How to Design a Shirt Without Being a Designer

Spoiler: You don’t need Photoshop or an art degree to create something iconic.

So You Want to Make a Shirt... But Feel “Not Creative”?

We hear this all the time:

“I’m not artistic.”
“I don’t know how to design.”
“I have no idea where to start.”

Here’s the truth: You don’t need to be a designer to make a shirt worth wearing.
You just need a little inspiration and a good platform (hi, that’s us 👋).

Whether it’s a joke from your group chat, a favorite quote, or even your dog’s name, you already have what you need. Let’s break it down.

Start With Words

The easiest (and often most powerful) shirt designs? Just text.
No graphics. No overthinking. Just a phrase, a name, a lyric, a statement.

Need ideas? Try:

• Your initials

• A short mantra: “Soft but unbothered”

• A meme you say IRL: “Girl, be serious.”

• Something chaotic: “Running on vibes and oat milk.”

Pro tip: Go short, go bold. If it fits in a tweet, it fits on a tee.

Pick a Font That Matches the Vibe

Fonts say a lot, even when you’re only using a few words.
Here's how to choose one:

• Bold Sans-Serif = confident, modern (e.g., FUTURE YOU vibes)

• Serif = classic, thoughtful (like a quote from your journal)

• Script or Handwritten = playful, personal (great for gifts)

• All caps? Yelling.

• Lowercase? Chill.

Our custom builder lets you preview and play with different styles zero design skills required.

Placement is Power

You’re not stuck with just “center front.” Think creatively:

• Top left (subtle & stylish)

• Lower back (surprise!)

• Sleeve (great for initials or symbols)

• Across the back (big statement energy)

Want to whisper? Go small and subtle.
Want to scream? Oversized text, baby.

Make It Personal

Some of our favorite custom shirts come from real-life moments:

• A quote from your best friend

• Something your kid mispronounced

• A memory only your sibling gets

• Your dog’s name in big, bold letters (justice for pets!)

You don’t need to be “creative” you just need to be you. We’ll help you do the rest.

You Don’t Need 100 Shirts. You Just Need One.

No bulk orders. No templates. Just your idea on your shirt, made to order.

When you create something personal, it means more.
When it’s printed on premium fabric that fits like a dream? That’s when it becomes your go-to.

Ready to Wear Your Words?

Head over to our custom builder, pick your font, write your message, and boom, your first original shirt, no design degree required.

👉 Start Designing Now