Black tee with a humorous 'arborist hourly rate' breakdown chart—a funny, relatable design for tree professionals and woodworkers.
The story behind this design
A black tee that speaks directly to anyone in the tree-care profession through sharp, tongue-in-cheek humor. The design uses clean white text to lay out an escalating fee schedule: the base rate starts at a reasonable hourly wage, then climbs steeply depending on circumstances—watching, helping, working on it first, and skyrocketing when someone offers unsolicited advice. Small orange tree-branch icons dot the left margin like bullet points, adding a subtle profession-specific touch. The layout mimics a real price guide or service menu, making the joke land harder. The typography is straightforward and legible, letting the humor of the pricing structure do the work. It's witty without being mean-spirited, and instantly resonates with anyone who's fielded unsolicited suggestions about their work.
Who it's for
Arborists, tree surgeons, and forestry professionals who deal daily with questions, opinions, and 'helpful' advice from non-experts. Woodworkers and anyone in hands-on trades will appreciate the sentiment. Perfect gift for the tree professional in your life who has a sense of humor about their work, or for skilled tradespeople in general who understand the frustration of giving away knowledge.
