Community Guidelines

Building a creative democracy where artists thrive, community members engage respectfully, and amazing designs come to life through collaborative curation.

Our Creative Democracy

Every design is voted on by real people. Every artist deserves respect. Every community member has a voice in shaping what gets printed.

Respect

Every artist and community member deserves to be treated with kindness and respect.

Originality

We celebrate unique, original artwork that showcases individual creativity and vision.

Community

Together we curate the best designs through democratic participation and constructive feedback.

Design Submission Requirements

Originality Verification

All designs must be your original work. We use advanced detection systems to identify copied or plagiarized content.

  • No copyrighted characters, logos, or brand elements
  • No traced artwork from other sources
  • Original photography and illustrations only
  • Proper attribution for any collaborative work

Technical Specifications

Ensure your designs meet our printing requirements for the best quality results.

  • Minimum 300 DPI resolution
  • RGB color mode for digital submissions
  • Maximum file size: 50MB
  • Accepted formats: PNG, JPG, SVG, AI, PSD

Content Appropriateness

We maintain a family-friendly platform that welcomes all ages and backgrounds.

  • No explicit, violent, or offensive content
  • No hate speech or discriminatory imagery
  • No political propaganda or divisive messaging
  • Respect cultural sensitivities and diversity

Voting System Ethics

Fair Participation Principles

Our voting system is the heart of our creative democracy. Every vote matters and should reflect genuine appreciation for artistic merit.

✅ Encouraged Voting

  • • Vote based on artistic quality
  • • Consider design originality
  • • Evaluate print potential
  • • Support diverse artists

❌ Prohibited Actions

  • • Vote manipulation or bots
  • • Coordinated voting campaigns
  • • Personal bias against artists
  • • Revenge voting or harassment

Authentic Engagement Guidelines

We encourage meaningful interaction that helps artists grow and improves design quality.

Provide constructive feedback when voting

Share designs you genuinely love on social media

Follow artists whose work resonates with you

Participate in design challenges and community discussions

Community Behavior Expectations

Constructive Feedback

Help artists improve by offering specific, actionable suggestions.

  • • Focus on design elements, not personal attacks
  • • Suggest improvements rather than just criticism
  • • Acknowledge what works well in the design
  • • Be specific about technical or aesthetic issues

Inclusive Language

Create a welcoming environment for artists from all backgrounds.

  • • Use respectful, professional language
  • • Avoid discriminatory or offensive terms
  • • Celebrate diversity in artistic styles
  • • Support underrepresented artists

Supportive Interactions

Build up fellow artists and celebrate creative achievements.

  • • Congratulate artists on successful designs
  • • Share work you admire with proper credit
  • • Mentor newcomers to the community
  • • Collaborate respectfully with other artists

Professional Standards

Maintain professionalism in all platform interactions.

  • • Respond to feedback gracefully
  • • Handle disagreements maturely
  • • Respect intellectual property rights
  • • Report violations through proper channels

Quality Standards

Print Readiness

  • • High resolution (300+ DPI)
  • • Proper color profiles
  • • Vector formats preferred
  • • Clean, crisp lines

Aesthetic Guidelines

  • • Strong visual impact
  • • Balanced composition
  • • Appropriate color harmony
  • • Clear focal points

Market Appeal

  • • Broad audience appeal
  • • Trendy yet timeless
  • • Wearable design concept
  • • Unique artistic voice

Enforcement Procedures

Progressive Warning System

We believe in education and improvement. Our enforcement follows a progressive approach designed to help community members learn and grow.

1

First Warning

Educational message with specific guidance on policy violations and how to improve.

2

Final Warning

Formal notice with temporary restrictions and mandatory policy review.

3

Account Suspension

Temporary or permanent account restrictions based on violation severity.

Appeal Process

We understand mistakes happen. Our appeal process ensures fair treatment for all community members.

How to Appeal a Decision

  1. Submit an appeal within 30 days of the decision
  2. Provide detailed explanation and any supporting evidence
  3. Wait for review by our appeals committee (5-7 business days)
  4. Receive written decision with explanation
  5. If needed, request final review by senior management

Success Tips for New Artists

Understanding Community Preferences

Popular Design Categories

  • Minimalist illustrations
  • Nature and wildlife themes
  • Typography and quotes
  • Retro and vintage styles
  • Pop culture references (original)

Effective Submission Strategies

  • Submit during peak voting hours
  • Write compelling design descriptions
  • Engage with community feedback
  • Participate in design challenges
  • Build your artist profile

Questions About Our Guidelines?

Our community team is here to help you understand and follow our guidelines successfully.