When finalizing a T-shirt design, it should provide a legible and attractive graphic that promotes your business. To ensure you get the right message across, follow these typography tips. 

Do:

Keep it simple.

To keep your T-shirt design from looking cluttered, don’t use more than two or three different typefaces, and make sure they complement one another. If you’re striving for a dynamic look that includes lots of contrast, experiment with different sizes and styles, like bold and italic, as opposed to different fonts. 

Review the design while the shirt is worn. 

Digital screens won’t provide an accurate representation of your design. To ensure you’ve chosen the right size and location, see what it looks like on a T-shirt being worn. Request a physical proof from the print shop before proceeding with the entire order, then ask multiple people to try it on, so you can see where the text falls on the body. 

Don’t:

Overlook a font fail. 

The text in your design should be clear and unambiguous. Some fonts contain letters that are indistinguishable from others—the Vs might look like Us, for example. To avoid including a “font fail” in the final design, show the text to several people who are not associated with your brand, and see if they interpret it correctly. 

Opt for something trendy. 

If you’re not sure what constitutes a “trendy” font, take a quick look at the top-selling decor on Etsy. The most popular products will contain some of the trendiest fonts. While these typefaces certainly have aesthetic appeal, they’re going to look dated in a few years. Instead, select timeless fonts for optimal longevity.  

For help finalizing your T-shirt design and bringing it to life, turn to Honolulu Shirt Shop. Founded in 1984, this screen printing company uses only the highest quality materials and equipment to produce eye-catching apparel for businesses across Oahu. As long as you need at least 36 pieces per design, they will happily fill your order. To view some of their past work, visit their website. To discuss your T-shirt design, call (808) 847-0831.