Useful Designer Blogs That You Should Be Following

My absolute favorite blogs to read nowadays are ones that have a unique voice – whether it’s a blog written by a single person or a small team.

From the countless number of blogs I’ve read over the years, I’ve found those are the ones that are most enjoyable and rewarding to read.

Below is a list of (a few) blogs that I’ve personally gained some great knowledge from, and I want to share these hidden or maybe not so hidden gems with you.

Here’s that list in alphabetical order:

Blog.SpoonGraphics

Blog.SpoonGraphics

Written by one of my all time favorite designers, Chris Spooner – not because of his top-notch design skills and knowledge, but just in the way he’s built his career from the ground up. Chris’ design blog is one of the most popular design tutorial sites you can find online, and he’s definitely put in the time and hard work to earn that spot.

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The Stay True Project PART V: Setting Up Shop & Making Sales

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Welcome to part five of the Stay True Project Series – the final installment!

In previous parts of the series I discussed how I brought the Stay True idea to life (i), created the Kickstarter project (ii), printing & production of the products (iii), fulfilling customer orders & shipping (iv), and now is the time I go over how I showcase my products for sale.

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The Stay True Project PART IV: Order Fulfillment & Shipping

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Welcome to part four of the five part Stay True Project series!

In previous parts of the series I discussed how I brought the Stay True idea to life, creating the Kickstarter project, printing & production of the products, and now is the time to cover the daunting, frustrating, and most important part of running your own online shop: fulfilling customer orders and shipping.

What you’ll find in this post: 5 self shipping tips, the 5 step easy shipping process, 3 step process to shipping internationally, and more!

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The Stay True Project PART III: Printing & Production

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Welcome to part three of the five part Stay True Project series!

In the last two parts (part 1part 2) I discussed how I built the project from the ground up. Now with it’s success it’s time to execute.

“Nowadays, if you can dream it, you can print it. From full color all-over prints to glittery foil jumbo prints with rhinestones and embroidery, the sky is the limit.”

Thread’s Not Dead (p.83) by Jeff Finley

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The Stay True Project PART II: Creating the Kickstarter Project

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Welcome to part two of the five part Stay True Project series!

I’d like to talk numbers and share the details behind my experience creating the Stay True Kickstarter project.

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