TOP 10 SPOONFLOWER TIPS FOR FABRIC DESIGNERS
Curious how to sell your own fabric designs on various fabrics and wallpaper on Spoonflower?
Here are my top 10 tips for Spoonflower fabric designers that will help you sell more designs, get more exposure for your work, and save money in the process. In this video, I talk about my own experience of 12+ years of designing and selling my own fabric and other types of products on Spoonflower.
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As a textile designer with over 15 years of experience and the founder of Oksancia Textile Design Studio and an award-winning online school, I have gained a wealth of knowledge about designing fabric on Spoonflower. In this blog post, I am sharing my top 10 tips for Spoonflower fabric designers to help you get the most out of your designs and increase your sales.
– Utilize descriptive keywords and metadata. When uploading your designs to Spoonflower, it is essential to use descriptive keywords and metadata. Spoonflower has a search algorithm similar to Google, and the more descriptive you are with your designs, the easier it will be for customers to find your fabric. When editing your design, scroll down to the “collections” section to add a title, description, and tags to your design. Make sure to add keywords, colors, and any relevant subject matter to your title and description to help the algorithm match your fabric to potential buyers.
– Join a Spoonflower fans Facebook group. Joining the Spoonflower fans Facebook group is a great way to connect with other Spoonflower designers and learn about the platform. You can chat with fellow designers and share tips and advice to help you get the most out of Spoonflower. I also recommend checking out my repeat pattern design mastermind Facebook group, which is not just about Spoonflower but all kinds of repeat pattern designs.
– Add a swatch book sample pack to your order. When ordering fabric from Spoonflower, consider adding a swatch book sample pack to your order. This inexpensive pack includes samples of all of Spoonflower’s current fabrics and a color guide to help you see how the colors will print on the fabric. This is a great way to get a feel for the fabric and see how sharp the colors turn out.
– Order proofs for your fabric designs. To make your fabric available for sale on Spoonflower, you need to order proofs. This is a swatch of your fabric that you receive in the mail, and it costs $5. However, if you design 42 or more designs, you can use Spoonflower’s fill-a-project or fill-a-yard option to make your fabrics available for sale for much less.
– Utilize collections. Organizing your designs into collections can help potential buyers find your fabric and increase your sales. When editing your design, consider adding it to a collection to help customers find it more easily.
– Optimize your shop profile. Make sure your shop profile is optimized to attract potential customers. Use high-quality images of your designs and add a descriptive bio about yourself and your work. Also, make sure your shop name is descriptive and easy to find in the search results.
– Utilize social media. Social media is a powerful tool for promoting your designs and increasing your sales. Make sure to share your designs on platforms like Instagram, Facebook, and Pinterest and engage with potential customers. Also, consider running ads to reach a wider audience.
– Offer discounts and promotions. Offering discounts and promotions is a great way to attract potential customers and increase your sales. Consider offering discounts on your fabric designs or running promotions to help drive sales.
– Utilize Spoonflower’s design challenges. Spoonflower offers design challenges regularly, and participating in these challenges can help you get more exposure for your designs. Consider submitting your designs to these challenges and engaging with other designers.
– Provide excellent customer service. Finally, providing excellent customer service is crucial for building a loyal customer base and increasing your sales on Spoonflower. Respond promptly to customer inquiries and make sure to deliver high-quality products and services to your customers.
Thank you so much for watching!
Grow, love, and create.Â
Oksancia
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