Win $3500 to Spend on the ULTIMATE Graphic Design Setup!

on May 24th 2009 with 281 comments

After a week of Graphic Design posts, Tuts+ and GraphicRiver are excited to bring you this awesome chance to win $3500 in cold, hard cash to spend on the ultimate creative set-up. You’ll also win up to 30 of your favourite Envato Marketplace files and a year of Tuts+ membership. And best of all it’s dead easy to enter, read on to find out how.

Create a Collection

When you find files on any of the 5 Envato Marketplaces including GraphicRiver you can bookmark them and add them to a collection of bookmarks. Those collections can be made public for sharing and showing off. All you need to do to go into the running to win our huge prize is create a public collection of your favourite files. That’s it!

$3500 to Spend!

One lucky entrant will win US$3,500 paid to a PayPal account of their choosing to spend on the ultimate creative setup. Just to give you an idea of what that could buy, you could grab yourself a brand new iMac, Adobe CS4 Design Premium complete with InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator and the works, a set of Pantone swatch books and still have cash to spare to buy a whole bunch of design books from Amazon!

And on top of that we’ll buy you all the files in your winning collection AND we’ll throw in a year’s subscription to the Plus program here at Tuts+.

9 Runners Up

For 9 runners up we’ll buy you the entire set of Envato Marketplace files you put into your winning collections. With files priced up to $25 and up to 30 items per collection, the potential value of this runner-up prize is a solid $750 each!

How to Enter

To enter, you’ll need to be a member of our marketplaces, so if you aren’t already create a free account on any of them: FlashDen, AudioJungle, GraphicRiver, ThemeForest or VideoHive.

Then here’s how to do create your public collection to enter:

1. Decide on the theme of your collection (e.g. Best Vector Illustrations, Killer WordPress Themes)
2. At the top of the page where your username is, click the Bookmarks link
3. Name your new collection in the Create a New Collection box
4. Add an awesome image to represent your collection
5. Add a description for your collection
6. Make it publicly viewable (this is important!), then click Create.

Then all you need to do is find up to 30 of the best files across the marketplaces that fit your theme and add them using the Bookmark This Item feature on the right of each file page!

To make sure we know about your collection, link to it in a comment at the bottom of this post by June 15 2009 to enter.

How We Choose the Winners

We’ll be looking for collections that possess:

* An original and useful theme (eg. holiday related, colour related, functionality related)
* A great image
* A useful and informative description
* A great selection of files

We will choose the 10 best collections based on those criteria. Each of these will win all the files in their collection (up to a maximum of 30 files).

Then we’ll publish an online poll for the public to vote on their favourite of the top 10. The poll will be published on the 5 marketplace blogs – FlashDen Blog, GraphicRiver Blog, AudioJungle Blog, ThemeForest Blog, VideoHive Blog.

The collection with the most votes will win US$3500 to spend on the ultimate creative set-up, the files in their winning collection, plus a one year Tuts+ membership!!

FAQs

Can I enter more than once?
Yes, you can enter as many times as you like with each public collection counting as an entry.

Can I put files from different marketplaces into one collection?
Yes, absolutely. For instance you could have a "corporate" themed collection with files from every marketplace in it.

Do I need to be a member to enter?
Yes you do. You have to be a member to create a collection, but joining the Envato marketplaces is completely free and only takes 30 seconds.

Can I include my own files in my entered collection?
Yes you can! You can include any files you think are great – whether they’re yours or not! :-)

How do I enter my collection into the competition?
Just place a comment with a link to it and the title.

When does the competition close?
You need to put a link to your collection by June 15th, 11:59pm Australian Eastern Standard time to be considered. Remember to make sure your collection is publicly viewable so we can see it, too!

Terms and Conditions

  • Staff from Envato will select the ten finalists, our decision is final.
  • Entry is open to anyone who is NOT an Envato employee.
  • Payment will only be made via PayPal. To receive the grand prize you must have a PayPal account. You can however enter without and be eligible to win the Tuts+ subscription and items in your winning collection.
  • Entries close 11:59pm June 15th, Australian Eastern Standard time.
  • If you are suspected of attempting to rig the contest by spamming entries or votes your entry(ies) will be disqualified
  • Please contact Envato support (http://activeden.net/support) with any questions or clarification.

Good Luck!

 
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  1. Daniel says:
    May 30, 2009 at 7:14 pm

    Amazing 3D effects

    http://flashden.net/collections/223977-amazing-3d-effects

    Reply
  2. Mark Garity says:
    May 30, 2009 at 9:14 pm

    Best Clean & Simple User Interfaces

    http://themeforest.net/collections/221541-best-clean-simple-user-interfaces

    Reply
  3. Mark Garity says:
    May 30, 2009 at 9:15 pm

    Best Clean and Simple User Interfaces

    http://themeforest.net/collections/221541

    Reply
  4. topher says:
    May 30, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    30 Incredible Utilities

    http://flashden.net/collections/222627-30-incredible-utilities

    Reply
  5. Randy says:
    May 30, 2009 at 10:35 pm

    I love free stuff! :D

    http://themeforest.net/collections/224226-web-application

    Reply
  6. MiDesigner says:
    May 31, 2009 at 2:41 am

    it’s really my dream prize wish to win it . here is my 30 best portfolio websites .

