#197 - Adding new styles to your product line

Ryan & Becca discuss a question that came in related to finding a consistent style, but having interest in experimenting with new designs. We cover the potential drawbacks & positives to introducing new designs, how to avoid surprising your customers, and the timeline you could consider as you experiment. We've both changed up our styles over time, some more drastic than others, but it's ultimately good for the longevity of your enjoyment of the craft to keep yourself interested as you progress.

Listener Questions
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- Are you guys “sock, sock, shoe, shoe” or “sock, shoe, sock, shoe”? @kerripainterart
- Do you ever see someone’s social media pages be just so terrible even though their work is amazing? Do you ever reach out to offer advice even though they’re already trying so hard? -anonymous
- I wanted to know what both of your opinions are on sticking to a specific style while making your work. I have been working on refining my own style but still find myself branching out and playing with new designs. Some other makers I have chatted with told me that you may lose a customer base if you don’t stick to your specific designs, especially as you generate a larger following. I know that y’all previously discussed developing a style, but once you hone in a style do either of you feel “stuck” or that you may not get as many sales if you try something new? How do you balance making new work but also satisfying your current audience and their expectations of you? @nws_ceramics

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