kratox
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First thing I want to say:
I AM NOT HATING ON THE PRODUCTS WE HAVE, I AM DISCUSSING HOW WE ARE MOVING AWAY FROM REAL BABY DESIGNS, WHAT WE CAN DO TO FIX IT, AND HOW OTHERS FEEL. I AM NOT SAYING THE ONES WE HAVE SHOULDN'T EXIST
Question:
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Doesn't it seem like our current ab/dl diapers are diapers designed for us, and not ones that would be designed for kids but made in adult sizes?
Explanation:
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I know there are people in this market that want diapers that look like modern day baby diaper designs, but it seems like our community is heading in another direction and trying to put those thoughts behind us.
There is nothing wrong with what we have, but besides a couple of designs, I wouldn't expect to see many babies/toddlers wearing them.
Well is there a difference?:
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I would argue yes. I feel most baby diapers try to fit a theme of cuteness and innocence while our products seem to fit more of "this looks cool". Maybe we should take the time to change our focus to achieve this goal for select products.
Well your WRONG on all your points!!!!
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I actually took time on my own and studied up on how shapes and colors portray emotions from a graphical designs aspect and I have analyzed what most baby diapers do to achieve the emotion they give. I am legit talking about what a shape shows. Why you would use swirls or stars in a design. Why having sharper corners matters vs more round curves. I even do this partial in my art I draw for people. I try and cater the picture to their attitude based on how their art they got from others is, and also the things they like music, games, etc.
Why do some characters matter on designs more than others?
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Some of this will be personal preference but for the most part, majority of the characters used in baby diapers already have their mood or tone set from a social standpoint. This is to not say that generic characters don't work, but you have to use what a viewer will see to portray past actions for said character. If you slap a random fox on a diaper it really doesn't tell you much about him. You are probably not gonna get the vibe of cuteness or innocence that people relate with said product. You can spice it up and make the design more chubby, maybe add in clothes that symbolize ruggedness and playfulness.
This can also explain why some got upset with pampers recent changes. There is no special connections to those characters.
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An example to prove my point:
Differences between baby diaper designs and adults:
Baby:
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* Designs:
AB/DL:
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* Designs:
What we should do?:
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I feel like we need someone to make a new diaper design but think about how they would make it for a true baby, then just make it in adult sizes.
P.S.:
The sad truth is we only have like 2 diapers in the whole market that were used on actual baby diapers. I used to wear the baby diaper cushies, but they where a light pastel blue and looked cuter IMO, than what we have now. No the cushies aren't horrible I like them just the baby ones color scheme was better.
I AM NOT HATING ON THE PRODUCTS WE HAVE, I AM DISCUSSING HOW WE ARE MOVING AWAY FROM REAL BABY DESIGNS, WHAT WE CAN DO TO FIX IT, AND HOW OTHERS FEEL. I AM NOT SAYING THE ONES WE HAVE SHOULDN'T EXIST
Question:
-------------------
Doesn't it seem like our current ab/dl diapers are diapers designed for us, and not ones that would be designed for kids but made in adult sizes?
Explanation:
-------------------
I know there are people in this market that want diapers that look like modern day baby diaper designs, but it seems like our community is heading in another direction and trying to put those thoughts behind us.
There is nothing wrong with what we have, but besides a couple of designs, I wouldn't expect to see many babies/toddlers wearing them.
Well is there a difference?:
-------------------
I would argue yes. I feel most baby diapers try to fit a theme of cuteness and innocence while our products seem to fit more of "this looks cool". Maybe we should take the time to change our focus to achieve this goal for select products.
Well your WRONG on all your points!!!!
-------------------
I actually took time on my own and studied up on how shapes and colors portray emotions from a graphical designs aspect and I have analyzed what most baby diapers do to achieve the emotion they give. I am legit talking about what a shape shows. Why you would use swirls or stars in a design. Why having sharper corners matters vs more round curves. I even do this partial in my art I draw for people. I try and cater the picture to their attitude based on how their art they got from others is, and also the things they like music, games, etc.
Why do some characters matter on designs more than others?
-------------------
Some of this will be personal preference but for the most part, majority of the characters used in baby diapers already have their mood or tone set from a social standpoint. This is to not say that generic characters don't work, but you have to use what a viewer will see to portray past actions for said character. If you slap a random fox on a diaper it really doesn't tell you much about him. You are probably not gonna get the vibe of cuteness or innocence that people relate with said product. You can spice it up and make the design more chubby, maybe add in clothes that symbolize ruggedness and playfulness.
This can also explain why some got upset with pampers recent changes. There is no special connections to those characters.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
An example to prove my point:
Differences between baby diaper designs and adults:
Baby:
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* Designs:
- - based on trying to make the kid look more grown up
- - They use underwear patterns to represent "I'M A BIG KID" when they aren't (people adore this and find this cute)
- - Use of childish objects relating to imagination
- - colors are used to portray innocence
- - Common use of light colored pastels to set the mood/theme
- - Shapes fit towards imagination/expected cliches
- - Use of symbols that portray emotion common to humans
- - Characters and shapes seem to fit bigger as a design on them
- - The fit of the diaper is designed to stop blowouts by fitting higher in the back
- - *slight opinion* (I feel some sag is left in baby diapers to help with easier cleanup)
AB/DL:
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* Designs:
- - targeted towards fandoms/kinks (nothing is wrong with this I just feel like we need more products geared towards something a baby would actually wear for other people of our community)
- - Use of furry characters
- - Spam of pink and princess
- - Constant repeating pattern
- - geared towards more neutral designs
- - Shapes have to much detail or to little to compliment the design
- - Patterns thrown onto diaper
- - Characters and shapes don't seem to scale properly
- - fit is copy and paste of adult products
- - doesn't try and gear towards the "baby look"
What we should do?:
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I feel like we need someone to make a new diaper design but think about how they would make it for a true baby, then just make it in adult sizes.
P.S.:
The sad truth is we only have like 2 diapers in the whole market that were used on actual baby diapers. I used to wear the baby diaper cushies, but they where a light pastel blue and looked cuter IMO, than what we have now. No the cushies aren't horrible I like them just the baby ones color scheme was better.