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Redbubble Design Challenges

Published October 2024

Calling all artists! Are you ready to connect with a wider audience and showcase your creativity? Redbubble Design Challenges are a fantastic way for artists to do just that. Whether you’re an established creator or new to the marketplace, here’s everything you need to know about these fun seasonal experiences.

What Are Design Challenges?

Design Challenges are community-focused events where artists are invited to upload new designs that follow a particular theme. Participants are encouraged to flex their creative muscles and showcase their unique style on a variety of designated products.

"Cutesy Crabs on summer beach” designed and sold by sarakaquabubble

Entry Criteria for Design Challenges

To participate in a Design Challenge, your submission must meet a few key criteria:

  • New Designs Only: The designs must be original and created specifically for the challenge—no resubmissions of past works.
  • File and Product Requirements: Follow the specific product dimension and file size guidelines listed for the challenge. For example, a challenge focused on wall art might require a specific resolution to ensure the highest quality print.
  • Product-Specific Themes: Challenges often focus on a set of products (like stickers, apparel, or home decor), so make sure your design fits the selected product category.

Prizes for Top Artists

The exciting part? Winners of these Design Challenges are eligible for some awesome prizes! The top winners can expect to receive cash prizes. Additionally, all winners and runners-up will have their designs featured on our Fresh Finds page, as well as being spotlighted on our Artist Instagram. This added visibility can be a huge opportunity for artists looking to gain more exposure and build a following.

Why Should You Participate?

In addition to the possibility of winning cash, here are a few other reasons why participating in Design Challenges is a great idea:

  • Keep up with current trends. Entry guidelines are based on popular trends, seasonal events, and sales forecasting. Even if you don’t enter the challenge, the highlighted themes and products reflect what shoppers typically look for. 
  • Creative Growth. Push your artistic boundaries to experiment with new styles or techniques.
  • Increased Visibility. Featured designs get more exposure on the marketplace, which can drive more traffic to your storefront and potentially lead to more sales.

Current and Past Design Challenges

Design Challenges are a great way to boost your creativity and make meaningful connections with your audience. Ready to take part? Keep an eye on upcoming events, and get your creative ideas flowing for a chance to win!

Current Challenge: Cozy Holidays Fall 2024” – Whether it’s a hot cup of cocoa or fruity iced boba, a snowy cabin or beachside cabana, Cozy Holidays is the universal aesthetic of whatever makes you feel at home. The top 4 designs will receive $200, and the top 24 (20 Runners Up + 4 Winners) will be featured on @RedbubbleArtists Instagram page, Fresh Finds page, and Artist blog. 

  • Runs October 3 to October 28, 2024
  • Winners announced on November 25, 2024

 

Past Challenges:

  •  “2024 Summer Inspo” – The lazy days of summer are almost here! Before you sink your toes in the sand and reach for that umbrella-clad drink, grab your tools of the trade and beam out some seasonally-inspired designs. It might just land you a bit of summer spending cash! The top 5 designs will receive $150, and the top 25 will be featured on Redbubble’s Fresh Finds page.
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