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WINNING DESIGN - The Song of Mermaid - Robsonborges shoutOut on 30/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in peeps

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Splishy Splash!!!

Congratulations go out to Robsonborges for his stunning first victory on Springleap with his impeccably cool fantasy design entitled, The song of mermaid.

Mermaids are rather mysterious creatures!
In some cultures they are beautiful half maiden half fish beings who save drowning sailors from a date with Davy Jones Locker, in others they are terrible creatures that seduce you with their looks and then drag you beneath the waves to feast on your flesh.
Hmmm, well either way, this design has a powerful allure that cannot be denied.

This amazing design has employed the art of incorporating ‘negative space’ in order to create a more complete piece. It does this by using the tee colour to its full potential, which in this case becomes not only the background colour, but also the main colour for the mermaid and her fishy friends.

To top it all off Robsonborges has created a dazzling gradient effect that silhouettes the mermaid beautifully in its glow and enhances the overall depth of The song of mermaid.
I personally like the fact that he made a secondary row of stalactites to create an added sense of intensity…now that is what I call going the extra mile!

We asked Robson Borges to tell us more about himself, this is what he had to say:

"My name is Robson, I am a graphic designer and an illustrator based in São Paulo, Brazil. I love urban art, rock, t-shirts and the internet, I try to inspire myself in everything I see on the streets and on daily lives of the world's metropolises. I am very shy so I do not like to write about myself so much."

Well, he may not like to write about himself, but his super cool designs speak volumes about his talent and personal nature!

If you would like to see more of Robson Borges amazing designs please cruise across to his personal website….prepare for your jaw to drop to the floor ;)

This has come just in time for Christmas, if ya know what I mean…hint hint Santa!

Robson we cannot wait to see your next submission, we have no doubt that it’s going to be awesome.

WELL DONE!!!

Deadmau5 mask design shoutOut on 29/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in peeps

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All hail Deadmau5!

Recently I did a posting about the groovy news that tech-trance electro megastar Joel Thomas Zimmerman (AKA: Deadmua5) will be gracing South African with his unique brand of pounding sultry tunes mixed with a visual performance like none other.

Perhaps the most iconic and central themes to Deadmau5’s stage persona is his giant mouse head, which he wears during his performances.
These crazy mouse heads captivate his crowds and in many way served as a vehicle to his fame…much like Daft Punk uses robot head masks to express their own inner personas.

I’m sure you are thinking that there are plenty of musicians and DJ’s that use masks, what makes Deadmau5 so special!
Well for starters I like that Deadmau5 constantly keeps changing his masks. Many ‘masked musicians’ will keep the same mask for a lengthy period of time, but Deadmau5 keep reinventing and keeping his fans, and designers for that matter, on the edge of their seats in anticipation of the next creation.

Deadmau5 owns his mousy persona…simply, he ‘works’ his like few others are able!

His masks are also very well made.
It’s not like Deadmau5 makes his super-cool mask designs at home with cardboard and sticky-tape. He gets professionals to create the perfect mask, but only after careful design consideration and insight from his fans and designers all over the world.
Check out this link for an awesome photo-set of how a Deadmau5 mask is made.

I love the fact that he gets his fans and designers involved when he is creating a new mask. The act of crowdsourcing definitely works in this artists favour.
Check out his most recent competition where he asked for designers to create his new mask…I love the winner…CHEESE HEAD, so clever!

The only drawback to wearing such a mask is the problem of heat. Back in 2010 Deadmau5 collapsed on stage from exhaustion and vomiting….no doubt a huge swelteringly hot mask is not going to help your plight, especially when you consider the crazy schedule of a DJ of his calibre. I suppose this is a fate/consequence that he is now shackled to. This is his persona and I think it will become difficult for him to shake it at this point!

The Deadmau5 masks are simply awesome.
I can’t wait to see which mask he wears when he destroys the Cape Town crowd next month with his audio-mastery. I’m freaking dying of anticipation!

