how i pitch merchandise to music industry clients

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  • i am SO excited to share this with you all! here's PART 1 of 2 on pitching merchandise to music industry clients! hope this is helpful!
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  • @IntuitiveDesigns
    @IntuitiveDesigns 3 года назад +449

    really appreciate the transparency on your pricing. gives us smaller designers more insight on how to price our work.

    • @LEXIDIMPLES93
      @LEXIDIMPLES93 3 года назад +18

      Right!! everyone’s always so hush hush about what they charge😪

    • @jaredphoenixdelacruz7558
      @jaredphoenixdelacruz7558 2 года назад +2

      Hi! Can anyone send me the link? The link in the description is not working anymore :( Thanks!

    • @sirwilliamlll5592
      @sirwilliamlll5592 2 года назад

      your a goat now bro

    • @ChaossX77
      @ChaossX77 Год назад

      Funny someone named intuitive designs has the most unintuitive logo. Lol

    • @terribIe.
      @terribIe. 11 месяцев назад

      @@ChaossX77 listen man, you're not in the best position to talk either lmao

  • @ellapowell3437
    @ellapowell3437 3 года назад +425

    I feel like a secret agent, getting so many industry secrets for an industry I have no intention of being in

  • @Claire-ii4fg
    @Claire-ii4fg 3 года назад +483

    Me, who has never even considered going into design: ✍️price✍️by✍️whole✍️hour✍️

    •  3 года назад +4

      Not unusual is to also use days (7.5 hours) or half-days (3.75 hours) if the work is labor-intensive. I've done this. Whatever works and gets you closer to how much the project REALLY took your time when you're finished. It's tough to make estimates. So it's super-important to save the REAL hourlists of how much you actually spent on a project. Just my 2 cents. Cheers!

    • @bvgaboo3572
      @bvgaboo3572 3 года назад +14

      No price it at value. Pricing by the hour is devaluing your work

    • @xpez9694
      @xpez9694 3 года назад

      @@bvgaboo3572 price by hour $1000 per hour.

    • @rfrprof09
      @rfrprof09 3 года назад +6

      you actually shouldn't price per hour lol - value based pricing is ideal because what if the project ends up being more work than anticipated and then you have to go back and ask for more money lol - or what if you charge $100 for logos but the logo is going to a big corporation like amazon or walmart when the logo itself could be worth millions; check out chris do's videos on the topic on The Futur channel

    • @artedesarializ
      @artedesarializ 3 года назад +2

      **DO NOT PRICE BY HOUR** lmao.

  • @StevieSkaggs
    @StevieSkaggs 3 года назад +422

    I'm not a graphic designer but I like watching your videos because it basically feels like watching a magician.

    • @honeypotfilms6066
      @honeypotfilms6066 3 года назад +4

      aah same it’s so cool watching them work haha

    • @carr0tkake
      @carr0tkake 3 года назад +4

      @@honeypotfilms6066 Kel goes by they/them

    • @honeypotfilms6066
      @honeypotfilms6066 3 года назад +3

      Carr0t kake aaah oops sorryyy!!!

    • @zakourille
      @zakourille 3 года назад +1

      same, plus what i learn from her content i can apply to other jobs

    • @amyleefeng
      @amyleefeng 3 года назад +1

      @@zakourille kel goes by they/them pronouns like carr0tkate mentioned

  • @magshubbard
    @magshubbard 3 года назад +227

    This video was more helpful on learning the field than every design class I took in undergrad. ty, Kel.

  • @hayhaykatay
    @hayhaykatay 3 года назад +36

    it only takes you 4 hours to do all of the preliminary work, design, and revise a t shirt?? that is so shocking to me as an amateur!! thank you for making this info accessible!!!

  • @el_chivo99
    @el_chivo99 3 года назад +37

    2 kel vids? 1 day? my quality of life just skyrocketed

  • @isabel.santos.
    @isabel.santos. 3 года назад +41

    CAN YOU TALK ABOUT ORGANIZATION OF PROJECTS/ WHAT A WEEK IN WORK LOOKS LIKE FOR YOU??? ALSO YOUR WORK vs LIFE BALANCE

  • @esheahen
    @esheahen 3 года назад +271

    Ok but did you send your redesign to Harry?

  • @HogwartsGirl1
    @HogwartsGirl1 3 года назад +65

    justice for indesign 👏 thank you for being so transparent and encouraging community in the industry!!!

