At a time where we want to stand out from the crowd, by being unique and showcasing something which is totally fresh, how can we make a t-shirt design which is eye-catching, and something which someone would buy?
This is often a hard question to ask for artists and designers, but it’s important that we raise this issue, as we all want to be unique, but also popular too. I’m going to list ideas and tips for you to think about, when designing your next t-shirt design.
What Would You Like To Wear Yourself?
It’s often the case, for artists and designers, to think about how we personally view things. Take a step back and think about what your audience would like to wear, day in day out. Even though you may think that your ideas are fresh and unique, it might not appeal to the greater audience.
When thinking of your new design, which your going to submit to us (thanks!), is the idea something which you would wear yourself? If it’s not, I would recommend changing your idea, or the way it’s communicated. It’s great that you’ve thought of a unique and captivating idea, but if the general public wouldn’t want to wear it on themselves, it wouldn’t be worth your time and effort. Saying that, this doesn’t mean losing that sense of being unique.
Staying True To Your ‘Style’
Even though you have to think about how your design is communicated, which is important in all design practises, make sure you stay true to how you work as an artist. If your a graffiti artist, and love doing things revolving around this discipline, make sure you stick to it. You may think that your way of working isn’t the right way but why is this the case? We think it is!
Going back to this graffiti artist, if you showcase your design in a high quality manner, it can really work on a t-shirt design. This may be a crisp and clear computer scan of your work, or a high quality photograph of the piece (if it’s up on a wall for example).
Mind Mapping
I love to discuss mind mapping on this blog, because I feel it’s a great way to help you achieve an unique and captivating idea, which is completely your own. This is another way to help you create something which is your own, and no one else has the mind that you do, and gives you that unique edge. Ideas are a great way to help you achieve unique t-shirt designs, as artists such as Noma Bar are so successful, because of their ideas.
What Do You Then Do With These Designs?
If you’ve just created a great looking, highly conceptual and unique piece of art and design, by sure to submit the design to Graphic Tide’s voting platform, we’ll love to see what you’ve got to show us. Every artist gets a commission on every t-shirt which we sell of theirs, which can go up to 40% on each one of their tees.
Uploading is free, and is simple to use, so register today and be within the chance for your art to be within our store!
- When thinking about producing a t-shirt design, think about what you would wear yourself, and if other people would wear it too
- Stay true to how you work on a daily basis, and produce this for your t-shirt design
- Mind map your ideas so you can be unique within your concepts
- Have fun with it, and enjoy the whole process
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