Cat Design Journal

Editorial illustration of a cat reviewing two lettering treatments and a checklist for fair design comparisons.
How to compare two cat shirt designs fairly
by Michael Lyjak
Compare cat shirt designs with a clear question, matching conditions and a simple record that separates readability, preference and sales evidence.
Illustrated sketchbook showing the same cat alone, with a small backing shape and in a full background scene.
How much background does a cat shirt design need?
by Michael Lyjak
Decide whether a cat shirt needs an open cutout, a small backing shape or a full scene, with practical checks for story, contrast and empty space.
Editorial illustration of a sleepy cat beside rounded, condensed and serif NAP CLUB lettering studies.
Which font fits your cat graphic?
by Michael Lyjak
Match lettering to a cat's personality, compare three font directions and check visual weight, decorative effects and reading order.
Illustrated comparison of a dark cat and pale ramen bowl design on black and white shirts, highlighting edge contrast.
How to choose between a black and white cat T-shirt
by Michael Lyjak
Compare black and white cat T-shirts by checking artwork edges, lettering, matching product views and the colors you actually wear.
Editorial illustration exploring cat-graphic readability through contrast, silhouette, lettering and large versus thumbnail views.
What makes a cat graphic readable on a T-shirt?
by Michael Lyjak
Learn how silhouette, shirt color, lettering and backgrounds affect a cat graphic, with practical comparisons and a checklist for reviewing the design.