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Topic: collectSPACE patch (cS member designs)
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Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-08-2013 03:19 AM
   
Do you think an embroidered collectSPACE patch would be a good idea?I have to say now that it's a project I'm not personally "gifted" enough to do but I know we have some brilliant artists on here! |
randy
Member Posts: 2622
From: West Jordan, Utah USA
Registered: Dec 1999
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posted 05-08-2013 04:25 AM
I think it would be a great idea! |
bwhite1976
Member Posts: 287
From: Belleville, IL
Registered: Jun 2011
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posted 05-08-2013 08:51 AM
Sounds like a great idea. I would certainly purchase one if available. |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-08-2013 08:59 AM
I've long desired a collectSPACE patch, but the nature of our (horizontal) logo and the designs that I and others have come up with in the past haven't been ready for production.If someone has an idea for a patch design and wants to submit it for consideration, I'm happy to entertain proposals. Just e-mail me. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-08-2013 09:49 AM
This could be a fun project as we could make suggestions which Robert could obviously decide upon. |
Hart Sastrowardoyo
Member Posts: 3469
From: Toms River, NJ
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 05-08-2013 09:58 AM
There's nothing wrong with just the word 'collectSPACE' as a horizontal patch... think of it as the NASA worm or USAF letters worn either on the right shoulder of a flight suit or on the right breast of the flight jacket.... |
p51
Member Posts: 1784
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 05-08-2013 09:58 AM
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Originally posted by Tykeanaut:
This could be a fun project as we could make suggestions which Robert could obviously decide upon.
How about a contest? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-08-2013 10:24 AM
We certainly have enough patch designers and artists in our midst that a contest could be fun, but there might not be a clear winner. It might be advantageous to combine ideas from separate submissions, or it might be that none of the ideas are acceptable (though I tend to doubt that). How about this? If members/readers have ideas, e-mail them to me by May 31. I'll post them for everyone else to see, comment and vote on during the first half of June, so hopefully a patch could be ready for July 20, the site's 14th anniversary... (If you desire the collectSPACE logo art for use in your design, e-mail me and I'll be happy to share it.) |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-08-2013 03:00 PM
Sounds good to me. A patch for the 14th anniversary on July 20th would be a wonderful way to say thanks for a great website.July 20th... Isn't there another anniversary on that day? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-10-2013 12:38 PM
As an update, I've already received one (very nice!) patch design and heard from another artist who is working on one. Looking forward to seeing what others come up with... |
GACspaceguy
Member Posts: 3096
From: Guyton, GA
Registered: Jan 2006
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posted 05-10-2013 02:49 PM
This is such a great idea, I am looking forward to the outcome! |
KSCartist
Member Posts: 3090
From: Titusville, FL
Registered: Feb 2005
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posted 05-10-2013 03:42 PM
Robert and I knocked around a couple of rough designs in 2006 but could never get to a finished design. As the different forums suggest, there are many facets to cS.I look forward to seeing what others bring to the table. |
mode1charlie
Member Posts: 1475
From: Honolulu, HI
Registered: Sep 2010
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posted 05-10-2013 08:36 PM
Great idea - but I'll leave it to others to sort out how best to go about it... |
MarylandSpace
Member Posts: 1437
From:
Registered: Aug 2002
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posted 05-11-2013 10:30 AM
How about a 2" black circular patch with white border and a small c and a capital s in white.Those of us who know, know, and those who don't we could introduce them to this great website. I would be proud to wear a cS on my patch jacket. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-12-2013 10:42 AM
I'm no great artist but have ideas, I'm hoping to be able to create something for consideration? |
Philip
Member Posts: 6266
From: Brussels, Belgium
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 05-17-2013 07:41 AM
Any pre-designs yet? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-17-2013 07:55 AM
I think its best we wait and post all the designs received at the same time, so as to not pressure or influence others. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-17-2013 09:18 AM
Good idea. |
p51
Member Posts: 1784
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 05-17-2013 06:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
I think its best we wait and post all the designs received at the same time, so as to not pressure or influence others.
I agree.Any idea for a deadline on that? I'd like to work something out but I'm swamped right now, might be a few days before I could render something, design-wise... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-17-2013 06:26 PM
I suggested May 31 above, but if people need more time, we can delay that. Just let me know... |
p51
Member Posts: 1784
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 05-17-2013 11:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Robert Pearlman:
I suggested May 31 above, but if people need more time, we can delay that. Just let me know...
