This past week I sat down with Santiago artist Adam Muniz(12) for an exclusive interview regarding his new business, Adam’s Shirts and Designs. What started out as a project for an AP art class has developed into quite the métier. Muniz’s unique designs are eye catching, faltering, and quite down to earth. The proceeds will be donated to Santiago’s art department. Check out the full interview down below:

Interviewer: Whose idea was it behind the shirts?
Muniz: It was originally mine, but after consulting with Magi, the [AP] art teacher, I officially went through with the idea. Zach[Garcia (12)] then hopped along after me and so he began making his own shirts.
Interviewer: and who is Zach(12)?
Muniz: The other guy, who did shirts for the latest fashion show.
Interviewer: Is he the other co-founder of this business?
Muniz: We’re not actually in a business together. It’s just kind of like both of us doing our own thing, but it’s the same concept.
Interviewer: Going off of that, who came up with the design[s]?
Muniz: We each have different designs that we came up with on our owns.
Interviewer: How did you come up with yours?
Muniz: ummm… Just sketching honestly. They’re random doodles that I’ve done and have expanded on them.
Interviewer: So there are multiple designs?
Muniz: Yes, there are multiple designs.
Interviewer: As to the color of the shirts, why did you choose white?
Muniz: In my opinion, white gives it the best detail.
Interviewer: Will the shirts be coming out in any other colors, like black for instance?
Muniz: Yeah, [they’ll] probably be black with white ink and possibly tie dye… And possibly other colors too!
Interviewer: You are selling the shirts, correct?
Muniz: Yes.
Interviewer: Do you have to preorder?
Muniz: You can, but it’s not necessary.
Interviewer: Where are these shirts being sold?
Muniz: Just around school, people can text me or hit me up on social media.
Interviewer: How much will the shirts be sold for?
Muniz: $10 for regular [print] shirts and then I have some that I’m hand painting which will be fifteen.
Interviewer: Going back to the color of the shirts, are you worried that the color white will affect the sales?
Muniz: No, white is a pretty generic color that everyone likes.
Interviewer: As for the money that comes with selling these shirts, is it a personal gain or is it going to a charity? What’s going on with that?
Muniz: Well, I do buy my own supplies, so some of the money is going back to me, but most of the money will be going back to the art program at Santiago as a donation.
Interviewer: What inspired you to do this?
Muniz: Well, the senior shirts this year really sucked, so I wanted to make my own and so I pursued that and made my own, which then lead me to make all my other designs.
Interviewer: Will it just be shirts or will you be designing other forms of clothing as well?
Muniz: I’ll go into jackets and long sleeves later, probably… And sweat pants, and hats, but that will be later and you’d have to order them specifically.
Interviewer: Earlier you stated that your designs were based off of doodles you had made previously, but is there a specific meaning behind them?
Muniz: They have a meaning to me personally, but I really just wanted to make shirts that were unique and that no one else would have. That’s just my thing. So I wanted to make my own art and my own shirts.
Interviewer: Is this something to expect from you from now on?
Muniz: Yes.
Interviewer: What’s in store for you next?
Muniz: Hopefully going outside of school, opening up my own pop shop, and selling my shirts there.
Interviewer: Any other comments or concerns?
Muniz: Nope.

The interview ended there, but Muniz’s unique and creative way to support a program that he believes in continues on. Look for him among the flow of Sharks here at Santiago to buy your shirt and support the art program today!