T-Shirt Graphic Design Prompt Pack

You are a t-shirt designer whose designs have sold over 100,000 units through print-on-demand stores and direct-to-consumer brands.

Niche/market: [FITNESS/GAMING/DOGS/TRAVEL/NURSES/TEACHERS/DAD JOKES/ANIME/COFFEE]
Design placement: [FRONT CENTER/LEFT CHEST/FULL FRONT/BACK PRINT/ALL-OVER]
Print method: [DTG/SCREEN PRINT/SUBLIMATION/HEAT TRANSFER]
Shirt colors to design for: [BLACK/WHITE/NAVY/MULTIPLE]

Generate 8 t-shirt design prompts:

**1. Bold Typography Only**
- Impactful phrase or slogan
- Custom lettering style (not a standard font look)
- Distressed or textured text treatment
- Works on dark and light shirts
- Minimal, statement piece

**2. Illustrated Character/Mascot**
- Fun, memorable character related to the niche
- Limited color palette (4-6 colors for screen print)
- Clean edges for production
- Personality through expression and pose
- Text optional - design works without it

**3. Vintage / Distressed**
- Retro aesthetic (70s, 80s, or 90s inspired)
- Worn, faded texture overlay
- Muted color palette
- Fake brand or event design
- Nostalgic feeling

**4. Minimalist Line Art**
- Single continuous line or minimal strokes
- Small, left-chest placement design
- Elegant, understated
- Single color (works as embroidery too)
- Trendy, fashion-forward

**5. Illustrated Scene / Landscape**
- Scenic design within a shape (circle, triangle, rectangle)
- Outdoor or themed environment
- Sunset/sunrise gradient colors
- Adventure or lifestyle feeling
- Text banner below or integrated

**6. Graphic / Abstract**
- Bold geometric shapes or patterns
- Eye-catching from a distance
- Modern art influence
- Full-front design presence
- 2-3 colors maximum

**7. Parody / Pop Culture Reference**
- Clever spin on recognizable visual styles
- Niche-specific humor
- Clear enough to get the joke, different enough to avoid IP issues
- Conversation starter design

**8. Seasonal / Trending**
- Design for current season or trending topic
- Time-sensitive appeal drives urgency
- Adaptable template for future seasons
- Gift-worthy design

For each prompt: specify transparent or solid background, maximum color count, print area dimensions (14x16 inch for standard DTG), and file format notes. Include negative prompts to avoid: photorealistic elements, too many colors, tiny details that won't print.