Merch design people actually wear
Tees, hoodies, hats, stickers and full drops for streetwear brands, artists and local businesses in Philadelphia and beyond. I design merch like a product, not a souvenir, with print-ready files and the launch visuals to sell it.
[ What I design ]
Merch with an idea behind it.
M.1 / The graphic
Apparel graphics
Front hits, back prints, sleeves and neck labels designed for the garment, at real size, in the colors your print method can handle.
- Tees & hoodies
- Hats & patches
- Stickers & totes
- Neck labels & tags
M.2 / The drop
Collections & drops
Three to five pieces that share a theme, so a release feels like an event: a hero piece, an everyday piece, an accessory and a limited item.
- Drop concepts
- Mood boards
- Colorways
- Mockups for every piece
M.3 / The letters
Custom lettering
Hand-drawn type makes merch impossible to copy. I draw graffiti, bubble and chrome lettering, and built two graffiti typefaces of my own.
- Graffiti & bubble lettering
- Names & slogans
- Badges & crests
- Mascots & characters
M.4 / The files
Print-ready files
Clean vector artwork with separated colors for screen printing, high-res files for DTG and simplified versions for embroidery.
- Screen print separations
- DTG files
- Embroidery versions
- Printer specs checked
M.5 / The launch
Launch content
Merch doesn't sell itself. I can shoot or render the pieces and build the posts, lookbook and teasers for the drop. For Defiant Origins, I shot the samples in the studio.
- Product photography
- 3D renders
- Lookbooks
- Social posts & teasers
[ Recent work ]
[ Who it's for ]
Streetwear brands
Collections and drops with a real point of view.
Musicians & artists
Tour and release merch that matches the music.
Local businesses
Shirts, stickers and giveaways customers rep.
Crews & shops
Uniforms and gear that make a team look sharp.
[ How it works ]
The process
01 / Brief & concept
Who it's for, what you're making and the idea behind it, pulled into a mood board.
02 / Sketch & design
Directions sketched first, then the winners designed at real print size.
03 / Mockups & samples
Every piece mocked up on the real blank so you can approve it before printing.
04 / Files & launch
Print-ready files for your printer, plus photos, renders and posts for the drop.
Merch I've designed
All work
[ FAQ ]
Good questions
Do you print the merch too?
I design the merch and prepare print-ready files, then work with your printer or help you pick one. My guide to Philadelphia screen printing covers what printers need.
Can you design merch from my existing logo?
Yes. I can build louder tee and sticker versions from your current logo, or design new graphics that sit alongside it so the whole line still looks like one brand.
Do you design merch for bands and artists?
Yes. Merch works best when it matches the release, so I can tie it to your cover art, lettering and tour visuals. See my music and culture work.
What files do I get?
Vector artwork with separated colors for screen printing, high-resolution files for DTG, and mockups for your store and social. Everything is sized for the placements we planned.
What do you need from me to start?
Who the merch is for, what you want to make (tees, hoodies, hats, stickers), how you'll sell it and any brand files you already have. A few pieces you love helps too.
From the Design Dept.