Please Do Not Hug Me Ever

Random hugging is odd, especially when it's the socially acceptable thing and implied. Why are you trying to touch me? I don't know you, bro.

Please do not hug me. It's a simple request. Whether it's a social awkwardness, a sensory difference, or personal boundaries that do not leave room for random hugging... I'm wearing this to the next extended family reunion. Totes.

I've never understood the need to hug people who are unfamiliar, or even how people want to pat heads or shoulders or hug children. Hugging and snuggling has been scientifically shown to increase positive emotions and help little ones to thrive... but that can be saved for close family and friends. No unfamiliar family or acquaintances need apply, please.

This text design can be purchased from the RedPress Store on bags, shirts, sweatshirts, and so much more! Check it out by clicking here!

Warning: Random Dance Moves May Occur

For when you gotta dance it out, warn others that you will, in fact, dance at random.

This design is available on shirts for the young  and young at heart, on notebooks for lyrical and musical ramblings, and on a variety of other products. Check it out by going to our RedPress Shop.

We even have cute little onesies available for the wiggly little dancers you know! Check out this cute little shirt! Little ones are the best for busting out a move at the randomest of times. Support their muscle building movements and join in the random dance moves!

I'd Rather Be Sleeping

Sometimes, I'd just rather be sleeping! Check out this design and others on RedPress's Shop!

I really quite like this phrase. There are so many times I have to push through, whether it be work or family events. I have a pretty full schedule. My schedule is full by design and habit, but it still can be exhausting at times to do just get down to it and what needs to be done.

After a long day double at work, after putting out fires and emotionally drained, I put on a shirt like this to just head home and fall into bed. Sometimes, I'd rather be sleeping, and I'm up for letting others know!

Little ones get the joy of coming along to grocery stores and banks and all the other errands. Sometimes they just want a nice chill day at home with their blocks, a couple rounds of ABCs, and a nap. Let others know your little one is just a chill little home body who loves to nap with the adorable onesies from threadless!

Go Big or Go Home? I'll Go Home, kthnx.

Home is the best place for me. I'll just be home whenever possible.

I've always been what people call a home-body or mostly antisocial. I'm okay with this. I quite like being home, doing things around the house or on my computer. There's nothing wrong with it. I'm by no means a hermit, merely have a strong preference to be in my own space, with my things.

I love the saying "Go Big or Go Home" and quite enjoy the recent memes about people using it without understanding that so many of us would rather just go home.

What better to remind you of home than a big blanket for snuggling up at the cold baseball game, or better yet on the couch at home? Need a shirt to let others know you'll be enjoying a quiet night at home instead of a loud party or bar? We've got you covered, you introverted lot. Let's all go home.

Check out this design and others at the Red Press Threadless Shop! Don't stay in just my shop, check out other artists on the base Threadless.com as well!

You Can't Buy Happiness

Sometimes a little bit of humor goes a long way in starting a hard conversation about how sometimes we need a bit of medical and chemical help to reach our happiness.

We all use drugs from time to time for all our aches and pains. Sometimes our pains are harder to define, but they probably make a med for that, too. It's important to remember that meds are tools utilized by medical professionals to help us get to where we need to be. Let's celebrate science and our personal breakthroughs, but also recognize the help we sometimes need to get to where we want to be.

What's Your Happiness?

Whether you need a funny shirt, a cute tapestry, a conversation starting pillow, a medication notebook, or a diary for your everyday thoughts: Threadless has a variety of products to fit with your happiness. Check out the Red Press corner of Threadless, too.

Work Free Zone

Do you ever just not want to talk about work? Throw on a shirt with this design and just head off having to explain more than by pointing and making a face.

This design was also requested by my spouse. On days off, on long work days, on good days, and on bad days: the only request is that work not be discussed unless prior approval has been obtained. If I attempt to round-a-bout start a conversation about work, it breaks up into yadda-yadda-yaddas with giggles and ears in fingers.

This is a pretty hard rule in our house, but it could be a rule in your house for days off, family days, or even when you just need a break and want to declare yourself a Work Free Zone!

Better yet? Get the design on a pillow and throw it at anyone who dares discuss work near the WORK FREE ZONE pillow!

If you want to order a shirt, pillow, or variety of other items with this design, visit the RedPress Threadless Shop by clicking here!

I Like It When I'm Funny

You know that time when you were so funny you cracked up about it? Go on and appreciate your own funny along with everyone else. It was a good one. You deserve to laugh, too!

This design even comes in kid sizes... because who cracks up more at their own jokes, right? It's adorable. Let's encourage the giggles and funnies.

