How to start a clothing business

Creating a T-shirt design requires both creativity and strategy. Below is a step-by-step guide to help you plan and execute a successful T-shirt design project.

Step 1: Define Your Goals

Before starting, clarify the purpose of your T-shirt design. Ask yourself:

• Who is your target audience? (e.g., age, interests, style preferences)
• Is it for a personal brand, a business, an event, or general sale?
• What message or emotions do you want to convey?

Step 2: Research and Inspiration

• Analyze Trends – Check popular T-shirt design trends on platforms like Pinterest, Instagram, Dribbble, and Behance.
• Study Competitors – Look at successful brands in your niche and see what works.
• Collect References – Create a mood board with colors, typography, and illustrations that inspire you.

Step 3: Brainstorm Concepts

• Sketch rough ideas on paper or digitally.
• Consider different design styles (minimalist, vintage, typography-based, illustrations, etc.).
• Experiment with slogans, graphics, and brand logos if necessary.

Step 4: Choose the Right Design Software

• Beginner-friendly: Canva, Placeit
• Intermediate: Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, CorelDRAW
• Free Options: GIMP, Inkscape

Step 5: Create Your Design

1. Start with a Base Shape & Layout - Set up your canvas size (recommended: 4500 x 5400 pixels, 300 DPI).
2. Choose Your Color Scheme - Stick to a limited palette (3 - 5 colors max) for a clean look.
3. Typography Matters - Use bold, readable fonts for text-based designs.
4. Incorporate Graphics & Illustrations - Use vector graphics for high-quality prints.
5. Use Transparency & Negative Space - Ensure the design adapts well to different T-shirt colors.
6. Test Different Placements - Centered, pocket-sized, full-front, or back designs.

Step 6: Review & Refine

• Take a break and review your design with fresh eyes.
• Ask for feedback from friends, social media, or online design communities.
• Make necessary adjustments to balance colors, fonts, and spacing.

Step 7: Mockup & Testing

• Use T-shirt mockup generators like Placeit, Smartmockups, or Photoshop mockup templates.
• Check how the design looks on different T-shirt colors and models.

Step 8: Prepare for Printing

• Save your design in high-resolution PNG (with transparency) or vector format (AI, SVG, PDF).
• Choose a printing method:
• Screen Printing (Best for bulk, durable)
• Direct-to-Garment (DTG) (Great for detailed, full-color prints)
• Heat Transfer (Vinyl, Sublimation) (Good for small orders)
• Test print before bulk production.

Step 9: Sell or Distribute Your T-Shirt

• Personal Store: Shopify, WooCommerce, Etsy
• Print-on-Demand (POD): Printful, Teespring, Redbubble, Teepublic
• Social Media & Ads: Promote on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok

Step 10: Monitor and Improve

• Track customer feedback and sales data.
• Adjust designs or create variations based on demand.
• Stay updated with trends and innovate your next design.

Rap Eh 30 - Never Back Down

 Lyrics ↓

Rap Eh 30 is my name okay

(CHORUS x2)

You know I’ll never back down

Never what!

You know the team

The Eh Team at the top

You know I’ll never back down

Never what!

For the meme, the dream, the stream,

And the Eeeeeh Team

(VERSE 1)

I came from nothing

But made something 

I had to study

I'd stay up late

Every day

Wouldn’t see my buddies

At school I was getting all round straight A’s

And then I became the King of playing games (I’m the King)

I told DadEh30 what I wanna do

He gave me one year to prove I could win on Youtube

So I made a plan, doubled down, committed to the stream

Became the Fortnite Edit God of 2017

(CHORUS x2)

You know I’ll never back down

Never what!

You know the team

The Eh Team at the top

You know I’ll never back down

Never what!

For the meme, the dream, the stream,

And the Eeeeeh Team

(VERSE 2)

My name is NickEh30, I'm here to stay! (When I play)

Cos the Eh team never give up, no way! (You know they do)

People can’t believe I still edit all my streams

Well guess what (uh huh)

It’s all me behind the scenes (Eh)

MomEh30’s got my back, she got the food

Always spreading good vibes, “woah, stop swearing dude!”

I'm here to motivate and keep it complimentary 

So one last thing:

“Can we keep it family friendly?”

(BREAK / BRIDGE)

People look at me (Yes sir)

As a leader

Of positivity (Eh)

So I work hard when I play (You know it)

And bring good vibes every day (Eeeeeh)

So, don’t ever give up (Yes sir)

You can survive

You're gonna have tests

As you learn to fly

Spreading your wings ain't always easy

EH TEAM!

Never back down, never what?!

(CHORUS x2)

You know I’ll never back down

Never what!

You know the team

The Eh Team at the top

You know I’ll never back down

Never what!

For the meme, the dream, the stream,

And the Eeeeeh Team

Keep on being awesome Eh Team and I will see you all in the next one