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Does that make sense? Shirts that Abercrombie and American Eagle, atleast used to sell, were those made up surf shops and "Magic Touch Car Wash" was one of them (does anyone have a pic of that magic touch shirt? just curious)
Anyway, I'm trying to come up with a couple designs for fake restaurants, or a antiques/collectibles store, do you have any ideas on where to get inspiration for this, or some examples?
Google images search for antique store doesn't really work...
And one last question, what would you call that fancy wavy sometmies flowery design similar to the gene simmons logo I attached . or the Juicy style banners and icons , also attached.
and where would I find more high res or vector art like this?
Re: Tips for designing a fake company t-shirt design
Maybe do some research on restaurants that were at one time well known and no longer exist. In New York, two immediately come to mind: The Stork Club and Toots Shor's (how can you go wrong with that name?) Another was The Peppermint Lounge, although more of a club. Also, The Brass Rail and in Brooklyn, an absolute classic, Lundys.
In Los Angeles, The Brown derby was a classic.
I'm sure there are a lot morebut maybe that's a kick start.
Good luck.
Abercrombie or AE, forget which one, had the surf inspired line called Hollister. That was named after a pretty well known private ranch aong the Central Coast of California. Known among surfers as The Ranch, Hollistaer was adapted for the line.
Oh yeah, one more restaurant idea from New York and you could really take this far with some chrome and glass type graphics---do the reasearch--The Automat. I think that one and the Stork Club have huge potential.
Re: Tips for designing a fake company t-shirt design
the funnest part of designing is coming up with your own original ideas. first try the name...like "blue goose" ..then think of a business like "cantina"..then let your imagination go crazy with the design. see? already got one for you..hehehehe.
as for the fancy, flowery design you mention..that looks to me like its gothic. search google image for "gothic vector" and see if that's what your looking for.
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Re: Tips for designing a fake company t-shirt design
I agree with coming up with a name before a design.
At least for me, I have found (as I am in a similar position, as where I plan to build brand around a Name)
That a Name will dictate the direction of the design. So Come up with a left of field Name, Then bring in your graphic content to suit.
Your flowery style your after.... I think you'll find is called 'Filigree'.
Its a style I love myself, And took me forever to find out what it was actually know as.
Its also a style that go's waaaaay back to medieval times. so theirs a large scope to search.
Re: Tips for designing a fake company t-shirt design
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Originally Posted by Parkwood
Maybe do some research on restaurants that were at one time well known and no longer exist. In New York, two immediately come to mind: The Stork Club and Toots Shor's (how can you go wrong with that name?) Another was The Peppermint Lounge, although more of a club. Also, The Brass Rail and in Brooklyn, an absolute classic, Lundys.
In Los Angeles, The Brown derby was a classic.
I'm sure there are a lot morebut maybe that's a kick start.
Good luck.
Abercrombie or AE, forget which one, had the surf inspired line called Hollister. That was named after a pretty well known private ranch aong the Central Coast of California. Known among surfers as The Ranch, Hollistaer was adapted for the line.
Oh yeah, one more restaurant idea from New York and you could really take this far with some chrome and glass type graphics---do the reasearch--The Automat. I think that one and the Stork Club have huge potential.
Just be careful and do your research. Even though these companies are no longer in business, their trade names are probably still trademark protected.
The Simmons example you show can be done with ornament or banner clipart. A lot of free vector files are out there. Do a search at the top of this page for 'vector'.
Tips for designing a fake company t-shirt design 
. or the Juicy style banners and icons , 
also attached.
