Everyone wants to create an iconic shirt that will be remembered. Luckily, it doesn’t have to be a complex process to launch your custom T-shirt or other garment into the clothing hall of fame. Get started with making your own impressive style by reading up on our advice and other design tips for customized apparel.
1.) Choose a theme.
Commemorating seasonal celebrations, bringing communities together, promoting charitable causes or encouraging brand awareness – there are plenty of themes to pick from for your one-of-a-kind clothes. Choosing a concept will let you base your design on something specific that appeals to everyone.
Each element of your printed or embroidered style should loop back to this central theme. Leaf clip art will be right at home with environmental tees, for example, and they’re wonderful for gardening clubs too. Cohesive designs will convey your theme with a glance.
2.) Keep your design straightforward.
Stunning customization doesn’t have to be complicated. In fact, too many visual elements will make it hard for people to know where to look instead of communicating your message with a simple look. There are successful designs that have purposefully included a lot of artwork or graphics. But for the goal of creating amazing apparel with easy designs, you’ll want to go minimalistic for a big impact.
Consider this shirt above. The message on the tee has two font types, which gives it a laidback style. More than that would look disjointed instead of creating a unified impression.
3.) Use distinctive images.
Your organization’s logo or unique artwork will make your design turn heads, and it will give you a key visual aspect to center your style on. Own a restaurant or bar? A casual uniform shirt for a bakery or ice cream shop can have cake slices or popsicles near your logo to connect your brand with food service.
Choosing these kinds of graphics is fantastic for promoting your business, whether you’re a startup or a staple in your community.
4.) Creative design placement.
Printing details on the sleeve of a shirt is always going to capture attention, whether you go with images or wording. Printing on the rear of pants is more common than on sleeves, but it can be fun to do for clever phrases or playful designs. Your priority with either kind of custom clothing is to make sure that your graphics and font sizes are clear and readable.
When printing along the length of long sleeves in particular, you’ll want a word that’s not so short that there are big gaps between letters or too long to the point where the font size is affected.
5.) Do research for your ideal vendor.
Even the most striking design will only be as good as the company you choose, so you’ll want to check reviews and look for perks like guaranteed delivery. Advanced features like text-to-image tools show a commitment to innovation. Look into any business you’re considering going through to ensure they’re up to your quality standards.