{"id":19531,"date":"2025-12-14T20:56:53","date_gmt":"2025-12-14T20:56:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/?p=19531"},"modified":"2025-12-14T20:59:05","modified_gmt":"2025-12-14T20:59:05","slug":"moderation-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog-content.thortful.com\/moderation-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Moderation"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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We want thortful to be a place where great designs stand out, where Creators feel proud of the work they put forward, and where customers can easily discover cards that feel thoughtful, well-made, and meaningful. As pioneers in this space, part of thortful\u2019s responsibility is to keep pushing the market and pushing the standard of what great design looks like, thanks to the evolving talents and creativity of our Creators.<\/span><\/p>

In many marketplaces, customers end up scrolling past designs that don\u2019t quite meet the level of quality they\u2019re hoping for. We want customers to browse because they\u2019re excited to find the card that truly reflects their relationship with the recipient, not because they\u2019re trying to sift through cards not quite hitting the mark.<\/span><\/p>

To protect that experience, we\u2019re making our curation more focused and tightening the standard of what we accept into the main catalogue as the cardmarket and consumer expectations evolve. In traditional retail, buyers shape the customer experience by hand-selecting products that meet their standards. In a marketplace, we do this through what we choose to publish from thousands of Creator uploads. Stronger curation ensures our catalogue stays high-quality, distinctive and keeps the browsing experience inspiring rather than overwhelming.<\/span><\/p>

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By opening up our criteria here, we hope to give you clearer guidance and build a catalogue together that feels current, thoughtful, and a joy for customers to explore.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Primary Questions<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t
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These are the core considerations we apply to every design, regardless of style, tone, or subject matter. They focus on intentionality, clarity, and overall execution; the fundamentals that determine whether a card feels polished, professional, and ready for the main thortful catalogue. If these foundations are strong, your design will be well positioned before we even move into the more specific secondary criteria<\/span><\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Musts:<\/strong>
\u2022Good bleed allowance
\u2022CMYK colours
\u2022No misleading textures
\u2022Correct spelling and grammar
\u2022No political bias
\u2022No derogatory language
\u2022No pornographic imagery
\u2022No copycats or infringement
\u2022Original<\/p>


Design:<\/strong>
\u2022Cohesive line weights
\u2022Consistent and effective shading
\u2022Complementing background
\u2022Not overly busy
\u2022Harmonious colours
\u2022Font originality, cohesion, and readability
\u2022Good visual hierarchy with a clear focal point and flow
\u2022Balanced composition and use of negative space
\u2022Visual cohesion
\u2022Accuracy and effectiveness of illustration<\/p>


Subject:<\/strong>
\u2022Effective sentiment
\u2022Clear purpose
\u2022Word choice and message clarity
\u2022Commerciality
\u2022Appropriateness
\u2022Theme saturation<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The key factor that makes or breaks a design is intentionality. All of the points above should address the main themes that help to make a design look skilled. Every choice should look deliberate, cohesive, and purposeful. When the elements, style, lighting, focal point, composition, text, and overall concept all feel intentionally crafted, the design appears professional. When any of these areas seem accidental, inconsistent, or unclear, the design quickly looks out of place on thortful shelves.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If you are repurposing a design from one occasion to another, or adding different recipients, does the message still land? Is it still relevant? If the new design is not as impactful, it won\u2019t be as commercially viable.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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If the illustrations used are reminiscent of AI-generated imagery or ClipArt, they don\u2019t represent the individuality or design credentials we\u2019re striving to forge as a community of independent designers. As such, anything perceived as AI-generated or ClipArt will not be accepted for standard cards. However, we welcome AI generated designs for our Face Swap cards, particularly photorealistic designs.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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These questions apply to specific types of designs: Funny cards, Celebrity\/Pop Culture cards, and everything else.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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These questions focus on how well the joke and the visuals work together, ensuring the humour is clear and intentionally delivered. Funny is what we\u2019re known for, but the design still needs to look good (unless the poor design is part of the joke). The card should feel great as a whole, not carried by the joke alone.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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It\u2019s important to check whether a joke is overdone because humour loses impact when customers have seen the same gag countless times. Fresh humour stands out in the marketplace, while overused humour feels predictable and reduces the overall appeal of the design.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Intentionality is key. We love a card where the formatting enhances the humour because it adds another layer of cleverness. The humour has to land instantly, so the formatting plays a huge role in how quickly and clearly the viewer understands the gag. For example, if the text is crowded, poorly spaced, or visually confusing, it slows down that moment of recognition and weakens the joke, even if the idea itself is strong.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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For funny cards, the image and text need to work together to amplify the humour. The visual should strengthen the joke, not distract from it. When the illustration style and typography feel cohesive, the card delivers a clearer, sharper punchline, whereas mismatched styles can dilute or confuse the humour altogether.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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These questions centre on the quality of the celebrity illustration and how well it captures the person at a glance. The illustration needs to feel polished and instantly recognisable. A strong caption matters too, but the card shouldn\u2019t rely on the joke alone; the visual has to stand on its own so the design feels cohesive and high-quality as a whole.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Celebrity cards rely on instant recognisability. If customers can\u2019t tell who it is at a glance, the concept loses its impact.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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Shading needs to be very intentional. If it\u2019s too flat or too dark, the illustration quickly looks amateur. Precise, thoughtful shading helps keep the celebrity\u2019s features clear and the artwork polished.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t

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The caption needs to feel clever and well-informed, because fans can immediately tell when a Creator truly understands the celebrity, moment, or reference behind the joke. Surface-level humour tends to fall flat, while a caption with genuine insight shows intentionality and delivers the kind of sharp, satisfying humour that resonates with people who love the subject.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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For these designs, the visual execution is doing most of the heavy lifting, so the artwork and formatting need to look polished and intentionally crafted. With no joke or pop culture hook to carry them, the visual standards here are stricter and the design has to stand out on its own.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Some visual choices can unintentionally make a card feel older or more traditional, especially when compared to modern greeting card trends. Here are the some elements that most often create a dated look:
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Clean formatting is essential because these designs rely on clarity, tone, and visual harmony rather than a punchline or recognisable reference. If the layout feels busy, cluttered, or distracting, it makes the card harder to digest and takes attention away from the message or artwork, causing the overall design to feel less intentional and more amateur.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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Above everything else, what matters most is intentionality. Strong designs sometimes break rules with skill, clarity, and purpose. What makes a card feel professional and distinctive\u00a0 is whether the choices look deliberate rather than accidental. If the style, proportions, humour, or layout feel intentionally crafted, unconventional design choices shine, but if they feel unintentional, even otherwise good ideas can fall flat.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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By tightening what appears on thortful’s shelves, we\u2019re shaping a catalogue that feels fresher, more exciting, and more reflective of the incredible creativity within our community. These clearer expectations will help us build a marketplace where great designs shine, customers discover cards they genuinely love, and Creators feel proud to have their work featured. We\u2019re excited for what this next chapter brings and we can\u2019t wait to see what you create.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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