This guide explains how to add a merchandise product to Design O. Merchandise products can include T-shirts, mugs, buttons, caps, and more. The process involves selecting the product from an ecommerce store, personalizing it in the Design O studio, and enabling it for customer personalization.
Adding a Product to Design O
Step 1: Navigate to the products section in Design O.
Step 2: Click on Add Products.
Step 3: Select the store from which to add the product and enter its SKU.
Step 4: Verify the SKU of the product.
Step 5: Click on the product to select it.
Enabling Product for Personalization
Step 6: Enable the product for personalization at the front end.
Step 7: Alternatively, disable the product for personalization.
Step 8: Select other details according to requirements.
Step 9: Assign the product to the appropriate store.
Step 10: Select the product type as merchandise.
Step 11: Choose the number of sides for customer design.
Step 12: Select the color option for the product (single or multicolor).
Step 13: Choose the pricing logic and printing method.
Step 14: Mark the product as customizable.
Step 15: Select the appropriate product profile.
Step 16: Choose the production profile.
Step 17: Upload the product image for the front side.
Step 18: Upload the product image for the back side.
Step 19: Click on the Settings option to view the uploaded image.
Step 20: Select the Custom option to assign the design area.
Step 21: Adjust the design area according to need.
Step 22: Save the design area settings.
Step 23: Repeat the process for the back side.
Step 24: Define the custom area for the back side.
Step 25: Select the design area for the back side.
Step 26: Manage the height and width of the output.
Step 27: Save the settings.
Step 28: Click on Submit to finalize the product.
Checking the Product at the Front End
Step 29: Go to the front end using Design O.
Step 30: Find the new product and click on its color and size.
Step 31: Click on the Personalize option.
Step 32: View the design area for the front and back sides.
Step 33: Make any necessary changes to the design.
Step 34: Upload any artwork if needed.
Step 35: Switch the site of the design.
Step 36: Change the color of the T-shirt.
Step 37: Assign the color to the T-shirt from the ecommerce store.
Step 38: Impose the color on a white T-shirt based on the hex code.
This completes the process of adding a merchandise product to Design O.
In the next guide, learn how to use and create a merchandise template for a product.