Hey there Cape Town, get ready to fill your mornings with creative ingenuity and ideas that will not only change the way you think, but also inspire you to raise your business savvy mojo to all new levels of greatness!

CreativeMornings was originally began back in 2009 by well-known NYC designer and blogger, Tina Roth Eisenberg (aka: Swissmiss). Since then, these events have become an international phenomenon - stretching from London to Auckland, and now also Cape Town.

Tina’s idea was to put together events where like-minded creative people could meet in the mornings to discuss creative topics. The difference between CreativeMornings and similar events, like TED, is that they are shorter, powerful bursts of inspiration intended primarily for people in the creative world. Each event is started off with a selected local creative talking a bit about a topic of their choice, followed by a Q&A and networking session. CreativeMornings are free events, accessible to just about everyon, no matter whether you are a professional or an ‘average Joe’ who simply wants to share ideas and network.

We got really excited when we heard that CreativeMornings has finally made its way to Cape Town. Catherine Henderson is the woman we have to thank for getting these events started locally – the first event took place in May 2010. Right now the events are on a smaller scale, bringing together groups of around15 to 20 creative people together each month. The talk usually runs for about 20 minutes – so don’t worry about it cutting too heavily into your day. The info and networking possibilities that come from these events are extremely valuable!

Getting together to meet people who share the same mindset is always a good way to jump-start your own creativity. CreativeMornings is all about connecting the proverbial dots, so that you can have your very own ‘Ah Ha’ moments, fuelled by an endless stream of creativity!

For an example of the calibre of awesome people that speak at CreativeMornings, we need only look at last week’s guest speaker, Bruce Good. Many of you will know Bruce as the founder of Cape Town's creative project, Name Your Hood. He is a seasoned creative who has worked in everything from property finance to multi-media. The feedback from this event was superb!

Take a look at some of the comments from CreativeMornings' Twitter feed below:

“Great talk this morning @CapeTown_CM”

“Loved my first morning at @CapeTown_CM-- Vida coffee and muffins and inspiration from Bruce Good about #NameYourHood, what a vibe!”

To find out more about these events, take a look at www.creativemornings.com or SIGN UP HERE.
Also, keep an eye on current and upcoming events on their Twitter feed: @CapeTown_CM

If you are a creative who believes in keeping your ‘ear to the ground’ at all times, then you simply can’t miss out on these CreativeMornings sessions!

STIMOROL REFRESHING PACKAGING DESIGN:

Springleap has teamed up with Stimorol South Africa to bring you our very first refreshing packaging design contest!
 

This will be the first time that designers on our platform will have the chance to get involved in creating a whole new identity for a much loved well known brand.

Stimorol is the original long lasting gum that is as exciting and full of energy as its millions of fans all around the globe. We are looking for equally vibrant designers to truly capture the essence of this quirky and forward-thinking brand by tapping into their own boundless creativity.

The packaging design for this energetic brand needs to reflect directly with the people who love it. Stimorol is for people on the go - those who have a passion to achieve and who really want to have fun. Stimorol fans are the type of people who are always networking, spreading the word and staying connected…no matter what.

This is the perfect chance for designers to get involved in a contest with a difference and to help create something that will transform this epic brand as it blasts-off on the next leg of its journey.

Time to innovate, collaborate and bring every bit of your ‘creative power’ to the party!

Do you have what it takes to rejuvenate the branding of the Number 1 Chewing Gum brand in South Africa?

YOUR MISSION:

Stimorol wants you to revitalize the packaging of their 6 ‘core’ stick gums, which includes the Air Rush range. Designers must create a fresh packaging design, which clearly illustrates the local vibe as well as the brand’s energy. Your designs must have a funky retro edge, which is also refined, sustainable, timeless and executed in an uncomplicated manner.

THE BRIEF:

Designers need to sustainably rejuvenate the Stimorol brand by creating a refreshing, relevant and timelessnew packaging design. We are looking for packaging design, which is retro and classic, but must still be fun, innovative and ‘out there’ in a simple and effective manner.

Remember that this is not simply about designing chewing gum packaging - you are also marketing the energetic lifestyle of the Stimorol consumer.These are the ‘out of the ordinary’ people who bring color and excitement to our world and who raise our spirits simply by being around them.

