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The Contra x Recraft Mascot Challenge has its winners.
Three mascots rose above hundreds of entries, and each one earns its creator a cash prize.
We would hire all of them.
We're LIVE announcing the winners of the @recraftai Mascot Challenge 🏆
Tune in to review the winning submissions and find out who will take home the $10K prize pool.
https://t.co/6x6zyESMRZ
You asked, we delivered. Say hello to Recraft’s Vector Editor.
Tweak every point, curve, or color until it's just right. Then just export when you're ready.
Try it in Recraft Studio today!
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You didn’t hold back!
With $10,000 in prize money up for grabs, we’ve seen some incredible work in the Recraft x Contra challenge.
You won’t want to miss the mascot that swept the board.
Prompt 1:
Melancholy child portrait with large pink and yellow flowers completely covering the eyes, pale skin, short platinum blonde hair, pink dress with oversized black collar, muted pink background, dreamy unsettling atmosphere, whimsical fairy tale mood, exaggerated childlike proportions, ultra soft gradients, seamless color blending, creamy pastel transitions, gentle luminous glow, soft ambient lighting, feathered edges, delicate tonal variation, smooth color fields, ethereal softness, minimalist composition, contemporary surreal character design, no texture, no grain, no paint strokes, no canvas texture, perfectly smooth rendering.
Prompt 2:
Pale blond young man with soft curls, porcelain skin, blue thorn crown encircling the head, coral blush across cheeks and neck, deep black background, melancholic expression, fashion editorial portrait, refined contemporary illustration, limited palette of cream, pale blue and coral red, smooth gradient transitions, seamless color blending, delicate atmospheric lighting, clean contours, soft tonal rendering, minimalist composition, elegant modern aesthetic, no texture, no grain, no brushwork, perfectly smooth surfaces.
Prompt 3:
Elegant young woman in profile with pale porcelain skin and dark sculpted hair, wearing a dramatic burgundy and black victorian dress with oversized puffed sleeves and yellow collar, soft pink background, melancholic expression, gothic fairy tale atmosphere, refined surreal character design, bold pink burgundy and yellow palette, ultra smooth gradients, delicate tonal transitions, silky color blending, soft ambient illumination, gentle luminous glow, feathered edges, low contrast rendering, ethereal softness, clean simplified forms, dreamy visual atmosphere, minimalist composition, no texture, no grain, no brush strokes, no canvas texture, perfectly smooth color fields.
Prompt 4:
Androgynous celestial prince in profile, flowing white silver hair drifting weightlessly through the air, pale porcelain skin, closed eyes, serene expression, dark navy high-collar garment decorated with stylized golden suns and crescent moons, deep midnight blue background, refined fantasy portrait, celestial elegance, dreamlike mythology aesthetic, sophisticated editorial illustration, ultra smooth gradients, seamless color transitions, delicate tonal harmony, creamy color blending, soft atmospheric illumination, gentle glow around the silhouette, feather-light shading, diffuse lighting, low contrast rendering, airy visual softness, polished forms, minimalist composition, no texture, no grain, no noise, no surface detail, perfectly smooth surfaces, only soft luminous gradients.
Prompt 1:
Vertical pixel art poster, crisp hard edges, zero anti-aliasing, pure flat color blocks, retro 16-bit aesthetic. A complex pixel art scene filling the entire canvas: a pixel art underwater ruins scene — enormous crumbled ancient temple columns built from pale stone-gray pixel blocks half-buried in the seabed, covered in pixel coral in vivid orange and pink, pixel sea anemones in vivid teal clusters, pixel kelp forests in deep green swaying upward. The water itself: built from horizontal bands of blue pixel color in five graduating shades from deep navy at the bottom to vivid cyan near the surface. Rays of pixel sunlight descend from the surface as diagonal columns of lighter blue pixels. A large pixel whale swims majestically through the mid-ground — body built from deep blue-gray pixel blocks, eye a single vivid amber pixel square. Schools of tiny vivid pixel fish in flat yellow and orange dart between the columns. On the largest fallen column: a pixel treasure chest, lid open, vivid gold pixel coins scattered around it. A single pixel diver figure in bright orange exploring near the chest. Title 'WHAT REMAINS' in large bold pixel font across the top — pale ivory letters on a deep navy pixel banner. Bottom-left: depth meter display in small vivid green monospace pixel type. Bottom-right: 'EXPEDITION 07' in small pale teal pixel type. Color palette: deep navy to vivid cyan water gradient, pale gray stone ruins, vivid orange-pink coral, deep green kelp, deep blue-gray whale, vivid gold treasure, pale ivory title.
