# Quirky Custom Creature Tees The Sharp Shirter Collection is Fascinating By Jennifer Gosnell | Published 2012-07-23 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-shirter1 References: [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/sharpshirter?page=5) & [etsy](http://www.etsy.com/shop/sharpshirter?ref=pr_shop_more) The '[Sharp Shirter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sharp-type)' [Etsy](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arcade-clock) shop run by Dan Lachman has the perfect balance of fun and quirky. The fascinating creature tees are created in a unisex design so everyone can get in on the fun. Whether punching a shark or bear is your thing, these t-shirts offer a variety of whacky designs that are a [graphic designer's dream](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-kenshi-yonezu). Founded in 2004, Sharp Shirter was created by Dan Lachman, a video-game lover who took his love of graphics to screening shirts rather than the small screen games. His expansive collection has a sea-creature focus that is merged with a sense of triumph as humans are pictured overcoming the ferocious beasts. The G.I. Joe Kitty inspiration plays on the intense cat obsession on the web while adding some hilarious (and adorable) militantly graphic appeal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Custom T-shirts:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop an online platform that allows users to easily create and order custom-designed t-shirts. - **Unisex Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create a gender-inclusive clothing brand that offers stylish and comfortable apparel for all genders. - **Graphic Design Merchandise:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with graphic designers to create a line of merchandise featuring unique and eye-catching designs. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **E-commerce:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Implement augmented reality technology to allow customers to virtually try on and customize clothing items before purchase. - **Fashion:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Utilize sustainable materials and innovative manufacturing techniques to create eco-friendly fashion products. - **Graphic Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop a digital platform that connects graphic designers with potential clients for freelance design projects. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Adorable Monster-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-monsters.md) - [Creature-Inspired Home Good Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/charles-jeffreys-loverboy.md) - [Playful Character Graphic Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monsters-collection.md) - [Limited-Edition True Crime Stores](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/serial-killer-shop.md) - [Animated Turtle Clothing Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sheins-teenage-mutant-ninja-turtles.md) - [Graphic Anime-Themed Shirts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-10.md) - [Effortless AI T-Shirt Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/super-t.md) - [Bold Anime-Inspired Streetwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/geeks-rule-hellsing.md) - [Horror Manga-Inspired Graphic Tees](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/uniqlo-and-junji-ito.md)