  • @IvanJuresic
    @IvanJuresic 3 года назад +95

    In this example of working for Miley, would you ever consider how high profile the client is when setting pricing considering they’re likely to make hundreds of thousands of dollars off it? Or millions if it’s an album cover

  • @laurynjohnson5966
    @laurynjohnson5966 3 года назад +32

    Praying that someone in Harry’s merch team sees this and hires you🥲🥺😤

  • @toucansam7
    @toucansam7 3 года назад +24

    wow what a smart way to reel in the clients. never thought of making a simple brief like this before. i just send an estimate lol...but this is a great strategic way to show them that you are more capable as a committed and passionate designer than a sheet of paper w an estimate. thank you so much for being resourceful !!!!

  • @ateupthistown
    @ateupthistown 3 года назад +10

    I love when other designers share their experience and process on how they design it's really helpful to new designers in the mainstream!

  • @sam-ch6hv
    @sam-ch6hv 3 года назад +21

    im not even that into graphic design yet this is my favorite youtube chanel!

  • @sydniescruggs5741
    @sydniescruggs5741 2 года назад +5

    Girl... I hope you know how much you are helping students and new designers. I have learned more from you in 30-50 mins than I have from my 60-year-old professor in 4 months. I appreciate you so much and if I can recommend anything I hope that you can become a teacher for designers in the future :)

  • @jessine
    @jessine 3 года назад +77

    Are the prices you listed including usage rights? From my experience as an illustrator, I would imagine a merch line like this (for an artist of that caliber) usage rights should mutiply your working fee serveral times, paying you a much higher amount than pure working time fee.

    • @mestobarcelona
      @mestobarcelona 3 года назад +5

      ☝🏽This. Kel, I hope you will talk about pricing in detail in your next videos.

    • @MaryArts
      @MaryArts 3 года назад +11

      I think she only sells the design on the garnment. The design will not be free to use to the client. Some clients get confused over that but it gets waaaaaay more expensive when you sell them the design to use for anything they want.
      This is why you only show them the design on mock ups first.

  • @megansears185
    @megansears185 3 года назад +5

    these videos all have a bob ross type feel to them wear they are just so relaxing.

  • @celiahunley6281
    @celiahunley6281 3 года назад +23

    i haven’t even watched yet but I already know my day is about to get a lot better💘💘

  • @ellesmelly
    @ellesmelly 3 года назад +28

    thats it, you finally inspired me to get bangs this look is just so fun and retro and cute yet androgynous im obsessed

  • @rax_gaby7962
    @rax_gaby7962 3 года назад +11

    as a branding student who wants to do exactly that, its these type of videos that make me wanna carry on !! the transparency and the truth !! and I can agree, I've dipped my toes into the world of freelance and I definitely wasn't ready for it. It is a very specific field and I definitely agree, you need at least a few years of experience in your field to be successfully able to do freelance

  • @epacho1
    @epacho1 3 года назад +7

    I think that networking is one of the biggest things In any career really, people undervalue it’s importance

  • @cowboycalico
    @cowboycalico 3 года назад +3

    i admire you and your work so much and i can’t wait to watch this!!

  • @eliakelly
    @eliakelly 3 года назад

    You’re such an inspiration!!! Thank you for putting the time into helping us out Kel 🥺💕

  • @Louariell
    @Louariell 3 года назад +7

    I'm not a merch designer but this is still SO HELPFUL to improve my pitching process ! Thanks Kel !!

  • @JennnahTulls
    @JennnahTulls 3 года назад

    I love your videos so much. Please never stop making them. As someone who is fresh out of college and trying to make it in this industry, you are incredibly helpful.

  • @thunderwalk
    @thunderwalk 3 года назад +9

    this was so generous and so thorough. i really learnt a lot from you. thanks so much for sharing ❤️

  • @pekopeko2750
    @pekopeko2750 3 года назад

    hi just wanna say that you’re my biggest inspiration for my final year project. love you kel!

  • @BeautyByIzzy17
    @BeautyByIzzy17 3 года назад +1

    I freaking love your videos!!! I’m a graphic designer in art school rn and your videos give me so much insight and help for the real world of my career, thank you! Your designs are so amazing they always have me like 😱🤩I look forward to watching your videos all the time!💚

  • @zainabgiwa6033
    @zainabgiwa6033 3 года назад +96

    is it just me or the prices super low considering what miley would potentially make? is there no such thing as "contracts" like actors get with ads

    • @kusaekusae
      @kusaekusae 3 года назад +2

      I was thinking the same thing!

