Open Call: will you design Breda's newest merchandise?

We are looking for creators who want to design an iconic Breda magnet or print for on a t-shirt/hoodie. Makers who have a strong, explainable link with Breda, propagate the core values cordiality x creativity and can make a unique, striking and applicable design. This is your chance to show your creativity and create a design that will be embraced by Breda and beyond. Read below how you can participate and what the steps are, the winning designers will receive a total compensation of €950!

Phase 1: enrollment
Deadline: January 26, 2025

What we need:

• Motivation: Tell us about your connection to Breda and why you are suitable for this challenge.
• Choice: Indicate clearly in your motivation whether you want to make a design for the magnet or the print on a t-shirt/hoodie.
• Portfolio: Show what you have to offer!

Selection process: we will select 3 creators for designing the magnet and 3 creators for the t-shirt/hoodie. You will receive an email end of day on January 27, 2025 whether you are in this selection.

Apply: send your motivation and portfolio to opencall@explorebreda.com by January 26, 2025.

Phase 2: designing
Period: January 27 - February 9, 2025
Fee: €200 per selected creator

Preconditions for the designs:

• We are looking for designs that exude Breda's core values: warmth and creativity. We encourage you to look at our city with a positive outlook and create designs that honor Breda. Please note that designs with inappropriate language, swear words or other negative expressions will not be accepted.
• The design should be iconic Breda. This can be achieved by:
  • Incorporating the logo (the three crosses) very visibly into the design
  • Adding a typical Breda saying/slogan in the design.
  • Choosing a recognizable place in Breda in the design. Keep to the brand guidelines of the Brandbook (colors, font and logo).
• Incorporate the word 'Breda' in your design. Use the font from the brandbook.
• T-shirt/hoodie: The design should be suitable for both t-shirts and hoodies.You design a print which will be screen printed on the back of the shirt by Nollab. The size of the print is 26 cm wide x 36 cm high in up to 2 colors. Suggested t-shirt color is allowed.

Public vote: on Feb. 11, 2025, we will present the designs via social media, where the public can vote for their favorites. Beforehand, we check that all submissions meet the set conditions.

The €200 fee applies to creating a design at this stage. You will receive this fee upon completion of the design. Note: in order to receive the compensation, it is necessary that you have a valid Chamber of Commerce number. By participating, you give Explore Breda and Bühne permission to use your design in this phase for public voting. 

Phase 3: Winning designs & production

Announcement: the design for the magnet with the most votes and for the t-shirt/hoodie will be announced on February 13.
Production: the final design must be with the producer by February 18, so that it will appear in the Explore Breda Store's assortment in early April.

Agreements:

• The winning design will be purchased exclusively by Explore Breda and Bühne for a fee of €750. The design may not be used for other purposes without permission.
• We respect the Fair Practice Code and ensure fair arrangements and remuneration. If there are any questions following the above explanation, please send an email to: fenne.verhoeven@bredamarketing.nl.

Are you ready to leave your creative mark on Breda? Send in your motivation and portfolio no later than 26 January 2025 and who knows, maybe you will soon be working on Breda's new iconic design!