T-Shirt Design Trend Direction - Perfect Pastels.

July 31, 2015

Welcome to the world of pastel hues, where pops of mellow yellows or soft lavenders are the perfect antidote to our dark t-shirt favourites.  A cooler and softer side of the color spectrum sees pastel hues blur, blend and fade forming desaturated and chalky designs.

This youthful and sugary trend introduces a feel of summertime nostalgia, from polka dots to popsicles the theme is playfully sweet. Pastel colors are applied to quirky designs often with a touch of humor for light-hearted charm.

And yes... there are fresh pastels that men can rock just as well as the ladies! Add a cool spin to mens t-shirt designs with pastel grunge or cool retro themes.

 

Transparent structural color blocking and geometric elements and patterns have been given a soft focus. Soft chalky designs are created with geometric patterns on top of digital imagery, manipulated with motion blurs or pixilation.

 

Photographic effects are reminiscent of hazy sunsets. Blurred photographic images are softened with pastel gradient filters. Images vary from pastel palms, tropical beaches, nostalgic surf culture to gradient city skylines and surreal dreamscapes.

 

Painterly techniques are key to this trend.  Watercolor bleeding creates mineralised and marble textural effects. Handrawn patterns and conversational images overlay organically painted bases. Pattern repeats are filled with candy colored paint.

 

Floral designs are infused with modern textures, layers and natural organic elements. Digital printed blooms stand out with the sheer pastel layering, creating an unforgettable delicate mood. Watercolor finishes are key with blurred finishes and hazy surfaces.

 

Perfect Pastels- Color Palette

 

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