there, unless I try to cram the engine internals in there or something.

tysonK

2005-10-22, 07:07 PM

I really like modern design theme you got going Scott.

sti deede

2005-10-23, 12:57 AM

How about dark brown hoodies.
Yes chocolate would rule. With medium blue and white as the logo colors. :D

MikeSTI

2005-10-24, 08:52 AM

it looks good as its comin along. I really like this Ferrari logo for how they pulled out the logo with engine parts.

anyways keep up the good work Scott

JonnydaJibba

2005-10-24, 09:27 AM

Sweet deal.

dknv

2005-10-24, 09:43 AM

Nice design. I really like that color combination, and the seccs logo in that color 'pops'.

I do still like the idea of getting something in an embroidery finish, like Dean mentioned earlier -- and Nick (Truckee), didn't you say if your wife can get an electronic version of the logo, she has a sewing machine that can do that? I think we should pursue ....

BOO

2005-10-24, 10:05 PM

sperry

2005-10-25, 11:45 AM

Yes I like it but .. the letters need a bit of Thick Sauce
I haven't settled on the lettering yet... the thin letters better match the whole blue-print style, but I wouldn't want them to be used for stickers and the like, so I'm not sure if it should go on the hoodie that way...

I'm still working on the design... I'll probably have another revision by the end of the week for ya'll to comment on!

nightwalker

2005-10-28, 08:35 PM

Damn! I would sport one, but I don't own a Subaru.

...hmmm... maybe if I picked up an old impreza beater.

bxracer69

2005-10-28, 09:23 PM

A subie logo would be sweet in the front and the SECCS and pistons in the back.

tysonK

2005-10-28, 09:30 PM

Damn! I would sport one, but I don't own a Subaru.

...hmmm... maybe if I picked up an old impreza beater.

It would be cool to have an Impreza beater.

But you can still wear the hoodie if you don't get one!

Libila

2005-10-29, 08:09 AM

Yeah, I got last years hoodie before I bought my Subaru :)

Vwflat4driver

2005-10-29, 05:34 PM

Charcoal is good, not sure bout red! burgundy is ok! I like the logo as printed in the first post. seccs on the right arm would be good with some thickness in the lettering. not sure white lettering would be good with red seems kinda 80's.Black is way common and fades to easily over time but will hide the grease stains for some of those guys that have cars that leak a little! Just my 2 cents!

murphy

2005-10-30, 07:19 AM

I like it...and I'd vote for the charcoal color.

qksubi

2005-10-30, 08:05 AM

I vote Brown :) we have charcol and black hoodies dont we :?: I'll have to check my inventory :~:

nightwalker

2005-10-30, 08:54 AM

OK! I got it. I'm getting a hoodie! But I'm going to steal someone's WRX emblem and slap it on the EVO. :lol:

Then I'm going to go to an i-club or nosaic meet sporting the hoodie and *ahem* rebadged car.

Ezdno

2005-11-08, 05:54 PM

Hey if you let me know the poundage on the sweatshirt(hoodie) my sister owns her own business, mostly silkscreening, but she does do embroidery as well. We also had our Cal Ripken League Sweatshirts done here for about 20 per, but that was silkscreened in one color and it was only a bit more for two, so embroidery will be just a bit higher than that. I already have some connections in the rag industry, just let me know. Oh and I vote for SEDONA RED! hahahah

MattR

2005-11-08, 08:11 PM

We have a solid source for screen printing, but thank you.

Ezdno

2005-11-09, 06:38 PM

no problemo stick with what ya know

sperry

2005-11-26, 04:46 AM

Bump!

Insomnia can have benifits... behold the latest revision of the 2006 hoodie design!

I'm pretty sick of looking at it and playing with colors, to the point that I've got no clue what looks decent anymore, so input on colors and basic layout stuff is appreciated.

The pistons go on the front breast pocket area, the 22B is on the back, and the turbo/logo is on the sleeve. The SECCS logos aren't intended to be in all 3 locations, it'll probably stick around only on the sleeve, but they're in all 3 locations for now. Also, the I'm not sure if the extra grid lines should stay or not.

