T-Shirt & Merch Design
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The prompt
Create a trending t-shirt design for [NICHE: motivational/funny/gaming/anime/vintage]. Design: [DESCRIPTION]. Style: [retro vintage/minimalist/streetwear/illustrated]. Requirements: 1) Print-ready quality, 2) Works on [black/white/both] colored shirts, 3) Transparent/solid background suitable for DTG printing, 4) Eye-catching from 10 feet away, 5) Max 4-5 colors for screen printing compatibility, 6) Trendy aesthetic that sells on Etsy/Redbubble. Text if any: "[TEXT]". Square format 4500x4500.
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- Identify the subject, audience and output you need.
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