Design By Humans

Design By Humans (DBH) is a print-on-demand marketplace that features artwork from a global community of independent artists, gamers, and content creators. It is heavily focused on pop culture, gaming, and geek culture, holding official licenses for brands like Star Wars, Marvel, and Nintendo. This allows artists to submit fan art for approval and sell officially licensed merchandise.

Artists open a storefront for free and earn a royalty for every t-shirt, hoodie, or art print sold. DBH handles the printing, fulfillment, and customer support. It is a legitimate and vibrant platform for illustrators and graphic designers to monetize their creativity without the risks of holding inventory.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. specific royalty rates?

Yes, Design By Humans has a fixed royalty schedule for most items. For example, artists typically earn $3.00 for every t-shirt sold, with different rates for hoodies, tanks, and art prints. You can view the full schedule in the artist dashboard.

2. Can I sell fan art?

Yes, unlike most POD sites, DBH has a "Fan Shop" program that allows you to submit fan art for specific licensed properties like Star Wars or Jurassic Park. If the brand owner approves your design, you can sell it legally and earn royalties.

3. specific approval process?

Yes, opening a store requires an application and portfolio review. Once you have a store, individual designs are also reviewed to ensure they meet print quality standards and copyright guidelines before they go live.

4. How do I get paid?

Design By Humans processes royalty payments via PayPal or Payoneer. Payments are issued on the first business day of each month for sales that have cleared the 30-day processing window.

5. Is it exclusive?

No, the agreement is non-exclusive, meaning you retain the rights to your original artwork (excluding licensed fan art) and can sell the same designs on other platforms like Redbubble or Society6 simultaneously.