How UNOFFICIAL Works

From submission to sale - here's the complete journey of a design on UNOFFICIAL

1. Submit Designs

Browse open competitions and upload your original designs. Free for most competitions.

2. Community Votes

The community votes for their favorites. Top designs advance to the finals round.

3. Winners Get Paid

Winners receive cash prizes plus ongoing 10 percent commissions from merchandise sales for up to 2 years.

For Designers

1

Create Your Account

Free registration. Set up your profile, add bank details for payouts.

2

Browse Competitions

Find competitions for universities, companies, or states. Check prize pools, deadlines, and guidelines.

3

Design & Submit

Create your design using any tool. Upload high-res files (300 DPI). Our AI screens for quality and originality.

4

Promote Your Work

Share your submission with friends, family, and social media. Every vote counts!

5

Win & Earn

Winners get instant prizes plus 10 percent commissions on profits for up to 2 years. Track earnings in your dashboard.

For Shoppers

Browse Winning Designs

Shop authentic, community-created merchandise for your favorite universities, companies, or states.

Support Creators

Every purchase supports the designer who created it. They earn 10 percent commissions from your order.

Secure Checkout

Safe payments via Paystack/Flutterwave. We never store your card details.

Quality Guaranteed

Print-on-demand with quality materials. Defective items replaced free.

Revenue Model

How Money Flows

Designer Commission (on profit)10%
Institution Share (if partnered)15-25%
Production Cost~40%
Platform (operations, hosting, support)~25-35%

* Percentages vary by product type and partnership status