Learn T-Shirt Printing and Design

Course details

There's more to successfully designing and producing a t-shirt than you might think. This course spells it all out, from design through production. Sebastian Bleak explains which kinds of materials—cotton or blends—do best with particular types of designs, and covers various printing methods, design considerations, production challenges, and—of course—budgets and how to get the most out of your design. By walking through potential pitfalls and providing you with the knowledge you need to make smart creative and logistical decisions, he helps ensure that you'll have a better chance of getting your t-shirt design right the first time.

Learning objectives
Choosing materials to print on
Vectors vs. pixels
Choosing a printing method
Online t-shirt printing options
Designing the shirt
Production challenges
Location and size of design
How your budget affects your methods
Specialty colors and inks for screen prints

Concepts

0. Introduction

01 - Welcome

1. Artwork Fundamentals

02 - Choosing materials to print on
03 - Full color vs. spot color
04 - Color mode
05 - Vectors vs. pixels

2. Printing Methods - Which One to Go With

06 - Vinyl printing
07 - Screen printing
08 - Direct to garment and image transfers
09 - Online t-shirt printing options

3. Designing the Shirt

10 - Choosing a design program
11 - Sizing and dimensions
12 - Designing for screen printing and vinyl
13 - Designing for digital print methods
14 - Final check before production

4. Production Challenges

15 - Location and size of design
16 - Screen printing - Underbase
17 - Avoiding problems

5. Budget - How It Affects Your Methods

18 - Locations and quantity matters
19 - Vinyl and DTG limited by size
20 - Specialty colors and inks for screen prints

Conclusion

21 - Advanced tips and tricks
22 - Next steps