This week’s lesson: small is better
Earlier this week, we had a ‘photo shoot emergency’. The original photos we shot of Chelsea’s knives didn’t do justice to the rustic nature of these gorgeous knives. Or at least, we thought so. And...
View ArticleHow to Build a Community That Believes in Your Business: The Madesmith Way
“If you want to go fast… go alone. If you want to go far… go together.” – African proverb We created Madesmith to tell the story of the makers who are producing well-designed goods locally and...
View ArticleHow to build your brand from the start
Finding the idea, the funding, the time, the staff… and the brand. There are a million different things to juggle in the early days of a startup, but building your brand is something you can’t afford...
View ArticleTransform Your Passion for Design Into a Sustainable Business in Three Simple...
Written by Madesmith for GOOD.is. At Madesmith, we meet many designers who are extremely passionate about creating. Many of these designers have even left their day jobs to create entire businesses...
View ArticleFor designers & makers: What to do when your designs get copied
Recently, we’ve have heard from a few of our makers that their designs and handmade products are getting copied blatantly by other ‘designers’ or retailers. We think this is atrocious especially when...
View ArticleHow to charge more than your competitors and grow
Ever wonder how some designers charge what you should be rightfully selling your products for considering your effort and time? You often wonder if you’re charging too much for your products or too...
View ArticleJust for Makers: 5 Resources for Learning, Growing & Expanding
As creatives, it can be hard to pick our heads up and look past what is currently inspiring and moving us. We get caught up in our projects, our art and the potential in front of us, sometimes without...
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