Nando’s - The Last Dictator shoutOut on 28/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in peeps

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Springleap - Design Resubmissions shoutOut on 25/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in wordUp

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Hi there guys and girls,

We are truly blessed on Springleap to have such an astounding and supremely talented group of designers.
Just lately we have received so many amazing submissions and it is becoming more and more difficult to choose a winner.

This is by no means a bad thing!
Not at all, in fact it’s great that we have such an array of design.

We heartily support design resubmissions. If your design does not win the first time around there is no reason why it won’t walk away with a victory in another competition.

We have had many cases where designs that are sent in for ‘branded contests’, which don’t manage to win, are then sent in for our Open Theme contests and fair much better.

Here are four fantastic designs, submitted into past branded contests, which have now made their way into our November 2 - Open Theme.
Voting has just started, so get involved and let these awesome designers know how you like their changes.

ABOVE - Helping hand by Zenstudio & Be Alive! by Dewedhe
BELOW - Super Salvador & Where's my jane by Matsanni

Remember that designs constantly have room to evolve and be improved upon. If your design doesn’t win it is not the end of the world, merely a stepping stone to future glory and a big phat cash prize, hehe!

Here are a few things to consider before you resubmit a design:

1. Read through the comments your received from other members. Some of our members give amazingly insightful feedback. We as artists need to be able to take criticism and apply it to our future work.

2. Ask another designer for technical help. Yep, they may be after the same prize, but you will be surprised at how helpful designers can be when they are helping out a fellow artist.

3. Try not to resubmit the exact same design with no tweaks. This is a tricky one – The best thing to do (after reading through comments) is to check your final score and see how close you were to the top of the pile. This should give you a rough ‘guess-timation’ of how close you came. Some designs require elements to be tweaked/added/removed….others just need to be placed on a different colour t-shirt.

4. Collaborate. This is a slightly different method which few on Springleap have tried. Take your design, team up with another designer and perhaps make a mash-up of your respective work. You will be amazed at what can come from this. Sure you will have to split the winnings, but this could open the doors for future work and a whole new amalgamation of shared knowledge. We all have our separate strengths, combine them and win!

5. Don’t resubmit the very next contest. People don’t want to be bombarded by the same designs back-to-back. Give it at least a 2-3 contest ‘breathing gap’ before resubmitting.

I hope this gives you a bit more insight into creating successful design resubmissions.
Don’t be afraid to ask for help!

If you have absolutely any questions about resubmitting, or would like some advice on how to tweak your resubmission, please drop me an email: Duncan [at] springleap [dot] com

Rolling Stone South African edition shoutOut on 24/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in peeps

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GET READY TO ROCK!!!!!

When I say Rolling Stone magazine is the most iconic music magazine of all time, I well and truly mean it!

Kurt Cobain, Jagger, Metallica, Timberlake, Pink, Jackson, Adele, Spears….the list goes on to infinity!
These names are but a drop in the ocean of the intense talent that this amazing magazine has brought us since its inception back in 1967. Generating in-depth stories about the people that move our lives is what this magazine does best!

The news on people’s lips at the moment is the exciting announcement that Rolling Stone magazine will have its very first South African issue.
This is the best news I have heard in ages in regards to music in South Africa.

Rolling Stone magazine will feature articles and personal profiles on musicians, artists and other iconic individuals who are making waves in our world. It will also tackle the very latest thought-provoking stories from screen, radio, fashion…indeed the entertainment industry as a whole!

The Rolling Stone South African edition will be put together on South African soil (Cape Town) by 3i Publishing.

Yes it will feature articles on both local and international bands. But on a deeper level, what does this mean for us as South Africans?
Well for me this news is super exciting because it means that SA music will now have a solid connection with leaders in the music industry in the States. This could very well mean more record deals for our local boys. We need all the exposure we can get and being connected to music maestros like Rolling Stone is a BIG step in the right direction. I hope that many of the articles will wind up in the US edition…and all around the world.