Prompt 2:
Vertical concert poster, illustrative style, smooth soft gradients, heavy uniform grain texture. Background: deep near-black with smooth warm brown gradient at the bottom suggesting a worn wooden surface. Center: a large vintage glass bell jar, rendered with smooth gradient glass surfaces catching warm amber light from within. Inside the bell jar: a complete miniature forest at night — tiny pine trees in deep forest green, a small full moon glowing pale silver, miniature fireflies as tiny amber dots of light, all rendered with seamless soft gradients. Growing from the top of the bell jar breaking through the glass as if escaping: three surreal flowers — one made entirely of stacked vinyl records in deep black, one whose petals are small open envelopes in pale cream, one whose petals are moth wings in dusty lavender. The bold deep orange serif title "ECHO" sits above the bell jar, the letter O of ECHO directly aligned with the bell jar dome — the jar's curved top fitting perfectly inside the letter's counter, the two forms sharing the same circle. "CHAMBER" in matching bold serif sits below the jar on the wooden surface, the letters partially behind the jar base as if the jar is physically resting on the word. Small supporting act name in smaller weight nestled between the jar and the word CHAMBER, the text curving slightly following the jar's base curve. Bottom info strip: venue and city only in clean warm cream sans-serif, sitting on the wood surface as if printed there. All gradients seamless, grain unified across every surface. Color palette: near-black background, warm amber glow, deep forest green trees, pale silver moon, amber firefly dots, deep orange title, dusty lavender moth wings, pale cream envelopes, deep black vinyl records.
Prompt 3:
Vertical graphic poster, bold illustrative style, smooth soft gradients, heavy uniform grain texture across entire surface. Background: flat vivid coral-red. Center illustration: a large human eye rendered in deep midnight blue, iris detailed and dramatic with smooth gradient layers from deep navy at the outer ring to vivid electric blue at the iris center, eyelashes as clean flowing curves. From the pupil grows a long elegant stem with smooth gradient green, and at the top an oversized moth perched symmetrically — wings spread wide with smooth gradient fills from pale silver at the outer wing edges to deep navy at the body, every transition seamlessly soft, antennae curling upward as delicate clean arcs. A single lit match floating to the left of the stem, flame rendered as a smooth gradient from vivid electric blue at base to pale white at tip. All illustration elements connected by smooth gradient shadows and soft glow — the moth, eye, stem, and flame feeling like one unified organic composition rather than separate elements. Decorative small symbols scattered lightly around: crescent moon, four-pointed star, small eye shapes in white, each with subtle soft drop shadow. Large bold black condensed title at top full width: 'OPEN YOUR' — bottom full width: 'EYES' in same weight. Thin electric blue border frame. All gradients seamless and soft, grain unified across every surface. Color palette: coral-red background, deep midnight blue illustration, electric blue flame and border, pale silver moth wings, white symbols, black bold type.
Prompt 4:
Vertical graphic poster, psychedelic surrealist illustration style, perfectly smooth gradients zero texture, full dense composition. Background: vivid hot pink to deep cobalt to acid green diagonal gradient. Main illustration: a full seated figure of a woman in a meditative pose — full body visible, legs crossed, back straight, head slightly bowed, rendered in deep violet to warm salmon smooth gradient, robes and draped fabric voluminous and three-dimensional filling the lower composition. Her hands rest open on her knees, palms upward, each holding a small glowing object — left hand a vivid cobalt blue flame, perfectly smooth and volumetric. Right hand a small iridescent mirror sphere. Above her head: an enormous vivid cobalt blue flame rises from nowhere — thick, volumetric, dramatically filling the upper half of the composition with smooth gradient from deep cobalt at the base through bright electric blue to white at the tip, the flame casting smooth blue light downward onto her face and shoulders. From the flame's base: gold sparkle stars and pale lavender crescent moons radiate outward organically. The title 'INNER FLAME' wraps in large elegant letters around the base of the rising flame — letters in smooth gradient vivid coral to deep violet, appearing to emerge from the fire itself. Supporting text in small clean acid green at the very bottom between the figure's knees. Color palette: hot pink to cobalt to acid green background, violet-salmon figure, vivid cobalt blue flame, coral-to-violet title, gold sparkles, lavender moons.
Prompt 1:
Luminous coastal metropolis at night, towering silver-white skyscrapers emerging from mist, elegant passenger ship gliding across dark water, intricate light reflections spreading across the surface like liquid silver patterns, deep navy and charcoal palette, atmospheric haze, cinematic nocturnal mood, projected light ripples, soft luminous glow, seamless tonal transitions, smooth gradient rendering, delicate diffusion, subtle motion softness, ethereal dreamlike atmosphere, ultra refined lighting, low contrast shadows, realistic yet surreal, no texture, no grain, no noise, only smooth color transitions and soft light.
Prompt 2:
Mysterious gentleman in a long dark coat and hat walking a white dog, dramatic projected light patterns covering the ground in flowing concentric waves, elongated shadows, dark midnight background, elegant noir atmosphere, cinematic composition, luminous white projections, soft volumetric glow, seamless gradient blending, delicate tonal transitions, subtle motion blur, dreamlike realism, poetic solitude, smooth rendering, low contrast edges, no texture, no grain, no harsh details, only soft luminous transitions.
