The pros and cons of art and design competitions - Spoonflower & more

Опубликовано: 06 Май 2026
на канале: Pattern Talent by Darya Karenski
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Are design challenges the ultimate gateway to artist success? Let's discuss 5 pros and 7 cons of participating in design contests and art competitions. I'll share my experience as a surface pattern & textile designer and watercolor fine artist. ♡ Take my Skillshare class: https://skl.sh/3uTdIgF
This video includes a short list of popular design competitions for surface pattern designers that you are welcome to explore.
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My videos about Spoonflower design challenges with rules, pros and cons (video 1):
   • Spoonflower Design Challenges review: reas...  

Spoonflower Design Challenges review: designs, disqualification, sales, voting (video 2)
   • Spoonflower Design Challenges review: desi...  

Spoonflower challenges are not fun anymore? (video 3)
   • Spoonflower challenges are not fun anymore...  

All the 2023 Spoonflower changes! (video 4)
   • Spoonflower digital proofing, upload limit...  

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The fabric with bunnies is a Thronback & Peel tea towel (not my design)
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Food for thought - articles I mentioned in the video:
https://makingartmakingmoney.com/blog...
https://artistryfound.com/12-reasons-...

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Thanks for watching!
Xoxo, patterns are everywhere! - Darya