Design a T-Shirt for a Hard Cider Company - "Mike Hawkins Cider"

Status: Closed
Prêmio: $468
Inscrições Recebidas: 23
Vencedor: akazuk

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Síntese do concurso

Hello Freelancers!

I am looking for talented artists to help me create a buzz about my Hard Cider brand by designing a T-Shirt for upcoming promotions.

The "Mike Hawkins Cider" T-Shirt design I am aiming to conjure would be Artistic and Classy, "a work of art" that might be admired hanging on a wall in a popular Nightclub, Lounge, or Speakeasy... As a graphic designer, something that would catch your eye on the street, make you pause, smile, and appreciate the design...

**** Please see EDIT Below for a descriptive starting point - URLs with imagery examples found in last paragraph ****

The dry cider recipes I have been working on will range from Bourbon Barrel Aged, to Habenero, to Cranberry Rhubarb... Some can be enjoyed like a champagne, others like a good craft beer... paired with food or cheese, or made into a premium cocktail by your favorite mixologist. They are handmade, artisanal, small batch ciders, made with locally sourced apples, and are naturally gluten free.

** I was originally thinking about using a service such as Spreadshirt to fulfill printing, however they may not accommodate some of the designs submitted. For example, designs that cover the entire T-Shirt or have non-standard placement on front / back or sleeve. I am open to suggestions for printers that would be able to print your design.

**** EDIT - ADDED 2/27/2015 ***

If you have a rough concept you would like to submit, I feel I am very good at giving very descriptive feedback to help guide the process. That way you can invest minimal time up front to get started. I am willing to compensate for really good designs and will need several for a line of "Mike Hawkins Cider" TShirts. Therefore, if you submit something and it does not win "this" contest, I will message you and will likely hire you for the next round.

To get the ball rolling... I would like to emphasize the double entendre. Say "Mike Hawkins Cider" 3 times fast...got it? ...good :) ....and definitely want the name to be easily seen...with possible tag lines such as "100% Natural" or "Real. Hard. Cider" (something that fits with the design) I was hoping to ease a bit of sexual nuance into the design that way too.

The imagery of the "original sin" (Adam, Eve, the Serpent) plays nicely into this theme....Eve tempting Adam with an apple or some hard cider in a champagne glass or bottle... and the Serpent possibly in an apple tree dangling overhead, is a possible route. I think I would like to have a female character or figure present. (Could possibly dress a model in the style of this character for future promotions...??)

Include any variation of the following: apple or apple tree (I am Irish, so the celtic tree of life with apples is appealing), bottle of Hard Cider, champagne or wine glass with cider.

I have also been drawn to a "Fantasy Art" concept (Deviant Art, or Grimms Fairy Tales... http://toolkitten.deviantart.com/art/Grimm-50-164329051 ) that may include a strong female, Valkyrie or Warrior Princess (??) riding the back of a giant hawk (to tie into the name too), I think the imagery here will appeal to the demographic, but not sure how to tie this into the overall "cider" theme...

Some existing images I like are.... Original Sin Cider ( http://smackedforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=134 ) ... Clown Shoes Beer ( http://mybeerbuzz.blogspot.com/search/label/ClownShoes ) .... Hopefully this will help! Please ask questions through Public Clarification Board, or directly. I will post feedback ASAP

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“akazuk was a pleasure to work with. He was very responsive and open to my feedback. His illustration is amazing! I would certainly work with akazuk again!”

MikeHawkins, United States.

