Custom Hand-Lettered Design

TEES, MUGS + MERCH

Creating dazzling designs for self-expression

Kathy Weller bio pic wearing merch she designed.

With extensive experience in licensing my art to manufacturers of retail products, and selling my own line of goods at retail for over 15 years and wholesale for over 5, I know how to create irresistible, expressive hand-lettered designs that are both popular at retail and that resonate meaningfully with human beings.

Choose your Style

My designs typically fall into one of these three categories:

WORD WALL

Lots of detailed words within a larger shape • Fewer illustrated elements

Good for:
Designs that incorporate a lot of words

STORYBOOK

Words and art about 50/50 • Illustrated elements woven throughout

Good for:
Visually immersive sayings/quotes

ICONIC

Words are the center focus • Illustrated elements border and/or are integrated into the word design

Good for:
Iconic, succinct sayings with impact

Project Showcase

BOOK SLEEVE

Pride and Prejudice

Originally created for limited-run subscription box merch, this design has developed into a top-selling design in my shop.

T-SHIRT

Five Days in Ireland

Commemorating a trip to Ireland, this personal project features the places, foods and cultural points of interest I experienced.

PACKAGING TAPE

Thank You

Exclusive tape designed for a stationery shop.

How it works

I’m currently available to start on new projects.

First chat

Let’s talk about your design and how you plan to use it, the vibe you’re looking for, and the feeling you want it to express. We’ll also discuss timeline and budget.

Starting line

I’ll deliver a proposal with budget, scope of work, and schedule of deliverables with dates. Once approved, we can start! At this stage, a 50% deposit is required. 

Creative bubble

The fun begins! You share your ideas and inspirations. I create a mood board, based on your needs. Now, we’re paving the road for your ultimate design.

Design options

I’ll create two sketched iterations for you to choose from. When you select the winner, I’ll fine-tune the chosen design and complete it to your approval!

Mission complete!

Your design is complete and ready for printing! I will help guide you on additional product possibilities and printing partners.

After care add-on

At your request, I will work directly with the printing partners, shepherding your products through the production cycle to their final delivery to you!

Beautiful icon design by SBTS2018 from flaticon.com

Let’s make your merch

A free estimate for your project is easy. Please fill out the form below. I’ll get back to you within two business days. I can’t wait to collaborate with you!

15 + 13 =

Hand-crafted designs that are as unique as you are.