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I Burned Out And Left My Job To Find Something I Would Enjoy, So I Started Drawing T-Shirts For Nerds Like Me. What Do You Think?
I worked as a freelance brand designer since I was 15. I was able to take care of myself ever since. I loved the next 8 years. They were incredible. But when I turned 23, the bullshittery of advertising industry (at least here, where I live, Czech Republic) caught up with me. Day by day the fun faded a little away. On my 27th birthday there I was, burned out candle on a cake.
This January I decided to leave and start over. I didn’t know what I will do. The only thing I enjoyed was drawing illustrations of what I always loved — space, future, science and fiction related things.
Rick and Morty helped a lot. Actually, it was because of R&M, Firewatch and The Oatmeal I decided to get up, draw the prints I wanted to wear but couldn’t find anywhere to buy, dig myself out of the shithole full of debts I put myself in by selling them and draw once more.
Now I’m learning to screenwrite so I could merge it into creating stories like those guys. And hopefully to move to LA. I don’t know how it will go, but after last ashy 6 years, there’s a little fire in me again. It was about time.
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Prashant Chaudhary 7 years ago
Earth and Mars! An endless journey of discoveries, theories and perceptions. It in itself is a rocket science.
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Mars schmars. What lies beneath the waters of our own planet is far more mysterious and interesting.
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Sapar Nurkamal 7 years ago
Seems like the Mars is the new love of the humanity :) I'll tell you it doesn't deserve it, it's tough and hostile!
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Sounds like you had a terrible vacation there or something. XD
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Vladimir Yordanov 7 years ago
Love this, but I would make earth and mars with their actual proportions (it still works, I checked!). Extra nerd spice :D
Michal Sobel 7 years ago
Really? It didn't work for me, the space ship in the middle looked kinda... funny.
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Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
My 16 year old son is high functioning autistic. His entire life is about preparing to possibly be on the Mission to Mars! He wants SO badly to be one of the first colonialists! He is gonna LOVE these shirts!
Rebekah 7 years ago
Love these. Love the simplicity. Love the style. Love the cleverness. Well done.
Amber Scarbrough 7 years ago
I love them all especially the mars ones. I'm going to school for astronautical engineering and software. Thanks for posting these
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Well, I hope you get us on Mars :).
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AmStick 7 years ago
These all are awesome! Good job! Hope you're finding it so much more relaxing and you've found your niche!
Lauren Towner 7 years ago
The layered planets (and dwarf planets lol) and moons are the best and most original designs. Excellent work.
Mark Fergel 7 years ago
Burnt out at 27 after 8 years in the field. Imagine being 51 after 20+ years in a field. :(
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
No. At this point I'm really happy to do something I enjoy after last six years. No matter how much money I get out of it.
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Andrea Pilíšková 7 years ago
Super trička, kde je seženu? :) Držim palce ať ti to vyjde jak chceš :)
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Díky! Tady www.sfsf.shop pokud chceš posílat do Česka tak vyber na detailu triku INT (to má levnější mezinárodní dopravu).
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TeeFav.com 7 years ago
Dude you're on the right track. If you want to collaborate I will post this shirt on one of my managed FB pages for free. Just PM me.
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Could you email me at michal@sfsf.shop where would you post it?
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Tina Mammoser 7 years ago
Currently doing an MSc in space tech and these are AWESOME! Now I just have to pick one. :)
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
@dzefrson ano, jen vyber INT verzi na detailu printu na sfsf.shop
Pausen 7 years ago
Is there a way to by them in europe somewhere else as teespring. Their delivery fees are insane. You pay delivery fees in full for every item in one delivery. I would have to pay 20 € fees for 5 shirts.
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Really, they should be able to bulk them. Did you choose the INT version on product detail?
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A Mueller 7 years ago
Great work! Would you do Logo Design too? I am thinking about getting a new one for my journey (which also came from burning out). But it would be about sailing. Have a look at www.sailing-tiki.at . If you are interested you will find contact form there. Anyway,all the best, we all deserve to be happy, healthy and relaxed
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Unfortunately no. I avoid doing those things these days.
Load More Replies... Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago
My 16 year old son is high functioning autistic. His entire life is about preparing to possibly be on the Mission to Mars! He wants SO badly to be one of the first colonialists! He is gonna LOVE these shirts!
Rebekah 7 years ago
Love these. Love the simplicity. Love the style. Love the cleverness. Well done.
Amber Scarbrough 7 years ago
I love them all especially the mars ones. I'm going to school for astronautical engineering and software. Thanks for posting these
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Well, I hope you get us on Mars :).
Load More Replies... AmStick 7 years ago
These all are awesome! Good job! Hope you're finding it so much more relaxing and you've found your niche!
Lauren Towner 7 years ago
The layered planets (and dwarf planets lol) and moons are the best and most original designs. Excellent work.
Mark Fergel 7 years ago
Burnt out at 27 after 8 years in the field. Imagine being 51 after 20+ years in a field. :(
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
No. At this point I'm really happy to do something I enjoy after last six years. No matter how much money I get out of it.
Load More Replies... Andrea Pilíšková 7 years ago
Super trička, kde je seženu? :) Držim palce ať ti to vyjde jak chceš :)
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Díky! Tady www.sfsf.shop pokud chceš posílat do Česka tak vyber na detailu triku INT (to má levnější mezinárodní dopravu).
Load More Replies... TeeFav.com 7 years ago
Dude you're on the right track. If you want to collaborate I will post this shirt on one of my managed FB pages for free. Just PM me.
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Could you email me at michal@sfsf.shop where would you post it?
Load More Replies... Tina Mammoser 7 years ago
Currently doing an MSc in space tech and these are AWESOME! Now I just have to pick one. :)
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
@dzefrson ano, jen vyber INT verzi na detailu printu na sfsf.shop
Pausen 7 years ago
Is there a way to by them in europe somewhere else as teespring. Their delivery fees are insane. You pay delivery fees in full for every item in one delivery. I would have to pay 20 € fees for 5 shirts.
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Really, they should be able to bulk them. Did you choose the INT version on product detail?
Load More Replies... A Mueller 7 years ago
Great work! Would you do Logo Design too? I am thinking about getting a new one for my journey (which also came from burning out). But it would be about sailing. Have a look at www.sailing-tiki.at . If you are interested you will find contact form there. Anyway,all the best, we all deserve to be happy, healthy and relaxed
Michal Sobel (Post author) 7 years ago
Thank you! Unfortunately no. I avoid doing those things these days.
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