Apr 23
Zine slot
Problem: Members who make zines currently have no way to offer them in trades without burning an image slot — and a single cover image doesn't really convey what a zine is.
Proposed changes:
- Add a single dedicated "Zine" slot on the profile, alongside print configs but not counted toward image slots
- Include a title and short description (page count, size, theme, edition size)
- Optional external link (personal site, Issuu, PDF preview) for members who already have a landing page for the zine
- Optional cover image so it's still visually scannable in the directory
- Signed/numbered flag, consistent with the existing fine-art nudges
- Surface zine availability as a filter/badge in the directory so members looking to trade zines can find each other
- Zines can pair with a print trade or stand alone as a zine-for-zine exchange
- Description should prompt for a shipping note (zines are heavier than a single print, and trade partners should know what they're in for)
Why it matters: Zines are a natural fit for this community but don't map cleanly onto "prints." Giving them first-class space opens a new kind of exchange without cluttering the existing print flow.
Completed