Who is it for?
Founders & Makers Program.
At IKSIRE, we periodically seek to enrich our portfolio with unique projects that need help with their visual design and creative direction.
Go to Application Requirements.
The Founders & Makers Program is aimed at entrepreneurs, startups, artists, musicians, authors or any business bringing something of its own into the world.
Some projects that could fit the program include:
Books & publications
Music releases
Product launches
New brands & rebranding
Stores, restaurants & cafés
Fashion labels
Exhibitions & cultural projects
Films & creative productions
What do we offer?
Selected projects receive a dedicated contribution from IKSIRE, with either the entire creative work or the majority* of it offered at no cost as part of the collaboration.
Creative work may include:
What do we ask in return?
In return, we ask for a few things that help make the collaboration valuable for both sides:
Visual identity & branding
Creative direction
Graphic & editorial design
illustration
Packaging design
Campaign design
Photography
(*) The creative work offered at no cost may vary depending on the project and its requirements. Services not covered by the no-cost contribution may be offered at preferential rates.
Permission to showcase the work created together as part of the IKSIRE portfolio and creative work.
Permission to photograph, publish and share the finished work across IKSIRE's website, social media and other promotional channels.
Appropriate attribution, such as “Visual design by IKSIRE”, where relevant and appropriate to the project (e.g. client's website, social media, products, published materials and other public facing applications).
A testimonial about the collaboration, in a format agreed upon with IKSIRE, such as written feedback, a video testimonial or an interview.
At least three relevant referrals within the 12 months following completion of the collaboration, connecting IKSIRE with people, businesses or projects within your existing network who may benefit from our services.
Collaborators receive the rights to the final creative work, allowing them to use it freely across their project's relevant applications and channels.
Applicants must have a clearly defined project or idea with a clear potential for visual design.
Applicants must agree to work towards completing and launching their project within a reasonable timeframe, typically within 12 months.
Applicants must show proof of current ongoing work or previous work.
Applicants must be prepared to actively collaborate throughout the creative process and provide the information and materials needed to move the project forward.
Applicants must have the rights or permissions necessary to develop the visual work associated with their project.
Application requirements.
As we place greater value on the uniqueness of the project and the motivation behind it, we look for applicants who can demonstrate the following:
How it works.
You submit your project.
You tell us what you're building, where you are with it and what kind of visual support you're looking for.We review your application.
We look at the project, its potential and the motivation behind it.We get to know the project.
If it feels like a good fit, we'll arrange a conversation to understand the project, its needs and the potential scope of the collaboration.We define the collaboration.
If selected, IKSIRE will determine the creative contribution based on the project and its requirements. The scope, timeline and terms are agreed before work begins.We build it together.
IKSIRE works with the selected collaborator to develop and deliver the agreed creative work.
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