pixivision - Articles on how to create doujinshi and zines

Want to stand next to your favorite character? Create an acrylic stand of yourself with pixiv Requests!

Mon, 04 Sep 2023 12:00:00 +0900

pixiv Requests is a service where you can commission illustrations, manga, and novels based on terms set by creators. While over 120,000 members of the pixiv community have used it over the years, many have yet to try it. The idea of having your favorite creator craft a piece just for you is thrilling, but the stumbling block for many is the question, "What should I ask them to draw (or write)?"

While most people request fan art of their favorite characters or sequels to creators' existing works, in this article we'll showcase another idea: commissioning an illustration to create an acrylic stand of yourself!

You read that right: we're talking about requesting a stylized portrait to print on an acrylic stand, which you can then display alongside the acrylic stand of your favorite character! Although you could do the same with a full-body photo, a 2D version of yourself might look better next to your 2D sweetheart.

What are you waiting for? Give it a try yourself!

Are you ready for Comiket? Useful Techniques For Your Event Booth

Tue, 26 Dec 2017 19:00:00 +0900

It's almost time for this winter's biggest event: Comiket 93!

Today, we collected a number of super useful techniques to use in order to set up your booth during the next event. How to create a prominent and noticeable poster stand, how to make beautiful popups, how to organize the event space, how to create a copy book... All this and much more! Save this article for the next Comiket or Design Festa. Enjoy!

How to Make Attractive Dojinshi

Mon, 14 Mar 2016 18:00:00 +0900

Dojinshi (self-publishing magazine, often fanzine) is a common way to share your creative work with people. Since it takes a lot of time and effort in planning and preparing the manuscript, then printing and binding it to make a Dojinshi, probably you want it to be read by as many people as possible. Today's Spotlight is about the works introducing the ideas to make your Dojinshi look more attractive. There are many points introduced from various aspects to improve the quality including the way to make the cover look better, tips for logo title and its placement, additional process after printing.

How to make books!

Mon, 22 Jun 2015 18:00:00 +0900

Ever wanted to try making a book but didn't want to pay a printer to self-publish? You can make your own books at home with your home printer and still make ones that are professionally great! Here are some tutorials on how to make your own books that include different types of bindings and other information.