How Contests Work
Everything you need to know to enter and win.
Step 1
Create a Design in Studio
Head to the contest page and click the Design [product] button to go straight to the relevant design category. Use the Dripper.ai studio to create your original artwork for that product type — for example, a leggings pattern for a leggings contest, or a t-shirt graphic for a t-shirt contest.
Each contest specifies a category (e.g. leggings, t-shirts, phone cases). Your design must belong to that category to be eligible.
Step 2
Hit SELL IT to Publish Your Listing
When you're happy with your design, click the SELL IT button right in the Studio. This instantly takes you to the seller portal listing creation flow with your design already loaded — no extra steps.
Fill in the listing details, then look for the “Include in contest” checkbox — it appears automatically if your product matches an active contest category. Check that box and publish. Your listing will be live in the marketplace and entered in the contest at the same time. You can earn sales while competing!
Alternatively, you can go to Create a listing in your Seller Dashboard — but the SELL IT button is faster and keeps your design context intact.
Step 3
Rules, Judging & Prizes
Rules
- Entries must be original work created in Dripper.ai studio.
- Your product must match the contest's category.
- You can submit unlimited entries — the more you create, the better your chances of winning!
- Entries must be published listings — drafts are not eligible.
- Dripper.ai reserves the right to disqualify entries that violate our terms.
Judging
When the contest closes, an AI judge evaluates every entry on design quality, creativity, and craftsmanship. Rankings are determined purely on merit — popularity or sales do not affect the score.
Prizes
The top 3 designers win real cash prizes (1st, 2nd, and 3rd place). Prize amounts are shown on each contest page. Winnings are paid out directly — your listing stays live and purchasable after the contest ends.
