5 questions to ask yourself before designing a T-shirt

So, you want to do something a little different this year and design a t-shirt – nice one. But, before you get started, there's a few things you need to consider.

Contrary to what a lot of people seem to believe, the design process isn’t something that just anyone can dive into and immerse themselves in. It’s something that requires knowledge and planning. Foresight. Caution. 

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Brad Wayland
Brad Wayland is Chief Strategy Officer at BlueCotton, a site with high-quality, easy-to-design custom t-shirts.
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