Designers will need to re-create Stimorol’s 6 stick pack variants – Original, Musk, Wild Cherry, Spearmint, Air Rush Wicks Mint and Air Rush Menthol.

Designers must take into consideration the holistic brand and packaging appearance as it will appear on the shelf – i.e. what the new packaging will look like when the individual sticks lay side by side on the shelf in their display box. Think holistically - how can you design your packs so that each one stands out uniquely from the others.

Your design submission MUST include a 3D revert / representation of the final packaging - WATCH THIS HANDY TUTORIAL

NB: Use the word “flavoured” after all flavour descriptors - e.g. “Wild Cherry flavoured”

Great news: Springleap has just launched a new refined and streamlined process for submitting designs as well as the “SUPER preview” – a landscape 1280x800 mammoth-sized preview for you to go ballistic on when laying out and mocking up designs. We’ve also made the other sizes uniform to make things really easy for you – read more

CONTEST DO’s & DON'Ts:

1. SIMPLICITY IS KEY

2. Stimorol branding must stand out on shelf

3. There must be an element of (sustainable) modernity

4. A degree of youthfulness with vibrancy that stands out on the shelf

5. Consider target market: 16 – 24 year olds with a slight male bias

6. The logo needs to stay exactly as is. Pantone colors can be found in the iconography pack.

7. The Stimorol logo on the base range should be big enough to be recognised as a Stimorol pack. However, different sizing is allowed. On the Air Rush range - Stimorol should be the endorser, while Air Rush should be the main focus of the pack.

8. All Stimorol chewing gum is sugar free - ensure this is communicated by keeping the logo exactly intact.

9. High-resolution images of the existing packaging design have been placed in the iconography pack. This will give you a good idea of where to begin and these can be used for mock-ups of your designs.

10. Use the word “flavoured” after all flavour descriptors - e.g. “Wild Cherry flavoured”

Find out more about STIMOROL by visiting their website:
http://cadbury.co.za/products/gum/stimorol/stimorol-wild-cherry/

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NOTE: Don't forget to dowload the icon pack when you select the contest you want to enter!

TIME TO BE AWESOME!!!

DATES:

Submissions period:
06 March 2021 - 11 April 2021

Voting period:
02 April 2021 - 20 April 2021

Winner announced:
23 April 2021

 

PRIZES:

1st     -  US$2000 (R15 000)

2nd    -  US$  500 (R 4 000)

3rd     -  US$  300 (R 2 000)
 

RULES:

1. No obscenities or hate speech.

2. Only original works will be accepted.

3. Designs must include the official Stimorol logo in its respective Pantones per existing flavour/variation.

4. Each designer may submit up to five (5) designs.

5. Winners will be chosen by the Springleap design panel, in conjunction with Stimorol.

6. Standard Springleap and Stimorol Terms & Conditions apply over and above.

7. Stimorol operates independently from Springleap.com and all commercial transactions completed through Springleap are in no way linked to Stimorol. All queries relating to this competition and their website should be directed through Springleap.com

8. Stimorol and Springleap reserve the rights to request the high-resolution artwork of any entry submitted into the design contest for non-commercial benefit such as media covering the process.

9. The contest will run from 06 March 2021 to 11 April 2012. Winners will be chosen by a panel from 02 April 2012. Final winners will be chosen and announced on 23 April 2021 via the Springleap.com website, Facebook page and Twitter account. The winning designs that are chosen by Stimorol and Springleap.com are final and no correspondence will be entered into.

10. Prizes are not transferable.

Confused or uncertain about anything? Post your questions about the Stimorol theme contest below or click our online support button to the left of our header.

Good Luck & Happy Designing!

Hi there guys and girls .

Its time for another thrilling Springleap OPEN THEME contest!
NO specific theme, only regular guidelines apply! You know the drill NO OBSCENITY, NO HATE SPEECH…all that jazz.

This is your chance to show us your creativity on your own terms. Don’t be shy – just put it out there! Let the world be your inspiration. We wanna see what lives within your artistic mind.

You can submit up to 5 designs so go wild! The more designs you submit the greater chances you have of winning!

So, get designing peeps. The time is now to show us what you got!

