Level-up School Fundraising with Akira™ Sublimation Printing WorkStation

Level-up School Fundraising with Akira™ Sublimation Printing WorkStation to boost revenue.

Interest in sublimation printing as well as the the demand for innovation in education are on the rise. This printing method is quick and easy, produces high-quality, durable prints, minimum waste, and does not use harsh chemicals. Among many other enterprises in education, schools are utilising this printing technique to create customized school uniforms and sportswear, colourful personalised gifts, awards, and many more. 

Why not take it a step further? 

Sublimation Printing WorkStation can be a versatile and profitable solution that could help schools generate revenue through the sale of items, designed and manufactured by the student body. 

Ideas for school fundraisers evolve with ever-progressing technology. Students can take advantage of innovative tools available to them and their creativity knows no limits. This approach plays a crucial role in producing wonderful designs and at the same time boosting school’s financial or fundraising goals. 

Enter - Akira™ Sublimation Printing WorkStation – a transformative step toward elevating fundraising efforts. 

Mobile Sublimation Solution in Aid of Creativity. 

The All-in-One Solution 

From an idea to creation, the potential of a mobile workbench with a mounted sublimation printer and heat press, offers a seamless and efficient solution for schools. Simplifying the process from an idea to a marketable product with this all-in-one setup.  

Plug and Play  

Focus on what matters and eliminate the element of complex installations with this workstation. The plug and play set-up allows users to put all their efforts into creating – turning ideas into profit.  Designed for educators and students alike, this user-friendly configuration is ready to perform and support most creative projects.  

Cross-curricular learning 

The WorkStation can be used across the curriculum and shared by multiple departments. Not only D&T related disciplines but IT, Art, Graphics, Business Studies, Food Technology etc., can also benefit. The School Council, Fundraising Committee or PTA can also get involved.  

The Production and Profits.

Diversity in the Product Range 

Explore a sublimation printer’s versatility to produce a great scope of items. From custom clothing, decorations, accessories to branded merchandise, students and teachers can create a variety of designs that resonate with community of peers, pupils, parents by promoting one-of-a-kind designs.  

Fundraising Campaigns 

Customise your campaigns with the use of the Akira™ Sublimation WorkStation. Identify your target audience and understand how you can use the workstation's capabilities to the best of your advantage. Create demand for items with pop up shops, options for online purchases, or adding to products available in your school shop. The possibilities are endless.

Connect the Akira™ Sublimation WorkStation to Sales.

Integration of an Online Store 

Allow the products to reach anybody beyond the immediate school community by exploring the possibility of building an online sales platform that will showcase the product created with the sublimation printer. Nowadays online presence is key in building the base of supporters. 

Engage the wider Community 

Invite local community, businesses, and organisations, to attend and participate through hosting events. Show the Akira™ Sublimation Printing WorkStation in action, the mobile workstation can become the focus point demonstrating how students make an idea come to life. This will help build relationships, tighten community ties and increase revenue!

Supporting Young Entrepreneurs.

Driving Students Initiatives 

Educators play a significant role in encouraging their students to create their own design with sublimation print, then market and sell them. By doing so, they introduce them to a world of new skills, entrepreneurial spirit, and the contribution to the revenue.  

Alumni and Faculty Relations 

Dye sublimation has the potential to be used as an engagement link between former students and teachers. By offering custom made products that evoke sentimental feelings, schools can use the support of former pupils to turn this engagement into a profit.

Ready to Transform your Classroom into a Money-Making hub? 

The aim of creating a link between sublimation printing, heat press and the Akira™mobile WorkBench, is to streamline the process of digital printing, encourage the collaborative spirit between students; by moving the bench between departments – reinforce its accessibility, and help school unlock a new, innovative way of supporting their financial goals.  

Akira™ Sublimation Printing WorkStation is not a once-a-year used equipment, it is a game-changing, transformation tool that will embody students’ creative visions, driving revenue and fostering a culture of innovation that will impact their personal and professional lives in the digital future. 

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