Out of the remaining designers, this is how I rate them from best to worst, on the basis of talent, drive, skills, and personality:
1. Terri
2. Korto
3. Kenley
4. Joe
5. Leanne
6. Stella
7. Suede
8. Jerell
9. Keith
10. Blayne
I feel Blayne needs to go next. He seems rather inexperienced and seems to be coasting by mainly on personality. Keith is very inconsistent and his executed designs are a little blah or unfinished. Jerell is also hit-or-miss - he doesn't seem to have a clear aesthetic either. Suede is a little annoying in general and a bit emotional - he might crack under the pressure if he was to go to Bryant Park. I like Stella's personality (she's growing on me) and how she sticks to her aesthetic during each challenge. However, I don't think she has a wide enough range of talent to go on to the end. As for Leanne, she has talent (even if it's a bit narrow), but I don't think she'll last.
That leaves Joe, Kenley, Korto, and Terri, who I think are the strongest contenders for the Final 3. Personally, it would be great to see Joe there, but I really think the other three have more drive, talent, wide range, and skills to last to the end. Ultimately I'd like to see Terri win, but it would be cool to see Korto win as well. As for Kenley, she has what it takes and has a clear aesthetic, but I don't really like her holier-than-thou personality sometimes. However, her work has stayed consistent so far, along with the others.
So, that's my two cents.
Edited on 08/25/2008 7:39pm