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Last year's iPhone Case Design Challenge was an exploration in portable art — a masterpiece in your pocket — and it was a huge success. Get your artwork in the hands and on the phones of thousands of people. Show us what you have been painting, sketching and collaging for a chance to win!

GRAND PRIZE: $500 + 5% royalties

RUNNERS UP: Guest judges will provide all runners up with a consultation and critique of their work, as well as tips for marketing and growing your business. Additionally, the UncommonGoods buying team will be happy to review your full portfolio in consideration for future work.

DEADLINE: May 31, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET

What does it take to be an Uncommon artist?
Your designs should tell a story, be intelligent, and show your creative individuality. We love to see new, original designs.

WHAT MEDIUMS CAN I USE?
Anything that will translate well to an iPhone case and people would want to carry around in their pocket or purse. We're big fans of color and experimentation, so don't be afraid to show us something new!

What we can do:
2D digital captures of your original watercolors, acrylics, pastels, colored pencils, collages, photography, digital art etc.

Got a Question?
Browse through the rules, or send us an email. And remember, you can submit up to five pieces of work with one entry, but do not enter more than once! If you have trouble with the form, make sure you've filled out your contact info-especially a valid email address! - before you upload your images.

MEET THE JUDGES

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JOY CHO
Founder and editor of Oh Joy!, Joy Deangdeelert Cho is a graphic designer, blogger, and food enthusiast who worked with numerous fashion clients in New York before launching her own business, Oh Joy! in 2005. She now designs textiles, packaging, and branding for clients in the fashion and food industries, consults other creative businesses through her Rx program, and sells her licensed stationery, home office, baby clothing, and wallpaper lines nationwide. She has authored the Oh Joy blog since 2005. She co-wrote Creative, Inc. - a book about becoming a freelance creative talent, as well as Blog, Inc. - about the business of blogging. Joy lives in Los Angeles, CA with her daughter, husband, and three cats

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ADRIENNE VITA
Adrienne Vita is an artist from Portland, Oregon. She creates illustrations in ink, watercolors, acrylics and gouache. She is influenced by her love of the sea, animals and architecture. Her art depicts scenes of unusual environments that are ethereal in nature and all things imaginary.

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JACKIE UDDEN
Jackie is an Assistant Jewelry & Accessories Buyer at UncommonGoods. She loves her two snuggly rugrats, the beach, and gluten free pizza. Her favorite uncommon good is the Personalized Love Birch Cuff .

entry form

Please complete each of the sections below

  • contact info

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    Give us an idea of who you are and where the idea for this design came from. We love stories about people and materials, so be as detailed as possible. If your design makes it to our voting round, we will share this story with your design!

  • photo & video

    Please upload up to 5 photos (.jpg or.png only). For maximum details on the zoom feature, provide a 1200 * 1200 pixel, 72dpi file of less than 2mb.

    After selecting your files, click "Upload" before continuing the form.

Please read and check the boxes below if you agree with thier terms
I represent that that this is an original design or that I have all legal rights to the work I am submitting, including its intellectual property.
I have read the fine print and acknowledge its terms may apply if I want to sell my product to UncommonGoods.


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