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.

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.