{"id":52977,"title":"Behind the Tee: The Story Behind the Let\u2019s All Be Kind & Are You Okay? Tees","description":"A look behind the designs created with my nephews, Charles and Arthur. What started as a fun family project became two heart-warming t-shirts \u2014 \u201cLet\u2019s All Be Kind\u201d and \u201cAre You Okay?\u201d \u2014 reminding us all to be kind, check in on one another, and spread a little joy.","content":"<p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/ozk72ooxqrwsewrz1k9kcuj5lqs6ficntuctwfrsjqnq3knd.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"ozk72ooxqrwsewrz1k9kcuj5lqs6ficntuctwfrsjqnq3knd.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/>Sometimes the best ideas come from the simplest moments and often, from the youngest voices around us.<\/p><p>This little project started as a way to spend time with my nephews, Charles and Arthur. I wanted us to have something fun to work on together, something we could look back on and smile about.<\/p><p>What began as a playful idea quickly became one of the most meaningful things I\u2019ve ever designed.<\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/kmjkbdlhx7sifrhy2ccjb2q1lsputmywbbu7cl4txgbhrntf.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"kmjkbdlhx7sifrhy2ccjb2q1lsputmywbbu7cl4txgbhrntf.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><h2>\ud83d\udcac Let\u2019s All Be Kind \u2013 by Charles<\/h2><p>I still remember Charles, at just three years old, saying <em>\u201cLet\u2019s all be kind.\u201d<\/em> It was such a pure, honest thing to hear from a child, and it stuck with me ever since.<\/p><p>At the time, I even thought it could make a great name for a kids\u2019 clothing brand, but life carried on, but the idea stayed tucked away\u2026 until now. When I started Hye Society, I knew I wanted that phrase to finally live on a t-shirt.<\/p><p><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/2hjmldioerqucprd9dspgdt1xxx8c08uhj03erdmvo5khmyg.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"2hjmldioerqucprd9dspgdt1xxx8c08uhj03erdmvo5khmyg.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><h2>\ud83d\udcad Are You Okay? \u2013 by Arthur<\/h2><p>Arthur\u2019s design came about a little differently. When I asked what he\u2019d like to put on a t-shirt, his first suggestion made us all laugh. Let\u2019s just say it wasn\u2019t exactly family-friendly.<\/p><p>After a few laughs (and some gentle negotiations), we landed on <em>\u201cAre you okay?\u201d<\/em> It felt perfect for him.<\/p><p>Arthur has always been very caring towards me, always running over to give me a hug when I pop over, or jumping on my lap to help him draw a Pok\u00e9mon. With a bit of help from my sister-in-law, we got both boys to write their words by hand, and I later digitised their handwriting using Illustrator and a custom crayon brush to keep that authentic, childlike feel.<\/p><p><\/p><p><img src=\"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/mm7kc3aedm2ar4cawj6mloswwlrcxrkfyy5txogfbrdyvawg.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" alt=\"mm7kc3aedm2ar4cawj6mloswwlrcxrkfyy5txogfbrdyvawg.jpg.jpg?w=1140&amp;v=2\" \/><\/p><h2>\ud83d\ude04 Seeing Their Designs Come to Life<\/h2><p>The moment they saw the final t-shirts, their faces lit up. Big smiles, full of pride and excitement. It wasn\u2019t just about making a product; it was about seeing something they created come to life.<\/p><p>Since these designs are also available in kids\u2019 sizes, it felt only right that each sale would help a children\u2019s charity. \u00a31 from every t-shirt goes to <strong>Great Ormond Street Hospital Children\u2019s Charity<\/strong>. An amazing organisation that supports children and their families through incredibly tough times.<\/p><p>Family has always been at the heart of Hye Society. I created the brand to leave something behind: a mark, a story, a piece of me.<\/p><p>These two designs capture a moment in time that I\u2019ll never forget, a reminder of laughter, innocence, and the simple messages that matter most.<\/p><p>Charles and Arthur poured their little hearts into these tees, and I couldn\u2019t be prouder of what they created. Their words say it all. A reminder to be kind, and to check in on the people around us.<\/p><h3>\ud83d\udc47 Check out Charles and Arthur\u2019s designs<\/h3><p>You can see their tees from the Off Script collection<strong> <\/strong><a target=\"_blank\" class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"#\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>here<\/strong><\/a> and share their message of kindness.<\/p><p><\/p>","urlTitle":"behind-the-tee","url":"\/blog\/behind-the-tee\/","editListUrl":"\/my-blogs","editUrl":"\/my-blogs\/edit\/behind-the-tee\/","fullUrl":"https:\/\/hyesociety.co.uk\/blog\/behind-the-tee\/","featured":false,"published":true,"showOnSitemap":true,"hidden":false,"visibility":null,"createdAt":1761608064,"updatedAt":1761855617,"publishedAt":1761855616,"lastReadAt":null,"division":{"id":387530,"name":"Hye Society"},"tags":[{"id":4217,"code":"behind-the-tee","name":"BehindTheTee","url":"\/blog\/tagged\/behind-the-tee\/"}],"metaImage":{"original":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sdaxbbmw8mlghe4eboma5bb9kf5hh1ihiy09wwkqr0yczsqx.jpeg","thumbnail":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sdaxbbmw8mlghe4eboma5bb9kf5hh1ihiy09wwkqr0yczsqx.jpeg.jpg?w=1140&h=855","banner":"https:\/\/images.podos.io\/sdaxbbmw8mlghe4eboma5bb9kf5hh1ihiy09wwkqr0yczsqx.jpeg.jpg?w=1920&h=1440"},"metaTitle":"Behind the Tee: Let\u2019s All Be Kind & Are You Okay?","metaDescription":"Discover the story behind Hye Society\u2019s heartfelt collaboration with nephews Charles and Arthur's \u201cLet\u2019s All Be Kind\u201d and \u201cAre You Okay?\u201d t-shirts.","keyPhraseCampaignId":null,"series":[],"similarReads":[{"id":51664,"title":"Behind the Tee: The Story Behind the Pomegranate T-Shirt","url":"\/blog\/behind-the-tee-the-pomegranate-t-shirt\/","urlTitle":"behind-the-tee-the-pomegranate-t-shirt","division":387530,"description":"\ud83c\udf77 The Story Behind the Pomegranate T-ShirtIt\u2019s hard to walk through a market in Armenia and not see a pomegranate.  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