Lauren, who has 16 galleries on Zazzle including DooniDesigns, was kind enough to sit down and answer some questions about her experience on Zazzle. Check out the interview below and don’t forget to check out her store DooniDesigns!
Zazzle: First off, tell us a little bit about yourself.
Lauren: My name is Lauren. I am 33 years old and I was born and raised in New Jersey. Designing for Zazzle is my full time job! I found Zazzle by accident many years ago,but didn’t utilize it full force until a year and a half ago (so glad I did!) I It allows me to stay at home with my 9 month old daughter. I also just started a site where you can purchase graphics to use on Zazzle, Dooni Graphics. I started this site because I know what it feels like to have a good idea but little capability to make an image to go with the concept.
Zazzle: What’s your inspiration for your designs?
Lauren: Many things inspire my designs. It gives me a chance to express myself like nothing else. I am inspired by everyday life.
Zazzle: What has been your favorite design you’ve created, and why?
Lauren: My favorite designs is my “cute oh snap gingerbread man“. I like this design the best because it is both funny and cute!
Zazzle: What is your favorite Zazzle feature? How do you use it?
Lauren: My favorite Zazzle feature is the quick create. I love that I can produce many designs and I can offer them to the public in an organized and quick way.
Zazzle: Do you have any fun stories about being a seller on Zazzle?
Lauren: My hummingbird tie was worn by Ted Danson on the show Bored to Death! Funny thing is, I didn’t even know about it until someone commented on my product to let me know it was in Entertainment Weekly!
Zazzle: What got you interested in selling your art on Zazzle?
Lauren: I went to school for graphic design and was really interested in working from my home. Zazzle = PERFECT!!
Zazzle: What tips can you give someone who is just starting out on Zazzle?
Lauren: The best advice I can give is to not give up! I have come across so many creative and talented people that would throw in the towel too quickly. It takes time.. oh, and it doesn’t hurt to have a web site to advertise yourself.
Thanks Lauren!
November 19, 2009 at 11:36 am |
Wow, you are incredible! I’ve been with zazzle for almost a year and I still struggle. I’m not giving up because it’s people like you who gives all of us zazzlers inspiration. Keep up the awesome work!!! I’m proud of you!!
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November 19, 2009 at 8:24 pm |
It was nice reading your interview. Thanks for sharing it with us. I am happy for your success.
November 20, 2009 at 7:02 am |
Very, very K-u-te!
November 20, 2009 at 9:03 am |
How cool is that to hear of one of your designs being seen on a celebrity?! Congrats, and I agree…you are definately an inspiration!
November 20, 2009 at 1:31 pm |
Congrats on being featured, Dooni! It is great to see how well you are doing on Zazzle. Keep up the great work! I love the new stuff you are coming up with, Zazzle has been great for growing your creativity and you are using it well.
I am glad to work with you everyday, we have a great time designing together!
November 20, 2009 at 3:28 pm |
Congrats on being featured and for your inspiration. I have wanted to give up also, but I will continue forward!! Best wishes always.
November 21, 2009 at 9:14 am |
Great Designs – Congratulations ! Good advice – don’t become discouraged just keep trying and learning.
November 21, 2009 at 4:50 pm |
Congrats on the feature, Dooni! Enjoyed getting to know about you and your great sense of humor
November 22, 2009 at 2:31 am |
That is cool, I would love to be able to do what you have done.
November 22, 2009 at 6:08 am |
Hi Lauren,
DooniDesigns is fantastic, outa sight, and defintely to be appreciated. I am a photographer and I am looking to make some extra cash ($) using ZAZZLE but as yet I have sold nothing even though it’s been a couple of months since I first created my products on ZAZZLE. Lauren, if you read this, please contact me at: brcgatten@gmail.com or at my store at: http://www.zazzle.com/brucemg. I am eager to get your opinion on my work, and any advice or constructive criticism would definately be welcome. Also, anyone else reading this may do so also. I am looking for work here on the East Coast but I have no money to my name and am eager to make ($) to feed myself and loved one. So, any help and advice on how to use ZAZZLE would be nice. Thanx and Hare Krishna, Bruce
March 30, 2010 at 3:24 pm |
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