Welcome to HotButtonMerch

HotButtonMerch is a brand created by Cadmus Publishing, with the purpose of empowering incarcerated individuals by transforming their hand-drawn designs into digital artwork that can be reproduced on a wide range of products. This initiative not only allows them to showcase their creativity but also gives them a platform to share their work with the world.

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How it Works

1. Design Submission

Incarcerated artists send us their hand-drawn designs.

2. Digital Transformation

Our skilled graphics department converts these designs into digital files suitable for product reproduction.

3. Product Creation

These digital designs are then printed on various products, such as apparel, accessories, and more.

4. Social Sharing

Designers can share product mock-ups with friends and family, who can post them on social media.

5. Set Prices and Tell Stories

Designers set their own prices and provide personal descriptions to accompany their products, sharing their stories and experiences.

6. Order Facilitation

HBM handles all aspects of order processing, customer service, and fulfillment.

7. Earning Royalties

For every sale made, the designer earns a royalty, providing them with a tangible benefit from their creative efforts. This initiative not only fosters artistic expression but also contributes to financial empowerment and a sense of achievement.

New Arrivals

Cadmus Publishing

At Cadmus Publishing, we are passionate about unlocking creative potential and providing meaningful opportunities for all. With that vision in mind, we created HotButtonMerch (HBM) to offer prisoners the chance to express their artistic talents and better prepare for their reentry into society.

We represent over 300 authors in prison and 90% of our staff have been in prison or are in prisons. We publish books, music, magazines and provide a full range of admin services for people in prisons.

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