Questionnaire Results

The most common answers were...

Take professional suggestions and design a T-shirt that appeals to you!

In the survey, the most common opinion was "getting better suggestions" as a benefit of ordering in the store.

• For those who are looking for a unique piece of clothing, it may be a good idea to ask for suggestions from a sales clerk who is familiar with the market. (40s / male / office worker)
• I enjoy coming up with ideas that I could not have come up with on my own, and creating something good. (40s / Female / Company employee)
• I think it is more reliable and better to get opinions from specialists that I am not aware of. (30s / Female / Housewife)
• I think they are specialists and will consult with me on good design ideas and materials to be used. (20s / Female / Student)
• Just by having an expert who is familiar with the process come in and give advice, etc., I think it will be helpful and I think I can make it better. (50s / Female / Part-time job)

Many people think that if they order from a store, they can ask for ideas and helpful opinions that they would not come up with on their own. It is true that most customers are amateurs when it comes to designing T-shirts, so asking an experienced professional is likely to result in a better product. If you go to a store, you can also see the variety of designs and ideas they have used in the past, which may inspire you to create even more appealing design T-shirts.

No miscommunication if you consult properly!

The next most common reason given was that "I can get advice on what is troubling me. Another cited "avoiding miscommunication" as a reason.

• Unlike the Internet, I think the advantage is that you can discuss and choose in person. (30s / female / unemployed)
• I think it is helpful in that I can get advice on various things that I am unsure about. (30s / male / company employee)
• Well, I guess this is because points that we can't see on our own may come up in the consultation. (40s / male / unemployed)
• The actual face-to-face communication allows us to better convey the particulars of the detailed design (40s / male / part-timer).

There are times when a single person cannot come up with a design, or when several people try to decide on a design but cannot come to a consensus. In the end, many people ask a professional in the store to help them decide on a design. If you have several candidates and cannot decide, you will not make a mistake if you can have a professional who has seen many T-shirt designs make a decision for you. Some people also said that if you are particular about the design, you can avoid miscommunication if you visit the store in person and tell them the details of the design. Even if the person you are talking to is a professional, everyone has their own design sensibilities, so it is reasonable to want to make sure that you communicate with them in person.

Never fails, design t-shirts to make you look your best!

In the age of the Internet, ordering design T-shirts online is fast and convenient. However, this survey revealed that there are many advantages if you order directly from a store. By getting suggestions and consultation from a professional, you can enhance the appeal of your existing design. Also, if you are particular about details, you will want to talk directly with them to create a work that matches your image. There are other benefits that come from communicating with a professional. While there are cases where people fail because they prioritize convenience, if you have an attitude of enjoying the design T-shirt making itself, you may be able to create the best piece of clothing.

Other Responses

What do you think are the advantages of ordering design T-shirts from a store ?

[You can ask for advice on what you are struggling with]

