Design for Switchfoot
Switchfoot, the Grammy Award-winning rock band are recognized foremost for their hit albums 'The Beautiful Letdown' and 'Hello Hurricane' (the latter for which they earned a Grammy) and secondly, for their love of surfing (hence the name 'Switchfoot'). In celebration of their partnership with the charity StandUp For Kids, Switchfoot are inviting artists to submit their most creative hoodie designs for the chance to have it printed and distributed by Jedidiah Clothing, with proceeds benefiting StandUp For Kids. Designs should be inspired by the band's album 'Vice Verses'.
About The Host
Switchfoot:
Switchfoot have sold over 4.4 million albums in their career. Founded in San Diego, CA in 1996, Switchfoot released three independent records before their breakthrough album, 2003’s The Beautiful Letdown, which was certified multi-Platinum. Vice Verses, released on September 27th, 2011 debuted in the Top 10 on The Billboard 200.
For more information visit: switchfoot.com
Jedidiah:
Jedidiah is a humanitarian-based apparel brand and part of the Made For Good family, aspiring to cultivate change, one garment at a time. Each season, Jedidiah partners with a distinctive and effective non-profit organization to raise money and awareness for life-changing causes.
For more information visit: jedidiahusa.com
StandUp For Kids:
The mission of StandUp For Kids is ending the cycle of youth homelessness. StandUp For Kids' focus goes beyond street outreach and extends to deterrence and resource programs that we provide in schools and via the internet.
For more information go to standupforkids.org
Host's Choice
The winning hoodie design will be produced in partnership with Jedidiah Clothing. In addition, the winner will receive:
• Exposure for having their design featured on Switchfoot's social media channels
• $1500
One runner up (as selected by Switchfoot) will receive:
• Exclusive band merchandise
• Exposure for having their submission featured on Switchfoot's social media channels
• $100 gift certificate to the Jedidiah online store
People's Choice
- The highest voted artist will receive:
- Exclusive band merchandise
- Exposure for having their submission featured on Switchfoot's social media channels
- $100 gift certificate to Switchfoot's online store
Get Involved
Submit by: December 8, 2011
Vote: December 9 2011- December 15, 2011
Winner(s) Announced: January 11, 2012
Click 'Get Started' to review the guidelines and submit your work.
Helpful Tips
- Set a reminder 1 week before the submission deadline and also for the day that voting opens.
- Share your submission before voting opens. (Your 'supporters' will be invited to vote for you as soon as voting opens.)
- Click the 'Like' button below to receive periodic project updates.
How Winner(s) Will Be Chosen
The host will choose the winner(s) from all qualified submissions with special consideration for the top voted entries. A qualified submission is one which meets all the Terms & Conditions, Guidelines and Official Rules.
Guidelines
- Participants may use the provided hoodie template for guidance
- Participants should retain their original artwork files but designs must be submitted in JPEG or PNG, Max Size 5MB
- The winning design may be modified to accommodate production requirements
- Design must be original (meaning not using third party pre-existing copyright materials)
Official Rules
• The winner will be allowed to use their submission for portfolio purposes.
• Switchfoot has the right to modify the winner's submission as necessary to meet production criteria.
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