The first issue of Rolling Stone magazine went on sale on Wednesday 23 November 2011…that was yesterday, which means they are already available! Wow, so very excited.

News24 has an awesome gallery of some of the most memorable Rolling Stone magazine covers of all time, check em out!
You can also check out their official Facebook page here.

The Rolling Stone South African edition will set you back R34.95.
You can grab a copy at CNA, Look & Listen, Exclusive Books, Musica, Spar (nationwide), Pick ‘n Pay Hyper and various other selected outlets across the country.

This is pretty minimal wallet damage in my opinion…however let’s get a proper look at the thing and put together a proper review.
I have high expectations. Which is probably dangerous, but what the heck let’s take it as it comes, hehe!

The Rolling Stone South African edition is here….GO GET IT!

Springleap Overtone - Distribution & Band Special shoutOut on 23/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in wordUp

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Andrew Walford - Cape town exhibition shoutOut on 22/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in peeps

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Here at Springleap we are fans of all forms of design. Whether it be print or digital design, we are always interested in checking out artwork that will inspire us to create even more amazing stuff!

This time around we would like to chat about internationally renowned potter Andrew Walford.
Andrew has exhibited his awe-inspiring artwork on an international stage, including the US, England, Japan and Germany.

Andrew hails from Shongweni in Kwazulu Natal, where he has been creating breathtaking pottery in his secluded studio for going on 40 years. For those of you who have never been to this part of the world let me assure you that it is beautiful beyond belief. I can truly understand why this master potter chose such a spectacular place to create his work, which is essentially ‘from the Earth’. The inspiration that this area stirs in an artist is more powerful than any Muse.

‘Zulu Zen’ is the name that is often cast as a way of describing Andrew Walford’s work. Indeed his mega popular wall tiles are an amalgamation of styles that take their influence from the local South African cultures as well as far-flung exotic destinations such as Japan. He creates his work from a mixture of clays, porcelain and paper. The Japanese style extends to the finishing effects of his work which can be seen in the massive swaths of paint he applied with huge Japanese brushes.

I read a posting that describes the actual colour of his clay pots as a reflection of the “afternoon sun and shadows on the cliffs” surrounding his home. Wow this is such an apt description, which captures the essence of his work perfectly!

His clay is then given life and depth by using natural ingredients which he finds close to home. The level of dedication that goes into this kind of artwork is astonishing. It’s not like us digital designers who simply ‘boot up’ our machines while we make a cup of coffee and are ready to work. Andrew has an oil burning kiln that takes 24 hours to reach its optimum heat (1380 degrees).
Shooooo, now that is seriously hot! Not to mention that he needs to keep a close eye on the kiln at all times to ensure that the heat is maintained at a steady rate. Only after 3 whole days of cooling will Andrew then be able to take a peek inside and see what he has created.

Talk about devotion to ones work!

If you would like to see Andrew Walford’s amazing work first hand, why not join him at his Cape town exhibition at the home of Laurie and Cal Bruns .

240 Nassau Road, Noordhoek, Cape Town (Down Avondrust Circle from Noordhoek Farm Village, 2^nd left)
Friday – (9am-8pm)
Saturday & Sunday – (9am-8pm)

You really need to get your hands on some of his pottery to truly appreciate the workmanship that goes into his art.

Come on over and say HI!

DESIGN CONTEST : Open Theme Dec 1 shoutOut on 18/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in wordUp

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Movember Facebook challenge shoutOut on 8/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in wordUp

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Movember is upon us guys!

It’s that time of year when men (and a few courageous women) let their mustaches grow free and wild to their hearts content – and their ladies’ despair from prickly grief. All this upper-lip hair cultivation happens in support of raising funds and spreading awareness around men’s health, and more specifically prostate cancer.

Springleap is spreading the Movember message by launching its very own Facebook app in support of MOVEMBER.

This year Springleap has gotten involved in this fun cause with a serious purpose. Thanks to evly.com, we’ve launched our very own “Mo or No?” Facebook contest!