One winner will receive

… 4 printed t-shirts, a cash prize – US$500 (R4000)

DATES TO DIARISE:

Submissions for designs open: 18 November 2021

Submissions for designs close:  08 December 2021

Voting starts: 09 December 2021

Voting ends: 22 December 2021

Winner is announced: 27 December 2021

You could be the next winner on Springleap.com and gain exposure for yourself! You also stand a chance of winning amazing prizes and loads of cash .

Winners will now be chosen using votes as an indicator. The top 10 voted designs will get the golden stamp of approval and go in for review . The final verdict will come down to our esteemed design panel here at Springleap . For those that don’t win, you still stand a chance to have your designs printed! We’ll be keeping all top 10 designs in our re-seller catalogue and who knows we could be printing and selling your designs nationwide!

Everyone WINS!!

In order to get started on your designs download the Springleap t-shirt Submission Kit and get started right away!

Confused or uncertain about anything?

Post your questions about the OPEN THEME competition below or click our online support button to the left of our header.

Good Luck and Happy Designing!

The Springleap.com Team

Hi there guys and girls .

Its time for another thrilling Springleap OPEN THEME contest!
NO specific theme, only regular guidelines apply! You know the drill NO OBSCENITY, NO HATE SPEECH…all that jazz.

This is your chance to show us your creativity on your own terms. Don’t be shy – just put it out there! Let the world be your inspiration. We wanna see what lives within your artistic mind.

You can submit up to 5 designs so go wild! The more designs you submit the greater chances you have of winning!

So, get designing peeps. The time is now to show us what you got!

One winner will receive

… 4 printed t-shirts, a cash prize – US$500 (R4000)

DATES TO DIARISE:

Submissions for designs open: 18 January 2021

Submissions for designs close:  07 February 2021

Voting starts: 09  February 2012

Voting ends:  26 February 2021

Winner is announced: 27 February 2021

You could be the next winner on Springleap.com and gain exposure for yourself! You also stand a chance of winning amazing prizes and loads of cash .

Winners will now be chosen using votes as an indicator. The top 10 voted designs will get the golden stamp of approval and go in for review . The final verdict will come down to our esteemed design panel here at Springleap . For those that don’t win, you still stand a chance to have your designs printed! We’ll be keeping all top 10 designs in our re-seller catalogue and who knows we could be printing and selling your designs nationwide!

Everyone WINS!!

In order to get started on your designs download the Springleap t-shirt Submission Kit and get started right away!

Confused or uncertain about anything?

Post your questions about the OPEN THEME competition below or click our online support button to the left of our header.

Good Luck and Happy Designing!

The Springleap.com Team

Hi there guys and girls .

Its time for another thrilling Springleap OPEN THEME contest!
NO specific theme, only regular guidelines apply! You know the drill NO OBSCENITY, NO HATE SPEECH…all that jazz.

This is your chance to show us your creativity on your own terms. Don’t be shy – just put it out there! Let the world be your inspiration. We wanna see what lives within your artistic mind.

You can submit up to 5 designs so go wild! The more designs you submit the greater chances you have of winning!

So, get designing peeps. The time is now to show us what you got!

One winner will receive

… 4 printed t-shirts, a cash prize – US$500 (R4000)

DATES TO DIARISE:

Submissions for designs open: 16 February 2021

Submissions for designs close:  06 March 2021

Voting starts: 08 March 2021

Voting ends:  25 March 2021

Winner is announced: 26 March 2021

You could be the next winner on Springleap.com and gain exposure for yourself! You also stand a chance of winning amazing prizes and loads of cash .

Winners will now be chosen using votes as an indicator. The top 10 voted designs will get the golden stamp of approval and go in for review . The final verdict will come down to our esteemed design panel here at Springleap . For those that don’t win, you still stand a chance to have your designs printed! We’ll be keeping all top 10 designs in our re-seller catalogue and who knows we could be printing and selling your designs nationwide!

Everyone WINS!!

In order to get started on your designs download the Springleap t-shirt Submission Kit and get started right away!

Confused or uncertain about anything?

Post your questions about the OPEN THEME competition below or click our online support button to the left of our header.

Good Luck and Happy Designing!

The Springleap.com Team