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Posted On: July 3rd 2026, 03:00 pm
Learn how to make a quick & easy poster design!
It fills my hear with joy every time I see an ugly craft fair poster on facebook that was obviously made in microsoft word. Because it's not ai!
But. I also see these art show heroes making some mistakes that might cost them vendors or attendees. And they're easy to fix!
Good graphic design isn't about being super snazzy, it's about being able to communicate clearly with your audience. But when I look at some of these posters it can be hard to find all the information I would need, in order to attend the event. Sometimes it's just getting lost. Sometimes it isn't there at all.
Now - it doesn't ALL have to go on your graphic. And I'd encourage you to put MOST of your details in the post text. But, the info does need to be SOMEWHERE - because most people are not willing to do a small research project to find out where a whimsical craft show is going to be.
Now, if you'd like your graphics to be both clear AND snazzy, I'd really encourage you to support small businesses by hiring a graphic designer.
But I also understand budgets are finite. I panic when I see your $150 booth for a one day show. You panic when you think of a $150 bill for some social media posts. We all need things to be cheaper. You might consider an in-kind trade. Booth space for design services.
Even so, if you find yourself NEEDING a DIY event graphic - this is my go to formula for online posts that get read. And anyone can do it.
#graphicdesign #antiai #noai #artistsdontuseai #craftersdontuseai #craftfairadvice #craftshowadvice #craftfairorganizer #artshoworganizer #graphicdesigntips
It fills my hear with joy every time I see an ugly craft fair poster on facebook that was obviously made in microsoft word. Because it's not ai!
But. I also see these art show heroes making some mistakes that might cost them vendors or attendees. And they're easy to fix!
Good graphic design isn't about being super snazzy, it's about being able to communicate clearly with your audience. But when I look at some of these posters it can be hard to find all the information I would need, in order to attend the event. Sometimes it's just getting lost. Sometimes it isn't there at all.
Now - it doesn't ALL have to go on your graphic. And I'd encourage you to put MOST of your details in the post text. But, the info does need to be SOMEWHERE - because most people are not willing to do a small research project to find out where a whimsical craft show is going to be.
Now, if you'd like your graphics to be both clear AND snazzy, I'd really encourage you to support small businesses by hiring a graphic designer.
But I also understand budgets are finite. I panic when I see your $150 booth for a one day show. You panic when you think of a $150 bill for some social media posts. We all need things to be cheaper. You might consider an in-kind trade. Booth space for design services.
Even so, if you find yourself NEEDING a DIY event graphic - this is my go to formula for online posts that get read. And anyone can do it.
#graphicdesign #antiai #noai #artistsdontuseai #craftersdontuseai #craftfairadvice #craftshowadvice #craftfairorganizer #artshoworganizer #graphicdesigntips
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