Who designs the Threadless product?

The short answer is you and an incredible global community of independent creators.

Every single graphic you see on our site started as a spark of an idea from an artist, illustrator, or hobbyist somewhere in the world. We do not have an internal team of designers making our shirts; instead, we open our doors to everyone. Through our ongoing design challenges, we invite artists to  submit their best work based on specific themes or their own unique style.

This is where our community members come in, even if they do not consider themselves artists. By scoring designs in our challenge gallery, you help decide what actually gets made. We take those top-rated designs and turn them into the high-quality products you see in our shop.

When you make a purchase, you are directly supporting the person who created design. Winning artists earn a portion of the sales from their work, and some even walk away with significant cash prizes from our themed competitions. It is a creative ecosystem that relies entirely on community, your talent, and your vote. Every order placed and every vote cast supports an independent artist from all around the world. 

Ready, Set, Score!