Steampunk Designs Sought For Roller Blinds Competition

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Come and have a go if you think you’re steampunk enough

Do you dream of the days when airships ruled the skies, gentlemen duelled with steam-assisted rayguns, and a waxed moustache was considered the very apex of fashion? Then Direct Blinds wants to hear from you.

The competition opens on 19 November and the deadline for entries is 3 December. Entries will be judged by acclaimed science fiction authors Ian Macleod and James P Blaylock, who will select 20 of the best to be displayed in an online gallery. It's then opened up to a public vote to decide the overall winner, who receives:

• A £250 cash prize
• A roller blind featuring their design
• Promotion of their work across Direct Blinds and industry sites

“A stunning design turns the ordinary into the extraordinary – and there are few things more extraordinary than the fantastical world of steampunk,” said Nic Swift, joint managing director, at Direct Blinds. “We look forward to seeing some amazing entries in this competition, and wish all our anachronauts the very best of luck.”

Ian Macleod added: "Good design is about using invention to create an atmosphere – much like good writing, in fact – and I'm really looking forward to seeing what this fascinatingly themed competition turns up."

To enter, click here


Dave Golder
Dave Golder
Freelance Writer

Dave is a TV and film journalist who specializes in the science fiction and fantasy genres. He's written books about film posters and post-apocalypses, alongside writing for SFX Magazine for many years.