A Little Time and a Keyboard: Transit Tees Products Inspired by Chicago, Designed and Produced Locally

Transit Tees Products Inspired by Chicago, Designed and Produced Locally

Friday, August 23, 2019



Chicago Designed and Produced Buttons and Magnets from Transit Tees

**Disclosure: I did receive complimentary products from Transit Tees in order to share their products with you. No other compensation was received. All opinions are 100% my own.

Transit Tees produces signature products reflecting iconic and nostalgic Chicago symbols, landmarks, novelties and more. Chicago's Transit Tees crafts quite a range of items from tees to coffee mugs to patches to button pins to backpacks to notebooks to prints and more. Overall, I have to say that I am pretty amazed by the number of products that Transit Tees offers as well as the company's ability to reflect so many unique aspects of Chicago. All Transit Tees products are designed locally and a good number are produced or printed locally.

Transit Tees Chicago Round Pinback Buttons look adorable on fall jackets!
Transit Tees Chicago Round Pinback Buttons look adorable on fall jackets!
Adding a Little Chicago Flare to Your Outfit:

I am always looking for a little flare to add to my outfits. What began as a search for a few back-to-school items ended up in discovering some cute buttons that I could add to my own outfits or bags. Transit Tees' adorable Chicago Round Pinback Buttons represent so much of the flavor of Chicago. Currently, there are 30 designs including The Chicago Theatre, Chicago Flag, Andersonville Water Tower, City Seal, Dala Horse, Sue's Skull, Chicago Style Hot Dog, Deep Dish Pizza, Dibs Chair and more. I told you -- Transit Tees really captures the flavor of Chicago in such an adorable way!

Transit Tees Dala Horse, Great Lakes and Chicago Flag buttons produced here in Chicago!
Transit Tees Dala Horse, Great Lakes and Chicago Flag buttons!
I chose three Chicago Round Pinback Buttons to try -- Great Lakes, Dala Horse and Chicago Flag. Oh, my they are so adorable! Enjoying a couple on my fall jacket:

Sporting Dala Horse and Chicago Flag Round Pinback Buttons from Transit Tees.
Sporting Dala Horse and Chicago Flag Round Pinback Buttons from Transit Tees.
The Chicago Round Pinback Buttons are just as adorable on backpacks:

Transit Tess Chicago Round Pinback Buttons add Chicago flare to your backpack!
Transit Tess Chicago Round Pinback Buttons add Chicago flare to your backpack!
Chicago Round Magnets Add a Little Chicago to Your Home, Locker or Even Office:

The Chicago Round Pinback Buttons are both designed and produced in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. I also tried out some of the Chicago Round Magnets which are also designed and produced in Wicker Park. The Chicago Round Magnets feature the same festive collection of Chicago themes as the buttons. For these, I chose the Andersonville Water Tower, Sue's Head, Chicago Style Hot Dog and The Chicago Theatre. Can you get a better Chicago mix?

The Chicago Theatre, Sue's Head, Andersonville Water Tower and Chicago Hot Dog Transit Tees Chicago Round Magnets.
The Chicago Theatre, Sue's Head, Andersonville Water Tower and Chicago Hot Dog Transit Tees Chicago Round Magnets.

Transit Tees Chicago Round Magnets add a little unique flare to lockers, refrigerators, office cabinets or any metal surface. My selection of magnets are so cute, I can't tell which I like best! Andersonville is one of my favorite neighborhoods in Chicago, so The Andersonville Water Tower makes me smile. The Chicago Theatre is so iconic making this magnet a great souvenir. When visiting Chicago, you can't miss Sue the T-Rex at Field Museum. Plus, who doesn't love a Chicago style hot dog? What a great collection! Both the magnets and pins are at great price points, so why not pick a few?

Chicago flare on my fridge with Chicago Round Magnets from Transit Tees
Chicago flare on my fridge!

I really love the products I tried from Transit Tees! Both the magnets and pins are great options for a little back-to-school flare, for your home and to accessorize. I love that they not only provide a way to show Chicago pride but also are made locally in Chicago. Transit Tees offers fabulous options for sharing your love of the flavor of Chicago and the perfect souvenirs to take a piece of the heart of Chicago home!

About Transit Tees:

  • Transit Tees was founded in 2001 by Tim Gillengerten. 
  • The company takes visuals from Chicago's metropolitan landscapes and neighborhoods transforming them into accessories, tees, artwork, home goods and more.
  • Items are designed in the local design studio and many are produced locally. Transit Tees' website has very good descriptions about where each item is designed and produced. 
  • Transit Tees can custom screen print tees, hoodies and other apparel. You can learn more on the Transit Tees Custom Design Page.
  • Transit Tees has locations in both Wicker Park and Andersonville. 
  • Transit Tees is PERFECT for that truly Chicago souvenir!
  • Chicago Round Pinback Buttons and Chicago Round Magnets are ideal souvenirs because they are designed and produced in Chicago.
  • Chicago Round Pinback Buttons and Chicago Round Magnets are also at amazing price points!
Transit Tees produces signature products reflecting the flavor of Chicago neighborhoods. Transit Tees designs their products in Chicago and a good number are produced or printed locally.

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