Help us grow on Facebook!

Posted on January 20, 2012 by Admin

FunkKit on FacebookWe need your help to make FunkKit’s community bigger and better. Like us on Facebook, get your friends to do the same, and win a gift voucher.

We rely on you! And to show you a little appreciation we will reward you with a voucher giving you 45% off on all available designs from our online gallery.

It’s really simply, just go to FunkKit’s Facebook fan page at:
Facebook likewww.facebook.com/FunkKit.StickersForSneakers
Click “Like” (if you haven’t yet done so), invite 5 additional friends, and email us their names via the contact page. Following that you’ll get an email with your voucher code.

Thank you for your support and friendship.

** Deadline 3.3.12

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FunkKit welcomes 2012!

Posted on December 29, 2011 by Admin

Before we turn to 2012, let’s dive back into 2011, and recall some of FunkKit’s highlights from the past year.

FunkKit Workshops
The collaboration with comic, FunkKit Comic Workshop illustration artists such as Dorit Maya Gur, Dan Allon and Matan Liberman have lead us to also create FunkKit Workshops for kids ages 7-16. The kids’ creations were amazing; they came up with many new combinations and added their personal touch by drawing with permanent markers on the stickers themselves. The best part was that the kids’ parents were into designing their own shoes just like their kids.

Designers Community
As you know FunkKit is more than just Stickers for Sneakers, FunkKit provides an opportunity for designers to showcase their artwork.
In April, we started a project with design students in various art, fashion and design institutes. We invited them to create inspirational designs and get involved with FunkKit’s online platform. We had FunkKit’s first designers’ contest and received over 100 designs from designers all over the world. The highlights are currently presented at our online gallery. To read more about our collaboration with Ort Harmalin, click here.

On a personal note, we would like to take this opportunity to thank all the talented designers who joined our community, we are incredibly grateful for the support each one of you showed. We don’t take you for granted, and we’re honored to collaborate and share such a close and friendly working relationship with so many of you.

FunkKit going social
2010 also brought a few important marketing and promotion milestones.
We were honored to get attention from major media publications worldwide.
You’re invited to take a look at some of the selected publications posted online and in printed magazines. Click here to view.
Of course, you are also invited to join our English speakers Facebook Fan Group to stay in touch.

Sneak Peek
And a bit from behind the scene, the FunkKit team has been “Busy, Busy, Busy” in Tradeshows in Germany, Hong Kong, USA, China and Japan. Meeting thousands of consumers and exhibitors, speaking with hundreds of people a day and hearing “FunkKit – Stickers for Sneakers” in all pronunciation :) We have seized some of this magic on video; we’ll soon share it with y’all.

We have recently also introduced FunkKit – Pre Cut Stickers for Sneakers and heard advice and feedback from the community and clients.

Just before the countdown starts we would like to say once again, thank you to all of you! You have been great help and support, and we rely on you to let us know exactly what you want, what you like and what you don’t like.
Feel free to contact us with any idea, feedback, and collaboration or just to say “Hi”.
You can find us on Facebook or use the contact page.

There’s much more good stuff to come in 2012.
Happy new year to all!

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FunkKit – Who? Stickers for Sneakers – What?

Posted on December 26, 2011 by Admin

We’re honored to get attention from major media publications worldwide.
So whether you know English, Hebrew or Japanese, here is a peek to some of the latest publications posted online and in printed magazines.

About.com Sneakers – A part of The New York Times Company.
Thank you Suzy Martin! About.com sneakers The New York Times CompanySuzy is an extensive writer, a well-established style influencer in today’s global street culture, and like us an avid sneaker collector.
Click here to see Suzy’s post.FunkKit in Yedioth Ahronoth - Israel's most widely-read daily newspaper

Yedioth Ahronoth
Yedioth Ahronoth is Israel’s most widely read daily newspaper.
Thank you Maayan Yani for your interest in FunkKit. We greatly appreciate your support.
Click on photo to see in large.

Japan’s Newspaper and Magazine
Yomiuri Newspaper and Shougaku Yonensei Magazine. Colorful, creative and fun! This is what FunkKit is all about!

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Looking for a last minute gift for Christmas?

Posted on December 18, 2011 by Admin

Only 7 more days until jolly Santa arrives with his red suit, boots, long white beard and desired presents! If you are finding yourself reading this sentence and sensing some panic, we are here to help. No need to continue the search for a last minute gift for Christmas, FunkKit – Stickers for Sneakers is the answer for you.

