frequently asked questions
Here are some of the most commonly asked questions about CANVAS.
1. Do I have to submit a design to be a CANVAS member?
Nope! If you're not an artist, no problem! You can vote on all the design submissions to help us choose which ones get printed.
2. What happens if my design wins?
You get paid a $1 royalty every time the shirt sells on C28.com! If your designs sells awesomely and C28 decides to sell it in the stores, you'll also get a bonus prize of $250!
3. How are the winners chosen?
There's a lot of factors that go into picking winners. Winners are chosen primarily based on the average score (1-5) and the number of Facebook "Likes" of the design after 21 days of voting. However, other factors will be taken into account, such as the number of positive comments, the number of "5" votes, the feasibility and the cost to produce the t-shirt.
In addition, CANVAS also will take into account the uniqueness of the design. If
C28 is already selling too many similiar designs, we may have to pass, even if it's super neato :(
4. How many designs can I submit?
I don't know, how many can you crank out? :) Seriously though, you can submit as many as you want, there are no limits.
5. When will I know if my design won?
All designs will be voted on by CANVAS members for 21 days. Winners will be notified by the 3rd Friday of each month for the subnmissions from the prior month. (e.g. if you submitted in January, you will be notified by the 3rd Friday in February if you won). Once voting has closed on your design, you will receive an email showing you the final score.
6. Is there a deadline for my CANVAS submission?
Nope! CANVAS is an ongoing program. We will be taking submissions and votes at all times.
7. How do I submit my design?
First, you need to create a CANVAS account or login using your existing C28.com Street Team, Wish List, or Express checkout account. Then you can submit your design using the CANVAS website.
8. How can I create a design?
To create your design, you'll need a professional design program such as Photoshop or Illustrator. You'll also need to download our
submit kit. For more information, please visit our
Tools page.
9. I don't Have a Design, can I submit an idea for a t-shirt?
At this time, CANVAS can only accept completed design submissions.
10. Can I use NOTW or C28 logos in my design?
Because NOTW and C28 are copyrighted trademarks, they cannot be used in CANVAS submissions.
11. Will my design be changed in any way before it's printed?
If your design wins and is made into a t-shirt, our production team may need to slightly modify the design in order to meet production standards.
12. Can I specify the type of material, stitching, or other details for the t-shirt?
Nope. In order to keep the CANVAS t-shirts affordable, we will be printing CANVAS designs a basic t-shirt blank.
13. If My T-shirt Doesn't Win, Can I Resubmit It?
CANVAS will allow resubmissions only if you significantly modify your design.
14. Can I submit the same design in multiple color variations?
Sorry, we are no longer accepting multiple color variations of the same design.... Unless it's in Purple (jk!)
15. Can I post the same design as a Guys and Girls t-shirt?
Yes. However, they cannot be on the same submission, you must create 2 different submissions in order to ensure accurate voting.
16. Can I Submit a CANVAS design through the mail or at a store?
No silly, because then how would people vote on it? :) At this time, all Submissions must be sent in through the CANVAS website.
17. After I submit my design, can I change it?
In order to ensure that everyone votes on the same design, designs cannot be edited after being posted on the website.