99design Searches for the Next Great Hair Style for Julian Assange
Renee Ramsarran — January 22, 2011 — Pop Culture
99designs knows its tough to keep your hair looking fresh, which is why it launched the ‘Design the next great hair style for Julian Assange’ contest. Calling on all members to get involved in finding this new look, the design team offered up a sweet cash prize. The plethora of submissions were of the utmost technical and artistic quality.
User ‘Dezinerly’ flexed his abilities and won the first place prize of $250 with his depiction of Assange as Napoleon. From afros to mohawks and even Justin Biebers’ ‘do, the range of hairstyles offered is incredible.
The ‘Design the next great hair style for Julian Assange’ contest by 99designs explores the lighter side of politics.
User ‘Dezinerly’ flexed his abilities and won the first place prize of $250 with his depiction of Assange as Napoleon. From afros to mohawks and even Justin Biebers’ ‘do, the range of hairstyles offered is incredible.
The ‘Design the next great hair style for Julian Assange’ contest by 99designs explores the lighter side of politics.
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