It’s really easy and fun to use:

Proud ‘tache cultivators go to the Mo or No app on the Springleap Facebook page
Each week they submit a photo of their mo – to track the growth progress
They get buds, peeps, babes, bros, Facebook stalkers, Burt Reynolds look-alikes & the Springleap fans involved in voting for their mo & cheer them on;
At the end of Movember, the ultimate Mo-grower will be chosen & rewarded for his (or her’s – shudder) outstanding Mo-spreading efforts with awesome Mo-inspired tees, free beer & other cool ‘manly’ stuff.
To not make the ladies & the guys with yet-to-develop mo-growing powers feel left out, we will also be giving away spot prizes throughout November for the greatest Mo supporters – supporters who vote, comment, share & spread the word to the max.

It’s time to get your MO on!
Spread the word and get your friends and family to get involved and vote for your mo.

If you would like to know more about the history of this worthy cause please check out the original Movember website, as well as the South African Movember page.

Come on guys, stand up for men’s health and join the rest of your furry lipped brothers in raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer!

If you would really like to get into the Movember spirit you should check out our official Movember tees - Still Life with Mustache & Guns and Epic Battle

These super cool t-shirts are perfect for the Movember vibe and will let everybody you meet know that you care about this awesome cause.

Get a mo-ve on and grab them while we still have stock!

Time to ROCK Movember…PROPERLY!

Movember inspiration shoutOut on 16/11/11 by DuncanBoxie in peeps

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Can you believe we are already halfway through November!
Seriously this month has been flying by like crazy.

Well, this is true for everyone but the guys who are taking part in the Movember movement.
For many of us (me included) it has been a prickly, ticklish, scream-worthy experience that will no doubt make us adverse to excessive facial hair for a very long time. Well, probably until next Movember, haha!

The worst thing is that many dudes have dropped the ball and deciding to simply ‘give up’.

In the end I decided it best to give you some Movember inspiration - to ensure that you keep that lip caterpillar growing!

I have been looking around online and found plenty of amazing designs that have inspired the Movember inside of me! Take a look below and you will see two illustrations which really made me chuckle.
On the left we have Ichigo from the popular anime Bleach (he fell asleep and was abused by his talking doll Kon…it’s a long story) on the right we have Darth Vader sporting a rather impeccably ‘proper’ moustache. This is funny no matter how you look at it…..LUKE, I am your MO-ther!!!

Now we move on to some more real-world Movember inspiration. I decided to use two actors, who are in some cases, are more famous for their moustaches than their actual careers. Check out Charlie ‘duck walker’ Chaplin and Tom ‘hide your daughters’ Selleck.

Chaplin had one of those moustaches that few men would be brave enough to sport. Honestly, the only person who could pull off anything remotely the same was Hitler…and, well, we don’t question his bravery…or sanity for that matter. Chaplin made this super bizarre moustache style look good!

Tom Selleck is famous for his moustache, his red Ferrari, his moustache, his floral shirts and….well, his moustache. In fact if you type “moustache” into Google Images Tom Selleck is on the very first row. Talk about an iconic lip ferret!

Remember that we also have our very own official Springleap.com t-shirts for Movember. Check out my original posting.
Both of these designs have caused quite a stir and will bring out the moustache in everyone…even the ladies ;)
Still Life with Mustache & Guns and Epic Battle

It’s NOT TOO LATE to get involved in Movember. Cruise across to the Springleap.com Facebook page and check out the Mo or No section. Show your support for men’s health! Don’t worry if you missed out on the first photo, you can start on the second, no worries.

Movember is for absolutely everyone. No matter if you are a lady or simply too young to grow a moustache, there is always a way to get involved. Heck, you could even paint one on!

Do you have some Movember inspiration for us?

Please post your favourite moustache images and illustrations below, or on the Springleap Facebook page

AND REMEMBER:

Register on the official Movember website too and donate your moustaches to help raise funds for CANSA, men's health and prostate cancer!

PS: Check out this hilarious moustache spread.
Which MO are you????

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