This project was completed as part of a commercial screen printing class where I combined my illustration skills and print design experience to create a unique graphic T-shirt. The goal was to design a fun apparel piece that could be shared and worn by friends and family.

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Challenge

I was limited to two colors on either black or white shirts, which required thoughtful planning of form, contrast, and composition to ensure the design remained clear and visually engaging when printed.

Approach

I started by hand-drawing a frog jester character in pencil, then traced and refined the illustration in Adobe Illustrator. After finalizing the artwork, I brought it into InDesign to prepare it for screen printing. This included translating the design into a transparent film format suitable for the press.

Using a manual three-color screen printing press, I mixed inks and printed the Frog Jester design on multiple shirts. I printed around 20 pieces, experimenting with placement and color combinations to explore how the design performed on different fabric bases.

results

Through this hands-on print project, I gained valuable experience with the screen printing process and learned how design decisions affect printed outcomes. I achieved a good number of successful prints and enjoyed refining artwork for apparel applications. The project strengthened my understanding of translating illustrations into physical products and solidified my confidence in combining illustration with production techniques.