Have you ever launched something you were proud of, felt the excitement, saw it resonate, and then still found yourself stressed about money? It can be disorienting. There’s the high of seeing your...

There’s a common belief that trend forecasting is something only big companies or industry insiders can do. That it takes expensive reports, special access, or a sixth sense for what’s coming next....

In the current creative landscape, it’s easy to feel like you’re behind. Scroll long enough and you’ll see creators launching collections, landing features, and hitting milestones fast. And often, ...

There’s this quiet pressure that creeps in when a deadline slips, especially when you set it yourself. One minute you’re mapping out a plan, feeling motivated, determined, clear. And the next, you’...

January often brings a rush of big resolutions, including ambitious lists and lofty goals meant to reset our lives and businesses. But for those of us building creative brands, the pressure of “doi...

As the year winds down, it’s easy to fall into one of two modes: scrambling to finish everything before the holidays or feeling too depleted to think about what’s next. But this season doesn’t have...

If you’re an artist or surface designer creating for the home decor space, you might be wondering what’s next. Maybe you’ve sold prints or pillows, worked with small shops, or done one-off collabor...

When you’re excited about a new fabric, it’s natural to want it yesterday. But in the world of textile production, good things take a little time—and a little planning. Lead times and minimums migh...

Licensing can feel like a big word, but at its heart, it’s simply a way to share your work with the world while still holding onto what’s yours. For artists and designers, it offers a path to long-...

Running a creative studio often means juggling a lot at once: new designs, production schedules, client conversations, marketing ideas… the list goes on. When inspiration hits, the last thing you w...

Have you ever walked into a store and noticed that everything suddenly seems to follow the same color palette or style? One season it’s all soft earth tones, and the next, bold prints are everywher...

If you’ve ever dreamed of turning your creativity into a career in textiles, you’re in the right place. The world of textiles offers so many exciting opportunities to combine art, design, and busin...