Project Overview
A cheerful and imaginative cap series that brings adorable cartoon worlds to life—featuring smiling sushi rolls, noodle bowls, and dino buddies in a riot of fun colors. Designed for both kids and the young at heart, these designs offer a blend of charm, character, and creativity. The caps are ideal for casual wear, gifting, or making a playful fashion statement.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
Each cap showcases hand-drawn illustrations with clean outlines and soft pastel or earthy tones, carefully arranged across high-quality fabric. From cute tempura and mochi to colorful dinosaurs and tropical leaves, every motif has a personality of its own. The lively patterns and clean white backgrounds create a fresh and joyful visual appeal that stands out in both children’s fashion and quirky adult streetwear.
Deliverables
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Original character-based cap artwork
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High-resolution print-ready patterns
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Lifestyle mockups for digital marketing
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Branded social media assets for launch
Tools Used
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Midjourney (for initial concept sketches)
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Procreate
Results Achieved
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Viral Appeal: Widely shared on social platforms like Instagram and TikTok, especially in kawaii and kidswear communities.
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Retail Shelf Presence: Picked up by youth fashion boutiques and concept stores in the UK, UAE, and Japan.
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Positive Customer Feedback: Praised for both comfort and artistic originality, with high re-order rates from parents and gift buyers.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Balancing detail and simplicity to retain print clarity on curved cap surfaces.
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Keeping colors vibrant after multiple washes.
Solutions Implemented:
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Created vector-based seamless illustrations that retain charm at all scales.
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Partnered with eco-friendly, colorfast fabric printing vendors for quality assurance.
