Creating merchandise that resonates with the tech community requires more than just slapping a logo on a t-shirt. Let's take you behind the scenes of our design process.
The Design Philosophy
Our approach to merchandise design is guided by three core principles:
- Subtlety over loudness: Great design doesn't need to shout. We create pieces you'll actually want to wear.
- Quality over quantity: Every design goes through multiple iterations before making it to production.
- Community input: We listen to what the TBPN community wants to see and wear.
From Concept to Product
Each piece in our collection follows a rigorous development process:
- Ideation: We start with brainstorming sessions, drawing inspiration from tech culture, community feedback, and current trends.
- Sketching: Initial concepts are sketched out, exploring different visual directions and styles.
- Digital Design: Promising concepts are refined digitally, experimenting with colors, typography, and layouts.
- Community Feedback: We share prototypes with community members to gather honest feedback.
- Iteration: Based on feedback, designs are refined and improved.
- Production Testing: We create samples to ensure the design translates well to the actual product.
Design Inspiration
Our designs draw inspiration from various aspects of tech culture:
- Clean, minimalist aesthetics inspired by modern UI/UX design
- Typography choices that reflect code and terminal aesthetics
- Color palettes that work in both professional and casual settings
- Subtle references to programming and technology that fellow enthusiasts will appreciate
The Technology Brothers Aesthetic
We've developed a distinct visual language for TBPN merchandise that balances professionalism with personality. Our designs work equally well in a startup office, a tech conference, or casual weekend wear.
Stay tuned for more behind-the-scenes content, and feel free to share your design ideas with us!