{"id":28106,"date":"2024-06-22T08:00:28","date_gmt":"2024-06-22T12:00:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/?p=28106"},"modified":"2025-08-06T13:43:56","modified_gmt":"2025-08-06T17:43:56","slug":"no-design-experience-no-problem-create-merch-like-a-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.spreadshop.com\/blog\/2024\/06\/22\/no-design-experience-no-problem-create-merch-like-a-pro\/","title":{"rendered":"No Design Experience? No Problem!"},"content":{"rendered":"
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It doesn\u2019t take a four-year degree to make merch that\u2019s true to you and your passions! DID YOU KNOW:<\/strong> You can create awesome merch with zero design experience!<\/p>\n

Plenty of easy-to-use design tools are available to help you create your custom merch designs. Use them you to develop your niche design style and have fun brainstorming ideas that best suit you and your brand.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t have the creative brain power to come up with merch designs, it might be worth it to hire someone! Ask your family and friends if they know anyone with design experience. Or go it alone and seek out a designer with a stacked portfolio that suits your needs.<\/p>\n

Learn more about why you don\u2019t need to be a professional designer to create quality, custom merch!<\/p>\n

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FREE Design Options That Are Easy to Use<\/h2>\n

Design tools like Adobe can be such a pain to figure out; even the pros have problems. It goes to show you don\u2019t need fancy design software to make standout merch designs. We personally think tools like\u00a0Canva<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0can fulfill any and all your design needs.<\/p>\n

Canva has lots of ready-made graphics and text options for making special designs. Find designs that suit your niche simply by typing keywords into the search bar, like “gaming”, “retro” or “dance”. These specific, niche designs will look great on all kinds of merch: stickers, water bottles, totes. An easy design like this will help to elevate the overall look of your shop.<\/p>\n

And it\u2019s easy to upload any designs you make in Canva directly into your\u00a0Spreadshop. Download them as a transparent or solid background and in whatever dimensions you please.<\/p>\n

Canva also lets you upload any brand colors you have to help you create designs that create a cohesive look. Use their brand kit tool to unlock this customization factor. This makes it easy to tweak designs that appeal to your overall aesthetic.<\/p>\n

When using text in your designs, it\u2019s important to show movement or offer some form of self-expression. You can easily curve your text or arrange it in different shapes. These simple tweaks will heighten your merch designs instantly.<\/p>\n

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Phone a Friend<\/h2>\n

If you don’t want to use design tools, ask family and friends if they know someone that has design experience. A young designer or college student would be the perfect person to satisfy your needs and complete your vision.<\/p>\n

\u201cMerch designer\u201d is a title that looks great on a resume. You can make it known you\u2019re looking for someone by posting on relevant Facebook groups for local artists or graphic designers. Or do it the old fashioned way: put up posters on bulletin boards around your community. Seek out local colleges and libraries.<\/p>\n

This can also be a great learning experience for your merch line. You\u2019ll be able to collaborate with someone who knows how to design. And they can help you decipher what does\/doesn\u2019t work for your merch designs!<\/p>\n

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Seek Out A Professional<\/h2>\n

If you need a designer with more experience, look into a service like\u00a0Fiverr<\/strong><\/a>. They have thousands of designers ready to fulfill your requests. Type in \u201ct-shirt design\u201d or \u201cmerch design\u201d into the search bar and you\u2019ll find plenty of designers with different specialties. You can narrow it down from there.<\/p>\n

Try to be specific with what you want. Maybe you just need a logo for your business. Are you looking for a bundle of similar graphics? This will make it easier to find a designer that meets your needs.<\/p>\n

Also helpful to see what work they\u2019ve already previously created. You\u2019ll know immediately whether their style resonates with you or not. And cost shouldn\u2019t be an issue since a lot of designers have affordable rates.<\/p>\n

Our design service<\/strong><\/a> has a team of in-house designers ready to fulfill your requests. They can bring your ideas to life for a flat fee of $19.99.<\/p>\n

Get your design in 4 easy steps:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  1. Fill in the form below and let us know a) where you want to use the design, and b) what you want it to look like.<\/li>\n
  2. Attach your file to the form. Possible file formats are jpg, png, gif, bmp, eps, ai cdr, svg, psd or pdf.<\/li>\n
  3. Go to your shopping basket and place your order.<\/li>\n
  4. After 3-5 workdays you will receive the finished graphic design file via e-mail.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    Stick to Your Niche<\/h2>\n

    Your merch line is nothing without a niche, which could truly be anything: women\u2019s sports, camping, stargazing, etc. Your niche provides you with focus and allows you to fully engage with your target audience. This way, you won\u2019t have to worry about making merch designs that appeal to everybody.<\/p>\n

    We\u2019ve seen plenty of\u00a0shop owners<\/strong>\u00a0showcase their niche with simple merch designs.\u00a0Mila the Chi<\/strong>\u00a0<\/a>is a great example. Mila is a chihuahua with a voice and flair all her own. Her merch is cute and captures the persona that people get from her content.<\/p>\n

    Use insider phrases or terms in your merch designs, it\u2019s a great way to capitalize on your niche. Your audience will appreciate the specificity of your merch and be proud to wear it. You\u2019ll be creating custom apparel and accessories that people in your niche can\u2019t find anywhere else. And you must not be a professional designer to achieve that.<\/p>\n

    Now it\u2019s time to start designing your merch!\u00a0Open your own Spreadshop for FREE today.<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    You don’t need years of design experience to create quality merch designs! Use free design tools, look for resources in your community, and lead with your niche. It’s that easy! Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":587,"featured_media":28107,"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],"tags":[49321,49963,30359,50093,49383],"yoast_head":"\nNo Design Experience? No Problem! - The Spreadshop Blog<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"You don't need years of design experience to make merch! 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