I interviewed Cindy Black who owns Special T's and More
Q: What are some of the basic design principles you use when designing a Shirt?
A: Most of the time the clients know what they want on their shirts so they will mail it to her and she or someone else working will redraw it if need be. If the client doesn't really have much of an idea they will use a program called Freehand and draw a couple options and let them pick.
Q:What Software Programs do you like to use?
A: Cindy mostly uses a program called Freehand and she also uses Photoshop to do her designing and editing.
Q:What are some Tips you have for people wanting to get into the business to be successful?
A: " Give it 110% and have a good service."
Q:How many years have you been in your line of work?
A:" About 18 years."