From contests to archives

One of things that has made me the most proud about The Style Contest is the desire expressed by many to contribute styles to the database long after the contest was over. This to me is the best sign that The Style Contest was able to achieve one of its more important goals: to foster a Six Apart community of designers. But "The Style Contest" never felt like the right home for this community and group of individuals, which is why the team decided to create a new home for Six Apart styles and the designers who create them, aptly named "The Style Archive."

About The Style Archive

The Style Archive will serve as a permanent repository for all the styles submitted to any style contest, as well as a place for designers to submit new styles in between contests. The Style Archive allows visitors to submit new styles as well as to browse and search the archive.

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: What does this mean for The Style Contest website? Will the styles disappear from there?

For the time being: no. But what this move enables us to do is free up The Style Contest's website so that we can more easily host a new contest with new prizes.

Q: If I submit a new style to The Style Archive, will I still be eligible to submit my style to any new contest you guys might come up with?

Absolutely. Positively. Definitely. The Style Archive will not only be the home of styles submitted to any contest we create, but it can also be a place where new styles are submitted in between contests. So there is no need to hold back waiting for another $10,000 grand prize. Submit away.

Q: Who owns the styles once they are submitted?

The designer of course. And the designer is welcome to choose their own license for the designs they create. After all, it is their work.

Q: Are there any more contests planned?

It was always our intention to host more contests if the first one proved successful, which it was. So yes, there should be more contests. However, there in not one currently scheduled (as of October 2006), but stay tuned to The Style Archive Blog for news and announcements for news of a contest or other promotion or event.