T-Shirt Design Workshop 02: Mixed Media Design

Create T-Shirt Designs using Photoshop, Illustrator, and hand-drawing techniques.

4.64 (976 reviews)

Udemy

platform

English

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Graphic Design

What you will learn

Design a t-shirt using various computer and traditional design tools

Create thumbnail sketches to quickly test initial design ideas

Layout type in Adobe Illustrator, using Adobe Typekit fonts

Create custom Photoshop brushes to add color and texture to designs

Incorporate hand-drawn effects into computer-based designs

Choose Pantone colors to specify screen printing ink colors

Size a t-shirt graphic to the correct resolution and dimensions

Prepare designs to be printed with sublimation and direct-to-garment methods

Refine graphic designs by moving seamlessly from hand-sketching to Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop

Fill out a "spec sheet" for screen printing, so your t-shirt comes back printed with the correct colors, sizing, and placement

Create color separations in Photoshop and Illustrator using "index" and "halftone" methods (without the need for other expensive software)

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Comidoc Review

Our Verdict

This T-Shirt Design Workshop offers a comprehensive look into the creative process, leveraging both traditional and digital tools. While catering primarily to those with existing graphic design software experience, it compensates by providing authentic insights from a practicing designer. With an emphasis on mixed media design, this course offers valuable knowledge for crafters, artists, and designers alike looking to expand or refine their t-shirt design skills.

What We Liked

In-depth walkthrough of t-shirt design process, from ideation to final print
Professional designer instructor provides real-world insights
Clear explanations and repetition of crucial points
Demonstrates hand-drawing integration with computer techniques

Potential Drawbacks

Some technical terms may require independent research
Focuses mainly on a single t-shirt design type
Lacks in-depth software tutorials, assuming prior knowledge
Minor sound quality issues for some users