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At bombilla, our creativity calls us towards imagining a more just and equitable world, and our gifts for collaboration and collective imagination provide our strongest assets on the shared road to positive progress. As designers and storytellers, part of our job on this journey is to ensure we are promoting visibility and inclusion of all humankind. In this guide, we want to extend the knowledge and resources collected over the years working with a vast spectrum of client-partners.

Below are some of the stock libraries we've used that promote visibility and inclusion of all humankind. Some are free, some are not, but most assets are supplied by sites and creatives that are typically underrepresented and underserved such as the Disabled community, WOC, BIPOC & LGBTQIA+, or are organizations that carry anti-capitalist values.

Inclusive Stock Image Sites

Inclusive Stock Video Sites

blackstockfootage.io

Inclusive Illustration Sites

blackillustrations.com

Inclusive Font Sites

This list is always evolving! If you have a resource that you would like to share with our community, please reach out to our team.

Print Vendors List

Possible Questions for Your Print Vendor

For print services:

Can you provide a quote estimate for my project?
What are your artwork requirements for my project?
^{Possible requirements you might inquire about:}
- Dimensions?
- File type?
- Resolution?
- Do you have a template we should work off of for bleeds, crops, trim, and safe areas?
What paper stock would you recommend for my project?
What is the expected turnaround time for this quote?
Do you deliver? If so, how is this cost calculated?
Do you have any additional costs we should be aware of?
Can you provide a hardcopy proof (sample print) of my project prior to printing? Is that an additional charge?
Are you a union shop? And/or can you tell us more about your labor practices?
Do you have any recommendations for more environmentally friendly materials to use for my project?

For screen printing on apparel:

Can you provide quote estimates for the following services?
- # of units: ___
  ^{(broken down by size if you know)}
- # of print colors: ___
  ^{(broken down by side of garment being printed on)}
- Type and color of apparel: ___
  ^{(ask for recommendations if you don’t have a wholesale brand selected or need help matching colors)}
What garment options would you recommend for [garment type]s that meet these requirements: _____?
^{Possible requirements you might inquire about:}
- Comfortable
- CPSIA safety compliant
- WRAP certified
- Made in USA
- Eco-friendly
  ^{(You’ll want to define what parameters you look for in terms of sustainability practices.)}
Are you a union shop? And/or can you tell us more about your labor practices?
What kind of printing services do you offer for apparel?
Do you have a setup fee or any additional costs we should be aware of?
What are your print requirements and print-area dimensions?
What is the expected turnaround time for this quote?
Do you deliver? If so, how is this cost calculated?
Do you use phthalate-free inks?

Check out the full bombilla Printer Guide here!

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