ALL VOTING TAKES PLACE ON DISCORD

RULES FOR DESIGNERS:

1. Designs that will be selected to be put into the store must not be specific to a video game, since I will potentially be doing my own collections based on specific games. You are free to do movies (assuming it is not tied to a video game) since I will not be doing movie based designs for my store.

2. Design must be copyright friendly (original and or creatively transformed from an original concept), it cannot be a stolen image. If you are an artist and you are selling your design on another platform, you are not allowed to enter and you must choose a new design that will be original for the store. Designs cannot be AI generated.

3. Your design can be as simple or as complicated as you want it to be! If you are selected as the winner for the month, you must have a PNG file that is 150–300 DPI. The design will be emailed to me and we will discuss further there.

4. I will be handing everything with the design once it is in my possession for the store, and you will receive credit as the artist as well as 10% royalties for as long as the design is in the store. I hold the right to remove the design from the store at any time. You are free to email me at any time with any questions.

5. I will send out notifications for when you are able to submit designs. You will have one week at the beginning of every month to submit your design! Your design will be available in the store by the end of the month on *one* product type which we will discuss via email.

RULES FOR VOTERS:

1. I will create a poll after designs have been submitted by the submission date, and you will have a week to vote on the design you want to see in the community collection.

2. You are free to chat in the "design chat" channel, and it's encouraged! Expressing interest in a design, however, does not count as a vote. Only hearts count as votes.

3. Please be respectful- we are not asking you to critique designs. This will be a community collection, so we are simply asking for you to vote on designs you love and that you would like to see in our community collection.

The Road to Relaunch: What’s Coming in 2025

December 2024: The Last Hurrah

  • Closing Sales: Final month for warehouse operations, clearing out inventory to make space for the new business model. Emphasize the last chance for customers to grab current items.
  • Order Fulfillment: Ensuring all orders from the final sale period are packed and shipped promptly.

Transition Prep:

- Finalizing supplier agreements for curated box items.

- Securing packaging materials for the Valentine’s Day Box launch.

- Ordering a small quantity of product for testing.

Communication:

- Announce the transition timeline to customers and share updates about what’s to come in 2025.

January 2025: Foundation Work

Valentine’s Day Boxes:

- Products for the 40 Valentine’s Day Boxes arrive and are inspected for quality.

- Begin assembling box prototypes to ensure packaging and presentation meet expectations.

Supplier Collaboration:

- Partnering with small businesses to confirm product availability for the spring curated boxes.

Brand Development:

- Designing cohesive branding for curated boxes (labels, inserts, special cards).

- Updating website to reflect the transition to curated boxes.

  • Community Engagement:

- Share sneak peeks of box designs on social media to build excitement.

February 2025: Valentine’s Day Test Run

  • Launch:

- First 40 curated Valentine’s Day Boxes go on sale (first come, first serve).

- Test packaging, fulfillment, and shipping processes on a smaller scale.

Feedback Collection:

- Request reviews and feedback from customers to refine the box experience.

- Use feedback to adjust product selection, packaging, and communication for future boxes.

  • Operational Adjustments:

- Address any logistical challenges based on test run results.

March 2025: Full Steam Ahead

  • Finalizing Box Contents:

- Lock in product selections for the first curated box launches (Cozy Gamer, Creator Brainstorm, etc.).

- Order wholesale quantities for April-May launches.

  • Streamlining Fulfillment:

- Set up systems for efficient packaging and shipping.

- Hire or onboard help if needed for assembly.

  • Marketing Push:

- Share detailed previews of the upcoming curated boxes.

- Use feedback from Valentine’s Day Boxes to inform marketing copy and visuals.

April 2025: Prelaunch Prep

  • Product Delivery: Wholesale items for curated boxes arrive and are inspected.
  • Box Assembly: Begin assembling curated boxes for the official launch.
  • Soft Launch:

- Offer early access to a small number of curated boxes for loyal customers or subscribers.

- Test workflows with a higher volume to ensure scalability.

  • Website Update:

- Ensure all product pages, descriptions, and checkout processes are optimized for the curated box model.

May 2025: Official Relaunch

  • Launch Week:

- Release the first wave of curated boxes, including: The Cozy Gamer Box, Creator Brainstorm Box, Neurodivergent Study Box, The Cozy Chaos Café Box, The Hobby & Chill Box (TTI x Cozy K Exclusive), and more.

  • Community Events:

- Host a live Q&A or stream to celebrate the relaunch and introduce the curated boxes.

  • Post-Launch Evaluation:

- Monitor sales and gather customer feedback.

- Identify opportunities for improvement before expanding box offerings.

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