FunkKit – Stickers for Sneakers are creative and fun, useful and unique, and with a bit of help from Mom and Dad it can suit all children from all ages. It’s cool and trendy and the best part is it’s totally personalized. Your kids can combine designs, cut shapes or use our pre-cut designs, draw or write text on the stickers themselves or even design their left shoe different than their right.

With FunkKit everyone can go creative and make their personal style come alive. FunkKit suits not only young kids, but also adults.
You can order fast and conveniently online. You may also order gift certificates.

Check out the great range of designs at our online gallery
FunkKit Pre-Cut Christmas Stickers

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FunkKit – Stickers For Sneakers

Posted on August 30, 2011 by Admin

We are happy to share with you FunkKit’s new colorful, dynamic, and refreshing video clip.
See for yourself how simple the process is:

We supply:

  • 2 FunkKit designed sticker sheets
  • 2 Transparent tracing strips
 You supply:

  • Clean sharp scissors
  • A ballpoint pen
  • Shoes!

New to FunkKit?
FunkKit – stickers for sneakers are decal skin like stickers made off unique high end material which is thin, flexible, durable and most importantly removable. FunkKit – stickers for sneakers can be applied to plastic or leather made shoes; high, low, casual, sportive or any other trendy shoes. With FunkKit it is quick and easy to customize your shoes. For more information visit our Frequently Asked Questions section.

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All the questions you want answered about FunkKit – Stickers for Sneakers

Posted on August 4, 2011 by Admin

FunkKit-Stickers for Sneakers-Before & After We have received numerous inquiries lately regarding our Stickers For Sneakers, and although we did get around to provide a personal reply to every question, we’ve decided to share this post in an attempt to answer questions more generally. So…Whether you’re a teen, tween or young in mind, FunkKit – Stickers for Sneakers allows you to customize your shoe and make a new fashion statement every day.

What are FunkKit – Stickers for Sneakers made of?
FunkKit’s Stickers for Sneakers are made of unique high end stickers allowing you to design your shoe each time differently, and most importantly the stickers are removable.

Can I remove FunkKit’s stickers for sneakers?
Of course! As previously said, FunkKit Stickers for Sneakers are removable. You can change the design every week, day, or hour! Simply peel of the designed sticker just like any other sticker you are familiar with.

What would be the best material to apply FunkKit stickers for sneakers onto?
The stickers are best applied on plastic or leather shoes, both light and dark. Suede and wool surfaces won’t give as good results. For best results, we recommend the time of use to be a week up to one month, depending on use and environment.

How long will it take to design the sneakers with the Full Design Stickers?
It can take anywhere between 3 – 15 minutes depending on the size and amount of material used. You are invited to check out our step-by-step tutorial video.

How can I keep the stickers for sneakers looking good on my sneakers?
The concept behind FunkKit Stickers for Sneakers is the ability to change and customize your shoe each time again, unlike other permanent solutions. It’s important to note that the stickers cannot be applied on the shoes while using the washing machine. If you want to clean the stickers you can use water and a clean cloth, sponge or paper towel. The stickers are water-resistant; however, the soap and solvents can damage the printing.

We’re here to assist and offer you all the help and support needed.
With any additional question, you’re welcomed to contact us or review our FAQ section at www.funkkit.com/faq.html.

We customize our laptops, cell phones, I-pods, so why not customize your shoes?

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Call For Designers – FunkKit is looking for you

Posted on June 28, 2011 by Admin

Funky, Retro, Artsy …You name it!
"FunkKit Stickers for Sneakers - Customize your shoes"

If the thought of designing your own pair of sneaker shoes has crossed your mind more than once, this post is for you. So, no matter if you’re a pro or semi-pro graphic designer or illustrator, we offer you the option of designing your own Funkkit design.

Wanna join our designers’ community? It’s really simply.
Download the FunkKit Submission Kit, come up with the coolest idea and create the most creative, interesting and original design. The possibilities are truly endless; the only limitation is your mind!
If your designs are chosen for print, they will be presented at our online gallery with your profile details and will be offered for sale all over the world.

You can find more details at our Designers Area – www.funkkit.com/designers.html or read our Rules and Instructions document attached in the FunkKit Submission Kit.

Feel free to contact us with any questions or feedback.

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Designer’s interview – Alex Landa a.k.a. Landish

Posted on May 16, 2011 by Admin

We are very excited to see the community’s reaction and interest in FunkKit’s designers and thought to give you another pick into their world of creation. We have asked a selected number of designers to take part in a short interview to introduce themselves, share their experience, and give some interesting and valuable advice to FunkKit’s community.

Our first designer’s interview is with Alex Landa, which is also known by the name “Landish”. Alex is a student on the animation faculty Bezalel Academy of Art
and Design in Jerusalem, Israel.

