CD – DVD – Vinyl – T-shirt – Box Sets
3D Pop-ups literally grab our attention because they remind us of our childhood and they’re really fascinating works of art. They’re not just copy-pasted designs printed on paper and mass produced by thousands, they’re well thought-out from pre-production to assembly to packaging. You know each piece you’re holding is made with a lot of effort […]
We want to market ourselves as freelance artists and we want to market our works. However, when the opportunity strikes for us to introduce ourselves to an individual or to a crowd, we fumble and only manage to let out a soft squeal. Or, when we’re not shy, we’re too scared that we’re sharing so […]
One marketing hack which I find very smart is wrapping the CD or DVD in a poster. Instead of coming up with a regular (and sometimes expensive!) CD packaging and a poster, why not turn the poster into a CD/DVD packaging? That way, you’ll be spending less and marketing more efficiently. Here are some of […]
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 […]
When we hear the word colorful, we automatically think of fluffy things, candies, ponies and rainbows. However, here are examples of CD artwork designs that are colorful but are totally mature and classy. Whoever said colorful is tacky surely have not seen these CD artworks. When done right, colorful could be kick-ass! Jamie Lidell’s self-titled album cover Nameless- Album […]
IF THERE’S SOMETHING THAT’S NOT CLEAR TO YOU, DON’T SIGN! Contracts often run for long periods of time so don’t be too cool (aka lazy) when reading it. Make sure you understand each word and each sentence. But it’s so technical, you say. You don’t have time for this, you say. Get a lawyer’s help! […]
It’s 2015! Who still sends brochures? Good businesses, apparently. Although websites are great for promoting your business, people are still charmed by good-looking brochures. Here are the reasons why you should have a brochure even if you already have a great website: 1. BECAUSE YOU HAVE TO HAND OUT SOMETHING OTHER THAN A BUSINESS CARD […]
There are a millions of start-ups each year that do not go anywhere that is why the first year is really very crucial. What should you expect on the first year of your small business? What problems are you going to encounter? Most important of all, what can you do to ensure success? Here are some […]
When it comes to custom t-shirts printing in LA, the packaging should always be included in the equation. Tees are just tees but if you put them in really cool t-shirt boxes, they suddenly have more value. Here are some of the most adorable t-shirt boxes I’ve seen: LATELY LILY T-SHIRT BOX SET If it’s […]
As an indie musician today, you have to be a master of music but a jack of all trades as well. That means that aside from being a musician, you have to be an accountant, an event organizer, a social media guru, and a master promoter too. Whew! Don’t you wish you could go back […]