We're going to work hard to make your t-shirt design perfect. But as you're working with our creative team, here are a few things to keep in mind.

TIP #1  - KEEP IT SIMPLE!

• Don't overthink it
  
• Keep the design clear and concise
• T-shirts are not textbooks... too many words might as well be no words at all
• Too many options leads to confusion and headaches :)
• The fewer the colors and locations of print = the lower the price = the greater the profit

TIP #2 - THINK ABOUT YOUR AUDIENCE

• You should LOVE the t-shirt you're selling.. but more importantly, others should LOVE it enough to buy it!
  
• Who would buy this shirt?
• Who are you WANTING to buy this shirt?
• Don't alienate potential customers with your design or shirt choice
• What type of people make up your audience?  Teenagers and senior adults rarely wear the same thing :)

TIP #3 - PUT YOUR PERSONAL TOUCH IN THE DESIGN...SUBTLY

• We want your input, your style, your favorite colors, etc
  
• Don't overdo the personalization.  Dates, locations, group names, even individual names can narrow down the potential buys very quickly!

TIP #4  - CHECK OUT CURRENT DESIGN TRENDS

• Start w/ our awesome Instagram (@fundthenations) but check out other clothing websites, what other people around you are wearing, etc.  
  
• Think about the season... Are you heading into summer?  Tank tops sure are nice... Heading into winter? think about adding a long sleeve or hoodie option!
• Bright colors are popular... AND so are neutral colors.  Don't be afraid to try either!

TIP #5  - DON'T BE AFRAID TO USE A HIGHER QUALITY OF SHIRT

• Some brands (Comfort Colors, for instance) are more expensive than others, but they also potentially sell better based on your audience
  
• You can charge more for the more expensive brands & styles (v-necks, tanks, hoodies, etc) as well, because people understand it's unique
• Be wise about your choices, knowing that every audience is different