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What do we actually mean by sustainable in craft and design?
Craft | Craft & Design Business | Design | Opinion | Sustainability

What do we actually mean by sustainable in craft and design?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 27 November 20246 June 2025

The term ‘sustainable design’ is used a lot these days. At a recent tradeshow, I overheard an…

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How to choose the perfect brand colour palette for your craft business
Branding | Craft & Design Business

How to choose the perfect brand colour palette for your craft business

ByTapiwa Matsinde 13 November 20246 June 2025

Brand colours are an integral part of a brand identity contributing not only to the visual aspect…

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How to share the brand stories of your craft business without losing your soul
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How to share the brand stories of your craft business without losing your soul

ByTapiwa Matsinde 17 October 20246 June 2025

It often feels like we spend a lot of time following the ‘we should be doing this…

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How to successfully start a blog and use it to promote your artisan business
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How to successfully start a blog and use it to promote your artisan business

ByTapiwa Matsinde 2 October 20246 June 2025

I am all for blogging. I started my writing and curatorial career as a blogger and then…

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Alternative ways to market your craft business that are not social media
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Alternative ways to market your craft business that are not social media

ByTapiwa Matsinde 9 April 20246 June 2025

How you market your craft business has a direct effect on its growth and success. And when…

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Are you confident charging what your handmade crafts are worth?
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Are you confident charging what your handmade crafts are worth?

ByTapiwa Matsinde 2 April 20246 June 2025

Knowing what to charge for your product or service has to be one of the most difficult…

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Why you need to audit your creative brand
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Why you need to audit your creative brand

ByTapiwa Matsinde 26 March 20246 June 2025

Have you checked the health of your brand lately? Here in the UK cars over the age…

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Why you should consider selling high-end pieces alongside your affordable craft collections
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Why you should consider selling high-end pieces alongside your affordable craft collections

ByTapiwa Matsinde 21 February 20246 June 2025

High-end gallery-quality pieces are a great addition to a maker’s portfolio. Selling high-end pieces alongside your affordable…

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Raise your craft business profile by focusing on these key areas
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Raise your craft business profile by focusing on these key areas

ByTapiwa Matsinde 11 January 20246 June 2025

Getting seen increases the chances of attracting opportunities and selling your handmade crafts. This requires mastering the…

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5 types of promotional images every maker needs in their portfolio
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5 types of promotional images every maker needs in their portfolio

ByTapiwa Matsinde 23 November 20236 June 2025

Images are an essential part of brand promotion. They do the heavy lifting of selling your handmade…

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