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/220425-best-portfolio-websites

    Reply
  7. zeven says:
    May 31, 2009 at 6:48 am

    My favorite vectors

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/224340-vectors?page=1

    Reply
  8. Marek says:
    May 31, 2009 at 3:03 pm

    IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE? NO!

    It’s the ultimate collection of colorful designs which can be used as a portfolio.

    http://themeforest.net/collections/224480-portfolio-designs-with-the-most-amazing-colorschemes

    Reply
  9. Marek says:
    May 31, 2009 at 3:45 pm

    IS IT A BIRD? IS IT A PLANE? NO!

    It’s the ultimate collection of colorful designs which can be used as a portfolio!

    http://themeforest.net/collections/224480-portfolio-designs-with-the-most-amazing-colorschemes

    Reply
  10. Ariyo says:
    May 31, 2009 at 4:31 pm

    My first collection: Awesome + easy to use templates

    http://themeforest.net/collections/224539-awesome-easy-to-use-html-css-templates

    Reply
  11. Ariyo Shahry says:
    May 31, 2009 at 4:33 pm

    I don’t know why I can’t post a comment :(
    I’ll try it again. Here is my collection:

    http://themeforest.net/collections/224539-awesome-easy-to-use-html-css-templates

    Reply
  12. fractma says:
    May 31, 2009 at 11:47 pm

    Hi Collis!

    Here is my bookmark collection for the competition:

    Name: Smooth Web 2.0
    Description: A tasty collection of professional, inspirational and innovative designs elements.
    URL: http://flashden.net/collections/221423-smooth-web-2-0

    Thanks!

    fractma

    Reply
  13. Colorbunch says:
    June 1, 2009 at 2:04 am

    here it is :) the ultimate freelance startup bundle:

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/224719-the-ultimate-freelance-startup-bundle

    Reply
  14. Stephen says:
    June 1, 2009 at 4:02 pm

    Here is my collection for the contest. Thanks for the opportunity!

    http://themeforest.net/collections/225123-versatile-designs-for-designers

    Reply
  15. Stephen says:
    June 1, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    Here’s my entry for the contest. Thank you!

    http://themeforest.net/collections/225123-versatile-designs-for-designers

    Reply
  16. Stephen says:
    June 1, 2009 at 11:17 pm

    Versatile Designs for Designers

    http://themeforest.net/collections/225123-versatile-designs-for-designers

    Reply
  17. desiree says:
    June 2, 2009 at 2:51 am

    some nature files ^.^

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/225386-natural-wonders

    Reply
  18. Maryam Mijinyawa says:
    June 2, 2009 at 2:18 pm

    My second entry. 30 Website Elements.
    Thanks for the opportunity and good luck everyone!

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/221041-favorite-website-elements

    Reply
  19. Sarah Williams says:
    June 2, 2009 at 3:08 pm

    Greeny.

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/220091-easy-being-green

    Reply
  20. Sayz says:
    June 3, 2009 at 6:22 am

    30 Best Minimalistic Templates

    http://themeforest.net/collections/219104-best-minimalistic-template

    Reply
  21. John Parker says:
    June 3, 2009 at 10:53 am

    WordPress Business Solutions

    http://themeforest.net/collections/226297-wordpress-business-solutions

    Reply
  22. Freidy Goldberger says:
    June 3, 2009 at 3:46 pm

    COLORS!

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/226498-colors

    Reply
  23. Chirag Jain says:
    June 3, 2009 at 5:02 pm

    Deceptive Elegant Black

    http://themeforest.net/collections/225045-deceptive-elegant-black

    Reply
  24. Francis Boudreau says:
    June 3, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Calm songs to relax.
    http://audiojungle.net/collections/226771-calm-and-serene-songs

    Reply
  25. Kasun Gunasekera says:
    June 3, 2009 at 11:42 pm

    “uber MAD Websites!”

    http://flashden.net/collections/223357-uber-mad-websites

    :D:D

    Reply
  26. Francis Boudreau says:
    June 4, 2009 at 9:38 am

    Calm and serene songs to relax.
    http://audiojungle.net/collections/226771-calm-and-serene-songs

    Reply
  27. Chirag Jain says:
    June 4, 2009 at 10:39 am

    Deceptive Elegant Black

    http://themeforest.net/collections/225045-deceptive-elegant-black

    Reply
  28. Franck Bossy says:
    June 4, 2009 at 10:43 am

    Here’s my selection : “Rockstar Design” !

