Thank you to all the creative minds who participated in our competition to design next year's Wickelfisch! For those of you that still don't know, the Wickelfisch is Basel's iconic drybag, which went viral thanks to Diplo, who took one for a swim down the river.
For the design competition we challenged artists, designers and illustrators to capture the theme of "deep sea," and the results were nothing short of spectacular! After much deliberation, the jury consisting of the Basel Art Summer Camp and Wickelfisch teams selected the top three designs that best embody this year's theme.... Now, it's your turn to vote which design will make waves in the summer of 2025!
Without further ado, here are the three finalists:
Mary Nogueira Marques - Sea Creatures
Mary’s design dives deep into the ocean’s vibrant and mysterious ecosystem. Featuring a variety of sea life—from fish to crustaceans, plants to corals—this design captures the gradual fade of colors as light diminishes in the deep sea. When the bag is closed, it presents a rich deep blue, but as it opens, warm pinks and hidden creatures emerge, creating an interactive and enchanting experience. The backdrop, an underwater photograph, showcasing the play of light on ocean waves.
Laetitia - Oil on Water
Laetitia’s dry bag design offers commentary on environmental issues. This Wickelfisch shines brightly, capturing the natural colors of water, while subtly reflecting the iridescent colors of oil pollution. The striking contrast between the beauty of water and the harsh reality of pollution serves as a reminder of the delicate balance we must maintain in our natural world.
Koshika Yadava's Rheinpferd
Koshika’s design reimagines the seahorse as a deep-sea animal of Basel. Known for its unique and gender-nonconforming characteristics, the seahorse symbolizes the quirky and imaginative spirit of Basel Stadt. With an exoskeleton instead of scales, the seahorse traditional notions of what a fish—and by extension, a city—can be. With its intricate details, the "Rheinpferd" design invites us to explore the unexpected...
Now it’s up to you to choose the design that will become the Wickelfisch of Summer 2025! Cast your vote below and let us know which of these stunning designs should grace Basel's Rhine river next year.
Amongst all the people who participate in the voting - we are raffling off two dry bags that were designed by the artist Fabian Lavater.
Which design do you want to swim down the Rhine with next year?
- Design #1 - Mary's Sea Creatures
- Design #2 - Laetitia's Oil on Water
- Design #3 - Koshika's Rheinpferd
All the voters (who submit their votes by midnight 15th September 2024) will stand a chance two win one of two bags designed by the artist Fabian Lavater. We have one 16L swim backpack and a small zipper pouch to give away....!
Thanks for voting and follow us at @wickelfisch and @baselartsummercamp to see the finalist!
What a wonderful idea, great designs from all three!
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Well thought out ideas, fantastic.
Great Designs