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The Shape Of Colour - Unofficial Challenge

Closing at COP 18th October 2026

By Mike Singleton ๐Ÿ’œ Mikeydred Published a day ago โ€ข 1 min read
True Colours By Split Enz

Introduction

This is a short challenge, and on Monday, 19th October, I will award five random creators who join in a dollar each.

The Challenge

Write a poem or short story of fifty words or less inspired by the image above. Today I learned that this form is called a Dribble:

The True Colours album cover for Split Enz was designed by the band's percussionist and visual architect, Noel Crombie.

  • Design Concept: The artwork features simple geometric shapes (squares, rectangles, and triangles) that cleverly spell out the word "Enz".

  • Multiple Variations: The album was famously released in multiple different color combinations and sleeve variations (eventually totaling 11 versions).

  • Laser-Etched Vinyl: Certain pressings also featured an innovative laser-etched pattern on the vinyl itself, designed to project spinning shapes when hit by light.

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I see a lot of things in it and will do an example piece. I have the laser-etched copy of the album in my vinyl collection

Link your piece in the comments and add a link to this challenge in your piece.

My example

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    Written by Mike Singleton ๐Ÿ’œ Mikeydred