This t-shirt design was born out of inspiration—pure, vivid, and deeply emotional—after reading Great Big Beautiful Life, the latest novel by Emily Henry. As both a designer and an avid reader, I often find myself imagining how stories might look if they lived not just on pages, but on people. This Great Big Beautiful Life T-Shirt project is one of those rare moments where literature and apparel came together.

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Emily Henry's novel is more than just a story—it's a feeling. It captures those quiet, soul-stirring moments between characters, the bittersweet reflections on life, and the simple beauty found in human connection. That emotional palette became the backbone of this design. I wanted to create something that book lovers could wear—not just to show support, but to express the mood and warmth the book delivers.

There are two visual interpretations in this collection: ✨ The Bold Book Cover Tee – Built around the radiant energy of the original cover, I layered bold shapes and clean, modern fonts to reflect the novel’s vibrant storytelling. ✨ The Minimal Storytelling Tee – Featuring seated and reclining illustrated characters in harmony with the text, it evokes the calm and introspective tone of the novel, offering a more subtle and artistic expression.

Design Objectives:

✔ Evoke the spirit of the novel through wearable design

✔ Maintain a reader-friendly aesthetic with bookish appeal

✔ Make the design suitable for everyday wear, book clubs, and literary events

✔ Ensure high print quality across all POD formats (DTG, sublimation)

Design Specs:

• 4500x5400 px print area

• Vector-based illustrations

• CMYK print-safe palette

• Available in unisex tees, hoodies, sweatshirts, and long sleeves

This is a reader-inspired fan creation—not affiliated with the official publisher, but made with sincere admiration and respect for the story and its readers. I hope it brings the same joy to fellow book lovers as the novel did to me.

📚✨ Thanks for checking out my project. Always open to feedback, collaborations, or commissions on book-themed merch!