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    Camille Dupont

    Creative Director & Head of Design

    Award-winning graphic designer who believes everyone can create something beautiful. Camille built RareCustom's design tools to be intuitive enough for beginners and powerful enough for pros.

    Graphic Design
    Typography
    UX/UI Design
    Brand Identity
    Design Education

    About Camille

    Camille Dupont is the creative force behind RareCustom's visual identity and design tools. With a BFA in Graphic Design from Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) and over nine years of professional design experience, Elena brings both artistic vision and technical precision to everything she touches.

    Before joining RareCustom, Elena worked as a Senior Designer at a major sportswear brand where she designed graphics for team uniforms, fan merchandise, and limited-edition collections. She also spent three years at a boutique design agency in Brooklyn, creating brand identities for startups and small businesses. Her work has been recognized by the AIGA (American Institute of Graphic Arts) and featured in Communication Arts and Print Magazine.

    Camille's passion at RareCustom goes beyond creating beautiful designs—she's obsessed with making design accessible. She architected the platform's canvas-based design tool from the ground up, testing it with hundreds of first-time designers to ensure that someone with zero design experience can create a professional-looking product in under 10 minutes. Her design philosophy: "Great design isn't about talent—it's about having the right tools and a little bit of guidance."

    She writes RareCustom's design-focused blog content, covering everything from font selection and color theory to layout principles and design trends. Her beginner's guide series has helped thousands of customers go from "I can't design" to "I just designed my first shirt."

    When she's not designing, Elena teaches a free online illustration workshop, tends to her rooftop garden in Brooklyn, and is working on a children's book about a girl who designs t-shirts for magical creatures.

    Credentials

    • BFA Graphic Design, Rhode Island School of Design (RISD)
    • AIGA Member
    • Featured in Communication Arts & Print Magazine
    • 9+ years professional design experience
    • Former Senior Designer, major sportswear brand