    •  3 года назад +8

      Thinking the same thing. I've heard that for some (high status) clients it's okay to price the work based on how much VALUE it brings to the client - not by hourly rate. Not sure how easy it's to include to the slide deck, though.

    • @bvgaboo3572
      @bvgaboo3572 3 года назад +26

      Designer here yes the pricing is undervalued. Never price by the hour. Always price your work based on value.

    • @bvgaboo3572
      @bvgaboo3572 3 года назад +5

      I'm surprised this is how she priced her work.

    • @MaryArts
      @MaryArts 3 года назад

      @@bvgaboo3572 I wouldn't say "never". Also yeah, her price was pretty fair but tbh she ONLY takes 4 hours for a garnment. That is amazing. If she took 2 more hours, on garnment would cost like 500$ which is quite alright.

  • @callie5073
    @callie5073 3 года назад +1

    I love your transparency in this process. A lot of people are super secretive about designing, and being completely honest is very helpful for young/new designers

  • @thatgirlelora
    @thatgirlelora 3 года назад +2

    (graphic design student here) this was soooo so helpful to see, thank you for all you do!

  • @eddie7242
    @eddie7242 3 года назад +4

    I'm super happy (and kinda impressed ngl) that i learned a lot of this in high school (we had a graphic design program), great video Kel!

  • @BrentGalloway
    @BrentGalloway 3 года назад

    So much value in this video! Killer work as always, Kel 🔥🤘

  • @kirstenashley8704
    @kirstenashley8704 3 года назад

    This was all so helpful Kel. Thank you for sharing your knowledge with us we appreciate you ❤️

  • @gemmahill1990
    @gemmahill1990 3 года назад

    Thank you SO MUCH for talking about your rates because no one does!! It’s so hard to price yourself so thank u ❤️

  • @breeades
    @breeades 3 года назад

    I’m in school to be a graphic designer and knowing the inside tips is SO HELPFUL!!! I aspire to be like you Kel!!

  • @SophiaMitropoulos
    @SophiaMitropoulos 3 года назад

    Wow Kel this is such an informative video, thank you so much for sharing this! It's always so interesting to see how others set up their pitch decks and I love yours!!

  • @annabel_182
    @annabel_182 3 года назад

    this was so interesting and informative!! i saw your tweets about wanting to do more videos like this and im so excited to watch them!

  • @kaiigosheva910
    @kaiigosheva910 3 года назад

    this is so useful for anyone in the arts! thank you for this kel

  • @madisonbrewer3575
    @madisonbrewer3575 3 года назад

    seeing your process is so helpful as a designer. Thanking you for making and sharing your content.

  • @hereinheaven
    @hereinheaven 3 года назад +6

    this video was so insightful ty for being so transparent about your process!! also PLS do a mockup video!

  • @evanwoods8208
    @evanwoods8208 3 года назад +1

    I just want there to be a community where people like you and who like your stuff can talk about design, share work, get feedback, etc!!

  • @amyhood2899
    @amyhood2899 2 года назад

    ❤‍🔥❤‍🔥❤‍🔥 such a helpful video! Always dropping so much knowledge and making it fun

  • @kierafitzgerald8062
    @kierafitzgerald8062 3 года назад +1

    This is so kind of you and so helpful to young designers. Thanks for being so detailed! I’ve been doing freelance on the side since I graduated from college ten years ago. I never considered going freelance full time because I knew it probably wouldn’t end well, lol. I don’t take that many clients now because I want to have some free time, but it’s still nice to design outside of a company’s restrictions, try different styles and practice different things whilst getting paid for your efforts!

  • @alison6397
    @alison6397 3 года назад

    you really gave us the most and then some with this series, thank youuuuu! love these vids

  • @Nico-lz8yi
    @Nico-lz8yi 3 года назад

    I’m really obsessed with your videos! I’m an art student, and although graphic designing isn’t my specialty, I started studying it on my own while watching your videos.

  • @kimberleysaul6076
    @kimberleysaul6076 3 года назад

    Loved loved LOVED this video, so inspired and so motivated. Thanks for posting the best graphic design content around, you’re literally introduced me to my dream field of work

  • @audreymkent
    @audreymkent 3 года назад

    Thank you so much for making videos like this and for including all these resources. Im still in school and they’re so helpful. I love your channel!

