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Video Game Art Marketplaces

Fans Love You is an eCommerce Platform for Video Game Artwork

— February 1, 2018 — Business
This marketplace for video game artwork enables artists to sell their handmade fan art and goods. Startup Fans Love You also creates and ships merchandise based on digital art. They provide customer service for these items as well. The game art marketplace does coffee mugs, framed prints, shirts and more.

Described as Etsy meets Zazzle but for video game artwork, the e-commerce platform charges a 3.5% flat fee on handmade goods sales. There is also a revenue share model for sold merchandise. Fans Love You is also a social enterprise, donating a portion of every transaction to the Detroit Public Schools art programs.

This platform is perfect for artists trying to reach gamers or fans looking to share the love.

Images are courtesy of Fans Love You.
Trend Themes
1. Video Game Art Marketplace - The rise of e-commerce platforms for video game artwork presents an opportunity for the creation of specialized marketplaces serving niche interests.
2. Handmade Fan Art - The emphasis on handmade fan art within video game art marketplaces creates an opportunity to leverage the growing trend of creators within the fan community.
3. Social Enterprise - The success of social enterprise model presented by Fans Love You set a precedent for e-commerce platforms to take responsibility beyond just generating profit.
Industry Implications
1. E-commerce - The emergence of video game art marketplaces highlights opportunities for the e-commerce industry to establish niche marketplaces catering to specific interests.
2. Gaming - Video game art marketplaces present gaming industry opportunities to leverage the creativity of the fan community to create new and innovative products and services.
3. Art and Social Responsibility - The success of Fans Love You demonstrates the potential for e-commerce businesses to become social enterprises through the support of arts programs in local communities.
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