FigJam: The Creative Collaboration Tool Handmade Sellers Didn’t Know They Needed

From Post-It Pandemonium to Organized Bliss: Why Handmade Sellers Will Love FigJam

Running a handmade business means juggling a million things at once—designing products, tracking orders, planning marketing, and trying to stay organized without losing your mind. If you’re scribbling ideas on random sticky notes or struggling to keep track of everything in ugly Google Docs, let me introduce you to FigJam—a tool that might just be your new business BFF.

What is FigJam?

FigJam is an online whiteboard from Figma (the same folks who made the popular design tool). It’s a collaborative space where you can visually organize your ideas, sketch out plans, and work on projects with others in real-time.

Think of it like a giant digital sketchpad, but with way more features than your basic notepad app. You can:

✅ Brainstorm & Plan – Map out product ideas, marketing campaigns, or new collection themes.

✅ Organize Tasks – Use it as a visual to-do list for everything from inventory planning to craft fair prep.

✅ Collaborate with a Team – If you work with assistants, designers, or even wholesale buyers, you can brainstorm and plan together in one place.

✅ Keep Everything in One Spot – No more losing notes—everything stays neat and organized.

Why Handmade Sellers Will Love FigJam

FigJam isn’t just for designers or big teams—it’s a super useful tool for handmade businesses.

Here is how you can use it to streamline your process and boost productivity:

1. Plan Your Product Collections & Drops

Ever feel overwhelmed planning your next seasonal collection or holiday launch? Use FigJam to create mood boards, sketch ideas, and map out launch dates. You can even drop in product inspiration images to keep everything in one place.

2. Organize Your Marketing & Social Media Strategy

FigJam makes it easy to lay out content calendars, email sequences, and promo plans visually. Drag and drop sticky notes for post ideas, write captions, and plan your marketing strategy in a way that actually makes sense.

3. Map Out Your Wholesale or Faire Strategy

Trying to figure out how to grow your wholesale business? Use FigJam to:

✔️ Outline your pricing & terms

✔️ Plan outreach strategies

✔️ Keep track of which stores you’ve contacted and follow up effortlessly

4. Get Creative with Product Designs

You don’t need fancy design software to sketch product concepts, map out packaging ideas, or experiment with branding. FigJam has simple drawing tools that let you create and refine product ideas on the fly.

5. Plan Craft Fairs, Pop-Ups & Events

Need a way to map out booth layouts, track inventory, and plan show prep? FigJam lets you visually organize all the details so you’re not scrambling at the last minute. Confession: I Was a Post-It Note Hoarder

I’ll admit it—I have a Post-It problem. And not just the cute stack on your desk kind of problem. I’m talking walls covered in Post-Its. I used them to plan my entire email strategy—every email in every flow. Events. Hiring. Inventory. My Post-Its had baby Post-Its.

They were everywhere—on my office walls, in the production area, inside notebooks, on my car dashboard, and yep… even stuck to me. Because nothing says urgent reminder like peeling a neon note off your sleeve in the middle of a conversation.

And honestly? It worked. Until it didn’t.

As my business grew and my team expanded, we needed something more reliable—a system that wouldn’t get lost in the wind (literally). My team isn’t all in the same office, so I needed a collaborative tool that didn’t require me to physically hand them a Post-It.

I Tried Everything (and Nothing Stuck… Until FigJam)

I’ve tried every project management tool under the sun:

✅ Basecamp (Old-school and clunky)

✅ Trello (Cute, but meh)

✅ Asana (Too many buttons, not enough dopamine)

✅ Monday (AI-generated chaos)

✅ ClickUp (A fan favorite, but not for me)

But nothing stuck (ironically).

Then I found FigJam—and suddenly, I went from Post-It chaos to a clear, streamlined system that actually works.

Why FigJam Is a Handmade Seller’s Dream

Think of FigJam as your digital brainstorming playground. It’s an online whiteboard where you can visually organize, plan, and collaborate—without sticky notes falling behind your desk.

With FigJam, you can:

🎨 Sketch out product ideas—No need for fancy design software

🗓 Plan product launches—Visualize your next big collection

📢 Organize your marketing strategy—Drag, drop, and tweak with ease

🏷 Track wholesale leads—Keep all your store contacts in one place

🛍 Plan craft fairs & pop-ups—From booth layouts to inventory lists

And the best part? It’s ridiculously easy to use. No steep learning curve, no complicated dashboards—just a simple, visual way to get organized and stay sane.

Goodbye, Post-It Overload. Hello, FigJam.

If your current system involves Post-Its multiplying like rabbits or random notes disappearing into the void, it might be time to try FigJam. It’s free to start, so you’ve got nothing to lose—except maybe that rogue sticky note on the bottom of your shoe.

Give it a try, and let me know—are you a recovering Post-It addict too?

How to Get Started with FigJam

FigJam is free to use (with paid upgrades for extra features), and you can start in just a few minutes:

1️⃣ Go to FigJam’s Website

2️⃣ Create a Free Account (or log in if you already use Figma)

3️⃣ Start with a Blank Board or Use a Template

4️⃣ Add Sticky Notes, Shapes, Text, and Drawings

5️⃣ Invite Others to Collaborate (or Keep It Private for Your Own Use!)

Bonus: FigJam autosaves everything—so no more lost sticky notes or jumbled notebooks!

Should Handmade Sellers Use FigJam?

If you love visual brainstorming, staying organized, and making your business run smoother, then YES—FigJam is worth a try. Whether you’re planning products, mapping out wholesale strategies, or just trying to keep up with everything, this tool can make your life easier.

Plus, it’s free to start, so why not test it out and see if it helps your business?

👉 Have you tried FigJam before? Let me know how you’d use it in your handmade biz!