I was asked to create a clothing design featuring a Quirkie wizard casting a powerful spell on the Magic Eden and ethereum logo.
This was a new and exiting challenge for me, as I had never ventured into clothing design before, but had great interest in the in streetwear culture. Having previously explored sneaker and rare streetwear clothing reselling, I possess a certain level of familiarity with the industry.
I found myself contemplating what would resonate with people. I pondered over several questions: What motif should I select? Should it lean towards the adorable or the ominous? What style would most appeal to the masses? Should the design encompass the full body or focus solely on the shoulders and head, just like Quirkies look in the OG pictures? Furthermore, I deliberated on which colors would complement black and white garments most effectively.
Upon completing and submitting my proposal, I gleaned a valuable lesson: the importance of sharing concept ideas beforehand and engaging in discussions about my creative vision. It became apparent that I had perhaps not taken the initial description as seriously as I should have, opting instead to paint freely. Thus, I resolved to make necessary adjustments. As initially anticipated the design would need to feature a wizzard Quirkie casting a spell upon the logos. Furthermore I have to do a full-bodied version.
I also discovered that with the printing method being employed, colors and shadows cannot be softly blended; instead, they require distinct lines.
In the following Images you can take a look at the the design process.