  • @Cagneyy14
    @Cagneyy14 3 года назад

    this is so helpful!! you’re one of the few graphic designers that creates youtube videos like these. keep doin what ya doin!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @kaylad729
    @kaylad729 3 года назад +7

    I went to MGMT's Little Dark Age tour back in 2017 and I didn't have enough money to buy the apparel, so I ended up getting a Nalgene with the fucking cool tour logo on it. It is my baby and I take it everywhere with me. Nalgene water bottles are 100% the move in the merch department

  • @carr0tkake
    @carr0tkake 3 года назад +1

    Hi! just wanted to say I love your videos! I love your design style and it also feels really good to see a popular enby youtuber

  • @jianna2041
    @jianna2041 3 года назад

    thank you so much for this! all your videos help young, starting out designers a lot, really appreciate it :)

  • @emersonriseman7386
    @emersonriseman7386 3 года назад

    I've learned more about design from watching two of your videos than I have from two years of school as a graphic design major.. thank you!! :)

  • @minah3824
    @minah3824 3 года назад

    Such a thorough and informative video!! Thanks, Kel!

  • @jessicamoura1137
    @jessicamoura1137 3 года назад +1

    This is really good Kel, thank you for sharing so much with us! :)

  • @evelyne5926
    @evelyne5926 3 года назад

    what a great and educational video. love it! you make such great content and as a baby designer, i am so grateful for you and your dedication to educating and democratizing design. 🥺

  • @anikazebron5510
    @anikazebron5510 3 года назад

    So appreciate this content! Thanks for sharing your experience & tips - super helpful. Love your work!

  • @maim4i
    @maim4i 3 года назад +1

    ty kel for sharing the things you've learned!!

  • @amywantwothree
    @amywantwothree 3 года назад

    thank you for taking the time to share such valuable knowledge!!! I always learn so much from your videos

  • @CherryisInkognito
    @CherryisInkognito 3 года назад

    Loved this! You gave so much important information!

  • @blugreens6070
    @blugreens6070 3 года назад +1

    you inspire me so much!! after watching alot of your videos and trying my hand at some tshirt designs i've realized i want to design merch :D before then i hadn't really known what facet of graphic design i wanted to do. thank you so much for making your videos and being awesome

  • @shablabh
    @shablabh 3 года назад

    this helped me so much, currently im learning adobe programs to start graphic designing, i'm scared but I'm hoping for the best, I love graphic designing so I'm praying it goes well, so thank you so much for your videos, they seriously are a life saver♡♡

  • @habanty
    @habanty 3 года назад +3

    I really appreciate this video

  • @brookelee2179
    @brookelee2179 3 года назад

    Really enjoyed this video and how informative it was! I’m interested in this industry so it is great to see how it’s done 😊

  • @heyemily612
    @heyemily612 3 года назад

    i owe you my LIFE thank you so much for making these videos and sharing your knowledge

  • @DesignerFlo
    @DesignerFlo 2 года назад

    Thank you Kel! This was super helpful :) 🔥🌹

  • @eirem_art
    @eirem_art 3 года назад +80

    this was really helpful, i have a question though, what if you get rejected but they somewhat use a coincidentally similar design to what you pitched, had that ever happened? is it normal? can we do something about it?

    • @jessicafarrugia6493
      @jessicafarrugia6493 3 года назад +65

      That's why deposits are a great way to safe guard yourself but I think deposits are normally around after you pitch. That's why in the pitch you don't give initial mockups or ideas regarding design but rather moodboard and keep it basic :) This is from my experience.

    • @eirem_art
      @eirem_art 3 года назад +4

      @@jessicafarrugia6493 oh that makes sense !! thank u so much

    • @ronijoni1681
      @ronijoni1681 2 года назад +3

      Not sure if it’s a common practice but I think some freelance designers and clients use an NDA. it protects both parties from leaking information. But unfortunately sometimes, you cant keep stuff like those from happening ☹️

  • @livburns1702
    @livburns1702 3 года назад

    from an aspiring designer in school right now....thank you!!!!

  • @guaoa5715
    @guaoa5715 3 года назад

    this video was so helpful, thank you so much!!! going to watch the second one noww

  • @chandlerjean
    @chandlerjean 3 года назад +1

    this is very informative and helpful. thank you for taking the time to make this!