2005-11-26, 06:23 AM

I think it looks really good, I like the gridlines. I even think the SECCS in all three spots would be ok. Maybe move the 22B so it doesn't overlap though.

khail19

2005-11-26, 07:47 AM

I'm definitely digging that design, the colors are great. I think the sleeve SECCS with the turbo has too many grid lines, lose a few of those maybe. Nice work Scott, looks great to me.

Libila

2005-11-26, 08:15 AM

I really like the 22b design. Will the screen printer be able to get all the detail in that picture?

sti deede

2005-11-26, 08:48 AM

Great work Scott! The shirt really feels like a blueprint design, but I'm not sure about the gridlines though. They don't appear to reference to anything. Usually gridlines are used for layout, but I'm missing the connection. I would really like to see them, but align them with the edges of objects or at recognisible transitions. Right now they make the image look messy, because my mind keeps trying to apply them to something.

I really like the color choice, so no comments there.

I'd be weary of the fine detail of the 22b showing up. I remember that alot of the detail work on the SRIC rally car image didn't show up. Not sure how you can insure this, but I'd hate to see the fine lines disappear.

Again I really like the concept and I think that the little logos are great. I think that the text should go on 2 locations max. (I know your still playing with that just wanted to give you my input.)

Thanks again for all your hardwork Scott, can wait to get the final product! :D

MPREZIV

2005-11-26, 09:34 AM

Good shit! Me Likey! The color is def. a-o-k in my book!

doubleurx

2005-11-26, 09:39 AM

Very nice Scott. Great work!

sybir

2005-11-26, 09:39 AM

It looks killer, man. I like it the way it is, personally. I can see where the gridlines hit, so it doesn't disrupt my eye.

You know I'm in for like 12 of whatever anyways ;)

Nick Koan

2005-11-26, 09:43 AM

I am definitely okay with that design.

doubleurx

2005-11-26, 09:46 AM

Any chances for kids sizes this time? Bayley would love one of these.

tysonK

2005-11-26, 10:24 AM

Great job Scott! We are lucky to have some one to do this for us.

I think losing some of the grid lines in the SECCS lettering would be good.

I think the hotside(the side pointed away in the picture?) of the turbo should be smaller.

I love the colors very indie music labelish.

sperry

2005-11-26, 10:29 AM

The gridlines are random, placed similarly to the way I'd crosshatch a drawing just to "balance" it, and not as reference lines to anything else in the drawing. They're not meant to look like part of the blueprint, they're just there to busy up the drawing. I'm still pretty undecided about keeping them or changing them.

There isn't a single line anywhere in the artwork that's less than one point thick. Theoreticallly the screen printer should have no problem with the image, unless there are spots where the lines are so close together that they blend into a single line, which won't really be an issue. The detail that Deede mentioned on the SRIC design was significantly smaller than the details in this design, so I'm not too worried.

The colors seem to be okay with everyone, but I'm still not sure about light blue on maroon. The maroon was picked by popular choice earlier in this thread, and the blue was from the simple "let's make it look like a blueprint" decision. There was no real consideration about how they look with each other. Does anyone have some suggestions for alternate color schemes they'd like to see? I'm a little worried that we won't be able to see the white and very-light-blue on top of the light-blue background. We may need a higher contrast alternative color scheme.

As far as kids sizes... there shouldn't be a problem ordering a few very small sizes, as long as the design fits. I don't want to make consessions that will make the adult sizes look funny because we want to make sure that the screens fit on a kid's medium. Perhaps we can do some kids versions w/o the large back image and just put the turbo on the back or something...

Thanks everyone! Keep the feedback coming!

sperry

2005-11-26, 10:33 AM

Oh and, I think I will keep two of the SECCS logos, and replace one with the "www.seccs.org" text (once I'm back in Reno and I have access to my font collection).

Any opinions on which one to change? Or maybe use the SECCS on the back, "www.seccs.org" on the sleeve, and "Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras" on the front?

kidatari

2005-11-26, 01:08 PM

Looks very nice Scott, 22B FTW ;)

M3n2c3

2005-11-26, 01:38 PM

Any opinions on which one to change? Or maybe use the SECCS on the back, "www.seccs.org" on the sleeve, and "Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras" on the front?

