Igloo Progress: Part 2

Progress from April 15^th to April 30^th:

We’re right in the thick of things here at Sauce.  The more complex design process has started!

ü  We are working on the colour for the CCC & Sauce Logos.  On the 2012 toque, the logos didn’t stand out quite as well as they could have.  We’re going to try and improve the ‘pop’ on this 2013 toque and we can do this by using a solid colour border around the logo, or by using a different colour for the logos. Once we’ve come up with some options, we will show CCC some options for their approval.  Our first thought is that red will look great!

Just to give you an idea, here is a digital example of what the Toque could look like with a red logo and a white pom pom!

ü  Jessica, our talented and creative graphic designer (and former Jackrabbit!) is working on creating vector artwork from Elliott’s drawing.  Vector artwork is commonly used for graphic design because it’s very easy to modify and re-size.   The edges of the art are made of outlines rather than pixels. See an example of vector artwork below:

ü  In order for Jessica to design the artwork properly, she also needs a template to work from.  This template is exactly the same as the sewing pattern that we use when we (or our manufacturers), make the hat.  It helps her know how to design the artwork so that the door of the igloo ends up on everyone’s forehead!

That’s all for now!  Stay tuned…

Igloo Progress: Part 1

Progress from March 31^st to April 15^th:

The winner has been chosen and we know which hat we’re going to be making!  The wheels have started to turn in the heads of our design and production department as we plan our ‘race’ strategy.  

At Sauce Headwear when we determine our strategy we have to consider some of the following points:

ü  How to buy our materials and stay within our budget!

ü  When to order all of our supplies so that we finish the race in time.

ü  What kind of extras and trims might look cool on the hat (ie: a pom-pom, or a heat transfer?) We also have to run these ideas by CCC, and Elliott to make sure that they approve!

                       

ü  Because this design is not abstract like some of the other designs that were in the contest, it requires some special planning with respect to the cutting of the fabric and the placement of the design on each hat. 

·      For example, if the winning design had been a random mix of lines or circles, it would not have mattered how they were distributed on your head.  It would look pretty much the same no matter which angle you looked at it!

Abstract design examples

·      For the igloo design to appear as an igloo, the layout matters.   We need to make sure that the door of the igloo is always on the font and centre of your forehead!


ü  Now that we’ve determined our strategy, the next step is to send the artwork to our graphic designer so that she can turn the drawing into something called vector artwork (more on that later), and present us with some digital representations of the finished product.

The Igloo Toque: From Start to Finish

Sauce Headwear is so pleased to have the opportunity to bring Elliot Tone’s artwork to life – In the form of a hat!

This blog series will keep you updated on the progress we’re making with the project and give you a little insider info on the art and science behind the scenes here at Sauce Headwear.   We hope you enjoy following the Igloo project and we welcome your questions.

Because of our past experiences as skiers, we like to plan our projects like we’ve entered in a long, non-athletic race!  The start of this particular race was on March 31^st, when the winning design was selected.  Our finish line is scheduled for Fall of 2012, when we deliver the hats to Cross Country Canada for distribution to all the Jackrabbit clubs.  So, that means our race is 6 months long and packed with all sorts of interesting news…So stay tuned!