CustomInk (almost) Runs Away with the RailsConf 5k!
I had no idea how much technology goes into the making of a custom t-shirt until I talked to our software engineers about a conference they attended last week. Apparently, our technology teams maintain over 30 applications that do everything from generating price quotes in the online Design Lab to notifying customers when their order has [...]
An Inker’s Tribute to Oprah
As you know, in the wake of family reunion t-shirt season, we commissioned a family reunion survey of 1,000 Americans to ask all kinds of related questions. The majority of survey participants chose Oprah as the celebrity who would most fit in at their family reunion. And it’s certainly timely since her last show aired this week. We have [...]
Can I Pay With a Purchase Order?
Before I worked at CustomInk, I had no idea what a Purchase Order actually was. I thought it was like pointing at something you wanted to buy and saying “I demand to buy that!” Fortunately, I know better now. If you are part of a school or a large organization, POs can make ordering a whole lot easier.
New Mascot & Vacation Artwork Collections
Hi everyone, I just added two new collections of artwork to our website: Mascots and Vacations! The new Mascot designs are perfect for your team or summer sport camp. Lions, Tigers, and Pirates… Oh my! The Vacation Collection is perfect for those people heading out on a mountain vacation, going fishing, or hitting the waves. You [...]
Bike to Work Day!
The Washington Area Bicyclist Association and Commuter Connections cordially invited those in the area to commute to work via bicycle on May 20th. Actually, it’s a standing invitation and Inkers often accept and bike to work rather than put another car on the road. However, May 20th is the official Bike to Work Day in the area and [...]
Top Ten: Things You’ll Find On A Custom Military Tee
We offer Creative Services to our Military customers for free, and I’ve been the go-to rep for these customers for the last 3 or so years. Key design elements for our soldiers unit shirts tend to include similar images, no matter if we are designing for Navy, Army, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard or National Guard. Below I’ve compiled [...]
Floral Frenzy!
Retro infused floral is this spring’s major trend, mixing 90s grunge with 70s chic. Everything from floral plates to floral shades are bursting onto the shelves. If floral is typically not your fashion flavor, that’s all about to change this spring because there’s something for everyone! The flower patterns, color pairings, and [...]
Wear The Design On Your Sleeve
Some things just look better when viewed from the front, like televisions. Others are best observed from behind, like a great pair of jeans. But what’s a great way to shine while being seen from the side? A sleeve print! Gather round blog readers, as I tell the tale of designs too rebellious for a front or back location.