{"id":27039,"date":"2023-08-15T03:26:27","date_gmt":"2023-08-15T07:26:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?page_id=27039"},"modified":"2023-09-14T07:55:47","modified_gmt":"2023-09-14T11:55:47","slug":"the-spreadshop-design-challenge-the-lowdown","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/the-spreadshop-design-challenge-the-lowdown\/","title":{"rendered":"The Spreadshop Design Challenge: The Lowdown"},"content":{"rendered":"
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The stage is all yours. The Spreadshop Design Challenge is here for you to flex your creative imagination. Express yourself and present us with your concept of \u201960s, \u201970s and \u201980s retro cool. Here\u2019s the lowdown on all the key details.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s go retro \u2013 are you ready for the challenge?<\/h2>\n

Of course, things weren\u2019t always better in the good old days. And the modern day isn\u2019t too bad at all. But one thing\u2019s for sure: this year\u2019s fashion trends are throwing it back to the style highlights of the \u201960s, \u201970s and \u201980s.<\/p>\n

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It\u2019s all about retro, and we\u2019re here for it. That\u2019s why we\u2019ve made retro style the theme of our first Spreadshop Design Challenge. Now it\u2019s time to put your creativity to work. Create a design featuring bold neons, groovy effects or a flower power feel.<\/p>\n

Looking for a last drop of inspiration? No worries. Our friends at Spreadshirt are putting together some tips on all kind of fascinating themes and occasions on their Marketplace blog. Find the right idea to spark your neon extravaganza<\/a> or psychedelic, kaleidoscopic masterpiece<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Let\u2019s make a date \u2013 The Spreadshop Design Challenge schedule<\/h2>\n

It\u2019s a date! Time to get your diary out and make a note of what happens when.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
15 August 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nThe Spreadshop Design Challenge begins<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
5 September 2023, 11:59 PM<\/strong><\/td>\nClosing date for your design<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
7 September \u2013 13 September 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nUsers vote on the design entries.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
14 September 2023<\/strong><\/td>\nPrizewinners announced<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Congratulations to our 3 winners!<\/h2>\n

The Spreadshop community has voted, and now we are excited to announce the winners of our Retro Design Challenge<\/strong><\/a>! Thanks again to everyone who participated in the challenge or took time to vote for their favourites, and a big congratulations to our champions!<\/p>\n

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  1. FLITZPIEPE<\/a> designed by findickjut<\/a>\n
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  2. Good vibes only <\/a>\u00a0designed by dreamgirldesign\n
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  3. Octopeace<\/a> designed by Monsieur Mouton<\/a>\n
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    Congratulations to our Top 10 finalists<\/h2>\n

    We thank you for your overwhelming participation in the design contest \u2013 and we can hardly believe our luck. Over a hundred exciting designs were submitted to us, and these\u00a0 were voted into the Top 10<\/a>:<\/p>\n

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    1. Die 80er 3<\/a> designed by Heinzus<\/a><\/li>\n
    2. Good vibes<\/a> designed by Just Me<\/a><\/li>\n
    3. Octopeace<\/a> designed by Monsieur Mouton<\/a><\/li>\n
    4. FLITZPIEPE<\/a>\u00a0designed by findickjut<\/a><\/li>\n
    5. Nacido para ser Salvaje. Iguana Hippie Aventurera<\/a> designed by Ariela Retro-Vintage<\/a><\/li>\n
    6. Roller Disco<\/a> designed by Loriland Design<\/a><\/li>\n
    7. Good vibes only<\/a>\u00a0designed by dreamgirldesign<\/a><\/li>\n
    8. Vintage – 60er 70er 80er Beach please<\/a> designed by\u00a0Rawz Clothing Shop<\/a><\/li>\n
    9. 80s music<\/a> designed by bnd.lettering<\/a><\/li>\n
    10. Vielleicht…<\/a> designed by jo bullfinch<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Why is taking part on the Challenge a must?<\/h2>\n

      With the Spreadshop Design Challenge, we hope to motivate you to take charge of your creativity. It doesn\u2019t matter how much experience you have creating your own designs.<\/p>\n

      It\u2019s about having fun, being inspired and expressing your creativity. You might learn a new skill or two that you can try out in your shop. At the same time, you\u2019ll increase visibility for you and your shop. You might even boost your sales figures.<\/p>\n

      You\u2019re also sure to enjoy a fascinating opportunity to connect with the shop owners\u2019 community and your fans regarding the latest trends and how you can use them for your shop.<\/p>\n

      And hey \u2013 who wouldn\u2019t love a chance to win and pocket some brilliant prizes!?<\/p>\n

      Sign me up! \u2013 How to enter<\/h2>\n
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      Here at Spreadshop, we can be a pretty unruly bunch. But we\u2019ve got to set a few rules for our Design Challenge.<\/p>\n

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      1. Each participant may only enter ONE<\/strong> If we receive multiple designs from one individual, our jury will only consider the first one.<\/li>\n
      2. All Spreadshop Partners based in the EU can enter.<\/li>\n
      3. The contest design must be uploaded and published to the shop.<\/li>\n
      4. Our jury will not consider designs uploaded before 15 August 2023.<\/li>\n
      5. The contest begins with the announcement of the theme and runs until 11:59 PM on 5 September 2023 (22 days).<\/li>\n
      6. Submit your design by sending an email to socials-eu@spreadshop.com<\/a> or a DM to our Instagram account<\/a>. To do this, send us a link to the product featuring your design in your shop. You can choose which product to use to showcase your Challenge design.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        More information is available in the General Terms and Conditions (see below).<\/p>\n

        And, as ever: by entering our design contest, you automatically acknowledge our conditions of participation and privacy policy.<\/p>\n

        And the winner is\u2026 \u2013 How the top entries are selected<\/h2>\n

        We\u2019ll review all designs entered and select 10 finalists internally based on the following criteria:<\/p>\n