Kaye's DRAGONICA

1. DOWNLOAD THE T-SHIRT TEMPLATE BY CLICKING ABOVE

You will only need to submit a "demo" version of your design using our template above.
Mouse-pad submissions should be 740 x 560 pixels for viewing.
Be sure to keep your high resolution version of the design somewhere in case your design is picked!

2. CREATE YOUR DESIGN

Design your tee and/or mouse-pad in a vector art program such as Adobe Illustrator®. Or, design in a raster program such as Adobe Photoshop®. If you are designing in a raster program, make sure you design at the actual size of at least 150dpi. When you are done, transfer your design to the template. If you are using the Photoshop template, save off a copy of your design as a gif, jpg or png.
Keep in mind, the file you submit is for presentation purposes for scoring. If your design is selected we will ask you for high resolution artwork.

3. DESIGN REQUIREMENTS

T-shirt Theme/Direction: “Dragonian” (What is a Dragonian? Answer it with art!)
Mousepad Direction: Showcase/represent the 4 Classes in Dragonica
T-shirt designs may include up to 2 sides.
Multiple submissions are allowed.
T-shirt design life-scale dimensions should be: 15" x 20" (38cm x 50cm) area
Mouse-pad design life-scale dimensions should be: 7.3” x 5.5” (18.5cm x 14cm height)

IMPORTANT: “Dragonica” logo, IAHGames logo and Barunson Interactive logo MUST be incorporated, even if separate from the design itself (e.g. near the nape of the T-shirt, on a sleeve, etc.)
You may use, but are not restricted to the Dragonica digital assets.
Please be aware that messages and slogans in designs may be altered for the final products.

4. SUBMIT YOUR DESIGN

After you're done with your design, submit the "demo" 1024(height) x 966(width) pixel scale version of your T-shirt design to contest@dragonica.iahgames.com for viewing purposes.
For Mouse-Pad designs, simply submit a 740 x 560 pixel "demo".
You will need to create a gif thumbnail of each submission. The thumbnail must be 100 x 94 pixels for T-shirts and 100 x 76 pixels for Mouse-Pads.
If you are submitting multiple designs for both categories, please zip all T-shirt designs in 1 folder, and mouse-pad designs in another folder.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Dates for submission are 15^th August 2008 (10:00 GMT +8 on) – 25^th August 2008 (10:00 GMT +8).

5. RESULTS

Winners will be announced on 5^th September 2008.
Top 3 designers of each category will receive the printed merchandise in the winning designs:
1^st place: 3 sets of Dragonica T-shirt and Mouse-Pad
2^nd place: 2 sets of Dragonica T-shirt and Mouse-Pad
3^rd place: 1 set of Dragonica T-shirt and Mouse-Pad
[Top 3 finalists for both contests will each be given 2 Dragonica accounts to preview the upcoming content!!!]

Other notable designs may be awarded with Special Prizes, with details only to be disclosed during announcement time.

Each designer may only win once per category.
Judges’ decisions are final.
Other notable designs will be featured on the web, and may be used for future merchandise!

SUBMISSION DECLINE REASONS

Designs that deviate completely from the theme of "Dragonica"

Artwork Not Submitted On Template

T-shirt designs should be submitted on our template so we know the intended placement on an actual product. A submission will be declined if the design was not presented in the template provided.

Design Is Too Large For Print

A submission will be declined if it’s too large for traditional printing. Common oversights with placement include designing across the T-shirt from edge to edge, carrying a design over a seam onto the sleeves or off the top of the shoulder.

Submission Contains Models or Images Used Without Permission

If you intend to use any assets that may belong to someone else, please obtain permission or your art work may be disqualified if the asset-owner raises a dispute.

Submission Deemed Inappropriate

A submission can be declined if it contains material or themes that are offensive to others or unnecessarily controversial.

Poor Image Quality

A submission will be declined if the quality of your image is too poor (pixilated or blur). This is also a common mistake. Make sure to save your work at a resolution of at least 150dpi.