There’s a special kind of delight in the small, perfectly chosen gift. During the holiday rush, it’s these tiny treasures—the stocking stuffers—that carry a surprising amount of emotional weight. They prove that you can find wonder in the details. They also offer a low-friction opportunity for shoppers to find just one more thing. As an Artist Shop owner, you harness that dual energy: helping customers complete their gift list with thoughtful items, while simultaneously, and strategically, moving the needle onRead more
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Holiday Marketing Guide: Your Ultimate Checklist for the Peak Shopping Season
The holiday season brings more than just festive cheer. It’s a high-stakes time for e-commerce, with recent data showing that holiday sales make up nearly 20% of annual retail revenue.1 For Artist Shops, this means endless opportunities to connect with gift-seeking shoppers and grow your brand. It also underscores how important it is to have a robust holiday marketing plan in place. Sound daunting? We’re here to help. This Artist Shops Holiday Checklist is your guide to prioritizing, prepping, andRead more
How to Turn One Design Into a Full Marketing Campaign
When you create a new design, it can be tempting to upload it to your Artist Shop, post it once on social media, and call it a day. But one design has the power to do much more. With the right strategy, you can transform it into a full design marketing campaign that builds recognition, drives engagement, and keeps sales flowing long after launch. Artists who take time to build campaigns around one piece, expanding it across products and mediaRead more
Capture the College Crowd by Showcasing Dorm Room Essentials
Every fall, millions of students move into dorms and apartments, and each of them faces the same challenge: turning a blank, boxy room into a space that feels like home. In 2024, spending on dorm and apartment furnishings was projected to reach $12.2 billion, with students and families averaging $192 per household on these items.1 That’s a massive market actively seeking décor, storage, and comfort items, and your Artist Shop can help fill the gap with dorm room essentials. It’sRead more
How to Create a Back-to-School Collection That Students Will Love
The back-to-school shopping season is one of the busiest retail periods of the year, and Artist Shop owners have a huge opportunity to tap into this demand. Whether your customers are college-bound, teachers, parents shopping for kids, or students just looking to express themselves, offering targeted, appealing collections can make your shop stand out. If you’re looking for fresh ideas for building a back-to-school collection that’ll help boost your Artist Shop’s sales, you’re in the right place. Let’s go overRead more
Asking Artists: Shop Owners Reflect on Their Artist Growth Journey
Your first design doesn’t have to be perfect. In fact, most aren’t—and that’s a good thing. Your Artist Shop is a reflection of your growth, and each design you add to it helps shape your artistic identity. To celebrate how far our community has come, we asked a handful of shop owners to share their very first design on Threadless alongside their most recent creation. We also asked them to share their journey of growth as an artist—their biggest lessonsRead more
The Latest Design Challenge Winners: 4 Color, Hats, and Surrealscapes
Every month, artists in the Threadless community blow us away with their creativity, wit, and storytelling. Our Design Challenges are a chance for Artist Shop owners to push their limits, try something new, and get their work in front of new audiences. Today, we’re spotlighting the most recent Design Challenge winners—and trust us, these designs are worth a round of applause (and maybe a spot in your cart). Check them out and get inspired to join the next round ofRead more
Give Your Designs a Vintage Edge with Comfort Colors Tees
There’s a reason Comfort Colors Tees have a cult following among streetwear brands, resort shops, and artists alike. Known for their rich pigment-dyed colors, soft-yet-sturdy fabric, and relaxed broken-in fit, these heavyweight t-shirts strike the perfect balance between quality and comfort. Now available to add to your Artist Shop, Comfort Colors Tees give your customers another great way to wear your art—especially if they gravitate toward bold, vintage-inspired looks. With 20 unique, garment-dyed hues to choose from, this new styleRead more
Make Your Convention Booth Unforgettable with Artist Shops Merch
So you’ve locked in your table at an upcoming fan con, art fair, or local market—now what? Beyond bringing your A-game and your best art, you’ll also want to stock your booth with convention merch that grabs attention, reflects your brand, and gets fans excited to support your work. If you run a Threadless Artist Shop, you’re already one step ahead. Your shop gives you access to a wide range of custom products you can print on demand, purchase atRead more
Popular Design Themes That Have Shaped 25 Years of Threadless (Part 1)
For 25 years, Threadless has been home to incredible independent artists, offering designs that make us laugh, think, and express who we are. In that time, we’ve seen countless trends come and go, but some popular design themes have proven to be truly timeless. From retro aesthetics to mystical motifs, these themes continue to inspire artists and captivate shoppers year after year. As we celebrate our 25th anniversary, we’re looking back at the most iconic design themes in our community.Read more
Stay Ahead in 2025: Graphic Design Trends to Inspire Your Next Creation
As we look ahead to the emerging graphic design trends of 2025, one thing is clear—bold, experimental visuals are taking center stage. Artists are embracing more intricate details, unconventional color palettes, and nostalgic influences to create fresh, eye-catching designs that resonate with today’s audiences. Whether you’re an Artist Shop owner looking to shake up your existing collections or simply want to stay ahead of the trends, now is the perfect time to explore fresh styles that we predict to makeRead more
10 Game-Changing Artist Shop Features You Might Not Be Using
Running a successful Threadless Artist Shop is more than just uploading great designs. With so many built-in tools and features in your settings and dashboard, it’s easy to overlook some of the most powerful options available to help you grow. These built-in features help to streamline your workflow, attract more customers, and increase your sales. In this post, we’re spotlighting 10 Artist Shop features you can start using today to help you build a thriving brand. 1. Managed Pricing andRead more