T1D Merch

Hi! I designed these products to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes, starting with helping people understand what T1D actually is. One of the most common misunderstandings is that T1D is the same as diabetes in general, which often leads to unfair judgment toward people living with it. I wanted to break that misconception, so I created the slogan "Every One Matters". All profits from sales are donated to the Korean Society of Type 1 Diabetes, one of the leading organizations in Korea working to raise awareness and support the T1D community.

3 products

HOW THE MERCH STARTED

Choosing My Bright Colors

One of the hardest challenges for people with T1D is depression. It can come from many things, but one big reason is the constant management and stress. You can’t just eat something when you want to; you always have to calculate first. Can I eat this? How many carbs does it have? Will my blood sugar spike? Even if I take insulin, is this too much sugar? These thoughts repeat every single day, even over something small like a slice of chocolate cake or a scoop of ice cream, th

Nathan Kim

The Cozy Heart

Since preschool, I’ve been one of those boys who just can’t get out of sweatpants, sweatshirts, and hoodies. I tried jeans a couple of times, but they’re just not for me. Other than when I have to wear dress clothes or formals for class, I live in sweats and hoodies. That’s why my merch line had to be all hoodies and sweatshirts. Otherwise, it wouldn’t really represent who I am, and I wouldn’t be the right person to make it. The reason I’m saying this is because one of the mo

Nathan Kim

The Story Behind Every One Matters

I designed this merch to raise awareness for Type 1 Diabetes (T1D), starting with helping people understand what T1D actually is. One of the most common misunderstandings is that T1D is the same as diabetes in general, which often leads to unfair judgment toward people living with it. I wanted to break that misconception, so I created the slogan Every One Matters. I used colors like pink and blue, my favorites, because they make me feel good and hopeful. Since people with T1D

Nathan Kim