In this short project you will create a collection of work for direct sale whilst considering a number of industry factors.

Steps:

1. Research the world of 'illustrator as author' or illustrators who sell 'personal' work online. What sort of work are they selling? What formats are they selling the work in? Is the process as simple as making some images and slapping them on 'stuff' or is it more considered?

2.Explore ideas for a subject that satisfies both your own personality and which may realistically find a home amongst an existing community.

3. Develop a collection of illustrator authored work, part of your development is to focus on the outcome, not just the illustrations. e.g. my initial plan might be to produce a hardback book - thus I will have to consider page size and type content. In other words, in this example illustrations are only a part of what I'm doing, I'm also designing a book and all its content.

4. Your outcomes should be presented in such a way as to make your intentions clear and believable.
Art Prints
Bulk
Mixam - Cheaper Option
Max Design No. for one order :  1

Recycled Silk Paper
250gsm
A5
100 prints
1 design
​= £15
15p per print
Pros:
  • Low cost
  • Fast production rate
  • Various paper types, weights, and finish options
Cons:
  • Lower quality prints
  • Can only have one design per order
Print.Work - Expensive Option
Max Design No. for one order :  Unlimited

Unicorn White Paper
​250gsm
A5
100 prints
1 design
​= £33.84
34p per print
Pros:
  • Higher quality prints
  • Can add multiple designs to the same order
  • Six different types of textured paper to choose from
Cons:
  • Higher cost
  • No finish options for the paper
  • Only 1-2 paper weights to choose from
  • Slower production rate
Print-on-Demand - Generates passive income
Redbubble
Earn 20% of sales
Pros:
  • No listing cost
  • Passive income
  • Wider audience reach
Cons:
  • No quality control
  • Low profit
Stickers
Sticker Print UK - Cheaper Option
Max Design No. for one order : 10

Clear Vinyl Die Cut Sticker
5cm x 5cm
100 stickers
1 design
​= £17.05
17p per sticker
Pros:
  • Low cost


Cons:
  • Lower quality prints
Sticker It - Expensive Option
Max Design No. for one order : 1

Clear Vinyl Die Cut Sticker
5cm x 5cm
100 stickers
1 design
​= £45
45p per sticker
Pros:
  • Higher quality prints
  • Lots of materials to choose from
Cons:
  • Higher cost
  • Can only add one design per order
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Katnipp
Acrylic Charms
Don't Hug Me I'm Scared
Charm Designs
Sticker Format
Pin Format
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