My wife and I started Dodo Tees as a creative outlet for our shared love of illustration. I design original concepts in-house, turning everyday moments like overheard one-liners, spirited game nights, Detroit energy, and customer ideas into bold, expressive graphics that feel personal to wear. I’m drawn to the constraint of the canvas, saying something memorable with only a few shapes, colors, and words, and I sharpened my craft by building fresh designs on a steady cadence. Along the way, I developed a strong eye for production details like print readability, ink coverage, fabric hand-feel, and fit, because the best t-shirt design pairs a strong idea with something people genuinely want to wear. As we grew, we hired a small team to support areas like writing and day-to-day operations, which let me stay focused on concept, illustration, and quality.