Notes from a Designer

Monday, March 10, 2008

T-shirt Designers Respond Quickly to Spitzer Scandal

Well, that was fast! The news broke around noon, and by 5 pm there were half a dozen t-shirts on Cafepress that poked a little fun at the sex scandal of NY Governor Eliot Spitzer. I know this is a painful experience for Spitzer's family, but in the grand scheme of things, it's not really big news, is it? Who among us doesn't know that white men in positions of power tend to fall victim to that most human of faults..hubris? So without further ado, Spitzer t-shirts here! Click image to buy what's sure to become a historical artifact.

Client 9 Smooch Organic Cotton Tee $24.99 Also available on boxer shorts, thongs, hats, and other t-shirts

Client number 9 has resigned, so finally Client number 10 gets his turn! $24.99

CLIENT-9 WAS HERE $25.00

Client 9 Dark T-Shirt $22.99

Client 9 Boxer Shorts $13.99 Also Available on T-shirts and Hats

Thursday, March 6, 2008

I'm Fucking Ben Affleck - the Bumper Sticker

You've seen the video, haven't you?

And here's the t-shirt and the bumper sticker, pre-pixelated for your pleasure! Click to buy either HONK if you're f--ing Ben, Matt or Jimmy. $4.99 plus a buck or so in shipping at Cafepress makes your bumper the hippest on the block. Hilarious!!!
The first image is actually a Zazzle t-shirt image, but you'll have to click it to see the t-shirt.

Monday, March 3, 2008

VIVA OBAMA Merchandise and Products

It seems Hispanics are embracing Barack Obama with the same enthusiasm as many other communities. Viva Obama products are wildly popular on the web, and will probably continue to be so throughout the summer. Here are some VIVA OBAMA t-shirts, buttons and Viva Obama posters available out there. As always, click the link to learn more or to purchase the product shown.

Viva Obama Baseball Jersey $23.99, 10-pack of buttons $21.99, small poster $21.99

Viva Obama with paint splatters $22.99, also available on buttons, posters, hats and more

Bold Black Letters Viva Obama on a Blue t-shirt $26.99 Also available on many different color t-shirts, white t-shirts, buttons, posters, hats.

Viva Obama Long Sleeved Shirt $28.99 Also available on many different colors and styles of shirt as well as some buttons

Saturday, March 1, 2008

The best OBAMA t-shirts on the web

It's still not clear who the Democratic candidate for president will be. Hillary Clinton or Barack Obama? We, like many Democrats, would be happy with either as president. At the moment, though, Obama seems to have the Big Mo - momentum. Whether he's more substance or more style, we don't know. We only know there are some great t-shirts out there celebrating his rise to fame. Here are a few of the best Obama t-shirts available. Buy em buy clicking the link (most are Cafepress):

OBAMA -KLAATU 2008 A ticket that will insure peace in the entire universe! Barack Obama for president, and Klaatu, movie alien from The Day the Earth Stood Still, for veep. From $12.99

1st Time Voter for Obama First time voter for Obama. One day this might be a real historical item. From $12.99

Collegiate Obama 08 Women's Light T-Shirt
College-style design $23.00

Obama Homeboy in Color Dark T-Shirt
One of the most popular designs out there, Obama is My Homeboy! $20.99 for the dark; also available in other colors.

Obama Shop White T-Shirt
From the designer: "It's all about common ground - and it's time." $17.99

Barack Obama Hope 2008 Baseball Jersey
Dare to Hope $18.99

2008 Obama Gear Baseball Jersey
Available on a variety of t-shirts and hoodies. This one is $18.99.

Obama Folded Flag Long Sleeve T-Shirt
A patriotic design featuring a U.S. flag that reveals '08. $26.00

Obama For Change. An enduring favorite, because of its simplicity of design and powerful message of peace, hope and Obama. From $12.99 on up, available on t-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts, buttons, kids clothes, more.

Saturday, February 23, 2008

St. Patrick's Day T-shirts Part II

Today I'm showing and linking to some of the best St. Patrick's Day t-shirts on CafePress. Some are Irish inspired, some are non-Irish St. Patrick's Day designs. REMEMBER that St. Patrick's Day is going to come early this year for many folks. Because March 17 falls within Holy Week this year, many cities and communities are choosing to celebrate on March 14, the Friday before the real St. Patty's Day. So order now or be disappointed later!