Sorry, I missed that. The 31st should be enough time for me. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-18-2013 11:58 AM
I suppose if one patch were not suitable elements, ideas and designs could be taken from several? |
Dave Clow
Member Posts: 236
From: South Pasadena, CA 91030
Registered: Nov 2003
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posted 05-19-2013 12:32 PM
A patch? I got a collectSPACE tattoo!Don't ask where. |
GoesTo11
Member Posts: 1377
From: Denver, CO
Registered: Jun 2004
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posted 05-19-2013 03:09 PM
quote:
Originally posted by Tykeanaut:
I suppose if one patch were not suitable elements, ideas and designs could be taken from several?
The design I'm sketching out has exactly that in mind...if members like the concept, it's very amenable to "tweaking" and group input. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 05-27-2013 05:35 AM
Don't forget all, Robert says the official last day for submissions is this Friday, May 31st!  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 05-27-2013 09:04 AM
A few members have asked for some additional time, so we may extend that a week or so... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-06-2013 09:18 AM
Okay, the new deadline is Friday, June 14. On Monday, June 17, the submitted designs will be posted for all to see and discuss. |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 06-08-2013 02:46 AM
Looking forward to it! |
Tykeanaut
Member Posts: 2267
From: Worcestershire, England, UK.
Registered: Apr 2008
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posted 06-17-2013 04:11 PM
Any ready yet to peruse Robert? |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-17-2013 04:16 PM
I've been slightly delayed by the recent space news, but they are coming... |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-20-2013 10:21 AM
I am very happy to share the 10 designs received by readers and members for a collectSPACE patch.These are presented without artist names, so as not influence or sway opinions, and perhaps make it more comfortable if others want to suggest changes or refinements. Some of the 10 are variations on another design by the same artist. Some are in a more preliminary state than others, but if chosen, I'll work with the artist to create a production-quality version. Feel free to share your opinions and suggestions. We'll commence a more formal vote soon, but for now, let's start with a discussion. Thanks! a. b.  c.  d.  e.  |
Robert Pearlman
Editor Posts: 52924
From: Houston, TX
Registered: Nov 1999
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posted 06-20-2013 10:23 AM
f. g.  h.  i.  j.  |
canyon42
Member Posts: 241
From: Ohio
Registered: Mar 2006
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posted 06-20-2013 11:10 AM
The second one (b) needs a bit more "definition" to make clear that the large letter on the left is a "C." The way it is, it looks to me more like an "O" that is being intersected/looped over by the "S."I know you said we're not voting yet, but that first design looks pretty perfect to me as it is! |
Harald Kraenzel
Member Posts: 325
From: Dinslaken,Germany
Registered: Nov 2005
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posted 06-20-2013 11:51 AM
Design (a) is really good but you might understand the earth and the moon as limitation.My favorite is (g): plain design and all necessary informations are shown.
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hoorenz
Member Posts: 1045
From: The Netherlands
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 06-20-2013 12:30 PM
A or G, although I would have added a little dark gray (as on these pages) as well! |
garymilgrom
Member Posts: 2139
From: Atlanta, GA
Registered: Feb 2007
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posted 06-20-2013 12:33 PM
The space patches we all collect are filled with symbolism and icons that tell the story of the mission, spacecraft or team represented on the patch. Given the diversity of collectables in our hobby, I think this would be very hard to accomplish on a collectSPACE patch.Therefore my favorite is G. It's a very nice rendition of the existing logo, and it should be easy to reproduce crisply. My .02 |
p51
Member Posts: 1784
From: Olympia, WA
Registered: Sep 2011
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posted 06-20-2013 12:34 PM
Man, I really wanted to enter a design but I totally ran out of time...That said, I like A a lot. But shouldn't the winning design say, "collectSPACE.com"? |
rasorenson
Member Posts: 128
From: Santa Clara, CA, USA
Registered: Nov 2009
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posted 06-20-2013 12:54 PM
I think there is good reason to include the ".com". collectSPACE is nothing if not online. The blogging nature of the site is the essence of what cS is. That said, I like A and I. "I" is more stylized and includes some good symbolism. Perhaps the red line could be considered the "online" portion. Fun stuff! |
Gilbert
Member Posts: 1521
From: Carrollton, GA USA
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 06-20-2013 01:56 PM
I like A a lot. |
Greggy_D
Member Posts: 1014
From: Michigan
Registered: Jul 2006
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posted 06-20-2013 02:04 PM
I definitely like "A" the best. |
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