That makes sense.

The designs are lookin' great, but the way the turbo is angled makes it almost look like something. . . risque. :lol:

sonicsuby

2005-11-26, 03:14 PM

me likey

doubleurx

2005-11-26, 04:58 PM

I'm for keeping the gridlines as they lend themselves to being the invention and process of the design. Thanks for considering the kids version.

tysonK

2005-11-26, 05:02 PM

I'm for keeping the gridlines as they lend themselves to being the invention and process of the design. Thanks for considering the kids version.

That's cause your architect mind likes them.:)

LetItRev

2005-11-26, 07:14 PM

Looks Great!

2 XL's Please!

TomA

2005-11-27, 10:25 PM

JonnydaJibba

2005-11-28, 06:54 AM

You did a hella good job. It's hard working on a design by yourself because after a while of looking at it, it just looks horrible. But no, not this. Only thing I would suggest is that if you put the url, put it on the back bottom maybe? Just not the sleeve because it's a lot of letters and it would be harder to read on a sleeve.

bxracer69

2005-11-28, 11:24 AM

SICK!!! I'm totally in for 1

sti deede

2005-11-28, 01:13 PM

You did a hella good job.
hella for days?!!? :D

MattR

2005-11-28, 01:39 PM

Stop with the goddam Hella already...:x

JonnydaJibba

2005-11-28, 01:46 PM

Stop with the goddam Hella already...:x
I only said it once..........this thread. :D

ScottyS

2005-11-28, 04:17 PM

Great job Scott! We are lucky to have some one to do this for us.

Yes!

I think losing some of the grid lines in the SECCS lettering would be good.

Yes!

Or maybe use the SECCS on the back, "www.seccs.org" on the sleeve, and "Subaru Enthusiasts Car Club of the Sierras" on the front?

Yes!*

*this post is not to be confused with any past overplayed sitcom teaser from the late 90's

Libila

2005-11-30, 09:49 PM

Stop with the goddam Hella already...:x

Matt, you have to admit, it's a hella good design :lol:

On a side note, I was called out by a girl at UTEP today for using the words "bro" and "gnar" while telling a story about Jonny.

JonnydaJibba

2005-12-01, 06:24 AM

What? Why would you EVER use the word bro when talking about me? Gnar, I'll take that I guess.

Aw you were talking about me awwww. :oops:

Libila

2005-12-01, 08:45 PM

What? Why would you EVER use the word bro when talking about me? Gnar, I'll take that I guess.

Aw you were talking about me awwww. :oops:

To babes none the less :lol:

JonnydaJibba

2005-12-02, 06:12 AM

I love babes.

Libila

2005-12-04, 06:34 PM

I love the sweatshirt design. Back on topic!

I like the colors a lot, and so does Pete.

sp00ln

2005-12-05, 12:00 AM

The pistons are sideways....

Nick Koan

2005-12-05, 07:06 AM

The pistons are sideways....

your powers of observation are astounding.

cody

2005-12-05, 09:55 PM

I like it a lot. Will it come in 2XL? I'm big boned. ;)

sperry

2005-12-05, 10:35 PM

Okay, we've picked a sweater (finally) to print on. It's Cardinal Red... which is a pure red, but not too bright.

Logo will be almost as picture above (the blue logos) but there will be some (as yet unfinished) changes to the use of the "SECCS" logo.

Stay tuned for a new thread requesting sizes and quantites so we can place the order for the hoodies.

My goal is to have these things printed up in time for Christmas, but we're way behind schedule, so once the new thread is up, please respond quickly so we can get a sense of the number and sizes we need to order.

Edit: The order thread: http://www.seccs.org/forums/showthread.php?t=3955

Dean

2005-12-06, 08:05 AM

Cool. I put it in the order thread, but thought I'd add this here...

Can we pretty please offer the model 12000 (without hood) for the older and/or no-need for a hood crowd?

It shouldn't make any difference in price, in fact it is probably cheaper, and at least in my experiance, it shouldn't make the ordering significantly different.

