Calling all Indigenous artists and creatives! We are excited to announce a special design contest to create the artwork for custom holiday gift set packaging for Cheekbone Beauty. These limited edition sets will showcase your artistic vision on eco-friendly packaging inspired by Indigenous artistry, celestial elements, and the deep connection between Indigenous peoples and the night sky.
Design Concept:
The packaging will incorporate:
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Winter-Inspired, Eco-Friendly Materials: A nod to the season’s beauty and sustainability.
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Celestial Elements: Stars, constellations, and the stories of the night sky.
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Natural Motifs: Earth tones, shimmering accents, and symbolic patterns drawn from beadwork, star maps, and teachings of balance and beauty in Anishinaabe culture.
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Storytelling: Each design should reflect the deep wisdom of the night sky, drawing inspiration from our heritage and teachings.
Two Prize Categories:
We are offering TWO exciting prizes, each including a $1000 CAD cash award!
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Health and Wellness-Inspired Design:
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This prize will go to the design that reflects balance, health, and wellness.
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Incorporate Brown Topaz and Cedar into your design
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Think of how beauty and wellness intersect in your culture, and how it can be represented through your packaging.
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Beauty & Makeup Artist-Inspired Design:
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This prize will go to a design that appeals to beauty lovers and makeup artists.
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Your design should highlight the new Fearless Mini Eyeshadow shades, which include four stunning shimmer gem themed colours
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Reflect a polished, professional aesthetic that speaks to the art of makeup and creativity.
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Submission Guidelines:
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Eligibility: Open to Indigenous artists across Turtle Island.
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Format: Submissions must include finished artwork represented by .jpg, .png, or .pdf file types. Final artwork from winners selected must be high-resolution files in a file type that can be manipulated into a box design.
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Deadline: All entries must be submitted by May 31, 2025.
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How to Submit: Please send your designs to katelynn@cheekbonebeauty.com with the subject line “Cheekbone Beauty Design Contest Submission.”
Why Participate?
This is your chance to see your design come to life on a limited edition holiday gift set, seen by beauty lovers everywhere, while also receiving a $1000 cash prize to support your creative journey. Your work will honor the Indigenous connection to the natural world and the stars while showcasing your unique voice in the beauty industry.
We can’t wait to see the stories and beauty you create through your designs.
Submit your designs today and let your artistry shine!