How To Get Approved For a Creative Market Shop | Diane Pascual

Summary

This video tutorial guides aspiring sellers on how to get approved for a Creative Market shop. It emphasizes the need for a strong portfolio and offers two strategies: starting a shop on Gumroad or Society6 to test product ideas, and ensuring a cohesive brand for approval. The creator shares personal experiences, including her initial denial due to lack of cohesion, and suggests using existing online shops as a reference for the application.

Takeaways

• 🔗 Visit creativemarket.com to start the process of opening a shop.
• 📝 Consider having a portfolio or reference of your work before applying.
• 💼 If you don't have a shop yet, consider creating products and figuring out what to sell.
• 🛍️ Use Gumroad as an alternative platform to start selling your products.
• 🎨 Test your products on platforms like Society6 to gauge interest before selling on Creative Market.
• 🖌️ Create a cohesive brand for your products to increase the chances of approval on Creative Market.
• 🔄 Reuse your existing shops on platforms like Society6 or Redbubble as a portfolio reference.
• 📈 Use the feedback from other platforms to refine your products and brand.
• 📑 Include links to your online shops and design portfolio when applying to Creative Market.
• ❓ If denied, revise your application focusing on a cohesive collection and reapply.

Q & A

What is the first step to opening a shop on Creative Market?

The first step is to go to creativemarket.com, sign up for an account if you don't already have one, and then click on the 'Open a Shop' button to start the process.

What does the video creator suggest you do before applying for a Creative Market shop?

Before applying, the creator suggests preparing a design portfolio or referencing a shop you already have. It’s important to link to your portfolio or shop when applying for approval.

Why is having a portfolio important when applying to open a shop on Creative Market?

A portfolio is crucial because it serves as a reference to showcase your past creations and demonstrates your ability as a designer. Creative Market uses this to evaluate your work.

What alternative platforms does the video creator mention for selling digital products?

The video mentions Gumroad, Society6, and Redbubble as alternative platforms where you can create a shop and test your products before applying to Creative Market.

What strategy does the creator suggest for someone who doesn’t have a shop yet?

The creator suggests making a few products (two or three) and uploading them to Gumroad, Society6, or Redbubble. These platforms can be used as portfolio links when applying to Creative Market.

How did the video creator test the demand for their products before selling on Creative Market?

The creator tested their products by creating patterns and uploading them on Society6 to see if people found them useful. They did this before starting to sell on Creative Market.

Why was the creator's first Creative Market shop application denied?

The creator's first application was denied because their portfolio lacked cohesive branding, and the pieces didn’t look like they belonged to a collection or set.

What is the importance of cohesive branding when applying to Creative Market?

Cohesive branding is important because Creative Market prefers portfolios where the designs look like they belong to a collection, giving a more professional and unified appearance.

What types of products does the creator sell on their Creative Market shop?

The creator sells digital products, including Photoshop brushes and patterns, such as tie-dye and spiral designs.

What advice does the creator give for improving your chances of getting approved on Creative Market?

The creator advises having a professional, cohesive portfolio, selling products on alternative platforms like Gumroad, Society6, or Redbubble, and testing your designs before applying.