Prompt 3:
Rustic loaf of bread, sliced bread and a clear glass of water on a checkered tablecloth, illuminated by intricate projected light reflections creating moving organic patterns across every surface, dark background, quiet still life, silver-white highlights, cinematic lighting, soft glow, seamless gradients, subtle atmospheric diffusion, delicate light transitions, dreamy realism, gentle motion softness, smooth color blending, no texture, no grain, no noise, only soft light and smooth tonal shifts.
Prompt 4:
Group of cyclists riding beneath a ceiling of glowing organic light formations, road transformed by luminous projected patterns stretching into the distance, surreal landscape, silhouettes against silver-white illumination, expansive perspective, cinematic atmosphere, dreamlike journey, volumetric glow, smooth gradient transitions, subtle motion blur, soft diffusion, delicate tonal harmony, low contrast edges, no texture, no grain, only flowing light and seamless color transitions.
Light can completely change a scene.
A city, a walk, a loaf of bread, a bike ride — ordinary subjects become something else when light becomes the main character.
Created with Recraft V4.1
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Prompt 1:
Cinematic macro outdoor scene, hand gently touching a tiny wildflower growing between rocky mountain stones, warm golden sunrise light, soft cream and earthy brown palette, blurred alpine landscape in the background, delicate natural textures, premium hiking editorial aesthetic, shallow depth of field, poetic quiet atmosphere, luxury outdoor campaign photography, no faces, no text, no logos.
Prompt 2:
Close-up cinematic hiking portrait, two hikers filling most of the frame, warm golden sunrise light on faces, soft cream and honey-brown color palette, blurred alpine mountains in the background, natural candid smiles, wind in hair and jackets, premium outdoor fashion editorial, shallow depth of field, realistic skin texture, intimate emotional atmosphere, luxury travel campaign photography, bright and uplifting mood, no text, no logo.
Prompt 3:
Dreamy sunrise hiking scene, a minimal canvas tent overlooking mountain peaks, soft wind moving through grass, creamy golden light, muted earthy colors, cinematic outdoor editorial style, atmospheric depth, luxury camping campaign aesthetic, peaceful and optimistic feeling, no people visible, no typography.
Prompt 4:
Cinematic close-up of hikers resting beside a mountain lake, only hands and bodies visible, oversized outdoor jackets and layered knitwear, steaming enamel mugs in hands, warm golden sunlight, creamy beige and caramel palette, blurred alpine landscape in the background, intimate editorial framing, luxury outdoor campaign aesthetic, shallow depth of field, tactile fabric textures, soft analog grain, no faces, no text, no logos.
Recraft V4.1 captures the feeling behind a moment — not just the scene.
Light, texture, movement, warmth, silence. The little things that make an image feel remembered, not generated.
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Prompt 1:
Experimental fashion portrait of androgynous model with soft freckles and slick dark hair, face partially melting into translucent liquid ribbons flowing sideways across the frame, distorted facial features blending into smooth glossy waves, muted beige and espresso color palette, cinematic studio shadows, surreal beauty editorial aesthetic, hyper-detailed skin texture, subtle motion blur, dreamy analog grain, contemporary avant-garde magazine cover style.
Prompt 2:
Avant-garde editorial portrait of woman with platinum buzzcut and silver eyeliner, repeated motion-trail face effect expanding diagonally across the composition, cool gray-blue tones with soft neon cyan highlights, clean minimal backdrop, dreamy blur gradients, futuristic beauty campaign aesthetic, ultra-soft focus mixed with sharp eye detail.
Prompt 3:
Cinematic fashion photography of male model in oversized midnight-blue turtleneck, distorted reflections wrapping around the body like liquid glass echoes, multiple transparent hand and face layers suspended in motion, dark moody background with subtle warm highlights, surreal luxury editorial atmosphere, glossy dreamlike blur, highly stylized modern magazine aesthetic.
Prompt 4:
Dreamlike fashion portrait of young woman with soft curled hair and glossy eyeshadow, multiple translucent face reflections overlapping naturally through curved glass distortion, moody and dusty lighting, dreamy cinematic blur, emotional editorial atmosphere, shallow depth of field, soft skin texture, subtle analog grain, contemporary beauty campaign aesthetic, surreal but delicate visual layering.
Soft distortions, layered motion blur, liquid reflections, ghosted silhouettes — all those dreamy fashion effects that usually take heavy post-production now feel surprisingly natural to generate.
Made with Recraft V4.1
Prompts ↓
"Make me a logo for a coffee shop."
"Now make it feel handmade."
"Try something more minimal."
Recraft V4.1 handles all of that in seconds, helping you explore different directions before committing to one.
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Meet HOLRIFT
A black cat-axolotl hybrid and the face of a fictional streetwear brand, built by Ash for the @recraftai Challenge.
2 days left to invent your mascot🪄