    Articles by Camille

    38 articles
    Custom Rug Design Trends 2026: What's New in Personalized Floor Art
    custom rugs
    14 min read
    Custom Rug Design Trends 2026: What's New in Personalized Floor Art
    Discover the top custom rug design trends for 2026 including warm neutrals, sustainable materials, AI-powered design, pet portraits, and washable rug innovations.
    October 15, 2026
    Custom Blanket Design Trends 2026: What's New in Personalization
    custom blankets
    13 min read
    Custom Blanket Design Trends 2026: What's New in Personalization
    Discover the top custom blanket design trends for 2026. From AI-powered design tools to sustainable materials, minimalist aesthetics, and tech-integrated blankets.
    September 25, 2026
    Custom Golf Ball Design Trends 2026: What's New in Personalization
    custom golf balls
    12 min read
    Custom Golf Ball Design Trends 2026: What's New in Personalization
    Explore the top custom golf ball trends for 2026 including UV printing advances, eco-friendly materials, minimalist branding, tech-integrated balls, AI designs, and premium packaging.
    September 5, 2026
    Best Logo & Text Design Tips for Custom Golf Balls
    custom golf balls
    13 min read
    Best Logo & Text Design Tips for Custom Golf Balls
    Master golf ball logo and text design with expert tips on print area sizing, font selection, color contrast, and layout. Avoid common mistakes and create stunning custom golf balls.
    August 30, 2026
    Custom Phone Case Design Trends 2026: What's Hot This Year
    trends
    14 min read
    Custom Phone Case Design Trends 2026: What's Hot This Year
    Discover the hottest custom phone case design trends for 2026 including MagSafe ecosystem expansion, crossbody cases, Y2K revival aesthetics, AI-generated art, minimalist designs, 3D textures, and trending color palettes.
    August 12, 2026
    Best Fonts, Colors & Layouts for Phone Case Design: The Complete Guide
    design tips
    13 min read
    Best Fonts, Colors & Layouts for Phone Case Design: The Complete Guide
    Master phone case design with expert guidance on typography, color palettes, layout composition, camera cutout integration, and common design mistakes. The definitive guide to creating stunning custom phone case designs.
    August 4, 2026
    Custom Sticker Trends 2026: The Designs, Materials, and Styles Dominating This Year
    trends
    12 min read
    Custom Sticker Trends 2026: The Designs, Materials, and Styles Dominating This Year
    Explore the top custom sticker design trends for 2026 including holographic finishes, AI-generated art, Y2K revival, smart stickers, and complex die-cut shapes reshaping the industry.
    July 5, 2026
    Best Fonts, Colors & Layouts for Custom Sticker Design: A Visual Guide
    design tips
    12 min read
    Best Fonts, Colors & Layouts for Custom Sticker Design: A Visual Guide
    Master sticker typography, color palettes, and layout composition with this visual guide to creating custom sticker designs that look professional at any size.
    June 27, 2026
    Custom Tumbler Trends 2026: The Designs, Materials, and Styles Dominating This Year
    trends
    12 min read
    Custom Tumbler Trends 2026: The Designs, Materials, and Styles Dominating This Year
    Discover the top 8 custom tumbler design trends for 2026: 40oz hydration tumblers, laser-engraved minimalism, gradient wraps, sustainable materials, soft-touch coatings, personalized names, smart features, and dual-purpose lids.
    June 5, 2026
    Best Fonts, Colors & Layouts for Custom Tumbler Design: A Visual Guide
    design tips
    12 min read
    Best Fonts, Colors & Layouts for Custom Tumbler Design: A Visual Guide
    Master tumbler typography, color palettes, and layout composition for stainless steel, plastic, and glass tumblers. Practical design rules for sublimation, laser engraving, and UV printing.
    May 28, 2026
    Custom Mug Trends 2026: Top Design Ideas and Emerging Styles
    inspiration
    8 min read
    Custom Mug Trends 2026: Top Design Ideas and Emerging Styles
    Stay ahead with the biggest custom mug trends for 2026 — matte finishes, earth tone palettes, retro typography, AI-generated art, minimalist branding, and personalized photo collage techniques.
    May 4, 2026
    Best Fonts, Colors, and Layouts for Custom Mug Design
    design tips
    10 min read
    Best Fonts, Colors, and Layouts for Custom Mug Design
    Master mug design with expert guidance on font pairing, color contrast on ceramics, layout composition for curved surfaces, and common design mistakes that ruin otherwise great mugs.
    April 26, 2026
    How to Design a Custom Poster: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide
    how to
    7 min read
    How to Design a Custom Poster: Step-by-Step Beginner Guide
    Learn how to design a custom poster from scratch with this beginner-friendly guide. Covers purpose, sizing, color palettes, typography, layout, image handling, design tools, and file preparation for print.
