What if your first step into open source didn’t involve debugging backend code or trying to wrap your head around a massive, complex architecture? What if it actually started with a T-shirt?
It sounds a bit wild, right?
At OWASP BLT, we’ve already seen some crazy creative work from our community, so turning that energy into merch just felt right. We’re opening up a design contest because we want to see your personality in the project. And no, this isn't one of those situations where you submit your art and disappear into a void.
We need an original design that captures the grit and the community of OWASP.
We’re talking:
- Minimalist sleekness that screams "Pro Dev."
- Bold graphics that pop on a dark hoodie.
- Clever security references only the "in-the-know" will catch. Pure creative chaos.
The "Bounty"
- Winner’s Award: $25 (and the glory of seeing your design on the community).
- Hard Deadline: Submit your masterpiece by March 1, 2026.
The Workflow: Submit via GitHub
We’re keeping it open-source. No boring forms—just the tools you already know:
- Craft your design (high-res, please!).
- Initialize: Open a GitHub Issue using our Design Submission template.
- Document: Include a preview and a brief "commit message" (description) of your concept.
- Signal: Community reactions (👍, ❤️, 🚀) are the ultimate "social proof" and will help us crown the winner.
You create a design, you submit it as a GitHub issue, it appears on the showcase, and people vote on it. Just like that, you’re officially inside an open source project.
Yes. Through a T-shirt.
Design something cool. Something hacker-y. Maybe something that screams “squash those bugs.” When you submit it as an issue, you’ll see your name appear in a real repository. Honestly, that feeling is worth more than the prize itself.
Speaking of which, there is a $25 award for the winner, but that’s really just the side quest reward. The real unlock here is the confidence. Once you hit "submit," you’ve crossed a barrier most people never do. You’ve learned how issues work and stepped into a global community.
And if you’re looking at the bigger picture, OWASP BLT is participating in Google Summer of Code (GSoC) 2026. This contest is one of the easiest entry gates you’ll ever find to get to know the maintainers and the project's energy before the GSoC season really kicks off.
So, start small. Stay curious. See where a simple design can take you.
Ready to leave your mark on the repo? 👉 Click here for full details & submission info
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