Article 2: Using the Design Studio

Article 2: Using the Design Studio

Overview

The Design Studio is where you create your merchandise designs. This tool lets you add text, graphics, and images to products.

Accessing the Design Studio

  1. Go to your Creator Dashboard

  2. Click "Design Studio" or "Create New Product"

  3. Select a base product (T‑Shirt, Hoodie, Mug)

Understanding the Interface

Left Panel – Tools

  • Text: Add custom text

  • Graphics: Browse pre‑made graphics

  • Shapes: Add geometric shapes

  • Uploads: Upload PNG/JPG (up to 10MB)

  • Colors: Change element colors

Center – Canvas

  • Main design area with product mockup

  • Red dashed box = printable area

Right Panel – Product Options

  • Colors: Select product colors

  • Sizes: Choose sizes (S–XL)

  • Selected SKUs: Variant combinations

Creating Your Design

Adding Text

  1. Click "Text" → "Add Text"

  2. Type directly on canvas

  3. Adjust font, size, color, effects

Uploading Images

  1. Click "Uploads"

  2. Upload or drag‑drop image

  3. Use high‑resolution images (300 DPI recommended)

Tips for Best Print Quality

  • Use transparent PNGs

  • Recommended size: 3000×3500 px

  • Keep elements away from edges

  • Use bold, simple designs

Selecting Variants

Colors

  • Click color circles to select/deselect

  • Mockup updates automatically

Sizes

  • Click size badges to enable

  • Each color + size = variant

Pricing

  • Base cost shown per variant

  • Suggested selling price auto‑calculated

  • Earnings = Selling Price – Base Cost – Gleba Fee

Saving Your Design

  1. Click "Save Design"

  2. Progress auto‑saved

  3. Click "Continue to Details" to publish

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