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Founder Stories

Mija Vera from Mind Speaks

Mija shares her experience selling at her first in-person market and how she stood out selling stationery packs.

Jan 11, 2023


Store Design

How to design the product description of your stationery store.

Design the product description by thinking like a store associate and answering questions.

Oct 12, 2022

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Store Design

How to design the global navigation of your stationery store

Guidelines on how to design the global navigation and footer of your online store.

Sep 24, 2022


Store Design

How to design the homepage of your stationery store

Guidelines on how to design and optimize the homepage of your online store.

Sep 6, 2022


Business & Marketing

Toronto Art Markets to Sell Your Stationery Products

Sell your stationery at Toronto arts market, shows, & conventions to get your brand in front of customers.

Mar 31, 2022


Founder Stories

Launching a Sketchbook for Architects on Kickstarter

Chris shares the value of sketching in design, how he collected product feedback, and what it was like working with overseas manufacturers.

Mar 13, 2022


Business & Marketing

How do I sell my style?

For many creatives, they start creating products branded with their own artistic style. What if you want to sell your style to customers? Can your style be your niche?

Feb 9, 2022


Founder Stories

Growing as an Independent Artist

Natalie has been experimenting with various ways to grow as an independent artist. Dive into how she is building the business side of her practice while staying true to her authentic self.

Dec 27, 2021


Business & Marketing

Motivations of Creative Entrepreneurs

I read several papers that explore artist motivation, career, and making money. I summarize what I read and what I learned.

Dec 1, 2021


Founder Stories

Designing Sustainable Leather Goods with Saddlery Techniques

A conversation about the identity of an artist versus a business owner, how small businesses build meaningful connections with customers, and what it means to run a business that champions sustainability.

Nov 5, 2021


Business & Marketing

Etsy Pattern versus Shopify

Exploring the pros and cons of website builders Pattern and Shopify, and which one is better for building a brand.

Oct 25, 2021