COM | MDC T-SHIRT DESIGN CONTEST

About the contest

The Department of Communication and Media wants to create a t-shirt that all of our majors can wear and we need your help!

The challenge is that we have TWO majors: Communication Studies and Media and Culture but we need ONE t-shirt. Help us create a design that will bring all of our students together!

Things you can include in your design

• original illustrations, graphics, or photos
• original text
• short quotes with source attributions

Design Parameters

Resolution: All designs must be at least 300 DPI to ensure clarity and detail in the final print.

File Formats: Please submit your designs in PNG or JPG format. PNG is preferred for designs with transparent elements.

Color Mode: Design in CMYK to closely match the printing colors. RGB submissions are accepted but may experience slight color shifts.

Design Dimensions: Your design dimensions should be about 4500 x 5500 (up to 5700) pixels. If using Canva, you will be limited to 5500 pixels max.

Background Transparency: For designs intended to have no background color, use a transparent background (PNG format).

Text in Designs: Convert all text to outlines to prevent any font mismatches during printing.

Complexity and Color: While we encourage creativity, remember that excessive complexity or too many colors might affect print quality, especially in certain printing techniques.

Previewing Your Design: Utilize mockup tools to preview your design on a T-shirt. This helps in visualizing the final product.

File Size: Ensure your design file does not exceed 50MB to comply with upload restrictions.

Copyright and Trademarks: Your design must be original and free of any copyright or trademark infringements. When including photos of people, you must obtain a signed photo release form from each person in the photograph.

How to submit your design

Submit your design by March 18th by filling out this form.

Voting will begin on April 5th.