From Illustration to Stationery: My Journey with Minted
As an illustrator and surface designer, my mission has always been to create captivating designs for everyday products. This year, I’m thrilled to share a milestone that marks a significant step in my creative journey: my collaboration with Minted.
Discovering Minted: A Platform for Independent Artists
Minted is not just another online marketplace. It’s a vibrant community that brings together independent artists and designers from around the world, offering them a platform to showcase their creativity on premium design goods. What sets Minted apart is their unique approach to curation — they use community voting to select designs, ensuring that the products resonate with customers while giving independent artists like myself a fair chance to shine.
My Minted Success Story
My journey with Minted began when I submitted designs to their challenges. The process was both exciting and nerve-wracking, knowing that my work would be judged alongside thousands of other submissions. Imagine my joy when not one, but two of my holiday card designs were selected as winners from over thousands of submissions! My corporate holiday card even placed in the top 10, which was a huge accomplishment for me this year.
The Impact of Collaboration
Working with Minted has been transformative for my business. Beyond the exposure and the thrill of seeing my designs on high-quality products, Minted has introduced me to a supportive community of artists. The encouragement and inspiration I’ve found here have been invaluable.
Moreover, this collaboration aligns perfectly with my values. Minted’s commitment to quality, their support for independent artists, and their efforts towards sustainability resonate deeply with my own principles as a creator.
Lessons Learned
This journey has taught me valuable lessons:
- Consistency is key. Success rarely comes overnight, especially in a competitive industry like ours.
- Embrace rejection as part of the process. I’ve learned to see each “no” as a stepping stone towards improvement.
- Normalize failing and focus on the next project. It’s not about avoiding failure; it’s about persevering despite it.
Looking Ahead
I’m excited to continue my relationship with Minted. Our values align, and I’m continuously impressed by the quality of their products. While I can’t reveal any specific upcoming projects, I can assure you that I’m more motivated than ever to create designs that captivate and inspire.
Support Independent Artists
If you’re looking to support independent artists this holiday season, consider purchasing your greeting cards from my Minted store. Every purchase directly supports my work and helps me continue creating.
For those interested in collaborations or licensing existing designs, I’d love to hear from you! Please reach out by completing the contact form.
