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Where the Real Money Is in Print-on-Demand
Where the Real Money Is in Print-on-Demand
You are tempted to chase every niche at once. Don’t.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 7
I Ignored These 3 Graphic Design Skills for Years
I Ignored These 3 Graphic Design Skills for Years
I wasted years thinking fonts and colors would carry me. They didn’t.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 19
The Real Reason Your Etsy Shop Isn’t Working
The Real Reason Your Etsy Shop Isn’t Working
Success on Etsy isn’t about luck. It’s about data, consistency, and treating your shop like a living experiment.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 18
Why Funny Slogans Still Outsell Beautiful Art
Why Funny Slogans Still Outsell Beautiful Art
A beautiful design might make them nod. A funny slogan will make them laugh and buy.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 11
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The Anatomy of a Mockup That Sells
The Anatomy of a Mockup That Sells
I’ve seen bland products explode with the right mockup. Incredible ideas flop because the visuals didn’t do them justice.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 15
Do This For a Few Months and Watch Your Etsy Store Take Off
Do This For a Few Months and Watch Your Etsy Store Take Off
I believe that there are invisible factors at play, and most Etsy sellers don’t even know they exist.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 14
How Seasonal Trends Shape POD Sales
How Seasonal Trends Shape POD Sales
It took me years of missed sales and mediocre launches to understand this finally.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 12
A Few Tests to Predict Your POD Design’s Success
A Few Tests to Predict Your POD Design’s Success
Think less about fonts, color palettes, or slogans, and more about how your design makes someone feel seen, understood, or entertained.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 9
What If Your Soul’s Timeline Starts at 46? My Journey as a Creative Late Bloomer
What If Your Soul’s Timeline Starts at 46? My Journey as a Creative Late Bloomer
Society glorifies early success, but what if your greatest gifts awaken after 40? This is my story of becoming a creative late bloomer —…
Suomii Art | Design
May 9
Easy Landscape Drawing for Beginners: Simplify, Group, and Create!
Easy Landscape Drawing for Beginners: Simplify, Group, and Create!
Art shouldn’t feel like rocket science — let’s keep it simple and fun! (Day 1 Landscape Challenge)
Suomii Art | Design
May 5
Print-on-Demand Is Easy, Until It’s Not
Print-on-Demand Is Easy, Until It’s Not
It’s not a trap if you treat it like a tool. It’s a trap if you treat it like a business.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 4
Why Pinterest is the Next Big Marketplace for Artists
Why Pinterest is the Next Big Marketplace for Artists
The Game-Changing Feature You Need to Know About
Suomii Art | Design
May 2
The Tiny Daily Habit That Could Double Your Sales
The Tiny Daily Habit That Could Double Your Sales
Many successful sellers set a minimum goal, not to flood their store with quantity over quality, but to stay in motion.
Miroslav Novohradsky
May 1
Painting Stillness: A Hand-Painted Lotus Flower Free Collection for You
Painting Stillness: A Hand-Painted Lotus Flower Free Collection for You
The Lotus Flowers speaks directly to your Heart
Suomii Art | Design
Apr 27
Watercolour or Acrylics? The Best Mediums to Start Painting Without Frustration
Watercolour or Acrylics? The Best Mediums to Start Painting Without Frustration
Fundamentals of The Painting Process for Beginners
Suomii Art | Design
Apr 23
Is Typography in Graphic Design Really an Art Form?
Is Typography in Graphic Design Really an Art Form?
Typography is the silent architect of communication.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 20
The Strategic Use of Color in Graphic Design
The Strategic Use of Color in Graphic Design
Many graphic designers make the same mistake. They choose colors based on trend or personal preference, not impact.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 16
Why Good Designers Use Fewer Colors, Fonts, and Tricks
Why Good Designers Use Fewer Colors, Fonts, and Tricks
More is exhausting. More distracts. More makes your audience work harder than they should have to.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 13
How to Overcome Creative Blocks as a Graphic Designer
How to Overcome Creative Blocks as a Graphic Designer
Creative blocks aren’t a sign you’re bad at design. They’re signals. From your brain. From your emotions. From your environment.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 12
Should You Worry About Tariffs as an Etsy Seller?
Should You Worry About Tariffs as an Etsy Seller?
Why the threat of tariffs might be the best thing to happen to your handmade shop in years, but only if you play it right.
Miroslav Novohradsky
Apr 10
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