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crystal walen, artist, watercolor artist
crystal walen, artist, watercolor artist

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Typically, you will fill out a licensing form to start a conversation.

    1. We confirm your inquiry details,

    2. Send a price for the license

    3. If you decide to move forward with a license, a contract and invoice is sent.

    4. Once those are reviewed and paid, the files are delivered.

    Usually, there no concerns or questions about file type or otherwise, but if any question arises we are available to troubleshoot at any step along the way.

  • The primary types of licenses provided are rights to use the designs for finite, limited licensing terms, The following is a brief description of each type of license offered.

    Non exclusive is the least expensive. It’s for artwork that elevates a product without concern about competitors having the same design.

    Exclusive is twice as expensive as a non exclusive and offers category specific product license that allows only your organization to have the design during your license term.

    For example, if you make kids clothing, and would like an exclusive license, no other kids clothing maker can have the design while you have an active license.

    Custom/Commission is to explore a commission to create a new design. This option tends to be more costly than the previous options but it always depends on what the project requires. I price accordingly to how much work I would be required to do.

    I usually do not offer buyouts of my work but it depends on the project.

  • My file types are flexible so I can offer all file types regardless.

    They originate in high resolution 300 DPI seamless repeat format, and available as jpg, .png, Indexed GIF, and vector.

    Because of my expertise across design programs I can adapt artwork to a variety of file types even watercolor to vector without lost quality of what makes the art special.

    Most licensing partners who request an editable or vector file, require a need to manage colors for production and file types I do enable color management for production either in vector for raster format.

    Otherwise, I don’t usually offer files with editing capabilities unless I’ve agreed to offer a buyout.

  • I am available to partner with product companies, manufacturers, makers and other parties in need of a designer with industry expertise.

    • 6 figure revenue from design practice exclusively

    • POD ranking artist for the last decade (read more)

    • Textile Design Degree from RISD

    • 20+ years of textile and surface pattern design industry expertise

    • Concept to production translation and comprehension

    • 20 years of product design

    • 10 years licensing artwork

    • Copyrighted artwork

    • Recognizable style

    • Handcrafted expertise

    • Design program mastery

    • Seamless Patterns Comrehension

    • Manufacturing printing fabrications background

    • A philosophy that concept informs design

  • Is it possible to customize a design found on Spoonflower?

    Yes! To customize a design, fill out my request form. I can adjust color, scale, and rotation. More time-consuming requests are subject to a fee.

  • Do you sell your patterns?

    Yes, I license designs to small businesses that print in the USA. To discuss your printing needs, fill out my licensing form.

  • Where can I get help with a Spoonflower order?

    Contact Spoonflower at help@spoonflower.com to check the status of an order, change an existing order, start a return, get help with a refund, or ask about anything involving fulfillment.

  • Can I create and sell products using your fabrics?

    Yes! If you purchase any of my fabric prints through authorized retailers, it’s fine to use these fabrics in your own sellable products. Many of my customers develop their own apparel, accessories, and home decor with my textiles. Please give credit by tagging me: #crystalwdesign

  • Can I create and sell digital downloads and printables using your design files?

    No, I do not currently license my designs for digital download products.

  • Can I buy a design file for personal use?

    Yes, you can buy a design for personal use, and I can help you get the type of product you need. To get started, fill out my customized design request form.

  • Can I get an Illustrator vector or layered Photoshop file?

    Layered files are not available for licensing. I can offer a file type that allows colors to be tweaked, which includes an ‘indexed format’ in Photoshop. Or I can convert the file to a vector for an additional fee. Due to how I convert to vector, the file will not be editable beyond color adjustments.

  • Can I use a design exclusively?

    Usually, no. Published designs are only available for non-exclusive use. Exclusivity may be offered on a category-specific basis. Designs can’t be licensed to competitors during the license term, but the design will remain wherever it is published. To make a design more exclusive, you can request a customized coloration. Start by filling out my licensing form to discuss your design needs.

  • Why was my item reported for infringement?

    If you are selling a product that features my design, and I didn’t license it to you or the supplier of your goods, it is copyright infringement and considered counterfeit goods.

    One red flag to watch out for is whether the design appears on faux leather. I do not license designs for imported printed vinyl “leather” out of safety concerns. Therefore, any printed vinyl “leather” that features my design is a counterfeit.

    Read more about copyright infringement.