Organic Green Tshirt Design

DesignAShirt.com often works with custom t-shirt designers who have a vision and a message to impart with their designs.

One of them is Michelle, who makes creative t-shirts for her site: IntentionLove.com. Here’s an interview with

What was the inspiration for starting your business?  

The inspiration for starting my business began with love. True love starts from the inside and expands out. I wanted to remind myself of this every day. I hand embroidered my first LOVE t-shirt. Friends asked me where I bought it which lead me to making t-shirts for them. When the website www.IntentionLove.com was created making each t-shirt by hand was taking too much time so I turned to DesignAShirt.com for help. Screen printing allows for fun and creative ideas to flow and to produce high quality t-shirts.

What have you learned about t-shirt designs during your journey as a t-shirt designer?

Inspiration for the designs come from the desire to express life from a place of love verses fear. Events occur that inspire a design or just a thought about a statement that expresses love. I was sitting around a table with my sisters when we came up with the men’s t-shirt that states, “Get Your Love On.” I think this might be my favorite t-shirt.  The organic cotton, perfect blue t-shirt looks amazing on the guys.

All of the t-shirts are organic cotton.  I have looked high and low for t-shirts that have style and wear well.  I love what I do. I receive amazing feedback on the t-shirts and always look forward to the next design. Currently www.IntentionLove.com is small but slowly t-shirts are added.

Natural Cotton Tshirt Design

So, I encourage everyone to check back regularly and to like our FB page www.facebook.com/intendlove. On both the website and FB page people will receive updates for the latest styles as well as inspiring quotes and stories for everyday life.

The following is an email that John, the owner of DesignAShirt.com, sent to all of his friends and family. John and his family  attended the 2011 Walk Now for Autism Speaks in October, and raised more than $1,100. DesignAShirt.com is continuing its efforts to raise money for Autism research — and welcomes donations of $20 and used cell phones for this cause. See the links below to learn how to get involved.

Dear Friends and Family,

Can you imagine hearing the words “your child has autism”? In a split second, life – as you know it – has changed.  Every 20 minutes, a family is diagnosed and tomorrow will never be the same.

For my friends, Neil and Lynn Balter, that life changing second occurred in 2005 when their son, Jack, was diagnosed with autism.  Since Jack’s diagnosis, Neil and Lynn have been passionate about unlocking the mystery of this disorder and stopping it in its tracks. While the genie is out of the bottle for Jack, Neil and Lynn hope that through research and technology, our grandchildren will not even have to think about autism.  For this reason, the Balter’s have stepped up to chair the 2011 Arizona Walk Now for Autism Speaks event.

Click the following link to take a look at this short video from the Balter’s’ 8 year old twins:  (The iBrianna Show: Guest starring Jack Balter! <http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CIXFkxQqjKs> )

Please join me in my effort to support Walk Now for Autism Speaks!  Because I believe in this cause, I am asking each of my friends and family to donate just $20 to the 2011 Walk Now for Autism Speaks and then forward this blog entry on to all of their contacts.  My goal is to have 50 people donate $20 each.

By participating in this event, you are helping to change the future for all who struggle with autism; you are getting us one step closer to finding the cause, prevention, treatment, and cure for autism so that no family ever hears those words again.

Donating is simple.  Just follow the link below to my personal webpage and donate online.  If everyone donates just $20, we can make a dramatic impact on those affected by autism and help change the future for our grandchildren.  Your donation is tax deductible.

Please click the following link to view my web page and make a donation:

www.walknowforautismspeaks.org/arizona/Janton11

Did you know:

.        Autism now affects 1 in 110 children (1 in 70 boys)

.        More children will be diagnosed with autism this year than with AIDS, diabetes & cancer combined

.        Autism is the fastest-growing serious developmental disability in the U.S.

.        Autism receives less than 5% of the research funding of many less prevalent childhood diseases

.        There is no medical detection or cure for autism

Thank you for supporting this great cause!   I don’t just give my money to this, as a family the Anton’s actually volunteer our time to help make the Autism Walk a success.

This is a huge deal, watching what my friends Lynn and Neil have gone through to make Jack’s life better has been an inspiration and I am not sure that I could have remained so incredibly focused and positive through all of it.

My hat is off to them and I hope you will consider making a $20 donation.

Or, if you have a used cell telephone, please drop it off at our offices. It will be recycled and the monies will be collected for autism. Our address is:

905 North Scottsdale Road,
Tempe, AZ
(800) 594-1206

John

DesignAShirt.com offers custom design assistance for our clients who need a little help with creating their personalized t-shirts (see here for more details about our custom t-shirt design services).

But some of our clients need a little bit more help from designers. Often, they are re-doing the entire look of their business (or non-profit group) — by revamping the logo, website and staff uniforms. When that happens, DesignAShirt.com often works with these designers to get the right results for their clients.

One of them is Stephanie Liebold, Creative Director at Bold Avenue. Here is a quick interview with Stephanie, who has worked with DesignAShirt when ordering up items for her clients.  See more of her designs here

How long have you been freelancing?

I started my business in 2005 and went full time in 2008.

Why did you start to work on your own?

There were many reasons both personal and professional. It was a way to take control of my schedule and to put me on a path toward future goals. I also felt that there was a different way to treat clients than what I saw from some designers. I feel my role is to educate clients and help them make an informed decision, but not to talk down to them or act like my solution is the only possibility. There is a friendlier approach that recognizes the client as an expert in what they do. We have a lot to learn from each other.

What is your typical day like?

A typical day might involve brainstorming t-shirt ideas, designing a business card, sending out invoices, meeting with a potential client at a coffee shop and maybe randomly running into another contact who needs design work, as well.

What is your typical customer like?

A small business owner or organizer of a local event with a lot on their plate, who needs a designer to make them look good and make their life easier – on a budget, of course!

What are the advantages of going with a graphic artist like yourself?

A couple big advantages are design expertise and excellent, personalized service.

What kind of advice to you give to clients who are looking for a great tshirt design?

Find someone who knows what they’re doing and who you have a good rapport with. Good communication is essential!

What do you look for when picking out a printer for tshirts for your clients?

Quality and commitment to service. I offer my clients above-and-beyond service, and I need the rest of my team to be on board with that philosophy.

What kind of advice to you give to clients who want a total rebranding? – what gives them the most bang for the buck?

Find a great designer, be honest about your budget and then let them work their magic! Offer input without micromanaging.

Do you have some examples of a kewl tshirt design you have done recently?

Yes, here:

Business T-Shirt Design Idea

Design Ideas for Birthday Tank Tops

Design for School Shirt

What are the biggest challenges you face with coming up with a totally new look for your clients?

I always strive to make sure I’m not just coming up with a neat design but one that solves a problem for my clients. The challenge is not just coming up with something that looks great, but something that truly functions for them.