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Whether it's carved, whittled, etched or stained, we love the beauty of a carefully crafted woodworking design. And so do our customers! Enter the Woodworking Design Challenge for a chance to see your design as our next best-selling wooden gift.
DEADLINE: February 28, 2013 at 11:59 PM ET.
GRAND PRIZE: $500 cash + an UncommonGoods vendor contract
RUNNERS UP:
All runners up
will receive a critique of their work from the guest judges, as
well as tips for marketing and growing your business.
Additionally, the UncommonGoods buying team will be happy to
review your full portfolio and may consider adding the work
submitted to the UncommonGoods website in the future.
What can I submit?
We want to
see your designs that feature wood as a main material. We are
looking for goods that fall into all categories—home
décor, wall art, tech accessories, jewelry, games, etc. The
sky is the limit, but only finished products, please.
What does it take to be an uncommon
artist?
Your designs should tell a story, be intelligent,
and show your individuality. We love to see designs and gadgets
that are original and uncommon!
Got a Question?
Browse
through our rules, or send us an email to wood-contest@uncommongoods.com
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.
GUEST JUDGES
ERIN FERGUSSON
Erin is the
Senior Buyer for Jewelry & Accessories at UncommonGoods. One of
her favorite pages on the UG website is the wood gifts page, and
the wooden puzzle iphone case is her favorite new product.
DAVE MARCOULLIER
Dave
Marcoullier is an artist and craftsman working in San Francisco.
He began his career in landscape design and arboriculture, where
his love for trees evolved into a love for wood. His main work is
comprised of CNC-routed solid hardwood wall hangings and
cheeseboards, though he also creates furniture and interior
design pieces.
CHRISTOPHER STEINRUECK
Christopher
a designer at Wood Thumb, community of entrepreneurs, artists and
designers living in San Francisco. For most of his career, he has
helped makers with sales and development strategies, believing
strongly that great products create an experience well beyond
their function.
The deadline for this contest has passed. You can vote for your favorite design on our Community Voting App , March 6-13. Check our blog in late March to find out which design won.
