{"id":21541,"date":"2020-10-05T05:45:52","date_gmt":"2020-10-05T09:45:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=21541"},"modified":"2020-10-05T09:08:33","modified_gmt":"2020-10-05T13:08:33","slug":"why-design-placement-matters","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2020\/10\/05\/why-design-placement-matters\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Design Placement Matters"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve created some rad designs? Excellent! They\u2019ll look even better when positioned on products correctly.<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<p>Design placement is an essential part of making merch your viewers will love to wear. We\u2019ve put together a guide to show you some do\u2019s and don\u2019ts when positioning your designs on products.<\/p>\n<h2>Women\u2019s Shirts<\/h2>\n<p>Do: Place smaller designs over the heart<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622823816\/blog\/845596_WomenShirtsGood_100120_w2yz4e.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Do: Place larger designs evenly in the available print area (avoid stretching over the sides)<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t: Place designs too low or over the stomach<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622900493\/blog\/845596_WomenShirtsBad_100120_os5i0n.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t: Center designs on the chest<\/p>\n<h2>Men\u2019s Shirts<\/h2>\n<p>Do: Center a design on the chest<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902074\/blog\/845596_MensShirtsGood_100120_ranbqy.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Do: Place larger designs evenly in the available print area (avoid stretching over the sides)<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t: Place designs too low or over the stomach<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902160\/blog\/845596_MensShirtsBad_100120_arntfi.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t: Make a design too large or wide<\/p>\n<p>Note: Unisex products typically have a looser fit, use the design placement guide for Men\u2019s Shirts.<\/p>\n<h2>Tank Tops<\/h2>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902331\/blog\/845596_TankTopsGood_100120_lntm6u.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Do: Center designs on the chest and stomach<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t: Place a design too low, high or make it too wide<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902472\/blog\/845596_TankTopsBad_100120_kwqlhv.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Kids\u2019 Apparel<\/h2>\n<p>Do: Place a large design centered in the available print area<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902516\/blog\/845596_KidsGood_100120_xogwpn.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Don\u2019t: Make a design too small<\/p>\n<p>Don\u2019t: Place a design too low<\/p>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902611\/blog\/845596_KidsBad_100120_mh24lq.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>Check out our design placement suggestions for accessories and household items below.<\/h2>\n<div class='wp-caption aligncenter sprd-caption'>\n<div class='wp-caption-inner'><picture><img src='https:\/\/images.spreadshop.com\/image\/upload\/f_auto,q_70,t_postImgF_d\/v1622902723\/blog\/845596_Screenshot_100120_grkw4o.jpg' alt=''\/><\/picture><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2>How to adjust design placement on products<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>Go to the <a href=\"https:\/\/partner.spreadshirt.com\/login\">Partner Area<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Click on the design you want to adjust<\/li>\n<li>Hover over the product(s) you want to adjust<\/li>\n<li>Click on the \u2018edit\u2019 button<\/li>\n<li>Drag and drop until your design is where you want it<\/li>\n<li>Click \u2018apply\u2019 to save your design placement<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>You can repeat these steps for all the products you want to adjust. Once you\u2019ve finished all the products belonging to a specific design, you can use a template. The template will save the settings you\u2019ve chosen for a product so next time you place a design on that product, you won\u2019t have to go through all of these steps.<\/p>\n<p>Bonus: When editing your design placement, use the features on the left to make your design smaller or larger, and to place it vertically or horizontally.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>So, you\u2019ve created some rad designs? Excellent! 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