  • @aziekurr
    @aziekurr 3 года назад

    I recently learned how to use indesign And at first i was so confused but the more time i used it, the easier it got!!! Its so cool, i was able to make my dream portfolio in like a day 🤩🤩

  • @anniesmith9316
    @anniesmith9316 3 года назад

    Thank you for this! I was recently let go from my job in advertising. I'm ready to dip my toe into becoming a freelance designer and this is amazing guidance and advice! :)

  • @Liiisaaamee
    @Liiisaaamee 3 года назад

    This video was so good for me! Thank you so much for taking the time and making this and for sharing some secrets!

  • @erinnorris
    @erinnorris 3 года назад

    THIS IS SO VALUABLE THANK YOUUUUU

  • @nicolepeaslee5017
    @nicolepeaslee5017 3 года назад

    I freaking love InDesign. Thanks for this awesome video!

  • @marcelinebrum
    @marcelinebrum 3 года назад

    I don't even am a designer but I'm seeing the video just because is more Kel, love you

  • @eliezela
    @eliezela 3 года назад

    downloaded the file and i really loved it aaa thank u so much!!! looking forward for the next video

  • @maanasamanikandan4944
    @maanasamanikandan4944 3 года назад +1

    love you,Kel!thanks for making design democratic and helping me out :)

  • @bymostudio
    @bymostudio 3 года назад +4

    Oh my god your hair so beautiful ❤️😭

  • @collusioncoldini
    @collusioncoldini 3 года назад

    omg i ADORE your work. thank you

  • @alystdesign
    @alystdesign 3 года назад

    I'm one-year into freelancing just right after graduating college. It's not planned, it just happened. I also made a lot of mistakes too. I appreciate you sharing this. I just got the freelance and business and stuff book yesterday haha.

  • @carol-wi5qq
    @carol-wi5qq 3 года назад

    this is so awesome! thank you for sharing your knowledge

  • @kacielynne5104
    @kacielynne5104 3 года назад

    I wanna do graphic design and you have inspired me so much to practice more!! Thank you 💖

  • @matthires3208
    @matthires3208 3 года назад

    I love your videos! I don’t know why but they’re super satisfying for me. Also I Stan Miley’s new album so i can’t wait to see your work in the next video

  • @nicolasperez3076
    @nicolasperez3076 3 года назад

    hey, thank for this video!, i'm in college (4th year, I almost end it) and you give me a hope for my life since now, so thank from Chile :)

  • @AH-iz4sk
    @AH-iz4sk 3 года назад

    You are god sent, thank you for sharing your wisdom ❤️🙏🏻

  • @luciagianellog
    @luciagianellog 3 года назад

    freaking love your videos! You are so generous with your knowledge and you have inspired me so much to pursue an alternative line of work in graphic design! Also, I would love to watch a video on mockups...
    Thank you kel :) lots of love from chile!

  • @britanywilliams7003
    @britanywilliams7003 3 года назад

    This is so informative! I’ve taken lots of notes, thank you so much!

  • @_genkisuzuki
    @_genkisuzuki 3 года назад

    This is so helpful. Thank you so much!!

  • @journl5
    @journl5 3 года назад +2

    i'm only finding out that you go by they/them!!! i'll definitely keep that in mind!!

  • @katiedoyle819
    @katiedoyle819 3 года назад

    This was so helpful even for graphic design outside of merch

  • @ferguspitcher7911
    @ferguspitcher7911 3 года назад

    Background is a vibe

  • @backstreet51
    @backstreet51 3 года назад

    PS that is SO clever about the scheduling emails! I am always working at night

  • @MelissaMui
    @MelissaMui 3 года назад

    this is so helpful and amazing ! thanks kel :))

  • @megneil3766
    @megneil3766 3 года назад

    taking notes thank you SO so much!!!

  • @7nana_7a
    @7nana_7a 3 года назад

    This is so useful! Thanks you!

  • @rosej4661
    @rosej4661 3 года назад +1

    I absolutely love your long videos.. Let's dive in

  • @midori1067
    @midori1067 3 года назад

    Love your videos, helps me a lot!!!!! Thank you so much
    Love from Brazil 🇧🇷

  • @briroberts2656
    @briroberts2656 2 года назад

    Just came to say that S&S Activewear is the absolute best and 10/10 also recommend!!