    April 23, 2026
    Large Custom Tote Bags for Travel, Work, and Beyond
    inspiration
    12 min read
    Large Custom Tote Bags for Travel, Work, and Beyond
    Find the best large custom tote bags for travel, work, and everyday carry. Compare oversized tote dimensions, material options for heavy loads, reinforcement features, and branding strategies for maximum visibility.
    April 19, 2026
    Custom Tote Bags with Zipper: Secure and Stylish Options
    design tips
    9 min read
    Custom Tote Bags with Zipper: Secure and Stylish Options
    Discover custom tote bags with zipper closures — top zip, hidden zip, and convertible styles. Learn about zipper types, material pairings, use cases for commuting and travel, and how to design secure branded tote bags.
    April 17, 2026
    Custom Quote Posters: 20 Typography Ideas for Walls That Inspire
    inspiration
    7 min read
    Custom Quote Posters: 20 Typography Ideas for Walls That Inspire
    Discover 20 custom quote poster ideas with stunning typography. From minimalist designs to bold lettering, learn how to create personalized quote wall art that inspires, motivates, and transforms any room.
    April 11, 2026
    Custom Wanted Poster: Fun Ideas, Templates & How to Make Your Own
    inspiration
    6 min read
    Custom Wanted Poster: Fun Ideas, Templates & How to Make Your Own
    Create a custom wanted poster for parties, gifts, pet adoption, or just for fun. Explore Western, FBI, humorous, and anime-inspired wanted poster styles with design tips and template ideas.
    April 7, 2026
    Custom Hat Trends 2026: Leather Patches, Tonal Embroidery, and Eco Materials
    trends
    7 min read
    Custom Hat Trends 2026: Leather Patches, Tonal Embroidery, and Eco Materials
    Explore the biggest custom hat trends for 2026 — leather patch dominance, tonal and tone-on-tone embroidery, sustainable materials, vintage washed finishes, mixed-media decoration, and the rise of performance lifestyle hats.
    April 2, 2026
    Best Fonts, Patterns & Graphics for Custom Sock Designs
    design tips
    9 min read
    Best Fonts, Patterns & Graphics for Custom Sock Designs
    Master typography, repeat patterns, and graphic placement on custom socks. Learn which fonts stay readable on cuffs, how to build seamless tile patterns, and how to adapt logos for the sock canvas.
    March 27, 2026
    Best Fonts, Colors, and Graphics for Custom Hat Embroidery
    design tips
    7 min read
    Best Fonts, Colors, and Graphics for Custom Hat Embroidery
    Discover the best fonts, color combinations, and graphic styles for custom hat embroidery. Covers embroidery-friendly typography, thread color pairing, logo simplification techniques, and design mistakes to avoid.
    March 25, 2026
    Custom Sock Design Trends 2026: Bold Patterns, Retro Revival & Sustainable Style
    trends
    7 min read
    Custom Sock Design Trends 2026: Bold Patterns, Retro Revival & Sustainable Style
    Explore the hottest custom sock design trends for 2026. From bold geometric patterns and retro argyle to mismatched pairs and gender-neutral palettes, discover what styles are driving demand.
    March 25, 2026
    Custom Jersey Design Trends 2026: Gradients, Retro Revivals & Performance Innovation
    trends
    5 min read
    Custom Jersey Design Trends 2026: Gradients, Retro Revivals & Performance Innovation
    Explore the biggest custom jersey design trends of 2026 including gradient color flows, retro throwback aesthetics, asymmetric patterns, glow-in-the-dark elements, and smart fabric innovation.
    March 21, 2026
    How to Design a Custom Pillow: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
    how to
    10 min read
    How to Design a Custom Pillow: Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
    Follow this beginner-friendly step-by-step guide to design your own custom pillow. Learn how to choose the right size, upload artwork, add text, select fabric, and order your personalized pillow online.
    March 6, 2026
    Crew vs. Ankle vs. Knee-High: Choosing the Right Custom Sock Style
    how to
    9 min read
    Crew vs. Ankle vs. Knee-High: Choosing the Right Custom Sock Style
    Compare no-show, ankle, quarter, crew, and knee-high custom sock styles. Learn which length fits your activity, audience, and design goals with size and trend data for 2026.
    March 5, 2026
    How to Design a Custom Jacket: Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide
    how to
    12 min read
    How to Design a Custom Jacket: Step-by-Step Beginner's Guide
    Learn how to design a custom jacket from scratch with this step-by-step beginner's guide. Choose your style, select materials, pick decoration methods, and place your order with confidence using our custom jacket design tool.
    March 4, 2026
    Best Fonts for Custom Jersey Designs: Numbers, Names & Team Typography
