Public Demesne: Using Archival Images to raise funds #2

byAllana Mayer

In the last post, I told you that I had started a print-on-demand shop with designs I sourced from the public domain. In this post, I’ll talk about some of the graphic-design steps you’ll need to take to create your own.

The Designs

If you decide that a print-on-demand shop is right for you, your first step is to ensure that you’re using images that you have the right to modify and profit from. The public domain is great for that; be sure to check with your library staff and e...