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Has Pantone lost the plot?
The first week of December always has the design world buzzing because that is when the leading company in color matching : Pantone reveal the color for the upcoming year. Last year we were all subjected to the Mocha Mousse snore fest . This year we all hoped we would get a bolder color, especially with the HUGE revival of the Art Deco and Art Nouveau trends and the return of maximalism. Oh boy were we wrong! When I first saw the color of the year they picked for 2026 my rea

Cynthia Haller
2 days ago4 min read


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 92 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 56 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 124 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 161 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 46 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 133 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 81 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


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


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


Society6 introducing shipping fees for artists
Redbubble wasn't the only one to drop some massive news this April. In fact Society6 was the first to announce some changes in their...

Cynthia Haller
Apr 28, 20236 min read


Go the extra mile with your art files
When it comes to selling your art, especially on print on demand websites like Society6 and Redbubble it pays off to take your time and...

Cynthia Haller
Feb 23, 20235 min read


Things i wished i knew when I got started
I first heard of print on demand and the potential to sell my art back in 2015 or so when I was following a blogger who sold phone cases...

Cynthia Haller
Feb 12, 20238 min read


Printing your art on products locally
As a designer or artist, you might find yourself in a situation where you need some of your art printed quickly on a product without...

Cynthia Haller
Nov 26, 20228 min read
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