    design tips
    5 min read
    Best Fonts for Custom Jersey Designs: Numbers, Names & Team Typography
    Choose the right fonts for your custom jersey numbers and names. Explore athletic, modern, retro, and sport-specific font styles with readability and distance visibility tips.
    March 3, 2026
    How to Design Custom Embroidered Hats: Complete Beginner's Guide
    how to
    9 min read
    How to Design Custom Embroidered Hats: Complete Beginner's Guide
    Learn how to design custom embroidered hats from scratch. Covers hat anatomy, choosing decoration methods, preparing artwork for embroidery digitizing, selecting hat styles, and placing your first order with confidence.
    March 1, 2026
    Adding Names, Numbers & Logos to Custom Jerseys: The Complete Roster Guide
    design tips
    5 min read
    Adding Names, Numbers & Logos to Custom Jerseys: The Complete Roster Guide
    Master the art of jersey personalization. Learn number sizing rules, name placement, logo formatting, roster management, and how to order individual player jerseys for your team.
    March 1, 2026
    Custom Photo Pillows: Resolution, Cropping & Color Tips for Perfect Prints
    how to
    12 min read
    Custom Photo Pillows: Resolution, Cropping & Color Tips for Perfect Prints
    Learn the essential photo preparation tips for custom pillow printing, including minimum resolution requirements, cropping techniques for different pillow shapes, and color matching from screen to fabric.
    February 27, 2026
    Custom Shaped Keychains: Die-Cut, 3D & Novelty Designs Explained
    how to
    11 min read
    Custom Shaped Keychains: Die-Cut, 3D & Novelty Designs Explained
    Learn how custom shaped keychains are made including die-cut acrylic, custom metal molds, and 2D vs 3D PVC designs. Covers design file requirements, popular shapes, cost factors, and brand differentiation strategies.
    February 26, 2026
    Custom T-Shirt Design Trends for 2026: What's Hot Right Now
    trends
    9 min read
    Custom T-Shirt Design Trends for 2026: What's Hot Right Now
    Discover the biggest custom t-shirt design trends for 2026. From retro typography to AI-assisted designs, eco prints, and oversized fits. Stay ahead of the curve.
    February 26, 2026
    Custom Leather Jackets: Styles, Materials & What You Can Customize
    design tips
    9 min read
    Custom Leather Jackets: Styles, Materials & What You Can Customize
    Explore custom leather jacket styles from biker and racer to bomber and moto. Learn about genuine vs faux leather, customization methods like embossing and painting, sizing tips, and care advice.
    February 23, 2026
    Custom Acrylic Keychains: Design Guide, Printing Tips & Trending Ideas
    how to
    10 min read
    Custom Acrylic Keychains: Design Guide, Printing Tips & Trending Ideas
    Learn everything about custom acrylic keychains from material types and printing methods to trending design ideas. Covers clear, glitter, frosted, and holographic acrylic plus UV printing tips and file requirements.
    February 22, 2026
    Custom Hoodie Design Trends 2026: Streetwear, Oversized & Beyond
    trends
    4 min read
    Custom Hoodie Design Trends 2026: Streetwear, Oversized & Beyond
    Stay ahead with the biggest custom hoodie design trends for 2026. From oversized fits to vintage washes, streetwear aesthetics, and minimalist typography.
    February 21, 2026
    Best Fonts for Custom Crewneck Sweatshirt Designs: Typography That Pops on Fleece
    design tips
    4 min read
    Best Fonts for Custom Crewneck Sweatshirt Designs: Typography That Pops on Fleece
    Discover the best fonts for custom crewneck sweatshirts. Learn which typefaces work for printed and embroidered designs, plus font pairing rules and sizing minimums for fleece.
    February 12, 2026
    25 Best Fonts for Custom T-Shirt Designs (With Visual Examples)
    design tips
    14 min read
    25 Best Fonts for Custom T-Shirt Designs (With Visual Examples)
    Discover the 25 best fonts for custom t-shirt designs. Font pairing tips, readability rules, and visual examples for every style. Free design tool inside.
    February 12, 2026
    Best Fonts for Custom Hoodie Designs: Typography That Pops on Fleece
    design tips
    5 min read
    Best Fonts for Custom Hoodie Designs: Typography That Pops on Fleece
    Discover the best fonts for custom hoodie designs. Learn which typefaces work on fleece fabric, how to pair fonts, and typography tips for maximum readability.
    February 9, 2026
    Custom Sweatshirt Design Trends for 2026: What's Hot in Crewneck Fashion
    trends
    4 min read
    Custom Sweatshirt Design Trends for 2026: What's Hot in Crewneck Fashion
    Explore the hottest custom sweatshirt design trends for 2026. From oversized silhouettes and garment-dyed vintage to tonal embroidery and varsity graphics.
    February 7, 2026

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