• I think it is in the fact that I can get advice on how to make the design in my head into a work of art. (50s / male / unemployed)
• I can solve my problems on the spot, and I feel secure because I see them face to face.
• I think I can get a lot of advice from a professional's point of view on areas that I can't decide on my own. (30's / female / housewife)
• I chose that because I think the advantage of ordering a design T-shirt at a store is that you can get consultation on the points you are worried about. (30's / male / office worker)
• I still think it is best to get an opinion from a professional. It is no use for an amateur to worry alone. (20's / male / freelance)
• Because some are actually more trustworthy face to face. (50's / female / housewife)
• The other side is a professional, so they can give me accurate advice and make things better. (30's / male / part-timer)
• Here it is. Sometimes it is faster to convey my feelings by talking directly to them. (40's / male / self-employed (sole proprietor))
• They can respond with detailed knowledge to things that I don't understand or have trouble with (40's/female/housewife)
• I think I can make a T-shirt with a better design and exactly what I want by taking my time and consulting with the customer. (30's / female / housewife)
• The advantage of ordering a T-shirt design at a store is that you can consult with the store about your problems. It is a big advantage because you can get advice from various layers of people at a physical store.
• I can consult with them about details and areas that I cannot decide on, and get professional advice (20s / female / part-timer).
• I think the advantage is that I can actually consult with them and get advice. (40's / female / housewife)
• I think the biggest advantage is that we can meet in person and communicate detailed details and requests on the spot. (30's / female / housewife)
• If you have a clear idea of what you want, you may be able to just order it, but if you are in a stage where you are not sure, you may need to consult with others to get an answer.
• Well, I guess this is because points that we can't see on our own may come up in the consultation. (40s / male / unemployed)
• I would be able to get appropriate answers to my problems at a store because they would be able to handle a lot of cases. (50's/Female/Part-time job)
• I think it is helpful in that I can get advice on various things that I am not sure about. (30's / male / company employee)
• I think I can make a better design if I listen to other people's opinions and use them as reference for my own design. (20's / Female / Company employee)
• I can get advice when I am not sure what to do. They are also somewhat flexible in terms of delivery dates. (40's / male / company employee)
• I'm sure the clerk, who seems to be a professional in that field, will be able to give me some good ideas. (40's / male / other professional)
• By consulting with them, I think we can avoid mistakes and make better products by listening to their ideas. (40s / male / unemployed)
• There is a limit to the amount of detailed instructions and consultation that can be provided over the Internet or by phone. It is easier to consult face to face. (40s / male / public employee)
• I think the sense of security and advice provided by face-to-face communication is the best advantage of all.
• It is more likely that I will be able to make what I want to make and be satisfied with it if I can talk to the customer directly and have them fix it or consult with me rather than ordering online (30's / female / company employee)
• I think it is good to be able to consult and get advice on various aspects such as design balance. (40's / female / part-timer)
• One of the advantages of ordering design T-shirts at a store is that you can consult with them about your concerns. (40s / male / unemployed)
• Because going directly to the store and talking with the store staff can lead to the prosperity of various opinions and the resolution of problems. (20's / male / student)
• I am the type of person who worries a lot, so it would be better to consult with them and get advice. (20's / female / unemployed)
• If it is your first time, you may not know a lot of things and feel uneasy. But it would be helpful if I could ask for advice. (40's / Female / Liberal trade / Freelance)
• It is possible to get good suggestions, but it is more important to get advice from someone who has experience on the points that are troubling you. (30's / male / company employee)
• Unlike the Internet, I think the advantage is that I can discuss and choose in person, and I can ask for advice. (30's / female / unemployed)
• It is the safest way to consult with someone while actually talking to them. I am worried about the internet. (50s / male / public employee)
• It is convenient because I can ask questions directly about what I am worried about, and I can also get information such as recommendations. (20s / female / student)
• I still think it is good to be able to consult with them on every detail.... (40's/Female/Part-time job)
• I think I would be able to make a decision if I had a third party's advice. It would be more helpful if it was face to face. (40's/Female/Part-time job)
• It depends on the quality of the clerk, but there are also people who can give me advice on design, etc. (20's / female / housewife)
• I have never designed anything before, so I think I would have a lot of trouble. It would be great if I could give a general image and have a staff member who can help me shape that image. (40's / female / office worker)

[Miscommunication is avoided.]

• Because I may not have to worry alone when I need various advices. (30's / female / company employee)
• It allows me to confirm whether my wishes are conveyed to the other party, and I think it will reduce problems such as delivery of something different from what I expected. (30's / female / housewife)
• Based on my past experiences, I thought this would be a good idea (20s / male / student).
• When ordering directly from a store, it is good to be able to discuss and confirm specifications and prices with the customer. (50s / male / freelance)
• The actual face-to-face communication allows me to convey the particulars of the detailed design (40s / male / part-time job).
• The advantage is that miscommunication can be avoided because direct communication is possible. (20's / Female / Student)
• The place where we can make good products because there is no chance of misunderstandings. (20's / Female / Contract worker)
• We can communicate nuances that cannot be conveyed by e-mail and place orders with mutual understanding. (50s / male / unemployed)
• Because I can get advice and it is greatly helpful. (30's / female / unemployed)
• I think it is safe to consult face to face because sometimes it is difficult to communicate well by e-mail or phone.
• I think that miscommunication can be avoided. (50's / male / company employee)
• I think it would be possible to avoid troubles as much as possible, such as the fact that the finished product is different from what I designed when I see it. (30's / male / self-employed (sole proprietor))

[I can get better suggestions]

