STEPS

How we collaborate

Step 1 — Tell us about you

Creators fill out a short form where they share their name, social profiles and the artwork they love most.

From there, our team reviews every submission carefully — not just the numbers, but also the tone, the style and the creative universe behind each profile.

Step 2 — We review your profile

Once we receive your form, we evaluate reach, engagement and creative alignment with Stories First.
Depending on your audience size and interaction level, we offer different collaboration formats:
• Under 20K followers: we send a print (rolled in a tube).
• 20K–50K followers: we send a small framed print.
• 50K–100K followers: we send a large limited-edition framed piece.
• Over 100K followers: we may create a bespoke artwork, made exclusively for you through our Atelier Stories First program.

Step 3 — Creative freedom, always

We believe creators know their audiences best. That’s why every collaboration gives full creative freedom — always.

We share ideas and strategy options (stories, posts, reels, promo codes, or week-long campaigns), but the storytelling, tone and expression are yours. We collaborate, never dictate.

Step 4 — Production & delivery

Once the collaboration is confirmed, we prepare your piece on demand.

We take care of the packaging and shipping, sending you a tracking link so you can follow your artwork’s journey.

Step 5 — Follow-up & insights

After the campaign runs, we stay connected.

We share a short thank-you report including results and insights: reach, visits, sales and engagement data — so you can use it to show the value of your collaborations with future brands.

Step 6 — Long-term collaborations

We love building lasting relationships.

Many creators become recurring collaborators or even part of our seasonal storytelling campaigns.

We grow together — always with creativity, transparency and genuine admiration for your art.

EMA paper

All open edition artworks from Stories First are printed on 200gsm Enhanced Matte Art paper, chosen for its exceptional quality, softness and clarity.

This museum-grade paper has a smooth matte finish and a natural white base — free from optical brighteners — that enhances contrast and color depth while preserving the emotional tone of each piece.

Its giclée print process with water-based inks ensures rich, lasting color and archival permanence. Acid-free and FSC-certified, it offers both beauty and sustainability in every detail.

Whether you hang it in a quiet corner or a vibrant living room, your print arrives safely protected in eco-friendly packaging, ready to bring your space to life.