Character & Mascot Design Contests

First things first- what is a mascot, and why is it important to have one? Furthermore, what makes a mascot different from a logo or an avatar? Let’s find out.

What is a Mascot Design?

A mascot is a character- animal, object, or person- that represents your brand, company, foundation, etc., and, as a field, sits somewhere between illustration and logo design.

What is an Avatar?

An avatar typically resembles a real person and stands in as a representation of them instead of a photo or symbol. This field is between illustration and branding.

What is a Logo?

A logo represents a company, brand, etc., through a mascot, typography, or a combination of the two. All design principles of logo design apply, but this design is typically more straightforward and doesn’t necessarily include illustration.

Features of Professional Mascots

You don’t want to settle for just anything when you’re looking for a custom mascot for your business. These images and characters will represent your company and be a face that your audience will become intimately familiar with- think of Clippy from Microsoft Word. When you need a character or mascot, it should fulfill the following criteria:

CUSTOM & EXCLUSIVE

Stock designs may be less costly, but they aren’t unique or adaptable to your needs, which is imperative for successful branding. No matter what industry you’re in or how big your brand might start off, a custom character mascot design will ensure your audience interacts with you more and sticks around to see what you can offer them.

EASY TO APPLY

Your mascot design will decorate many items, business cards, t-shirts, stationery, etc. You’ll need files and formats that are easy to replicate across various designs and templates, from print to web. You want your mascot to look amazing everywhere, which is why you should trust their design to high-quality artists.

ICONIC & MEMORABLE

You need people to consistently remember your brand and your mascot, associating them instantly with the quality service or products you provide. That’s where unique, tailored mascots make the difference. When a designer focuses on what your company does and what sets it apart, together with your brand style, colors, and tone, they can create an incredible custom character or mascot that you’ll absolutely love.

VECTOR-BASED

A quality designer will give you editable Illustrator vector files suitable for small web images and large print sizes. You’ll also want PNG files with transparent backgrounds so that you can apply them wherever you want. You should also look for designs that offer custom rendering (flat vs. gradient) and Pantone color codes for consistent printing.

There’s no better way to get a design than a crowdsourced mascot contest. Multiple designers will submit several ideas for your character or mascot, and you’ll pick a winner. No templates. No AI. No frustrating apps. You get your 100% unique mascot and get to use it everywhere.

What You’ll Get with Hatchwise Custom Character & Mascot Design Contests

Completely custom mascot design

The graphic artists at Hatchwise are strictly forbidden from using templates or clip art in logo design or mascot design contests. With Hatchwise, you’ll get a custom-made mascot that’s eye-catching and tailored to your industry.

Expert mascot designers

Our designers are extremely talented and passionate about what they do, so you’ll know you’re working with the best.

How a Mascot Design Contest Works

1. Describe your perfect mascot and create a brief

Our straightforward project brief makes it easy to describe your mascot design needs and choose a budget.

2. Get dozens of custom mascot ideas

Our global crew of professional designers will enter your contest and send you dozen of concepts. You’ll be able to give feedback to refine submissions and get the perfect mascot for your brand.

3. Choose a winning mascot design

Once you’ve found the perfect design, select your favorite mascot, and you’ll receive the final files. We’ll also transfer the copyright to you and provide you with your designer’s contact info for any future design requests.

Any style, any industry- our mascot designers do it all.

FAQs

HOW MANY REVISIONS DO YOU OFFER IN YOUR MASCOT CHARACTER PROCESS?

You can leave feedback on designs as they come in, and you’ll have until the end of your design contest timeframe to get a mascot that meets your needs. Contests run for ten days or 48 hours in the case of a rush job.

WHO OWNS THE COPYRIGHT OF MY CORPORATE MASCOT?

Copyright of the brand identity is yours when you choose a winning design.

Other designs submitted during the contest will still belong to the artist.

WHAT IF I DON’T LIKE MY MASCOT DESIGN?

If you don’t receive the number of designs associated with your plan or if you suspect that the artists have used a template or clipart, we offer a money-back guarantee. During the design process, be sure to leave feedback so that the artists can refine their mascot designs to meet your needs.