My spouse requested this one. Here's to you, baby, and for all the other funny adults that crack up like kids every time they lay out a really funny one-liner that even surprises themself. My little brother does the same thing! We'll be sitting at a family gathering, just chatting, and each one-liner, sarcastic comeback, cerebral exclamation, and physical misstep gets giggles from all involved... including the one who spoke it or performed it.

So, go on: laugh with everyone. We like it when you're funny, too!

If you want to purchase this design, for yourself or someone else, please do so with kindness in mind. You can find this design for sale by following this link to the Red Press Threadless Shop.

Happiness is Measured in Caffeine

Coffee, Tea, or Soda?

Pick your caffeine, but don't be under caffeinated: decaf is for quitters! I know I'm a bit grumpy if I haven't had either sleep or caffeine. It helps kickstart my day and keeps me motivated throughout the day. We could all use a little caffeine now and then. 

Which way do you take your caffeine? Are you a jittery coffee bug like me? A well digesting tea drinker? A sugared up soda sipper? Or prefer the dash of caffeine in the form of a well crafted chocolate bar? 

Shameless Advertising: 

You can grab a shirt with this design from our Threadless Artist Shop. Do you need a stretch canvas sign to advertise your addiction and happiness? That's in there, too! Phone covers are also in the mix.  Click here to see the design 'Happiness is Measured in Caffeine!"

Happiness is Measured in Picas

 

Graphics, Text, & Happiness

For everyone who enjoys typing, drawing, correcting, organizing, or any of the other tasks of graphic design: happiness is measured in picas. Each and every part of an image in it's place, after zooming impossible far and correcting with taps of the shift and then arrow alone: happiness.

Each Pica Counts

After many collaborative projects, I giggle about how a non-designer watches in despair as graphic parts are moved by the point, pica, and pixel. It does matter! We see it, and we know our fellow designers -- either by profession, education, or hobby -- will see it as well. Advertise what we all know to be true: every pica truly does matter.

The Merchandise

Like what you see? Head on over to Threadless and check out our many Happiness related graphics. And remember: happiness is measured in picas

There is No "Marriage" in Board Games!

Game Night

My family is incredibly into Game Night. Even as most of us are adults, we routinely schedule weekly game nights. Bringing new friends, and even a couple spouses into the routine, we've had to explain many a house rule. The main of such rules routinely yelled across the table is "There is no marriage in board games!" or, similarly, "There is no marriage in card games!"

Whether we're playing our vicious version of full-blood Settlers of Catan or fighting across a lively game of Skip-bo. Casual game play is everything but casual to our family: there's excitement, loud debates that end in giggles and shoulder slaps, and always an abundance of snacks. One thing is not present though: the link of marriage that may get you to side with a spouse or plead the fifth for a spouse on a rule debate or similar argument.

And it is true, isn't it? In a game, all wits are about, and friends & family become either adversaries or partners. During the game, it is all about the game: employ strategies, make and break pacts, and do your best to win. Just remember, even in marriage: No one wants your flock of sheep!

Marriage Goals

Do you need a shirt to remind your spouse that all is fair in love and games? You can purchase one now from RedPress.threadless.com if needed. Another possibility would be to purchase a throw pillow in order to gently beat some sense into them betwixt rounds.

Believe in Nessie

Do You Believe?

There is a new design in Red Press Artist shop on Threadless. Believe in Nessie!

This graphic was a bit of an accident. In working on another graphic still in progress, a mis-step in editing vector points led to the start of it. Even in my frustration of learning a new vector editing software, I couldn't help but laugh upon seeing the silhouette of the Lochness Monster upon my graphic.

Prior to correcting the graphics, I copied Nessie here into a new file. As I wrapped up the other project, I came back to Nessie and added a few simple flourishes. Once complete, Nessie was posted to the Red Press Threadless Artist Shop, and is now released to roam about on shirts, hoodies, phones, and notebooks!

Check out the Nessie graphic in the Red Press Artist Shop by clicking HERE!

New Opening!

Our Artist shop is just starting out. Feel free to comment or message with suggestions on what products you'd like to see with this print, what you think of this print, or anything really. I'm always game for a good conversation starter!

Opener

Here I plan to post Photos and Graphics for Print, as well as discuss a wide variety of graphic, design, and typography related topics. I’ll discuss the inspiration for graphics, the wont to add too many details, and how things are going in general. I’m trying to keep this outlet simple, clean... well as far as designs go!

If all goes as planned, this will be a blogged portfolio of sorts aimed at simplicity.

Graphics ready for print will be posted for sale at RedPress.threadless.com

 Happy viewing. :)