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Doodlecore

Keep it loose you silly goose…

Sketch, scribble, and unleash your imagination.

Bring your sketchbook to life for our Doodlecore Design Challenge. This trend revels in the raw, unfiltered joy of spontaneous, hand-drawn sketches that defy the slick precision of ultramodern digital art. Doodlecore celebrates the doodles of your childhood, the graffiti on city streets, and the free-spirited sketches that fill the margins of notebooks. We're looking for designs that capture this authenticity and carefree spirit, infused with a healthy dose of humor and a touch of whimsy.

Doodling has historically been a way for artists to break free from constraints, letting their creativity flow without borders. For this challenge, embrace the imperfections: wobbly lines, playful characters, and unexpected twists that tell a story or spark a smile. Your designs should reflect the charm of imperfection and the spontaneity that Doodlecore embodies. It's all about making viewers feel a connection to the simplicity and nostalgia of their playful youth. Get creative with themes that range from lighthearted and silly to darkly humorous.

With successful shops like Fox Shiver, Badly Drawn Bears, and Obinsun leading the way, this style continues to garner popularity within the Threadless community. Let’s see where your doodles take us and how you blaze your own trail with this design trend.

ACCEPTING SUBMISSIONS BEGINNING Friday 8/23/2024, 10:00AM CST


Featured design inspiration:

HAPPINESS by badlydrawnbears

CRAWLING IS BETTER THAN NOTHING by midnightcoffee

THAT DOG by lousydrawings

LOBSTER CRAB by obinsun


Challenge Details

  • First Place (1): $1,250 Cash & $250 gift code

  • Second Place (1): $500 Cash & $250 gift code

  • Third Place (1): $250 Cash & $250 gift code

  • Plus, all designs (including the first place winner) can earn up to $20 per unit on products of your design sold on Threadless.com, your Artist Shop, and other retail opportunities! Read more...

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