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Project: 3 Original High-Resolution Mockups for Personalized Woven Blanket (Etsy Store)

Status: Open
Prize: $200
Entries Received: 0

Contest Brief

I'm looking for a skilled designer/photo-compositor to create **2–3 unique, high-resolution digital mockups** for a 50×60-inch Printify woven blanket that I sell on Etsy as a personalized wedding/anniversary gift.

**The Concept:**
Each mockup should feature a newly-married couple seated together in a cozy, softly-lit interior, with the blanket draped across their laps so the design is the clear focal point. Hands should be gently visible to showcase wedding rings; faces stay outside the frame. The overall feel should be elegant, warm, and editorial — like a lifestyle photo from a high-end home goods brand.

I'll attach a reference image showing the general style and angle I'm going for. Please match the mood and composition quality, but **do NOT replicate the reference directly**.

**CRITICAL — Originality Requirement:**
Before submitting, please browse Etsy listings for "personalized couples blanket" and "family name throw blanket." The mockups currently dominating that market all look nearly identical — same poses, same beige sofas, same lighting. **My mockups must NOT look like those.** I'm specifically paying for a fresh, distinctive visual identity that stands out in Etsy search results. Entries that look like existing templates will not win.

**What Makes Each Variation Different:**
The 3 mockups should feel like a cohesive brand collection but visually distinct from each other. Vary the following across variations:
• Different couples (different hand poses, skin tones, ring styles — diversity is welcome)
• Different room settings (e.g., a sunlit modern living room, a moody rustic den, a bright Scandinavian bedroom with the blanket on a bed, etc.)
• Different times of day / lighting moods (golden hour, soft morning, warm evening)
• Subtle accents (pillows, art, plants) that complement but never distract

Use a **soft, sophisticated palette** — pastels, warm neutrals, muted earth tones. The blanket design I provide must remain the hero of every shot.

**Technical Requirements — Each Mockup:**
• Resolution: minimum 3000×3000 px, 300 DPI
• Layered PSD (or layered TIFF) with an **editable smart object for the blanket artwork**, sized to match the actual 50×60" blanket proportions
• Smart object must handle realistic fabric drape, weave displacement, and the "woven-into-fabric" text effect — so when I swap in a new family name, the new text automatically looks woven, not printed on top
• A flattened high-resolution JPG and PNG ready for Etsy listings
• All layers clearly labeled and grouped for fast edits

**Sourcing & Licensing:**
Any couple photography must be either originally shot, AI-generated, or properly licensed stock with **full commercial rights and model releases**. I will require proof of licensing before final payment. No Pinterest grabs, no uncredited stock — I need clean rights for Etsy commercial use.

**Reference Product:**
Printify Woven Blanket catalog page: https://printify.com/app/products/1626/generic-brand/woven-blanket

**Deliverables Summary:**
• 3-layered PSD/TIFF files (one per mockup variation)
• Matching flattened JPGs and PNGs for each
• Smart-object setup with weave displacement working correctly
• Source files for any custom elements you create
• Licensing documentation for any stock used

**Timeline:**
Looking to award within 7 days of contest close. Final files due within 5 days of the award.

**To Win:**
The winner is the entry that (a) looks genuinely original compared to the existing Etsy market, (b) demonstrates real technical skill with the smart-object weave effect, and (c) feels like a polished editorial image I'd be proud to use as my flagship listing photo.

Please include a brief note with your entry explaining your approach and any portfolio samples of similar product mockup work. Looking forward to seeing what you create!