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Tanuki Ukiyo‑e T‑Shirt Design Concepts — Batch 1

Date: 2025-06-25 Category: marketing Status: Design concepts generated, awaiting motif research for batch 2

Style Reference

Japanese ukiyo-e woodblock print style. Black ink on off-white fabric. Heavy cross-hatching and sumi-e ink textures. Single red accent color (for kanji stamps/signature). Bamboo forest elements.

Based on Moere's reference: a tanuki (raccoon dog) traveler character.

Generated Designs

1. Moon Tanuki

File: design-concepts/tanuki-moon.png Tanuki under a full moon. Kanji "月" (moon) with red stamp. Falling bamboo leaves. Classic ukiyo-e moon-viewing scene. Mystical/calm vibe.

2. The Journey

File: design-concepts/tanuki-journey.png Full-body tanuki traveler with massive backpack and sake bottle. Kanji "旅" (journey). Wind swirls and bamboo silhouettes. Adventure/story-driven vibe.

3. Tanuki Portrait

File: design-concepts/tanuki-portrait.png Close-up portrait with sly grin and woven kasa hat. Red seal with kanji "狸" (tanuki). Hokusai-style sun disk behind. Playful/streetwear vibe.

Next Steps

  • Marketing researcher is analyzing top-selling motifs for batch 2
  • Image producer will generate 3 more concepts based on researched motifs
  • Final designs will be uploaded as Printful product templates (Bella+Canvas 3001)