5 GREAT PLACES TO SELL YOUR DESIGNS ONLINE

Etsy.com

Etsy is home for artists of many fields and fashion illustrators sell their work there as well. You can offer your already done artwork as a print or sell the originals for higher prices. A detailed and catchy description of what the customer will get is a must. Mind that you will not get the full profit of the price you set because the marketplace has a commission, as all the rest. Also, I’d advise you to research the competition before setting your prices. If you are just starting, don’t put the same price as people who are obviously professionals, but at the same time, don’t sell your art for pennies neither.

Fiverr.com

Here is an alternative way of thinking about how to make money from your fashion design. Instead of selling your old fashion sketches, here you will be commissioned to draw someone else’s design ideas instead. You will work for fashion designers and art directors, who have experience and know what they want. Fiverr is perfect for people who are confident in their art skills and who have developed a unique style. You can offer design flats and model illustration there. Note that on this platform there a plenty of beginner artists, but even if they sell for $5 the customers still choose the better looking and sellers with high rating.

Freelancer.com

You can search for job opportunities and send your offer to potential clients. They will choose the best offer out of all designers/illustrators that have submitted offers. They will consider how you communicate with them, your portfolio, your experience, and of course the price that you are willing to do the service for. This is not a place for beginners as the clients are usually serious companies who prefer to work with professionals.

Upwork.com

Long time ago, I used to accept commissions on this platform and I was pretty happy with how it went. Very similar to the above website, but clients also can invite you to propose an offer. They would communicate in private messages with you so that you can understand more about their needs. I liked that because back then I felt intimidated to compete with more experienced professionals and being invited felt more safe and stress-free.

Again you need to have an impressive portfolio and descriptions about yourself. Always put an effort in how you present yourself!

Zazzle.com

At Zazzle, you have the chance to sell your design printed on various products such as mugs, t-shirts, bags, hats. To set up an account is free and easy and they provide you all the tools to preview how your design will look printed. You will not get the full profit though. It’s important to understand what the market needs and do your research. The quality and image resolution of your prints must be high for it to print well.

If you find yourself not being able to make any sales, the most probable and unpleasant reason would be that you’re still not ready and your skills are still not professional. I Draw Fashion has hundreds of fashion drawing tutorials to help you improve your drawings for free. Also, in I Draw Fashion Academy, you will find online courses that will bring your drawing skills from beginner to pro in a couple of weeks and give you objective feedback on your skills from an industry professional.

If you’re not making sales, don’t get discouraged. Improve your knowledge and your skills instead and try again. You’ve got this!

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Happy drawing!