{"id":5928,"date":"2018-12-06T12:37:32","date_gmt":"2018-12-06T18:37:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5bd4f92546.nxcli.net\/?p=5928"},"modified":"2018-12-06T12:37:32","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T18:37:32","slug":"how-to-brainstorm-clever-new-t-shirt-ideas","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bluecotton.com\/blog\/design-tips\/how-to-brainstorm-clever-new-t-shirt-ideas\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Brainstorm Clever New T-Shirt Ideas"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019ve all been there.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You\u2019re trying to come up with a cool new T-shirt design, but the creative juices just won\u2019t flow. Everything you come up with either feels boring or forced. As you continue trying to come up with something, you become increasingly frustrated. <\/span><!--more--><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Breathe. Take a step back. We\u2019re here to help &#8211; because we\u2019ve been where you are more times than we can count.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Let\u2019s talk about how you can pull yourself out of your creative rut, and get back to brainstorming shirts that\u2019ll make your audience\u2019s collective jaws drop. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First, Take Care Of Yourself<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Think of your body like a car. Eventually, if you don\u2019t take a vehicle to get its oil changed, regularly rotate the tires, and make sure the gas tank is full, you\u2019re left with nothing more than a very expensive conversation piece. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your body is much the same. If you aren\u2019t exercising regularly, eating healthy, nourishing food, and getting a full eight hours of sleep a night, you\u2019re not operating at full capacity. And that means that where brainstorming is concerned, you\u2019re running on fumes. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set The Stage For Some Creativity<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone has a particular atmosphere that gets them in the mood to make some stuff. Maybe scented candles get you relaxed enough to draw up a storm. Maybe a nice glass of scotch is just what you need to get the juices flowing. Maybe smooth jazz is exactly what the doctor ordered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Figure out what you need to feel inspired &#8211; background noise, surroundings, scents, and other things. Immerse yourself in that environment. And if all else fails, you might consider trying meditation. <\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Check Your News And Social Feeds<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What\u2019s trending on Twitter? Are there any stories in the media that\u2019d make for a good T-shirt design? What\u2019s your target audience up to online? When all else fails, the best place to find inspiration is, believe it or not, the Internet.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Spend a bit of time focusing on what topics your market seems to be most interested in, and go from there. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take A Look At What Works<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">They say imitation is the sincerest form of flattery &#8211; but what they don\u2019t tell you is that even the greats resort to copying an idea or two from time to time. As such, when all else fails, take a peek at what your competition is doing. We wouldn\u2019t advise trying to actually <\/span><b>steal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">their ideas, but if you can draw inspiration from a few of their designs and use what you\u2019ve found to create your own stuff, that\u2019s great. <\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Closing Thoughts<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone finds themselves in a creative rut from time to time. The most important thing is that you don\u2019t let that discourage you. Keep plugging away, and eventually, you\u2019ll be back where you need to be &#8211; back to designing awesome, creative, and witty T-shirts. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all been there. You\u2019re trying to come up with a cool new T-shirt design, but the creative juices just won\u2019t flow. Everything you come up with either feels boring or forced. 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