Here's my first Russia t-shirt design of the week—"Russia Россия" hand-lettered in white around a traditional Russian red star (a nod to the past) and 1991—the year the Soviet Union was dissolved and the Russian Federation was formed (a nod to the future)—on a black tri-blend. What do you guys...
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Russia Week - Research
In preparation for this week's t-shirt designs, I'm trying to cram in as much Russia research as I can. I know you guys already know this, but Russia is AMAZING. I'm especially digging the Cold War era Soviet Union iconography, typography, and graphic design. So cool! Will you guys forgive...
Russia Week - Kickoff
Welcome to Stately Type Russia Week! I've started working on Russia t-shirt designs and I'll post sneak peeks throughout the week. At the end of the week, I'll post the top designs for a vote and only the winning design will be produced and sold. Ok, guys—I need ideas! What do...
Germany Week - Wrap-up
Introducing the new Stately Type Germany tee! Preorder it and get 20% off with code GERMANY20 now through Tuesday only. This tee will be in stock and shipping late January. Thanks, guys!
Germany Week - Design 4
Here's my fourth Germany t-shirt design of the week—a hand-painted two-headed black eagle graphic surrounding a hand-lettered "Deutschland" on a yellow poly-cotton tee. What do you guys think? Let me know on Instagram.
Germany Week - Design 3
Here's my third Germany t-shirt design of the week. The phrase means "unity and justice and freedom." It comes from the unofficial German motto (which comes from the German national anthem). What do you guys think? Let me know on Instagram.
Germany Week - Design 2
Here's my second Germany-themed t-shirt design of the week—a super minimal ode to the German flag. I've been toying with the idea of doing an "all over" Stately Type flag series like this for a while now. What do you guys think? Too much? Not enough? Let me know on Instagram.
Germany Week - Design 1
Here's my first Germany-themed t-shirt design of the week—it's based on the iconic two-headed German black eagle (reichsadler/bundesadler) that is used today on the German coat of arms. The central monogram is based on the ISO two-letter code for Germany—DE (short for Deutschland). 1815 is the year of the German...
Germany Week - Research
This is Stately Type Germany Week, which means I'll be furiously designing and sharing Germany-themed t-shirts all week. Since I've never been there, I've been soaking up your suggestions (thank you!) and taking a internet-fueled crash course in German culture, history, symbolism, and art. It's nowhere near enough, but hopefully...
Germany Week - Kickoff
Welcome to Stately Type Germany Week! I've started working on Germany t-shirt designs and I'll post sneak peeks throughout the week. At the end of the week, I'll post the top designs for a vote. The winning design will be produced and sold on statelytype.com. Ok, guys—I need ideas! What...
Put down the remote and step away from the couch
I read a Seth Godin interview the other day in which the interviewer asked him how such a prolific maker (marketer, writer, blogger, etc.) could get by without an assistant. He responded with a few productivity tips, but the main idea was that he doesn’t waste time doing anything that...
Second Chance Week - Wrap-up
Introducing the new Stately Type Idaho State Song tee! Preorder it and get 20% off with code IDAHO20 now through Wednesday only. This tee will be in stock and shipping in November. Thanks, guys!
Second Chance Week - Vote
I'm giving these runner up Stately Type t-shirt designs a second chance—head over to Stately Type on Instagram to vote for your favorite! Only the winning design will be produced and sold. One vote per account. A commitment to buy counts as 10 votes. Voting ends Saturday at midnight MST....
Second Chance Week - Kickoff
Some of my favorite Stately Type tees are ones that have never actually been produced. Because I create several designs each week but only print and sell the one t-shirt design that wins that week's vote, there have been many designs—some of my favorites—that have never been produced. I'm thinking...
Texas Week - Wrap-up
Introducing the new Stately Type Texas Y'all tee! Preorder it and get 20% off with code YALL20 at statelytype.com (link in bio) now through Wednesday only. This tee will be in stock and shipping in November. Thanks everybody for your votes and feedback!
Texas Week - Design 3
Here's my third Texas t-shirt design—my hand-drawn take on the famous Zavala flag (the first flag of the Texas Republic from 1836) in white on a heather navy blue tri-blend.
Texas Week - Design 2
Here's my second Texas t-shirt design of the week—"Texas Forever" with a lone star and the state silhouette on a heather royal blue tri-blend.
Texas Week - Kickoff & Design 1
Welcome to Stately Type Texas Week! I'll be designing and posting Texas tees throughout the weekend (it's been a BUSY week and I'm of to a late start). I'll post the top designs for a vote and the winning design will be produced and sold on statelytype.com. Here's design number...
San Diego Week - Wrap-up
Introducing the new Stately Type San Diego tee! Preorder it and get 20% off with code SD20 now through Wednesday only. This tee will be in stock and shipping in November. Thanks everybody for your votes and feedback!
San Diego Week - Design 4
Ok! Here's my fourth (and final) San Diego t-shirt design. I'm torn on this one. I love it and I think a select group of people (80's hard rock / throwback powder blue Chargers fans) are going to LOVE it too. But I'm not sure if it will appeal to...