So, you have a great sense of fashion, and you almost always know what styles are hot and trending. Well, if this describes you, and you have a passion for creative design, now is the time to take your love for clothing design to the next level.
Even some of the industry’s biggest names got their start selling T-shirts out of the trunks of their cars, but this is only one of many longshot strategies that paid off.
If you’re ready to take your clothing designs to the next level, there are many areas of the industry that you need to pay close attention to in order to come up with a plan to market yourself. But, it all starts with creating the best designs possible.
The key to a successful business is to create a product of the highest quality. Here, we’ll explore a few tips that can assist you in launching your clothing design career.
Advertising
If you’re working in the design world, you’re going to have to advertise. Believe it or not, you’re among a sea of thousands (if not millions) of competitors all vying for customer attention. Correspondingly, if you’re not advertising, all of those other competitors are going to get their piece of the pie, and you’re going to be left with the crumbs.
Being in business not only means knowing the ins and outs of your business, but you also have to know the business of advertising and marketing. Without these tools, you’ll be at a major disadvantage.
Take advantage of digital tools when looking for advertising solutions. Social platforms like Facebook marketplace and Instagram are great tools to use to showcase your designs and engage with a potential customer base.
Remember, the more active you are on social media, the more engagement (and buyers) you’re going to receive.
Design Tools
One of the best ways to both market yourself and add an element of style to your designs is to craft a logo. A logo is going to reflect your brand, and this image will become synonymous with your business.
In addition to logos, clothing tags also need to have thoughtful design incorporated as well. Even custom size labels can be made that fit with your overall design and style. In the design world, every element comprises the whole.
While you can create your own labels that reflect your logo, consider making promotional materials as well with your design and logo. This way you’ll be able to offer incentives for buying your products and spread the word about your business.
Self-Promotion
While we hear a lot about overnight successes in the business world, these occurrences are relatively few and far between. In fact, in most cases, it takes several years to even become an established name in any industry, let alone to be considered successful.
At the end of the day, everyone starts from square one. As such, it’s in your best interest to roll up your sleeves and hit the pavement to do some old-fashioned self-promotions.
Look at it like this: If you’re new to the game and you want to get your name noticed and remembered, you need to make a great impression. One way to do this is to engage with any community event that might be going on where you’re able to talk about and sell your products.
In addition, you’ll want to keep your design portfolio or samples of your work close by just in case you run into a potential buyer or investor.
Attend trade shows, community fairs, bizarres, or any convention where your products are relevant. The more you’re able to get your designs out into the world, the more potential you’ll create for customers to find your products.
In the design world, success is all about visibility. As long as you’re continuously showcasing your products, people will eventually notice. And you’ll be well on your way to success through diligence and hard work.