I'm sure I can't be the only one who would like one SANS HOOD...

sperry

2005-12-06, 09:09 AM

Dean, I'll see what we can do. I just don't want to get into a situation where we're selling 30 items, 25 of which have special instructions... but a non-hooded version shouldn't be too much of an issue.

2005-12-06, 10:26 AM

Who the hell doesn't like a hood? Does it hit the back of your wheelchair old man?

Dean

2005-12-06, 11:27 AM

Who the hell doesn't like a hood? Does it hit the back of your wheelchair old man?They suck under a helmet, and/or harnesses, and serve no usefull purpose other than being in the way when you are lounging around the house in the winter with the thermostat down a hair to save a couple bucks.

They are like SUVs that are never taken off-road. People buy them for no reason... If I want a hood, I'll buy a hat thank you very much... :P

sperry

2005-12-06, 11:58 AM

They suck under a helmet, and/or harnesses, and serve no usefull purpose other than being in the way when you are lounging around the house in the winter with the thermostat down a hair to save a couple bucks.

They are like SUVs that are never taken off-road. People buy them for no reason... If I want a hood, I'll buy a hat thank you very much... :P
That's funny. I wear a hat all the time, and still use a hood to keep my ears warm.

MikeK

2005-12-06, 12:17 PM

We need SECCS hats with hoods attached to them, that way we can have the best of both worlds

2005-12-06, 12:30 PM

Good idea Mike!

http://img304.imageshack.us/img304/4940/hats3683rt.jpg

Dean

2005-12-06, 02:15 PM

He said Hood, not Tent!

JonnydaJibba

2005-12-06, 02:23 PM

Who the hell doesn't like a hood? Does it hit the back of your wheelchair old man?
:lol:

GC8.Love

2005-12-29, 04:13 PM

Got mine! Thanks, guys (sperry& nkoan)! Just have to make sure I don't shrink it, it fits just right the way it is now. Teh boobs get in the way, you know.

So I'll be dry cleaning it, just in case.

cody

2005-12-29, 04:25 PM

Damn Boobs. :P

Nick Koan

2005-12-29, 04:43 PM

Got mine! Thanks, guys (sperry& nkoan)! Just have to make sure I don't shrink it, it fits just right the way it is now. Teh boobs get in the way, you know.

So I'll be dry cleaning it, just in case.

Glad to hear it made it okay. I couldn't fit the exta padding I was trying to pack the box with (which turned out to be the wrong box, and I got yelled at for using the wrong box, but thats another story completely)

GC8.Love

2005-12-29, 05:13 PM

Glad to hear it made it okay. I couldn't fit the exta padding I was trying to pack the box with (which turned out to be the wrong box, and I got yelled at for using the wrong box, but thats another story completely)

Sorry to hear about the stress over this. Thank you, though, it got here just fine, no padding needed. I wouldn't have even cared if it got soaking wet in the rain. =D

GC8.Love

2005-12-29, 05:14 PM

Damn Boobs. :P

Yeah, really. It's kind of hard to get the right shirt and hoodie sizes, sometimes - especially if you can't try it on first. :D

I didn't think I'd be too hot on red, but the design is so nice, and the red's just right. If it were brighter, I'd say nay, but.. it's perfect!

cody

2005-12-29, 07:31 PM

I'm down for a long sleeve T if the price is right...

GC8.Love

2006-01-02, 10:07 PM

I'm down for pretty much anything more. There's not enough nice Subie wear as it is..

sti deede

2006-01-03, 07:27 AM

Scott I have to say that you out did yourself this time. This it the best hoodie yet! The details came out awesome and the color choices are great.

Thanks so much for all your hard work.

If you run another order I'd like to pick up another large hoodie.

sperry

2006-01-03, 03:05 PM

Unfortunately, it's not looking good for doing a second run. Since the printer only holds onto the screens for a few days after printing, he'd have to re-print the screens if we want to do a second run.

In order to make it financially viable for a second run, it looks like we'd need like 30 or more hoodies. I don't think that's very likely... :( Sorry to anyone that got caught out. We'll look into doing some t-shirts in the spring rather than waiting a full year for another batch of hoodies like we normally do.