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Core Principles of Design

Font Placement
Typically, one font suffices, For optimal t-shirt design,
though two complementary focus on placement using a

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fonts can enhance a design. 3x3 grid, similar to the portrait-
oriented rule of thirds.
Always ensure fonts are legible
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from a distance and match the While there are exceptions,
shirt's theme, whether vintage, centering your design typically
retro, or distressed. ensures it is visually appealing
and balanced.
Bold fonts are effective for
clarity and visibility.
When designing a t-shirt, opt
for simplicity in font selection.

Colour When selecting colours for t-

Size When sizing t-shirt designs,
shirt designs, less is often aim for a balanced approach—
more. not too small to be missed, nor
too large to be overwhelming.
Opt for a minimal palette to
ensure harmony and visual The ideal size should suit the
appeal. style of the shirt and the
purpose of the design, whether
While designs like retro it's a subtle embroidered detail
sunsets may justify multiple or a bold graphic.
colours, generally keep the
colour count low. Experience will guide you to

find the right scale quickly,

Classic black and white ensuring the design looks
designs often prove popular proportionate and appealing.
due to their simplicity and bold
contrast.

Contrast Image Blending

Contrast is key in t-shirt design For t-shirt designs involving
to ensure your graphics stand pictures, careful consideration
out against the fabric. of blending is crucial.
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Avoid using colours that blend While placing a clear-cut image
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too closely with the shirt—like with distinct edges can create
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white text on a light grey t-shirt a retro effect, softening the
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nearly invisible. make the image appear more
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seamlessly integrated into the
costum
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the design pop, ensuring clarity
and visual appeal. Both styles are challenging to
execute well and are typically
more successful for
established brands.

G raphic & Font Combos Products A successful t-shirt design

does not automatically
When combining graphics and translate well to a mug, poster,
text on a t-shirt, ensure a or hoodie due to differences in
cohesive style. surface area, material, and
+ shape.
Avoid mixing conflicting
elements like realistic images Start by focusing on one
with cartoons. product.
Opt for complementary Once a design proves popular,
pairings like bold fonts with consider carefully redesigning
silhouette graphics and ensure it for other products to ensure
OR colours between text and it remains effective and
graphics don't clash for a appealing across different
unified look. mediums.

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