10 Golden Rules for Packaging Design
Packaging design is deceptive sometimes, especially for those new to product design. It seems so simple but there are so many considerations for a packaging design to work. Not only should the packaging be able to contain the items safely and securely, not only should the packaging be eco-friendly and easy to ship, not only […]
Conceptual t-shirt packaging designs (2015 Edition)
We’ve posted many t-shirt packaging designs before like this and this and noticed that a lot of you really love them. More than the design on the actual t-shirt, the t-shirt packaging says a lot about your brand, probably more than your actual tee. Y ou can put a plain tee inside a really kick-ass shirt packaging […]
Reasons Why You’re Not As Successful as You Should Be
YOU’RE NOT NETWORKING. Don’t roll your eyes now. We know you’re an artist and we know you’re not a fake but who says you should kiss ass when you’re networking? Networking simply means making good relationships with people. Although it helps that you hand out really awesome business cards at a party but good networking goes […]
Band Merch Tips From Band Merch Experts
MERCH TIPS FROM BRIAN “BT” TARANTO Brian Taranto has been rocking the merch industry since 1985. He launched Love Police, a company that has gone on to be a force of the merch industry. “With the onset of indie bands, trying to be a bit cooler and slacker with design or reference can work well… or bomb […]
Building your brand: How to effectively promote your small business
As a small business owner, you probably rely on an array of methods to help get the word out about what you do. Whether you have enlisted the help of a high-powered ad agency or you are more of a one man (or woman) show, one of the most effective ways of spreading the word […]
6 Reasons You Must Absolutely Bring Postcards to Film Festivals
For those attending their very first film festival, you might be shocked by just how aggressive filmmakers are in promoting their films. You will see these young filmmakers carrying big bags full of DVD screeners and posters, handing them to every film programmer/producer/press who shows even the least bit of attention. That’s because when you […]
Money-saving tips for the frugal musician
Money doesn’t come easy for musicians that is why apart from aiming to earn more, musicians should also aim to save on expenses. Here are some of the ways musicians can scrimp and save: Know the Tax Deductibles If you’re a tax-paying musician, then you must know that there are many things you can deduct from […]
Why You Need to Think About Branding the Moment You Formed Your Band
Most of us cringe whenever we hear the word branding. No one wants to talk about it. But if you want to be part of the music industry (yes, industry. You can cringe again.), you have to think about branding and marketing and networking and all the other non-music stuff in order to turn your […]
Now You See It, Now You Don’t: 8 Awesome Thermochromic Designs
Items applied with thermochromic ink or crystals change color when temperature changes making your design interactive and fun. One popular example of this is the famous mood ring. If you want to know more about thermochromic technology, go here. For the designers, here are some clever ways thermochromic technology is used for design: Polar Ice […]
What is the difference between AQ Finish compared to others?
When you ask most printing companies for the best finish, more often than not, they’d tell you it’s AQ finish. What the heck is AQ and why is it such a popular choice of most printing houses? AQ finish or Aqueous Finish is a vegetable cellulose coating which is applied to paper right after the inks. It produces […]