So..Let’s chat!

When did you start designing?
In my case it was drawing. I don’t remember that day, but I start drawing when I was a little kid and I just never stopped since then.

When did you know you wanted to be a designer?
At age 17, when I came to Israel, I had to decide what I want to do with my life and drawing was the best choice.

What, if any, art based education have you had?
I’m studying right now at the animation faculty in Bezalel Academy of Art and Design Jerusalem, Israel. But before that, I’ve never been in any art school and simply have taught myself.

What’s your fetish?
Lots of them. Most of all it’s Skottie Young, Humberto Ramos, Jamie Hewlett Lostfish, Barbara Canepa.

An insider’s tip ;) 5 interesting facts about you:
I got serious mental problems
I want to be famous
I like when girls touching my hair (hair on my head)
I want to learn Kung-Fu (but I have no time for this)
I will not die till I see all the world (for real kids, I really interesting what happening on our blue planet)

Where do you see yourself in a year time?
Till august I’ll be in Jerusalem for sure and then who knows. He-he! I want to live where there are a lot of green trees and fresh air =)

Do you have any previous design experience?
I working 3 years as a freelance artist full time. I trying to stay in my style of drawing, but sometimes have to change. It depends of projects.

Bracket

A lifetime tip?
Don’t worry – be happy.

What inspires and excites you?
Cold heart girls, bad ass cars, expensive restaurants and bags full of money (last one excites me a lot)

What is your favorite design?
Mario and Luigi

Final thoughts or news you’d like to share? Feel free to share with us any bits of pieces you have.
We live only ones. Never allow this world to bring you down.

Thank you Alex for a valuable and entertaining interview! We hope that your insights will be helpful for others!
Get ready for more fascinating interviews in the coming future.

Medosa

You are invited to check out Landish’s FunkKit – Stickers for Sneakers design
Bracket and Medosa

And visit his website and blog @
www.bigdigsickpig.blogspot.com
http://dirty-pup.deviantart.com/

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If you wanna shoe, shoe! Don’t talk!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by Admin

Converse All StarChuck Taylor All Star At GDS
Always thought that basketball players had huge shoes, take a look at this official Converse All Star, US shoe size 845.
Yes! 845 US, there’s no mistyping.

This authentic and detailed Chuck Taylor All Star shoe was presented last month at the GDS – International Event for Shoes & Accessories in Düsseldorf, Germany.
(You can read more about this event at our previous blog post). It is 5.5 meters long, 2.9 meters high and 2.11 meters wide, and was accepted into the Guinness Book of Records as the biggest shoe in the world.

Unfortunately, we didn’t have a FunkKit sticker big enough to customize these Chuck Taylor All Star shoes ;)

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FunkKit and Ort Hermalin join forces

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Admin

FunkKit is all about art, self-expression, and footwear and when combining this together with a great deal of passion and wild imagination you receive a new kind of sneaker art. This gets even better when combining it with a community of talented designers.

We recently started a project with design students in various art, fashion and design institutes. We invited them to create inspirational designs and get involved with FunkKit’s online platform. We presented and give them tips on designing their own FunkKit – Sticker for Sneakers, and as always highlighted that it’s time for creativity without limitation, almost everything we see can be modified to an artistic style to be applied on shoes.

We asked two of Ort Hermalin’s students to share with us their thoughts and experience;
Mohammed Erow, specializes on Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash, InDesign and Premiere.
“What was your first reaction when hearing about the FunkKit project and the design opportunity?” “At first I thought FunkKit would be just like any other design projects, but it didn’t take long to understand that FunkKit’s platform is unique and offers a great opportunity to receive exposure and acknowledgment.”

Elina Frayerman, 24 years old, specializes on Illustrator, Photoshop, Flash and InDesign. Winner of FunkKit’s design contest – Community’s most Liked design.
“How did you feel when you were announced as the contest winner
for the Most Liked design with more than 760 Facebook Likes?”
Funkkit's Winner Most Liked Design“When I was announced as the winner I was really excited and thrilled! I would like to take this opportunity to send a big thank you to my friends who showed their support and helped me. All the “Likes” were worth it!”
“Origami was your first published work, what should we expect from your following works?” “I’m currently working as a freelancer and trying to gain experience. I think my following works will continue to have the same clean and simple style as they always do, but always with some kind of message or motto :) ”

We had a great time at ORT Hermalin, this group of talented, creative people made us proud and we are honored to collaborate with them.

Go creative, look cute but daring and don’t forget to have a sense of humor.

We look forward to see more creative designs.

Ort Hermalin Design Class
Class of 2012

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