{"id":4468,"date":"2015-11-18T11:55:14","date_gmt":"2015-11-18T17:55:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5bd4f92546.nxcli.net\/?p=4468"},"modified":"2024-12-05T16:11:18","modified_gmt":"2024-12-05T22:11:18","slug":"designing-a-class-t-shirt-thatll-show-off-your-pride","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/design-tips\/designing-a-class-t-shirt-thatll-show-off-your-pride\/","title":{"rendered":"Designing A Class T Shirt That\u2019ll Show Off Your Pride"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-4469\" src=\"https:\/\/5bd4f92546.nxcli.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/school-pride.png\" alt=\"school pride\" width=\"600\" height=\"401\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/school-pride.png 600w, https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/11\/school-pride-300x201.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Design and print your own t-shirts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/designer\">here<\/a>, or choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/products\">another product<\/a> to print your design on.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re looking to instill in your graduating class a better sense of unity, there are few better ways to do so than with a set of matching T shirts. Here\u2019s the thing, though &#8211; if your design\u2019s not a good one, then nobody\u2019s going to want to wear it. But what exactly is it that makes a good design?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can you ensure you create a set of T shirts that everybody in your class will wear with pride? The most important thing is that you choose a design that\u2019s uniquely yours&#8230;but there\u2019s a bit more to it than that. Let\u2019s talk. <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Details Are Important, But Be Sure To Keep Things Simple<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to incorporate a super-intricate design into your T shirt, that\u2019s awesome &#8211; but don\u2019t overdo it. There\u2019s as much to be said for simplicity as there is for complexity, and making a shirt that\u2019s too over-the-top in terms of graphics will not only make printing it something of a pain, but also gives it the potential to turn out, well&#8230;rather ugly. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The key is to find a balance between simplicity and complexity that fits what you\u2019re going for &#8211; since it\u2019s a class T shirt, over-designing it is definitely a mistake. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t Rush Yourself<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most important piece of advice I can give you is that you can\u2019t rush brilliance. If you\u2019re to create a set of class shirts that are both charming and memorable, you need to put some work into it. Think long and hard about what sort of feel you\u2019re going for.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you going to make something goofy? Funny? Cute? Borderline offensive? Just plain cool-looking? <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You also need to consider the following details: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Who you\u2019re making the shirt for. A High School class is going to have a different sense of style than a University class.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Whether or not it\u2019s a graduation shirt, and what year you\u2019re making it. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What sort of humor you intend to use if comedy\u2019s your thing. Different classes have different inside jokes, after all..<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The size\/general body type of the people you\u2019re making the shirts for. Certain designs simply don\u2019t look good on certain body types &#8211; so keep that in mind. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider whether you want more graphics or more text. Which suits your purposes better? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think Carefully About Your Colors<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are you going to go with your school colors, or do you want to take things in a different direction? Better question: do you know anything about color theory? If not, best you started to learn &#8211; <\/span><a href=\"http:\/\/www.colormatters.com\/color-and-design\/basic-color-theory\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">particularly where contrasts are concerned<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cWithout color, your tee might as well be blank,\u201d <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reads a guide on Ript Apparel.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u201cIt can be very difficult to see graphics when they are the same color or nearly the same color as the tee. While some tees are done this way purposefully, they tend to use a textured ink, stitching, or layered fabrics to create some contrast to the viewer. Even so, such designs are not meant to stand out and be bold. If you really want to make heads turn, use bright colors in contrast with darker tones. White on black, white on blue, red and yellow, lime green and hot pink, charcoal and royal blue\u2013the combinations are endless. It doesn\u2019t really matter which colors or how many you plan on using, just make sure they\u2019re different enough to complement each other. Picture a stop sign for a showstopping design.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take A Look At A Few Examples<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When all else fails, have a look at what other people have done. Who knows? Maybe some of the designs listed here will give you some ideas: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/listing\/219810371\/class-of-2015-shirt-high-school\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Class of 2015<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/shop\/Scrapendipitees?ref=l2-shopheader-name\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scrapendipitees<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Simple and elegant, this one gets the point across perfectly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/108156828527186996\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">BC Rad Tech\u2019s Class Of 2015 Shirt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Looks pretty sweet, doesn\u2019t it? Just one example of what you can do without even technically adding graphics. <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/listing\/197813238\/monogram-class-of-2016-t-shirt-monogram?utm_source=OpenGraph&amp;utm_medium=PageTools&amp;utm_campaign=Share\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monogrammed Class of 2015 Shirt<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.etsy.com\/ca\/shop\/ThreeTeesBoutique?ref=l2-shopheader-name\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Three Tees Boutique<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: A little more graphical, but still pretty simple, right? <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/www.redbubble.com\/people\/artbyjp\/works\/16468577-first-class-92?grid_pos=4&amp;p=t-shirt\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First Class \u201892<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.kickstarter.com\/projects\/2046504028\/ronin-of-the-mushari-kingdom-issue-1\/creator_bio\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">JP Perez<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Geeky enough for you? <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, there you have it. A bit of a primer on what goes into designing a great shirt, and a few ideas to get you started. The only question now is&#8230;what are you waiting for?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><em>Design and print your own t-shirts <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/designer\">here<\/a>, or choose <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/products\">another product<\/a> to print your design on.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Design and print your own t-shirts here, or choose another product to print your design on. If you\u2019re looking to instill in your graduating class a better sense of unity, there are few better ways to do so than with a set of matching T shirts. 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