7 Print-On-Demand Design Mistakes Beginners Make | Printful 2020

Are you making these print-on-demand design mistakes? 😱 Watch this video and don't lose time and money on designs that will fail–sometimes even before you start selling them.

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🚩Table of Contents ⬇

00:00 Copyrighted and trademarked content
01:56 Boring or unoriginal content
02:39 Cheaping out on designs
03:39 Bad grammar
04:09 Violence and graphic content
04:45 Missing inside label info
05:14 Awesome design, wrong product

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About this video

Are you making these print-on-demand design mistakes? Creating the perfect print-on-demand design isn't easy. In this video, we'll go over the top things you should avoid from the get-go.

The number one mistake most beginners make is not paying attention to copyrights and trademarks. Not only will it violate content policies of most of the services you use, but it will also get you in trouble with the law. That means you can't print shirts with designs you found on Google without checking who it belongs to, create designs with your favorite brand slogans or even sell fanart-based designs. Keep in mind that Printful doesn’t assume liability for copyright infringements and this video should not serve as concrete legal advice – consulting a copyright attorney is always the best route if you have specific questions about your products. While copyrighted material can be used under fair circumstances in the interest of free speech and cultural advancements, more often than not though, transforming or using someone else’s work for profit just doesn’t constitute fair use. It’s all determined on a case-by-case basis. We'd recommend to always play it safe and either use work that’s under public domain or create original designs.

The second most common problem with print-on-demand designs is boring and unoriginal content. Print-on-demand products, in contrast to drop shipping, have a higher cost per product because they are printed on demand. If you're trying to compete with products that are not unique and are printed in bulk, you just can't keep up with the prices elsewhere.

If you buy your designs online and only go for the cheapest ones you can find, they might lack either quality or originality. Using these will again lead to boring or unoriginal content that won't drive any sales.

In addition to that, print-on-demand print files require a lot more extra work than a regular design. Keep in mind that you need to color correct for printing, use transparency wisely, check the image resolutions and tons of other stuff.

Choosing the right product, keeping an eye on your grammar and checking if you have all the required inside label info are also a must. To be on the safe side about the quality of your prints, order a sample before introducing them to your store.

What else do you want to know about creating print on demand designs? Let me know in the comments below!

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What else do you want to know about creating print-on-demand designs?

🚩Table of Contents ⬇

📍 00:00:29 Copyrighted and trademarked content
📍 00:01:56 Boring or unoriginal content
📍 00:02:39 Cheaping out on designs
📍 00:03:39 Bad grammar
📍 00:04:09 Violence and graphic content
📍 00:04:45 Missing inside label info
📍 00:05:14 Awesome design, wrong product

[jessicaj.]

For a video being 3 years old, you have mentioned some technical things that I have yet to hear within my 6 weeks of researching print on demand. Thank you.

[imancruz]

You've answered my question! Thanks for this video.

[amillionmoneytips]

Thanks for the tips!...it was very helpful information...I'm wanting to start my own store pretty soon

[knuddepoweryt]

Great video man! I love to work with printful

[intermezzono]

I gotta say that I am a little surprised about some things you mentioned, since for me they are so normal that I don't even think about it. When I read that someone lost a lot of money on printful, I was a little shocked, until I read why. He just wanted to sell products but apparently he didn't take time to think about any of it, a business plan or whatsoever, didn't even make his own designs and hired a designer that cost him hundreds of bucks. I'm glad you are giving this advice to people who may rush into their online store, I hope they take time to make sure their prints are as alright as they can be. I have recieved a couple of sample orders and not only mugs but also shirts are awesome. The best thing though is the crewneck sweatshirt. My designs (which is just text) look good on everything but damn that sweatshirt is so soft that I know I myself will be wearing it as soon as it gets colder.

[jesselea]

need some tips, got an intricate design that needs to be draped over the shoulder area. It's a lil tricky but you can do it.

[rockingirl]

Hi, i am new in Printful and this is great video, good to know before I start .Thank you.

[agnclive]

How does black ink look on black t-shirts/sweatpants? Any strategies to get that chic look?

[sujayroy]

hey I do sublimate on cotton t shirt how to showcase my product creating a store attractively?

[BIGGELATO]

Hey Printful team, am i able to have gradients in my design on a regular shirt like bella+canvas, not all-over print? AND what if my designs have like brushes and little grunge designs? are those all better on all-over prints?

[EnricoReyes]

What is the right size dimension for the design on hoodie sleeves? Cause the site keeps telling me to have a larger image. Thanks for answering 😁

[moroccography]

Thank you so much for this interesting video. keep going this way. Once again, thank you so much. :))

[onthegoodsideco]

if you stay in South Africa it take forever to sample before you add on. Any other way to verify type of material?

[younzkeph]

hi,
what if a client has the possibility to make his own customize shirt in my shopify store and end up making one with a copyright?
will i get in trouble?

[StatieGabriela]

Great. video guys, just. a quick question. I'm a watercolour painter and thinking to setup my store soon. Are there any specific requirements for watercolour designs? Didn't read the techy stuff on your website yet..guilty ;))

[gangimathar]

Also, is there any other additional charges than the product cost+shipping? I heard caps has an additional charge.

[samantaluna]

Wait, violence? So I cant work on printful with horror designs? 😮

[ToadKingStudios]

These were good beginner mistakes, but what about more advanced mistakes to watch out for for designers when it comes to files and graphics for print?

[grapevinegizmos]

Anything to know about choosing what kind of T Shirt material or process to use for full color photographs?