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Why Every Artist Deserves a Seat at the Table: Encouragement for Aspiring Surface Designers

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Why Every Artist Deserves a Seat at the Table: Encouragement for Aspiring Surface Designers

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Why Trend Shopping is Essential for Surface Designers

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Why Trend Shopping is Essential for Surface Designers

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Surface Design

Why You Don’t Need to Switch to an iPad to Start Your Surface Design Career

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Why You Don’t Need to Switch to an iPad to Start Your Surface Design Career

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Why You Don’t Need a Huge Social Media Following as a Surface Designer

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Why You Don’t Need a Huge Social Media Following as a Surface Designer

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Key Categories Every Aspiring Surface Designer Should Have In Their Portfolio

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Key Categories Every Aspiring Surface Designer Should Have In Their Portfolio

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

Understanding Buyout vs. Royalty in Surface Design and Art Licensing

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Understanding Buyout vs. Royalty in Surface Design and Art Licensing

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ArtGirlsDontGatekeep

SURFACE DESIGN ART GIRLS DON’T GATEKEEP TREND SPOTLIGHT PERSONAL RECENT WORK

Hollei Hayes 8/12/24 Hollei Hayes 8/12/24

A Case Study: Kelly Harris CPA & Associates Brand Identity

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3 Strategies to Ensure Your Products Shine Above Competitors on Store Shelves

Hollei Hayes 8/6/24 Hollei Hayes 8/6/24

3 Strategies to Ensure Your Products Shine Above Competitors on Store Shelves

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A Case Study: Raymour & Flanigan Icon Rebranding

Hollei Hayes 7/31/24 Hollei Hayes 7/31/24

A Case Study: Raymour & Flanigan Icon Rebranding

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What I learned (and loved!) at ICON12

Hollei Hayes 7/16/24 Hollei Hayes 7/16/24

What I learned (and loved!) at ICON12

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3 Reasons Why a Product Style Guide is Your Secret Weapon for A Collection That Sells

Hollei Hayes 7/2/24 Hollei Hayes 7/2/24

3 Reasons Why a Product Style Guide is Your Secret Weapon for A Collection That Sells

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Trend Spotlight: Grandma’s Vintage Geese

Hollei Hayes 6/24/24 Hollei Hayes 6/24/24

Trend Spotlight: Grandma’s Vintage Geese

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From Pretty to Profitable: How to Make Your Surface Designs Sell

Hollei Hayes 6/17/24 Hollei Hayes 6/17/24

From Pretty to Profitable: How to Make Your Surface Designs Sell

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Stitch Up a Trendy Christmas with the Quilted Christmas Trend!

Hollei Hayes 6/10/24 Hollei Hayes 6/10/24

Stitch Up a Trendy Christmas with the Quilted Christmas Trend!

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The Art of the Collection: Why Creating Cohesive Sets Will Elevate Your Portfolio (and Sales!)

Hollei Hayes 6/10/24 Hollei Hayes 6/10/24

The Art of the Collection: Why Creating Cohesive Sets Will Elevate Your Portfolio (and Sales!)

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Where I Get Mockups For My Surface Designs

Hollei Hayes 3/14/24 Hollei Hayes 3/14/24

Where I Get Mockups For My Surface Designs

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Trend Research Resources I Use For Surface & Product Design Inspiration

Hollei Hayes 3/7/24 Hollei Hayes 3/7/24

Trend Research Resources I Use For Surface & Product Design Inspiration

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What I look for while Trend Researching as a Surface & Product Designer

Hollei Hayes 2/28/24 Hollei Hayes 2/28/24

What I look for while Trend Researching as a Surface & Product Designer

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Why I utilize email for my surface design business

Hollei Hayes 2/19/24 Hollei Hayes 2/19/24

Why I utilize email for my surface design business

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