8 Inspirational T-Shirt Design Ideas For Your Next Shirt

Designing a custom t-shirt can feel overwhelming—especially if you're trying to break the mold a bit and create something unique, memorable, and impactful.
We see a LOT of t-shirts and custom designs coming through our shop daily—and we've gathered a list of some qualities that we've noticed seem to be a recipe for success when developing a t-shirt design that's sure to inspire!
1. Black base garment, bold contrast
2. Type mixed with geometric shapes
3. Hand-lettered designs
3. Alternating big and small prints/locations on complementary gear
4. Front and center designs (big or small)
5. Photo-realistic prints
6. Big and bold on the back
7. Inspirational quotes
8. Subtle tonal looks
Ready to start designing your next shirt? Reach out to our team and we'll have you on your way to an inspirational design of your own in no time.
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