Have you been looking to make money online by selling t-shirts? It’s a great way to get your brand out there and is a popular choice for many bloggers. However, knowing all the steps to make it big as an online t-shirt seller isn’t quite as simple. If you’re thinking about designing your own t-shirts, you already know that it can be quite a challenge. You don’t want to create something that looks dirty or unprofessional.
Here are some tips to avoid the 8 most common shirt design mistakes:
Sizing
There is no such thing as one-size-fits-all in T-shirt design. It’s common to find most people ignoring this fact, and simply going with the standard sizes they see in stores. Don’t be like everyone else who sticks to the norm. Think in terms of scale; how the shirt itself tends to shrink or expand based on its dimensions, and let that guide you when deciding on the size and scaling.
Quality
When selecting a t-shirt for your application, always consider the quality. It’s important to remember that a t-shirt is something worn next to the skin and as such could affect how the wearer feels. Ask yourself this question if you had to choose between an uncomfortable t-shirt and an expensive branded one that didn’t feel good, which would you buy? The answer is obvious!
Placement
Placement may seem insignificant, but it’s actually really important in establishing the tone. The colors and design of a shirt can make or break it. The placement of your print is one of the most important considerations when planning the design for your custom t-shirt. Placing a print on a body part is a crucial decision for any t-shirt brand. When you choose the front or back of a shirt, you are deciding the shirt’s message. The front of the shirt becomes more serious and important; the back is usually catered to custom designs with fun messages. So, make sure the design is placed in the right spot before finalizing the order.
Typography
A good t-shirt designer knows how to make text look clean and structured. Since it’s a crucial part of every t-shirt design, it’s important that you know typography as well. As a design technique, it involves choosing a typeface (font) and formatting it correctly so that it’s easy to read.
Complex design
T-shirt design is about communicating a message through color, shape, and form so, always keep it simple. The right message on a t-shirt can elevate an experience. A place, event, or memory is brought to life and gives your t-shirt an identity.
Poor Image Quality
The use of web images for custom t-shirts is very popular and widely acceptable. However, there is one glitch that many designers are not aware of. Be careful when getting images off of the Internet. Check the resolution or you could end up with blurry pictures that won’t look great on a t-shirt, and it will affect your tshirt quality.
Outdated Designs
Trends come and go. But there’s only one way to be certain of a success – make a trendy t-shirt that can be worn by anyone. Let your designs do the talking. No one wants to advertise an outdated brand, even if it’s their own!
Contrast
When you’re wearing this t-shirt every day, you’ll want to stand out. The importance of contrast within typography cannot be stressed highly enough. Colours that do not contrast against a dark background do not make it easy to read. Dark colours on dark garments will make your shirt hard to read. It is in the balance between the text and background that allows for the reader to properly absorb the content.
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