Translator-Themed Merchandise: Gauging Interest in Printable Designs for Translators–Your Thoughts?

Lieven Malaise wrote:

Perhaps you could ask this as a poll question. The poll output will be more significant than the few responders in this thread.

Necdet Balta wrote:
* Are there any particular themes, jokes, or references you'd love to see on translator merchandise?

Necdet Balta wrote:



Thank you for suggesting the poll idea. I wish I could do that, but unfortunately it looks like polls are a paid-members feature. We non-paying members can't submit polls. 😕

I'm still really keen to get some feedback on my question though. Do you know of any other ways I could gather opinions from fellow translators? Maybe there's another platform where I could post this? I'd really appreciate any suggestions you might have. Always value your input!

Best,
Necdet

Necdet Balta wrote:

Hello fellow translators and language enthusiasts!

I'm reaching out to our community to gauge interest in a potential new venture I'm considering: printable designs for translator and language-themed merchandise. As someone who's passionate about both design and languages, I'm exploring the idea of creating a line of products that celebrate our profession and our love for linguistics.

These designs would be tailored specifically for translators, interpreters, language teachers, and language enthusiasts. They could be applied to various items such as:

* Apparel (T-shirts, hoodies, sweatshirts)
* Kitchenware (mugs, water bottles)
* Wall art (posters, prints)
* Accessories (tote bags, laptop sleeves)

The idea is to offer these designs both as digital downloads for those who prefer to print their own merchandise and as physical products for those who want ready-made items. This will be a print-on-demand business, with items available for sale on popular online marketplaces for digital and handmade goods.

I'm curious to know:

* Would you be interested in purchasing such items for yourself or as gifts for colleagues?
* What specific products would you like to see?
* Are there any particular themes, jokes, or references you'd love to see on translator merchandise?

To be clear, I'm assuming the designs themselves would be appealing – I'm more interested in understanding if there's a demand for this type of product in our field. If not, I'd love to hear your thoughts on what kinds of products or services you feel are missing in the translation and language community.

Your input is invaluable in helping me determine whether to pursue this project or perhaps pivot to something else that would better serve our community. Please share your honest thoughts and suggestions – all feedback is welcome!

Thank you for your time and insights. I look forward to reading your responses and potentially creating something that resonates with our shared passion for languages and translation.

Best regards,
Necdet