Description
Learn how to dominate the graphic tee business and become the next legendary t-shirt designer. Live the dream! The book is beautifully designed and features 232 stunning pages chock-full of vibrant artwork and t-shirt design inspiration.
Author’s Note:
I wrote Thread’s Not Dead in 2011 while working at Go Media, one of the pioneering design firms involved in the indie t-shirt boom from 2006-2015. Written just over a decade ago (ancient history in internet years), trends have evolved and some of the links may no longer work (if you need help with a link, email me). But the general ideas and principles remain the same.
In many ways it’s even easier to start a clothing brand today, but you’ll need to adapt to current trends and technologies. Pick up this book to learn the fundamentals, insider secrets, and tools of the trade. Enjoy an authentic account of what it was like back then and how you can apply these pearls of wisdom to today’s scene.
Jeff Finley
Author of Thread’s Not Dead
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For artists, designers, and entrepreneurs
Whether you want to do freelance design or start your own clothing line, this book has you covered. My goal is to help you create a popular and successful business. Key topics include design, freelancing, band merchandise, personal branding, marketing, sales, printing & production, retail, business strategy, and e-commerce.
What’s Inside?
Table of Contents
- An Artist with a Dream
- Freelancing
- Designing for Tees
- Design Techniques & Tutorials
- Printing & Production
- Branding & Marketing
- Sales & Fulfillment
- Going Big-Time
- Conclusions & Next Actions
- Case Studies & Interviews
Product Specs
- HARDCOVER: 232 pages, 8.5″ x 11″
- AUDIOBOOK: 4 hours, MP3
- eBOOK: PDF format
60 MB of Bonus Files
- Stock Vectors and Textures
- T-Shirt Mockup Templates
- Photoshop Actions and Brushes
Amazing Contributors
The book features contributions and/or case studies from:
- Justin Kamerer (Designer, Angryblue)
- Matt Wigham (Big Cartel, Emptees)
- Rob Dobi (Designer, Full Bleed)
- Jeffrey Kalmikoff (Formerly of Threadless)
- Brandon Rike (Designer)
- Munk One (Designer, Illustrator)
- Richard Minino (Horsebites, Black Axe)
- Ben Scrivens (Founder, Fright Rags)
- Dave Pearson (Founder, Paint the Stars)
- Jamie Tallerico (Designer, AE Outfitters)
- Jon Kruse (Designer, Blogger)
- Mark Capicotto (Founder, Glamour Kills)
- Marc Hemeon (Formerly Design by Humans)
- Maxx242 (Designer, Illustrator)
- Adam Hendle (Blogger, I am the Trend)
- Rikki Burns (Designer)
- LT Magnotto (Color Seps, Jakprints)
- Kelly Kiernan (Founder, Cure Apparel)
Testimonials
“The essential strategy guide for dominating the t-shirt design business”
– Jeffrey Kalmikoff, Former CCO of Threadless
“I find myself being inspired every time I open it. Great information, tips, and tricks for all creative types, even if apparel design isn’t your thing. Best purchase of the year without a doubt!”
– AJ Brockman, Digital Artist
“Thread’s Not Dead is now the de facto authority on how to start your own apparel business. It’s inspiring and provides a mentorship that makes this book worth more than its asking price.”
– Fausto Garcia
“We look forward to launch our clothing line in 2012, and could not do it without the immeasurable amount of information and inspiration this book contains.”
– Ace, Master Grafix LLC
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