Today we’d like to introduce you to The Big Little Print Show.
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
The Big Little Print Show started, like all good things do, with a Slack chat and a void to fill.
As a team of designers and dreamers at Funsize, a digital design agency focused on creating meaningful product and digital experiences, we felt a responsibility to give back to the creative community we’re proud to be part of. When local showcases and small-scale art events began disappearing, something important went missing from Austin’s artistic community. There just weren’t enough spaces where artists, designers, and print-lovers could gather, support a good cause, and take home beautiful, affordable work by local talent.
So we decided to work together to create something new to fill the gap.
We rallied a powerhouse group of curators from Austin’s creative community, built a brand, designed a website, inspired sponsors with our vision, and asked 30 artists to make 30 original prints around a theme inspired by Urban Roots, a local nonprofit doing amazing work with youth and food justice. The show was equal parts art, purpose, and connection. It was proof that when people come together with intention, something truly special can happen.
Behind the scenes, it was a true team effort. We leaned on each other’s diverse backgrounds and past experiences to bring the show to life. From managing sales tax through retail experience to handling sponsorship outreach rooted in marketing, and building the brand using our graphic design foundations, every detail reflected someone’s unique skill set. Even elements like art installation, screen printing, packaging, and logistics were supported by knowledge gained outside of our day-to-day roles. It was a collective effort shaped by the full spectrum of what we’ve learned along the way.
The result was beyond anything we could have imagined. It was meaningful, energizing, and deeply fulfilling. Over 500 people came out, 405 prints were sold, and we donated over $10,000 to Urban Roots. Not bad for our first rodeo.
At its core, The Big Little Print Show was our love letter to Austin’s creative spirit: a celebration of community, diversity, and doing good while making (and buying) cool art. We’re already cooking up plans for the 2025 show, armed with lessons learned, big ideas, and possibly even smaller prints.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Definitely not smooth, but absolutely worth it. We went into this with a lot of heart and very little experience. While a few people on the team had been involved in past print shows from the artist side, none of us had ever organized an art show before. There was no template, no playbook, just a shared vision and a group of people willing to figure it out together.
We set up weekly meetings to stay aligned on the timeline and tasks, but after every meeting, the to-do list seemed to grow. It quickly became clear that pulling this off would require thinking through hundreds of small details. Because we’re designers, we couldn’t help but consider every aspect of the experience from all angles. We thought about the artist, the curator, the buyer, and the casual peruser. Everything was intentional, from the font size on the artist statements to how the art was displayed and how the space felt overall.
We’re also grateful to the people who shared their experiences from past poster shows. Their insights helped guide us through the unknown. Still, much of it came down to instinct and working closely as a team to make the right calls.
One of the biggest challenges throughout was managing the timeline. We wanted to give the artists enough time to create while still hitting all our production deadlines. Another challenge was helping artists find accessible print options. Even though this was a nonprofit-centered event, we were mindful of the fact that art-making can be expensive, and we wanted to make sure no one felt burdened by participating.
What carried us through was the range of talent and resourcefulness across the team. We bounced ideas off each other, divided and conquered, and kept moving forward. It was messy, but in the best way—the kind of creative chaos that comes with building something meaningful from the ground up.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Funsize is a digital product design agency based in Austin. We specialize in helping companies, from ambitious startups to established enterprises, design and evolve digital products, services, and brands. Our work blends strategy, creativity, and craft to create standout experiences that are both meaningful and impactful.
What sets us apart is our belief in intentional design and close collaboration. We don’t just deliver design work; we become creative partners. Our team works closely with clients to uncover opportunities, explore bold ideas, and push the boundaries of what’s possible while staying true to what makes each brand, product, and client unique.
We’re known for our ability to move fluidly between vision and execution. Whether we’re shaping the future of a product, reimagining a brand experience, or refining the details of an interface, we bring the same level of care and curiosity to everything we do.
Beyond client work, we’re hyper committed to the creative community we belong to. That’s why we created initiatives like Funsize For Good, The Big Little Print Show—to give back and to make space for connection and inspiration outside of our daily work.
We are so proud of the culture we’ve built over the last 13 years at our agency. It’s a place where ideas are always welcomed (which is how The Big Little Print Show came to life), people are trusted to take risks, and collaboration brings out the best in everyone. Our team is made up of thoughtful, curious, and wildly talented individuals who care deeply about the work and about each other. Creativity is always evolving, and at Funsize, we believe the future belongs to the curious.
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Contact Info:
- Website: https://thebiglittleprintshow.funsize.co/
- Instagram: http://instagram.com/thebiglittleprintshow
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FunsizeCorp
