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Custom handmade shadcn UI t-shirt awaiting an autograph

I Asked shadcn for an Autograph

folderCommunitycalendar-daysJan 21, 2026alarm-clock2 min

The beginning

It started with a genuine tweet. I reached out shadcn with a slightly unusual request. I wanted his autograph on my homemade T shirt.

Tweet asking shadcn for an autograph

My tweet asking shadcn for an autograph

The response

shadcn responding to the autograph request

shadcn's response to my tweet

I also received a reply from Evil Rabbit, Vercel's Founding Design Engineer.

Evil Rabbit from Vercel responding to the tweet

Evil Rabbit's response to my tweet

Support

Shadcn also tweeted "Someone Hire Tim" and I'm very grateful for his support.

shadcn tweeting Someone Hire Tim

shadcn's response to my tweet

The follow up

Some time later, I followed up on my request by referencing an old Vercel community post of mine.

Pauline P. Narvas from Vercel Community team responding

Pauline P. Narvas response to my tweet

Thanks to the amazing Pauline P. Narvas from the Vercel Community team, shadcn actually replied! He bookmarked the tweet, which gives me high hopes.

shadcn bookmarking the autograph follow-up tweet

shadcn's response to my tweet

Now, I'm preparing my custom handmade t-shirt and packaging it up for shipment. I'll be following up soon, and I'm crossing my fingers for another response.

Wish me luck! I'll keep you all updated on the journey.