• I think it is more reliable and better to get opinions from specialists that I am not aware of. (30's / female / housewife)
• Because I think I can do it more smoothly than by myself and get suggestions to make it better. (20's / male / freelance)
• All of them are likely to be there, but I would be happy to have some plus-on suggestions when I make some decisions and consult with them. (50's / male / company employee)
• Since I am consulting with a professional in this field, I am certain that the result will be more beautiful than what I, an amateur, can come up with. (50s / female / company employee)
• I think that is a big advantage because I can get a lot of ideas and advice when I consult at the store. (40's / female / housewife)
• Because I can directly ask their opinions about design, color, etc. (60's / female / housewife)
• If you order in a store, you can have a real conversation with each other because you are face-to-face (20's / Male / Company employee)
• Even if it is done according to my design, it will be distorted when I actually wear the T-shirt (40s / male / self-employed (sole proprietor))
• There is a high probability of failure if created based on amateur judgment, but the store is professional (40s / female / housewife)
• Professional opinions are often helpful and I can hear them directly. (60's / female / housewife)
• If I ask a store to do it, I can leave everything to them. (30's/Female/Part-time job)
• Because I can have a dialogue with them, I feel I can listen to their advice and ideas until I am satisfied with them. (20's / female / housewife)
• Because they can make suggestions in areas that I am not aware of. Because they are professionals and have experience. (40's / Female / Company employee)
• If it is a place that makes a lot of products, they may be able to point out problems that I don't know about myself (30's / female / part-timer)
• Just by having an expert who is familiar with the process come in and give advice, etc., it will be helpful and I think I can make it better. (50's/Female/Part-time job)
• It is a place where I can see and hear many things by meeting and talking with them in person. (40s / male / unemployed)
• Because it is better to rely on professionals in the field for anything. (20s / male / student)
• Because I think there is a possibility to get better suggestions from someone with expertise. (30's / female / company employee)
• It is fun to come up with ideas that I couldn't come up with on my own, and to create something good. (40s / female / company employee)
• I think it would be good because they would be able to teach me methods and other things that I would not have thought of on my own. (20's / female / housewife)
• I think the advantage is that I would be able to get a lot of advice on what is troubling me and what I need to do. (30's / female / company employee)
• For those who are looking for a unique piece of clothing, it may be a good idea to ask for suggestions from a shopkeeper who is familiar with the product. (40s / male / office worker)
• If I could order directly from the store, I would be able to get even better suggestions than the ones I gave, and most importantly, I can actually look at the T-shirts while discussing my opinions, so I think that would be an advantage. (30s / male / unemployed)
• I think professionals know a lot of cases and could lend their knowledge. (40s / female / unemployed)
• They can give appropriate advice on trends and precautions. I think the ability to make suggestions is also important. (40s / male / company employee)
• The clerks are people who are better at such things than those who ask. If you are having trouble, of course you can ask for advice, and above all, you can get suggestions from a position several steps ahead of you. Even if you are a skilled client, I think it is very beneficial to hear another point of view from a sales clerk. (Teenager / Female / Student)
• I think I can get a better designed T-shirt if I take into account the opinions of the store staff. (40's / female / housewife)
• If I can ask for suggestions, the design doesn't have to follow the catalog. (40's / Female / Other professional)
• Because they are specialists and I think they will consult with me on good design ideas and materials to be used. (20's / female / student)
• I can get a lot of advice from people on site. You can't understand unless you are in the field (40's / male / company employee)
• I thought that they might be able to tell me something that I would not have thought of on my own. (30's / female / unemployed)
• I think the best way is to have a professional in the field help us. (50s / male / company employee)
• I think that's a good point because I don't have to worry about the clothes I ordered being different from my image or not knowing which clothes to match. (10s / Female / Part-timer)
• Because by getting suggestions and advice from the store staff, there is a high possibility that the T-shirt will be more ideal than my own design. (50s / male / company employee)
• I feel that they would be able to give me advice on color combinations and other things to consider when printing. (30s / male / contract dispatched worker)
• I get suggestions that I hadn't thought of, so that's an advantage. (10s / female / student)
• On my own, I still tend to be biased in my thinking and taste. I would like to refer to the opinions of store owners. (20s / male / student)
• Because I can get better suggestions that I couldn't come up with by myself if I ask a store (20's / male / company employee)
• It is easy to tell them what I want, and I can directly ask for detailed suggestions on better ways to do things. (50's / Female / Liberal trade / Freelance)
• I think we can make a better product than we could on our own because I think the store staff will look at it from a professional and broader perspective than our own (20s / female / company employee)
• I think the advantage of ordering design T-shirts at stores is that you can often get better suggestions from specialists (30s / male / company employee).
• Because I can order after listening to and understanding my requests. I can place an order. I feel safe (30's / male / contracted worker)
• I think the advantage is that I can get suggestions and pointers about mistakes and how it will look when printed. (20s / female / student)

[Other]

• I guess it would be a place where I could get a lot of advice. It might depend on the store. (30's / male / unemployed)
• To avoid being suspected of being a mistress or having an affair, dishes, slippers, and shoes should not be hidden! (40's / Female / Liberal trade / Freelance)
• Because I can choose one that is closer to the ultimate design T-shirt I am looking for. (40s / male / unemployed)
• It is to be able to examine the actual samples while looking at them. It eliminates discrepancies in color and texture. (40s / male / company employee)
• I think it is because I can make a higher quality product than if I print or remake it at home, etc. (20's / Female / Student)
• I buy in stores because it is better to check the size and material by touch. (20's/Female/Part-time job)
• I guess the advantage of ordering T-shirts designed in stores is that you can do it without fail (30s / male / office worker).