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Finding the right merch designer or design tool for your print-on-demand shop is half the battle when launching custom apparel.<\/p>\n

But how do you go about finding the right merch<\/a> designer or tool?<\/p>\n

There are 3 easy options that you can use to design your merch – from professional help to guided assistance – no professional design experience needed.<\/p>\n

Ask Friends For Designer Connections<\/h2>\n

Word of mouth is the go-to option, especially if you have designer or artist-type friends in your inner circle. And it makes the transition from design idea to final product more seamless if you have a relationship or connection with the designer.<\/p>\n

Young people just starting their design careers would love to have merch design experience as part of their portfolio!<\/p>\n

Use connections to post bulletins for a merch designer in local campuses, schools, libraries, etc.<\/p>\n

If they’re just getting started out in graphic design, they’re likely flexible for their rates. Offer them a flat-rate fee and promote their name when you launch your apparel.<\/p>\n

Use Free Design Apps and Tools<\/h2>\n

Can\u2019t be bothered to find a designer. Don\u2019t trust someone with your design vision? Free design tools are a great alternative, even if you’re a beginner.<\/p>\n

Services like Canva<\/span><\/a> have free and pay-to-use tiers that make it easy to generate print-ready designs for your merch.<\/p>\n

These design tools have a huge library of pre-made graphics, fonts, and images to help build your designs.\u00a0<\/span>They also provide design inspiration for anyone stuck on finding their niche or aesthetic.<\/p>\n

Learn how to design custom apparel<\/strong><\/a> that sells using beginner-friendly design tools and other important design do’s and don’ts.<\/p>\n

Hire a Professional Graphic Designer<\/h2>\n

If you want your designs to have a more elevated feel, hiring a professional graphic designer can be worth it. They have the tools and experience to bring what\u2019s been living inside your brain to life.<\/p>\n

A freelance service like Fiverr<\/span><\/a> is a great place to hire a professional designer. They can get you standout merch designs at a speedy rate for reasonable fees.<\/p>\n

Browse designer portfolios and use relevant keywords to find a designer whose style resonates with you. Consult and collaborate with them to achieve a design you\u2019re happy with.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

As pro-level designers, they have a special eye. They know what looks good and what will translate best on your merch products.<\/p>\n

We hope these simple tips can help make your merch design dreams feel more like a reality. The people and tools are out there, you\u2019ve just got to use them.<\/p>\n

Once you have your merch designs, launch your Spreadshop<\/span><\/a> and customize hundreds of products.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Finding a designer for your merch can be difficult, but it doesn’t have to be! Learn the best tips and tools to find a designer that can really create the one of a kind designs you’ve been looking for. Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":587,"featured_media":23784,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"publish_to_discourse":"0","publish_post_category":"21","wpdc_auto_publish_overridden":"","wpdc_topic_tags":"","wpdc_pin_topic":"","wpdc_pin_until":"","discourse_post_id":"","discourse_permalink":"","wpdc_publishing_response":"","wpdc_publishing_error":"","_cloudinary_featured_overwrite":false},"categories":[18604,45872],"tags":[],"yoast_head":"\nHow to Find a Merch Designer - The Spreadshop Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Finding a merch designer is easier than ever thanks to these design tips. 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