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A chilli mascot for a hot-sauce label · $300 · 2 sketch rounds · 3 weeks
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A chilli mascot for a hot-sauce label · $300 · 2 sketch rounds · 3 weeks
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Chilli mascot for a hot-sauce label
A cheerful chilli wrapping around a 150 ml bottle. Bold, flat colours that print well on a small label.
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- 2. Compare proposalsEach one has a price, a delivery date, the sketch rounds included and a sample.
- 3. Award and payWe hold the money until you approve the final files.
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Sketch 1 is due within a week of paying; the final by the agreed date plus a week's grace. Miss either and you can cancel for a full refund.
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