"Common Mistake" T-shirt

[Debbie]

Originally Posted by ZipTie3182

I'm thinking of making these for my mentors regardless, but if people really like them and no one else already called dibs I would consider making these and selling them as a team fundraiser. We could really use the money.

Thoughts?

-Anna

I would LOVE to orders those for our mentors, depending on cost! I like the top one best, but they are both really neat!

[Bill_B]

I think the front to back nature of the message. Reading only the back could be misleading. I'd put the common mistake on the front and have the back read "I get it all the time."

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by ZipTie3182

So here's an interpretation of the shirt idea. This is still pretty rough and I apologize for the low quality of the image, it hurts my eyes to look at it. The two versions are one and two colors. The t shirt/ink color could be changed. I know the "I'm not a" text looks really thin hard to read in this image but I would beef it up a bit for the real thing. I like the feel of the font and the contrast with the other typeface. I hope it doesn't come across as too girly....

I'm thinking of making these for my mentors regardless, but if people really like them and no one else already called dibs I would consider making these and selling them as a team fundraiser. We could really use the money.

Thoughts?

-Anna

I like this idea (the white text pops a little more to me) and I'd totally get one - but remember to follow the FIRST Branding Standards if you plan on using the logo.

http://www.usfirst.org/roboticsprogr...ng-tools/brand

-Your Friendly Neighborhood FIRST Marketing Intern.


Edit: This would include having FIRST in the right font, and with the (R) - so please check carefully.

[BrendanB]

I want one!

[ZipTie3182]

Thanks for the feedback everyone!

Libby, I did this really late and didn't have a chance to get the proper font. I will be changing that ASAP. No worries

I think the front to back nature of the message. Reading only the back could be misleading. I'd put the common mistake on the front and have the back read "I get it all the time."

Bill, that's a really good point. I'll have to figure out how to fix that. I don't want to have too much text on the front. Does anyone have any ideas for that?

I was hoping to produce these in house to maximize profits and keep the cost low for teams, but I'm worried about the actual production. Online purchasing shouldn't be a problem but more making the shirts on demand. Does anyone have any experience with this?

I've been making t shirts for a long time but it's great to have one that so many people can relate with!

-Anna

[ZipTie3182]

Hello everyone,
So I did end up making the tshirts with the design I posted before. I handmade the screens and printed them all at my school but it was A LOT more work than I expected. They can be seen here worn by our mentors at our team party: and the back: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

My question to all of you is: Who would actually be willing to buy these shirts for themselves/for their team's mentors?
I printed 3 extras (without the cape) that I am willing to sell. I will most likley post them on ebay since I only have a few and a lot of people seemed interested before. I have one women's small, one adult medium, and one adult large. I will post a link for these once I get them on ebay if anyone is interested.

I am considering contacting a print shop and getting some printed professionally if people are interested because we could really use a fundraiser like this right now, and they really are a nice gift for any FIRST mentor! My guess is they would probably be around $15-$20 depending on how much they cost to get printed and how many I think is reasonable to sell once I get responses. Let me know if you would be interested!

Thanks!
Anna

[Gregor]

Originally Posted by ZipTie3182

Hello everyone,
So I did end up making the tshirts with the design I posted before. I handmade the screens and printed them all at my school but it was A LOT more work than I expected. They can be seen here worn by our mentors at our team party: and the back: https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?f...type=1&theater

My question to all of you is: Who would actually be willing to buy these shirts for themselves/for their team's mentors? I am considering contacting a print shop and getting some printed professionally if people are interested because we could really use a fundraiser like this right now, and they really are a nice gift for any FIRST mentor! My guess is they would probably be around $15-$20 depending on how much they cost to get printed and how many I think is reasonable to sell once I get responses. Let me know if you would be interested!

Thanks!
Anna

I would love to get our mentors one.

[ZipTie3182]

Originally Posted by Gregor01

I would love to get our mentors one.

Oh, everyone please post your estimated desired quantities also. Thanks!

[Jon Stratis]

We're going to have 6-8 mentors this coming season, if you can get your fundraiser organized, I'll get them for everyone (including myself, of course) as a nice Christmas/kickoff present!

[JonathanZur1836]

I have definitely seen some super-human feats from more than a few FIRST mentors, this is awesome

[mrs. p]

Pink team is interested - have you confirmed prices

[Libby K]

Originally Posted by ZipTie3182

I am considering contacting a print shop and getting some printed professionally if people are interested because we could really use a fundraiser like this right now, and they really are a nice gift for any FIRST mentor! My guess is they would probably be around $15-$20 depending on how much they cost to get printed and how many I think is reasonable to sell once I get responses. Let me know if you would be interested!

Thanks!
Anna

I'd be in for one, and I am putting this forward to the Clarkson FIRST Robotics living learning community (40 college FIRST mentors that live together and work together). I'm sure a lot of them would want one.

If I may suggest RushOrderTees.com as a printer? They're not as widely known as CustomInk and the like, but I've used them for a long time, and referred several teams to them, including 3 of my own. They're FANTASTIC. Tell Mike I sent you.

[Mr. 1033]

Back in 2007 we made shirts with a similar quote. We saw it from a team at worlds the year before I believe.

I was a first year mentor at that time and it was the coolest thing to get one from the kids.

Definitely a cost effective way to thank sponsors and mentors for their hard work.

[tr6scott]

I'd have to ask the funding, but I would buy a couple myself, and probably 8 if the team could fund.

[BrendanB]

I would love to get one. If it is too much work why not simplify the design by eliminating the cape graphics and just stick to the text?