Update: The FIFA Kit Creator St. Patrick's Day-themed competition has now reached the semi-final stage, with four kits remaining.
The competition challenged designers to create a kit celebrating St. Patrick's Day for any club or country, with the only requirement being the incorporation of green somewhere in the design. With 574 entries submitted and 565 approved for voting, the competition has generated significant interest among the kit design community.
The semi-final matchups feature impressively detailed concepts, with Celtic FC being the club of choice for three of the four finalists. The designs showcase various interpretations of Celtic heritage through intricate patterns. Congratulations to SMH_kits, makkiim, Bozif and Jokoa.Designs for reaching the semifinals.
Vote Now: St. Patrick's Day Kit Competition
St. Patrick's Day is an Irish cultural and religious celebration held annually on March 17th to honor the patron saint of Ireland, featuring vibrant green attire, parades, and festivities that have expanded globally beyond their Irish origins.
St. Patrick's Day Kit Design Competition
The Kit Creator platform is celebrating the upcoming St. Patrick's Day with a special design competition that has already attracted nearly 300 submissions. Designers are invited to create football kits for any club or country that celebrates the Irish holiday, with considerable creative freedom while incorporating the traditional green associated with St. Patrick's Day.
What makes this competition particularly exciting is the diverse approach designers have taken to incorporate Irish heritage into football kits across different teams and countries. Some have reimagined existing club designs with Irish elements, while others have created entirely new concepts that blend traditional Celtic patterns with modern football aesthetics.
Among the most impressive entries:
- Aubing's Liverpool-inspired kit featuring a vibrant green pattern with white accents and the Standard Chartered sponsor
- puregrassroots' Celtic FC concept with intricate Celtic knot patterns and Carling sponsorship
- Arthdesignbr's unique off-white Ireland national team kit with green and gold trim featuring the number 16
- TKitss' minimalist dark green design with gold piping and "HAPPY ST. PATRICK'S DAY" text
- Tellxis' green Ajax kit with gold Ziggo sponsor and subtle pattern work
- enwOexH49C's Argentina design with sophisticated detailing - Argentina attracted the largest number of Irish immigrants outside the English speaking world
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