Reselling Custom Designs

[InkandCard]

Hi Everyone! I have a quick question... Recently I have created a Christening invite and birth announcement for a lovely customer of mine. She didn't pay very much but I did charge her more than a usual invite. Im really happy with the finished designs and would like to now offer them in my shop. Do you think I can just list them or do you think thats wrong? (considering that my customer paid for them as a custom order - even though I totally undercharged her!!)

Thanks :)

[Former_Member]

Alot of my work is based on previous custom orders. I don't think customers mind because at the end of the day it's your work, creativity, your ideas put into this design. It also depends on what "custom" means to them. A simple change of name can make it custom to that person. Hope that helps.

[Former_Member]

I think it is ok to sell it.
I would think that in this particular case custom order means made to order-so you obviously charge extra for your time, as you make something that is not for sale in the shop. So it is not like she has commercial rights to this design, unless you gave her those?
But maybe you could also let her know about it? I think I would do that just in case- not for legal reasons, but just out of politeness, and to avoid unnecessary resentments ( because you can never know what she might be thinking, when she suddenly stumble upon it somewhere in searaches ).

[InkandCard]

Thanks so much for your replies Magsdad Studios and Alina :)

[CircusOfCelebrations]

It's your design. Period. If it is made custom for a company, then it becomes their design, but not an individual, unless you took some drawing or design she gave you and worked it in. If you do let her know, word it like you are excited that the work you did for her led you to this new idea. I don't think it is a good idea to ask her or let her think she can protest.

[OneFairfaxRoad]

I think you cover the issue of who owns custom designs well in your shop policies. Wishing you continued success!

[fishcouple]

I do custom order all the time. Some are just for the special colors, but many are something that came from clients' requests. They would give a vague idea, or ask if I can make something similar from my shop or others, or just asked me to design something for their special occasions. I will design something based on our discussions and if I like the design, I will just take pictures and list them. It's my design! I usually don't charge them extra and sometimes even give them a special rate because I wanted to make the design and take pictures so I can list in my shop. Sometimes I ask them if I they can provide me a picture for my future listing.

[StuckOnSilver]

I make two types of requests for new jewelry designs.

1) One of a kind jewelry. Payment has to be made before work begins.

2) A design using the customer's description of what she or he would like that will be listed for anyone to purchase. If the customer likes the final item she or he can buy it.

Often the requested design is something I have thought about making but not always. I love to include customers in the design process!!.