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Is the orange and Mint combo going to be a thing in 2026?
2 years ago I suddenly found myself pulled to create more teal, orange and turquoise designs, which led to the creation of the " Mediterranean Patio " collection. Now it seems I might have been onto something as I have noticed those warm 70s colors making a comeback this year. So, is the orange and mint combo going to be a thing in 2026? My vote goes for yes, there have been several signs it's trending. Not only has burnt orange been a color used by fast fashion brands like

Cynthia Haller
Nov 9, 20252 min read


The print on Demand industry is changing, here's how to adapt
Once upon a time, there was a new business model emerging where a company would launch a catalog of products, and ask artists to upload...

Cynthia Haller
Oct 5, 20256 min read


Redbubble announced a change in fees structures
In yet another example of Print on Demand changing all the time : Redbubble announced a a change in fees structure in an email today....

Cynthia Haller
Aug 12, 20254 min read


Introducing the Dolce Vita collection
The hot trend of the season is everything mediterranean, from sardine tins to juicy tomatoes and summer food and I couldn't let this...

Cynthia Haller
Jul 16, 20251 min read


Transforming Your PoD Mockups: Use Stock Photos for Eye-Catching Composites
The one thing you ABSOLUTELY want to avoid when promoting your work on social media is being boring. Yet, that's the mistake maby a...

Cynthia Haller
Jul 4, 20255 min read


Society6's biggest move
The first business day of February brough in a massive surprise/shock for many artists in the community with Society6's biggest move to...

Cynthia Haller
Feb 4, 20256 min read


3 Business expenses you shouldn't skip
As I type this, the people are loosing it over Instagram changing their grid from a square format to a rectangle format...

Cynthia Haller
Jan 18, 20256 min read


Using mockups to create a professional portfolio
There will be a point during your surface designer career where you'll need to create a collection or put together a portfolio or website

Cynthia Haller
Jan 13, 20253 min read


Time to kiss creative blocks goodbye
This is time to kiss creative blocks goodbye! There is no more excuses with this one super cool Christmas gift I gave myself

Cynthia Haller
Jan 8, 20251 min read


Don't put all your eggs in the same basket
As the year draws to an end, I've been reflecting on the year that was, both professionally and personally. And this year, the biggest...

Cynthia Haller
Dec 21, 20244 min read


Meet Mocha Mousse
December is the time when all creatives working with colors await the biggest news of the color industry to drop : Pantone's color of the...

Cynthia Haller
Dec 11, 20243 min read


The Maharani's summer garden collection
If you've been following me on Instagram (and you should) you probably got hints about my launching "The Maharani's summer garden...

Cynthia Haller
Nov 18, 20243 min read


My Society6 paid subscription experience
Reflecting on the past year and my Society6 paid subscription experience. Has it paid off?

Cynthia Haller
Nov 13, 20244 min read


New Halloween mini collection
Today I present to you a new Halloween collection that is more a mini collection than anything and a very accidental one at that. But!...

Cynthia Haller
Sep 26, 20242 min read


Instagram 2024, what works and what doesn't
Things went completely crazy on Instagram these past few months.
People's reach went down the toilet, and everyone is wondering what to do

Cynthia Haller
Aug 29, 20246 min read


Social Media and the AI threat
Unless you've been of the grid, chances are you heard about social media and the AI threat it poses to artists in the past few weeks.

Cynthia Haller
Jun 15, 20245 min read


Keeping your art files organized without spreadsheets
One of the serious downside of making a living as an artist and surface designer is that art files add up and pile up very quickly on...

Cynthia Haller
Oct 24, 20234 min read


Is getting started with Society6 still worth it?
Society6 just dropped the announcement they have been hinting at last April : the introduction of paid artist subscription plans. We were...

Cynthia Haller
Oct 21, 20236 min read


Harness The power of Generative AI for your creative business
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past year, you must have heard about Generative AI and the world of potential application...

Cynthia Haller
Oct 11, 20235 min read


Which Print on demand shop should you start with?
So, you decided to take the plunge and put your art out there and start selling it. You've researched all your options and decided to...

Cynthia Haller
Jul 19, 20238 min read
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