Last month, we enlisted the help of both One of a Kind Show Exhibitors and Customers to each design a reusable shopping bag for this year’s Christmas Show. After reviewing a record number of entries for both contests, we are delighted to announce the winners… OOAK Exhibitor Design Contest Winner
The grey colour bag above is designed by first time One of a Kind designer Katka Hubacek of Montreal (You don’t want to miss her line of charming eco-plush toys at the show!). We love Katka’s design, because it perfectly encapsulates her whimsical, playful sensibilities. When asked what inspired her design, she said:
As a little girl, my favorite stories were the Czech fairytales of my heritage. Most often these were about a prince, sometimes aided by enchanted animals, on a quest to rescue a princess from an evil sorcerer. My love of fantastical worlds has stayed with me, so I now am drawn to exploring innocent, feminine characters in my work. Here, I was inspired by the traditional iconography of the holiday season – antlers for the reindeer, birds (turtle doves or calling birds perhaps), our Canadian winter wonderland and the inevitable pleasure: the gift.
OOAK Customer Design Contest Winner
With over 130 contest entries, finding a winner for the OOAK customer bag design contest was a real challenge! After much discussion and deliberation between all of us at the Show, we selected Jennifer’s “handmade” snowflake as our winning design. This is what Jen has to say about her artwork:
My inspiration for the design was to convey what was important about the show itself. Christmas is a special time and unique to so many people in so many ways. The first snowflakes of the season are always special and they are said to be all different, much like the artists creations themselves, made with care and by hand. I wanted to capture the whimsical nature of children of all ages and to celebrate the joy they bring. To me, giving is such an integral part of Christmas, I’d hoped that my design would convey the uniqueness of the artists, the hands-on love of their craft, the individual tastes of guests at the show and the joy of the season.
Both bags will be available for sale at the show for $2 each! Alternatively, you can pre-order your bags online, and pick them up onsite at the Christmas Show this year! For more information about pre-ordering your bags, please visit our ticketing page.
We want to thank everyone–exhibitors, visitors, fans of the One of a Kind Show–for your design submissions. We had a great time looking over all of the entries, and were deeply inspired by all of your creativity!
Item featured in Gift Guide:
Hemp and Cotton Apron $42 (see gift guide here)
Tell us a little about yourself and your company?
Schoolyard is a collaboration between myself (Hilary Dennis) and Katy Chan. We started Schoolyard in 2007 after deciding that we wanted to create a product line that was stylish, fun, and environmentally friendly. We love designing patterns and we love screen-printing!
Since the Spring Campaign focuses on unique, individual style…what are three words that best describe your company’s style?
FUN, PATTERNED, and ECO-FRIENDLY!
Is this your first time at the One of a Kind Show? If yes, how did you hear about One of a Kind Show? If no, how long have you been doing the Show?
This is our 2nd year in the show, and our first ever Spring Show.
What can we expect from Schoolyard at the Spring Show?
Schoolyard is bringing fresh new patterns, and our collection is growing! We are responding to our cutomer’s requests and adding some more linens and a larger size range in our underwear and PJ’s
For the Kitchen:
Tea Towels…with our new Organic Linen fabric, and fresh prints for the spring and summer season
Napkins… NEW! Brighten up your kitchen in an eco-friendly way with these fun, washable napkins!
Aprons… our great full coverage work apron, great for any chores around the house
For the Baby in your life:
Super soft organic cotton fabrics and new onesies, bibs, and blankies for baby
Sleepwear and underwear:
Lots of new undies for ladies and gents with fun prints, and super soft eco fabrics!
Unisex PJ’s from XS to XXL
Paper collection:
FSC and recycled paper greeting cards featuring unique Schoolyard prints for all occasion
Item featured in Gift Guide: “Penelope” Clutch Bag $350 (see gift guide here)
Tell us a little about yourself and your company?
Rimanchik is the union of two curious individuals interested in exploring the realms of design, manufacture, and artistic expression. The product of our development has been a well-rounded sense of style, as well as an understanding of people’s daily needs. Integrating these factors into the design of our accessories has led us to experiment with ideas of form and innovation.
The Rimanchik line of accessories is created with the belief that good design must be simple, elegant and refreshing.
Since the Spring Campaign focuses on unique, individual style…what are three words that best describe your company’s style?
Intelligent, inspired, contemporary.
Is this your first time at the One of a Kind Show? If yes, how did you hear about One of a Kind Show? If no, how long have you been doing the Show?
This will be our fourth year with OOAK, with each year bringing about exciting changes in our medium, our style and our focus.
What can we expect from Rimanchik Co. at the Spring Show?
Fresh and fun ideas blended with colors and textures to chase away the winter blues.
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