Basic design software knowledge goes a long way with sublimation, and when we say design software, we are talking about Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, Corel Draw and similar programs. At the minimum, you will need to know how to crop and re-size images to fit a specific item. But don't worry! There are loads of online tutorials and guides to get you ramped up quickly.
At Coastal, one of our favorite sites is Tutsplus, which offers tons of tutorials on Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator as well as wider topics on graphic design, photography and even business. Another popular site is Lynda, which requires a sign up but offers a free trial. A simple YouTube "How-to" search is an alternative way to find many instructional videos on various design programs.
If you have a Sawgrass Virtuoso printer, you may know that you can use their online design software, CreativeStudio. CreativeStudio is free with your Sawgrass printer, and it is made with the non-graphic designer in mind. It is incredibly easy to pick up and get started creating designs for sublimation. Plus, it comes with hundreds of pre-made free designs for you to print.
