Track and field tee with bold text and medal-podium imagery—a witty, motivational design for athletes who'd choose the track over anything else.
The story behind this design
Simple, high-impact typography anchors this design. At the top, I'd Rather Be in fat, confident letters stretches across the chest, followed by Doing in equally bold white text below. A striking graphic sits in the center: a three-tier podium with medals hanging from ribbons, rendered in a clean, minimalist black-and-white line style. The podium stretches horizontally across the chest with a track-field grid pattern behind it, grounding it in the sport's arena. Below, Track & Field closes the message in bold capitals. The contrast between the clean, motivational text and the playful podium graphic creates a tongue-in-cheek vibe—it's serious about the sport while poking fun at the idea of wanting to be there more than anywhere else. The black-and-white palette on black keeps the design readable and classic.
Who it's for
Competitive track and field athletes who live for competition and the thrill of racing or jumping. Perfect for someone training for a big meet, recovering from an injury (wishful thinking), or simply obsessed with the sport. Makes a great gift for a teammate, friend, or family member of an athlete—it celebrates the sport's centrality to someone's life with humor and respect. Appeals to high school and college competitors, plus adult running clubs and field event enthusiasts.
