Custom Self-Launch Guide: Part Two (Launching Your Design)

 

Table of Contents

Getting Started

Product Details

Colors & Files

Preview

Launch

Getting Started

Note: Our launch tools are optimized for the Chrome web browser. Please use the latest version of Chrome (a free download from Google) for the best results.

1. Visit your My Projects page.
2. Click the "Launch a New Product" button.
   
   
   
3. Choose the "Custom Stationery" section and select your product type - either Selflaunch Customizable Stationery (A2 card size), Selflaunch Minicard Customizable Stationery (minicard size) or Custom Selflaunch Stationery (standard A7 size).
   
   Note: when you proceed to the next page, you will not be able to update the product type! Make sure you select the correct product type, or you will have to begin a new project.
   
   
   
4. The product launch tool is split into four tabs: Product Details, Colors & Files, Preview, and Submit. We've included instructions for each tab below!
   

Product Details

Choose a product name, dimensions, and search tags to help customers find your product. The dimensions chosen on this page will determine what size we require when uploading your files. Try using a mix of general and specific search terms that match the elements, colors, styles, and themes in your design.

Note: You can change the dimensions selected later in the process if you choose to, but know that this will remove any files you may have uploaded later in the process.

Colors & Files

Start by selecting a unique name for your colorway, along with a CMYK value to represent this colorway. This color should be the most prominent color in the front of your design. 

• Check search tags for prominent colors that are featured in your design.
• Select alternate font colors for the front of your design. Alternate font colors will be available to customers when they customize your card. Choose colors that complement the design but contrast with the background to ensure the text is legible.
• Select your preferred Minted logo background color. A white Minted logo will be placed across the bottom of the back of the card. Choose a color that will sit behind this logo. Make sure it matches the pattern of your backer but will still contrast with the white text used on the logo.
• Upload your files. Your files will begin processing immediately upon uploading them. You will be able to proceed once the files have been checked and modified by our system. You will need to upload two files for each colorway, one for the front and one for the backer.
• If we detect any problems with your files, we will display an error message on this page, and you will be prompted to replace it.

Colorway Naming Dos and Don'ts Do make each colorway name and CMYK swatch value reflect the most prominent color on the front. Do use creative names! For example, try using "Smoke" instead of "Grey". Don't use brand-related names (i.e. Tiffany Blue). Don't use standard color names (i.e. green or red).
For a design with a white background and pink accents, you could choose White and Pink as your color filters. (Design featured: Skyline Chicago by Laura Condouris)	Colorway Filters You can select two color filters for each colorway. Make sure they are representative of only the major colors used in your design. Put yourself in the shoes of the customer! If I selected this color filter, would I be surprised to see this design appear in my results?

 

Preview

The preview page mimics what your design will look like in our customizer. Check your customizable files after they have been processed and make any necessary changes. You will also have an opportunity to replace your files entirely if you need to.

Once you’ve reviewed your files, click on the “next” button at the bottom of the page, and wait for the files to be reprocessed.

Launch

Check the product detail page images and approve your product to be sold on the site. You can also click the ‘back’ button here if you wish to make any changes to your files or the data entered earlier in the process.

Read through our (NEW) Troubleshooting your Self-Launch FAQ to check for common issues before launching. 

Once the product is launched, it will be available in your Minted Artist Store, and it will only be possible to deactivate the product. You will not be able to edit it further. Make sure everything looks perfect before clicking "Launch"!