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/227080-rockstar-design

    Reply
  29. Benedikt R. says:
    June 5, 2009 at 10:11 am

    Quality Resources

    “High Quality Resources for your Business Portfolio. Including Flash, Graphic Elements and Templates.”

    http://flashden.net/collections/227725-quality-resources

    Regards

    Reply
  30. Melanie Neuhauser says:
    June 6, 2009 at 3:15 pm

    Future, Science-Fiction and Space

    “I love Science-Fiction, the look of TRON-lookalike themes and clean futuristic layouts mixed with space art and “the look of the Future”, and everything that has to do with it. Here are the works, that I deemed to fit the best.”

    http://themeforest.net/collections/221933-future-science-fiction-and-space

    greetings

    Reply
  31. Tyler Christopherson-Schorn says:
    June 6, 2009 at 10:01 pm

    Eco Ego
    http://audiojungle.net/collections/219508-eco-ego

    Reply
  32. Tyler Christopherson-Schorn says:
    June 6, 2009 at 10:02 pm

    Preloading Inspiration
    http://audiojungle.net/collections/219722-preloading-inspiration

    Reply
  33. Francis Boudreau says:
    June 6, 2009 at 10:57 pm

    My first entry : Calm and serene songs.
    http://audiojungle.net/collections/226771-calm-and-serene-songs

    Reply
  34. Dustin Quillen says:
    June 7, 2009 at 4:26 pm

    Streamlined WordPress

    “This collection of templates is for the client with efficiency in mind. These streamlined designs will get your audience focused on the important services you offer quickly and easily, without being drab and resembling a site from the early stages of web design.”

    http://themeforest.net/collections/228930-streamlined-wordpress

    I am surprised that a Wacom Tablet was not a suggestion of what to do with the prize money. I would LOVE to have one of those to work on my tattoo designs. :)

    Reply
  35. Dustin Quillen says:
    June 7, 2009 at 4:30 pm

    I don’t think this posted right the first time… so I will give it one more go.

    Streamlined WordPress -

    “This collection of templates is for the client with efficiency in mind. These streamlined designs will get your audience focused on the important services you offer quickly and easily, without being drab and resembling a site from the early stages of web design.”

    http://themeforest.net/collections/228930-streamlined-wordpress

    I am surprised that a Wacom Tablet was not a suggestion of what to do with the prize money. I would LOVE to have one of those to help me with designing new tattoos for clients. :) I guess you could consider tattoo artists freelancers, right?

    Reply
  36. Rolland Sebastian says:
    June 8, 2009 at 5:43 am

    My official entry

    The Web Startup
    http://flashden.net/collections/229128-web-startup

    Reply
  37. Mercedes Marie Calayag says:
    June 9, 2009 at 7:55 pm

    Hi! These are my entries:

    Active Color Themes
    http://themeforest.net/collections/225364-active-color-themes

    Muted Color Themes
    http://themeforest.net/collections/225953-muted-color-themes

    Quiet Color Themes
    http://themeforest.net/collections/225976-quiet-color-themes

    Rich Color Themes
    http://themeforest.net/collections/225999-rich-color-themes

    Reply
  38. Zul Azman says:
    June 9, 2009 at 11:49 pm

    My first entry..

    – Why WordPress –

    http://themeforest.net/collections/229228-why-wordpress

    Reply
  39. Zul Azman says:
    June 9, 2009 at 11:51 pm

    My First Entry..

    – Why WordPress? –
    http://themeforest.net/collections/229228-why-wordpress

    Reply
  40. Zul Azman says:
    June 9, 2009 at 11:54 pm

    My First Entry

    – Why WordPress? –

    http://themeforest.net/collections/229228-why-wordpress

    Reply
  41. Zul Azman says:
    June 10, 2009 at 4:49 am

    My First Entry:

    http://themeforest.net/collections/229228-why-wordpress

    Reply
  42. Juul Coolen says:
    June 11, 2009 at 10:07 am

    I Love Icons

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/231282-i-love-icons

    I love icons, do you?

    Reply
  43. Chad says:
    June 11, 2009 at 12:07 pm

    Here is my collection:

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/223759-sleek-theme-designs

    Reply
  44. Koushik S says:
    June 14, 2009 at 2:28 pm

    Here’s mine..
    http://graphicriver.net/collections/233233-nature

    I hope i win :S

    Reply
  45. Albert says:
    June 14, 2009 at 4:45 pm

    Rock Band 7 Essentials

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/233214-rock-band-7-essentials

    Reply
  46. Harnas says:
    June 14, 2009 at 5:21 pm

    My collection:
    http://flashden.net/collections/233290-creative-soul

    Reply
  47. Albert says:
    June 14, 2009 at 5:38 pm

    Rok Band Pack

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/219747-rokband-pack?page=1

    Reply
  48. Abraham says:
    June 14, 2009 at 8:16 pm

    Thanks for holding this competition, here are my 3 entries

    The Envato Technique
    http://themeforest.net/collections/231353-the-envato-technique

    Fire Your Designer
    http://themeforest.net/collections/231346-fire-your-designer

    Learn Through Layers
    http://themeforest.net/collections/232749-learn-through-layers

    I really hope you guys enjoy them, all the illustrations are originals

    Reply
  49. Mona says:
    June 15, 2009 at 3:16 am

    Here is my first entry:

    Simple & Clean Collection: http://themeforest.net/collections/229493-simple-clean

    Reply
  50. Mark says:
    June 15, 2009 at 9:05 am

    Classic, Vintage and Retro Resources

    http://graphicriver.net/collections/233674-classic-vintage-and-retro-resources

    Reply
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