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Published: 2006-08-03 09:28:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 2937; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 404
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Description this is a garment print i created at work for the winter ski/snow season down here in aotearoa, new zealand.

it features kiwi's, drawn in a child-like way, skiing down the back of a 'string' coloured hoody.
on the front (here's a close-up: [link] ) it has a small kiwi speaking in 'snowflake language' (hahahawtf) which roughly translates to 'whee!'.

don't ask me why.

anyways, for those of you who've always wondered what the hell it is i do at work - this is it. well. a small part of it. usually my prints make more sense.

when i was coming up with the concept for this print a lot of people doubted if it would sell, but it's been going out the doors really well. if anyone is interested in buying one hit me up a note and i'll see what i can do (you can't get them on the website). they cost NZ$59 (approx US$36.50) but that's not including postage/shipping. i'll be putting the sizes up in my journal hopefully within the next couple of days - and i also have a different colour version of this to post - so you might want to wait to read them before noting me.

edit the 2nd colour version can now be found here: [link]

if you happen to live in new zealand, they are available from all our global culture stores, note me if you want to know your nearest outlet~

the photo isn't mine, or affiliated with global culture in any way, it's from sxc.hu [link]
the material colour is called 'string', and the hoody itself is not my design, but that of our garment designer - michelle donnely.

please give me some constructive feedback!

feel free to tell me why you would/wouldn't wear them - or what you like/dislike about them. keep in mind i don't get to choose the colour of the garments themselves, i just work with what i'm given
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Comments: 34

OhAnneli [2007-02-24 08:37:12 +0000 UTC]

This is one of my favourite prints that you did!
Look! Its so emotional, straight forward lovely bubbly feeling and very cool fast design.

Much more you Id say (without actually knowing you, so sorry!! )

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tira-chan [2006-08-27 19:59:31 +0000 UTC]

I think I like this one better than the bright green color hoody (even tho you mentioned you don't pick the color, I just prefer this one I think). The design is cute and simple, which i also like.

I wish I could get a job where i get to actually DO something art-related like this... I graduated in May and I'm still working at the same dead-end, min. wage job I've had for the past 2 years... it's really depressing.

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guava In reply to tira-chan [2006-09-14 09:48:15 +0000 UTC]

yeah, i tried on the 'string' (brown/grey) coloured hoody and it totally made me look dead (what with my pastey skintone).

and don't worry too much about the industry - we all have to start somewhere and work our way up. just keep sending out your CV and a CD of your portfolio to design companies

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missbecca [2006-08-17 12:20:36 +0000 UTC]

i like it alot!

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guava In reply to missbecca [2006-08-20 11:01:28 +0000 UTC]

cheers!

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JTPhotos [2006-08-11 05:10:22 +0000 UTC]

Wow.. Very impressive

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guava In reply to JTPhotos [2006-09-17 02:59:41 +0000 UTC]

aww thank you~

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shortpinay [2006-08-06 03:06:21 +0000 UTC]

EEEP So cute!!!!! Gah, I'd buy one.. but I don't like buying things online TwT <--bad experiences >.>

But definately one of the most adorable hoodies I've ever seen X3

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lexemon [2006-08-04 15:59:47 +0000 UTC]

i think its cool!!!! i like this one best!

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pootoo [2006-08-04 14:17:43 +0000 UTC]

mmmm maybe i like this green better
your designs are awesome hun

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Fushigimidori [2006-08-04 08:01:11 +0000 UTC]

i need a kiwi print design : 0 you are not shipping these elsewhere than new zealand?

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GatoNegroLoco [2006-08-04 07:13:38 +0000 UTC]

heheh, thats so cool. i know a few people who'd want to wear this ^^

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Tur713 [2006-08-04 06:58:11 +0000 UTC]

"anyways, for those of you who've always wondered what the hell it is i do at work - this is it. well. a small part of it. usually my prints make more sense."

Aw, why'd you have to say that? I'd like to imagine you making something that spoke in cacti...maybe I should do that... I do really love the design though!

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faramir [2006-08-04 05:34:36 +0000 UTC]

Goddamn that's awesome and even better that it's selling like hotcakes Goes to show that you can still do well off unique designs!

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my-baby-Jessie [2006-08-04 05:31:27 +0000 UTC]

That's so cute! I would buy one

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Naughty-kittykitty [2006-08-04 04:50:42 +0000 UTC]

I want one too bad i have no money.. I have a hoddie that has bear ears though

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SecretAgentGirl [2006-08-04 03:56:22 +0000 UTC]

aaa! how cute snowflake language XD!! i like them skiing down the back too very nice design

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Vikulinka [2006-08-04 03:55:47 +0000 UTC]

Not bad;D I have grey tights for bike riding so that wouldnt be too bad;D Man 56 buks is cheap az;S wat the hell...Oh well;D Show us some more colours;D? Thanx!~

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EvolvingWereWolf [2006-08-04 03:23:06 +0000 UTC]

Those penguins are awsome, Nice job, maybe I will get one.

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Toukee [2006-08-04 01:48:54 +0000 UTC]

Very pleasant design. Too bad the models are airheads! Haaaa!

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ayuICHI [2006-08-03 20:39:25 +0000 UTC]

Holy crap that is way too adorable. I really like it. >_<;

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Haedigital [2006-08-03 18:27:50 +0000 UTC]

SKIWIS!
That is just the cutest design, those sweaters look so super comfy too.
And they're my favorite color. <3
Im going to so buy one when it starts getting cool down here.

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DeathRetsu [2006-08-03 18:20:08 +0000 UTC]

The design is so cute. I would like a hoodie like that. <3

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BluDrgn426 [2006-08-03 17:57:31 +0000 UTC]

They look cute. I dont really get the mountain background though.

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Naughty-kittykitty In reply to BluDrgn426 [2006-08-04 04:49:25 +0000 UTC]

go skiing in New Zealand and you'll know why mountain is in the background

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BluDrgn426 In reply to Naughty-kittykitty [2006-08-04 07:06:42 +0000 UTC]

ah, ok

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emilywarrenart [2006-08-03 17:46:14 +0000 UTC]

Very cute, I love the birdies. ^^

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SanchezisFine [2006-08-03 17:31:15 +0000 UTC]

I like them! O_O

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animejennie [2006-08-03 16:32:44 +0000 UTC]

MMmmm, the fruits of guava's labor. . . Maybe not right now, but in the future. Keep me posted on what designs you're doing and we'll see. I would love to have a hoodie, but super girly... haha

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stellamary [2006-08-03 14:19:48 +0000 UTC]

so cute! my favourite animal, i think i might have to get one for myself awesome stuff!

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bobbin [2006-08-03 14:09:33 +0000 UTC]

You are absolutely amazing!!! Holy cow!!!

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missyC [2006-08-03 12:53:39 +0000 UTC]

That's really sweet- they look fab!
I can understand why they've been selling The snowflake language is such a cute idea~
I like how they're positioned on one side, too~
Your job is so cool :3

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SMfelipe [2006-08-03 12:11:08 +0000 UTC]

i like it

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ogreg [2006-08-03 09:39:55 +0000 UTC]

fantastic shot!!!!
congratz!!
greg

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