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.

Topics include:

• 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