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Is your Trend source reliable ?

Buyers expect you to be "on trend", releasing new collections that can resonate with consumers almost 2 years later. With advanced B2B cycles and long production periods, the pressure to discover new trends is high. But how do you check if your trend source is reliable?

6 min read Aug 9, 2021

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Texpicks : Best FREE sources to discover Trends

Supreet Raju

Buyers want the latest "it" design & you end up scrambling to discover what's new, paying for expensive Trend Forecasts that can be inaccurate or irrelevant to your product. What if you could discover trends for free? Presenting Texpicks for 8 quality Free Sources to discover latest Trends.

6 min read Jul 26, 2021

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8 things every B2B Buyer is ready to order

Supreet Raju

We have lived a lifetime in a year. And the way we live will never be the same again. Changing consumer moods mean changing Buyer briefs. Texilist spoke to 15 B2B Buyers across the world, and asked them what they are now looking to buy. Let's find out !

8 min read Jul 9, 2021

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TexPicks : 5 Secret Tools for improving Buyer Presentations

Supreet Raju

As we continue to meet buyers virtually, you must run a tight ship with perfect Digital presentations. Gone are the days you could send a boring white paper presentation, you must be theme-perfect. Here are 5 secret tools to create better product presentations & season catalogs.

6 min read Jun 10, 2021

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Easiest Hacks to create Seamless Patterns

Supreet Raju

Designing Pattern Repeats can be very tricky, and seamless repeats are the toughest of the lot. How can you ensure that your repeat feels seamless, natural and not force-fitted ? Let's explore some easy hacks for you to create beautiful overall patterns with just a few clicks.

8 min read May 24, 2021

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11 Commandments for Powerpoint Buyer Presentations

Supreet Raju

Buyer Presentations is your biggest visual tool for cracking orders in these virtual times & your Marketing team must create designer Powerpoint Presentations. So how can you create stunning PPTs without a design degree? Here are 11 Do's and Dont's to make your collection shine & crack orders.

6 min read May 7, 2021

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TexPicks : Best sources for Free Vector Designs

Supreet Raju

Does your designer spend hours creating simple design elements while they should be focusing on the big picture design? Or are you looking for classic designs you can put directly into production? Here are our top 11 picks for Websites that offer Free Vectors to speed up your design process.

10 min read Apr 20, 2021

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Coloro + WGSN announce Colors for Spring Summer 2023

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Kickstarting the new season directions, Coloro & WGSN have released 5 key colors for Spring Summer 2023, as well as the Color of the Year. Let's find out what they are, and how they will influence design in 2023.

4 min read Apr 16, 2021

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Trend or End : Are you working with passé Trends ?

Supreet Raju

Working with Trends is a tricky process because they can quickly go from "In" to "Out". Don't be stuck working on dying trends. Learn how to identify trends that make money, and 5 clues for spotting passé trends.

8 min read Mar 24, 2021

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Does your Company Website work for buyers? Take the Test!

Supreet Raju

B2B businesses are making massive connections online now, & your website is your first impression. Let's find out if your company website is actually designed to impress buyers and get your their contact details. Take our test & see how you score.

7 min read Mar 6, 2021

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9 Prop Ideas to ace your Product Photoshoot

Supreet Raju

Product Photography can make all the difference to Buyer approvals. Presenting the ultimate Cheat Sheet for Props your team can use to click good photos in-house. Make sure your products & samples look good in every frame without outsourcing to professionals.

8 min read Feb 22, 2021

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Why do we need a Moodboard?

Supreet Raju

As a company, you would have probably received hundreds of buyer briefs in the form of moodboards, but have you tried to understand the core concept behind it - What is a Moodboard ? Why do you need one ?

6 min read Feb 8, 2021