ARTIST SUBMISSIONS

Are you a designer or Illustrator?

We are looking to collaborate with new designers to join our wall of 'Artist Spotlights'. If you think your designs fit within the Blind Maggot collection, we want to hear from you!

What is involved?..

We collaborate with new designers and illustrators as much as possible. We are looking for unique, distinctive and maybe even quirky t-shirt designs to introduce to our growing audience.

What you need to provide:

  • 1 design that meets the guidelines below.
  • Some photos of yourself working on the design.

What we provide:

  • A screen printed run of limited edition t-shirts.
  • A written interview with the designer/illustrator.
  • An 'Artist Spotlight' dedicated section in our Bartholomew Street store.
  • We introduce you to our audience via our marketing email list and social media.
  • £100 and a free t-shirt for successful designers/illustrators.
VIEW ARTIST SPOTLIGHTS

Design guidelines

We screen print our t-shirts which means there are some very strict design rules to follow.

Please make sure all designs are:

  • A MAXIMUM of 4 colours.
  • Vector images or high quality raster.
  • Include the words 'Blind Maggot' anywhere in your design.

We cannot accept:

  • Physical artwork.
  • Artwork more than 4 colours.
  • AI generated imagery.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Who owns the design rights?

The designer/illustrator always keeps the design rights. You can re-use your design as much as you like however we ask that you do not print your design onto t-shirts as this would compromise Blind Maggots limited edition status.
How many t-shirts will Blind Maggot print?

We generally print around 100 units for the first limited edition run. If there has been enough demand, we may decide to print the design onto hoodies, sweaters or even re-print the design onto another colour garment. We will credit the artist whenever their design is used.

Can I submit an image generated by AI?

We screen print all of our t-shirts which means we have to start with a very high quality image and then dissect each colour seperatly. AI generated images are not high enough quality for screen print. We understand using AI can be a helpful starting point for most artists however our 'Artist Spotlight' series is celebrating the pure talent of designers and illustrators and we aim to keep the art alive for many future years to come.

What format should I upload my artwork?

We prefer illustrator (Ai) or PDF files. Please make sure all text is expanded before submitting your design. Email your design to emily@blindmaggot.co.uk.
What is the brief?

The brief is VERY open. All we ask is for you to include the words 'Blind Maggot' somewhere in your design and keep within the guidelines.
What are the artwork dimensions?

The largest print area is 32cm wide x 40cm tall.

Does black and white count as a colour?

Yes. We have to make screens for EVERY colour or tone.