Painel de Comentários

trudgett
- 9 anos atrás
Hi Mike. Please read final comments for my deigns... #98 , #99 . CHEERS!
- 9 anos atrás
bink11
- 9 anos atrás
Hi Mike still don't know where to download my design ???
- 9 anos atrás
trudgett
- 9 anos atrás
Hi Mike. Please check designs #98 #99 #100 (barrel design).
- 9 anos atrás
trudgett
- 9 anos atrás
Hi Mike. Please Check Design #97 plus comment. Thanks.
- 9 anos atrás
Drhen
- 9 anos atrás
Hi mike, Please Check my entry #93 . Thanks!
- 9 anos atrás
Mangolphin
- 9 anos atrás
Hi Mike, please wait for my entry.
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Sounds good! Thank you for the update!
  - 9 anos atrás
trudgett
- 9 anos atrás
Hi Mike. Please see comments re design #77 . Thanks
- 9 anos atrás
Ideafuturot7
- 9 anos atrás
please check #67 #68 #69 its good? or wrong. feedback please Thank You
- 9 anos atrás
trudgett
- 9 anos atrás
Hi Mike. Please check #77 and #76 and read description/comment if you do mind. Thanks. Keep those awesome projects coming.
- 9 anos atrás
Proprietário do Concurso
- 9 anos atrás
Contest has been extended 5 more days, and award has increased.
- 9 anos atrás
1. succinct
  - 9 anos atrás
  Thank You for extending the contest,Sir. Regards, Shivali.
  - 9 anos atrás
JoshuaRegan
- 9 anos atrás
This competition really speaks to me. In fact it ticks all the boxes of things I love: hard cider, sexy ladies, Heavy Metal, t-shirt design. Please keep your eyes peeled for my design.
- 9 anos atrás
valentinmihai07
- 9 anos atrás
How can I improve the design or what do you like/do not like about it? Thank you.
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Please see PM Board... Thank you! Mike
  - 9 anos atrás
valentinmihai07
- 9 anos atrás
Hi, can you please take a look at entries #58 and #59 ? Let me know what I should change. Thank you.
- 9 anos atrás
kristoff13
- 9 anos atrás
Once the final image is finished, I would be able to help with layout or more so shirt production. Please let me know (even if I can't be included in the contest) if you would need the items printed for your sales and promotional uses. Thanks!
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  @kristoff13 THanks! How do I communicate with you to find out more info regarding printing?
  - 9 anos atrás
Drhen
- 9 anos atrás
#extended please your clarifications enlightens us to join your contest but it seems that it is already late and we dont have enough time to make the design.
- 9 anos atrás
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1. trudgett
  - 9 anos atrás
  Great project and awesome job on the brief (above and beyond I'd say). Contest duration has been more than sufficient. I will definitely have something for you to look at by the deadline, even if it means busting my butt!
  - 9 anos atrás
2. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  @trudgett Thanks! Looking forward to seeing your design!
  - 9 anos atrás
Proprietário do Concurso
- 9 anos atrás
Here's a great resource for some of the harder edge imagery I am looking for... https://shop.heavymetal.com/cover.php
- 9 anos atrás
succinct
- 9 anos atrás
Thank You for inviting me to the contest, Sir. I'll submit my design ASAP. Regards Shivali.
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Thank you for the update Shivali! If you have any questions, please let me know. Cheers, Mike
  - 9 anos atrás
Proprietário do Concurso
- 9 anos atrás
Thank you all for your recent submissions! I will be reviewing these this evening and will provide additional feedback tonight.
- 9 anos atrás
Mangolphin
- 9 anos atrás
Please review entry #45
- 9 anos atrás
kaptasDesign
- 9 anos atrás
please check #44 thanks
- 9 anos atrás
kaptasDesign
- 9 anos atrás
please check #41 #42 thanks
- 9 anos atrás
kaptasDesign
- 9 anos atrás
please check #39 thanks
- 9 anos atrás
kaptasDesign
- 9 anos atrás
please check #38 thanks
- 9 anos atrás
Mangolphin
- 9 anos atrás
Mr. Hawkins I have been working on your request, so I just wanted to let you know that within the next 3 to 4 days I will be submitting an entry, please don't close contest before the time frame
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Not a problem... :) Contest is scheduled to run until Monday morning next week.
  - 9 anos atrás
2. Mangolphin
  - 9 anos atrás
  thank you
  - 9 anos atrás
kaptasDesign
- 9 anos atrás
please check #29 thanks
- 9 anos atrás
bravedodo
- 9 anos atrás
Hi, it is very hard to start working with this brief. We need some visual reference, give us few images you like so that we know a starting point. It is unappealing to invest hours into design only to see it discarded.
- 9 anos atrás
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1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Some existing images I like are.... Original Sin Cider ( http://smackedforum.net/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=134 ) ... Clown Shoes Beer ( http://mybeerbuzz.blogspot.com/search/label/ClownShoes ) .... Hopefully this will help! Please ask questions through Public Clarification Board, or directly. I will post feedback ASAP... Thank you! Cheers, Mike
  - 9 anos atrás
2. bravedodo
  - 9 anos atrás
  Thanks for the update :)
  - 9 anos atrás
Proprietário do Concurso
- 9 anos atrás
*** Brief Edited, please see changes ***
- 9 anos atrás
Proprietário do Concurso
- 9 anos atrás
***Also added pics as "Attached Files" in brief ***
- 9 anos atrás
Proprietário do Concurso
- 9 anos atrás
I wanted to share a great article about the "Hard Cider Boom" here in America... It helps explain the marketplace I am entering... and there's a nice illustration at the top, as well as a pic of a couple of guys wearing Cider Riot's TShirt and Hat... http://www.wweek.com/portland/article-24135-the_big_apple.html
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Hopefully this attempts to convey what's currently out there, and what might be needed to make the "Mike Hawkins Cider" brand stand out and be different...
  - 9 anos atrás
2. Mangolphin
  - 9 anos atrás
  Cool, I will take a look at it
  - 9 anos atrás
RonRamores
- 9 anos atrás
maximum number of color?
- 9 anos atrás
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1. akazuk
  - 9 anos atrás
  It depends of the kind of printing that you want to use.
  - 9 anos atrás
2. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  @akazuk Should I be deciding the kind of printing first, or would the design dictate the type of printing needed? I was under the impression that an AI (Illustrator file) could be manipulated to suit the type of printing.
  - 9 anos atrás
iyospramana
- 9 anos atrás
please check #15 thanks
- 9 anos atrás
irfanmadni
- 9 anos atrás
mmm challenging one ! i am on ot
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Thank you for your post! :) Let me know if you have any questions along the way.
  - 9 anos atrás
Mangolphin
- 9 anos atrás
nice contest, I'm on it
- 9 anos atrás
1. Proprietário do Concurso
  - 9 anos atrás
  Excellent! Looking forward to seeing your work!
  - 9 anos atrás