Become Holdson’s Next Jigsaw Puzzle Designer – Entries Open

23 March 2012

Calling All Artists! Become Holdson’s Next Jigsaw Puzzle Designer – Entries Open Now

They’ve been your puzzle people since 1939, now Holdson are on the search for an artist to Become Holdson’s Next Jigsaw Puzzle Designer with their artwork featured on a new 1000 piece puzzle series!

Illustrators, photographers, painters and other artists, both professional and amateur of all ages, are encouraged to enter Become Holdson’s Next Jigsaw Puzzle Designer with an amazing opportunity to have their ‘pieces’ of artwork turned into 1000 piece puzzles by Holdson.

Entries are now open for Holdson’s first ever jigsaw puzzle design competition. If you want to Become Holdson’s Next Jigsaw Puzzle Designer you have until Friday 5 May 2012. Entrants who submit a design have the chance to win their original artwork produced into a new set of 1000pc puzzles and sold nationwide.

Holdson has manufactured and distributed puzzles nationally, and more recently, internationally since 1939. Their position within the toy industry is also prominent as they import and distribute top toy brands such as Sylvanian Families, Dinosaur Train and Zoob nationwide. Overall, a New Zealand brand dedicated to bringing the fun-factor to Kiwi families.

Simon Holdsworth, Holdson’s managing director, says “As a proud New Zealand family business, we have nurtured our passion for puzzles for over 70 years. We are delighted to provide the chance for artists to have their work featured on 1000pc puzzles for the whole country to see.”

Become Holdson’s Next Jigsaw Puzzle Designer is open to all ages; however applicants under the age of 18 need parental consent to enter. For full terms and conditions visit www.holdson.com

What makes a great jigsaw puzzle design?

• Lots of shapes and features
• Not too cluttered, but interesting to look at
• A large focal point image – e.g. main object or character
• If possible, good foreground, middleground and background detail
• Bright and a spectrum of colours over the whole design - it should not be dominated by a single colour
• Fun to do - if possible include humour or tell a story in your drawing
• Vital parts of the picture should remain within 2cm of the edge, just in case of minor cropping.

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