This course walks through the process of designing and producing a t-shirt. Learn about various printing methods, design considerations, production challenges, and more.
Overview
Syllabus
Introduction
- Welcome
- Choosing materials to print on
- Full color vs. spot color
- Color mode
- Vectors vs. pixels
- Vinyl printing
- Screen printing
- Direct to garment and image transfers
- Online t-shirt printing options
- Choosing a design program
- Sizing and dimensions
- Designing for screen printing and vinyl
- Designing for digital print methods
- Final check before production
- Location and size of design
- Screen printing: Underbase
- Avoiding problems
- Locations and quantity matters
- Vinyl and DTG limited by size
- Specialty colors and inks for screen prints
- Advanced tips and tricks
- Next steps
Taught by
Sebastian Bleak
