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The American Dream in Recession

I have lived through 2 recessions, or at least the ones I can remember as a child growing up in Malaysia. One in the early 80’s and one in 1997. This current one will be my third. Unlike many who seem to be in denial of our current capital “R” situation (you can call it [...]

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Mel Lim as a guest blogger on Décor 8

I am so thrilled to be part of Décor 8 guest blog a few weeks ago. You can check out the full blog entry here at Décor 8. I was thrilled and excited to be part of such dynamic design blog!!

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Order fulfillment - lead time

A fan wrote in asking what is the expected lead time when buyers place orders at trade shows. Our answer is that it depends on what type of products and the logistics of your fulfillment; if your products are Build-to-order (BTO) or Make-to-order (MTO), or if you already have a warehouse of stocked products ready [...]

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Working with sales reps or agents

Before you continue reading this article, let me warn you that Joe and I have a biased opinion on working with sales reps and agents. This is because we have worked with super amazing people and really unethical crappy people. So the experiences that we share here with you come from both sides. Firstly, there [...]

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Devils in the Detail by Page One Publishing

Finally we received the book. It’s been almost a year since Page One Publishing from Singapore contacted us to see if we wanted to be part of their latest design book among other world’s top pattern designers. Of course we said yes, when we heard some of the artists involved were, Erica Waverly, Hanna Werning [...]

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Getting press - how to do a press/ media kit

Recently a fan wrote in asking us how to put a media/press kit together. I told her we are not professional press agencies or publicists but we can try to share as much information based on our experience. For small businesses or startups, budget for a publicist or a pr firm is almost non-existent. Over [...]

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I see trees - Literally!

I was in NY last week and while hanging out with my agent, we both stumbled upon this beautiful crystal tree lamp at Bizhan Home NY. Normally, I would stay away from something this delicate and elaborate. But I was drawn to it like a moth to the light! I guess it’s not only me that [...]

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JOY by Mel Lim 08 Summer Sale

August 11 to 15, 2008 Enter coupon code: august08sale Limited time offer, while stock lasts. Enter coupon code under "discount [...]

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Asides

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  Mel Lim's stand at 100% Design Tokyo 2007

  With so many tradeshows in a year, it’s hard to keep track, but we’ve managed to compile this list for you. Some we have attended as both buyers and exhibitors. Some we’ve heard nothing but great reviews. To find tradeshows that are geared towards your own product line, visit INFOMAT.

  Design + Lifestyle - I Saloni, Proposte, ICFF, Neocon, Maison & Objet, 100% Design London, 100% Design Tokyo

  Gift Shows - NYIGF, Pulse London, Top Drawer

  Stationery - National Stationery Show

  Licensing - Surtex, The Licensing Show

  Accessories - Designers & Agents, ATS, Premiere Classe, ENK Accessorie Circuit

  Kids/ Children’s Market - Bubble NY & London, ENK Children’s Club

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