[Rookie Taxi Driver Ch] Turning Our Catchphrase into a Sticker! The Story Behind "ARIGATAXI"
Hello everyone! It's Rookie Taxi Driver Ch.
Thank you so much for always watching my videos. Today, I have some very exciting news to share with you all!
We have finally turned our channel's catchphrase, "Arigataxi" (Arigato + Taxi), into an original physical sticker!
This is the very first piece of official merchandise I've always wanted to make. I thought a lot about the design, and decided to go with a classic, retro American-style round sticker.
Today, I’d love to share the details, my personal touches, and a little bit of the behind-the-scenes story of how this "Arigataxi" sticker came to life!
🚕 4 Key Design Features
I packed a lot of my personal favorites and my gratitude into this single sticker.
1. DeLorean × TAXI Roof Sign
Did you notice the car silhouette at the top? That’s right, it’s the iconic DeLorean from my absolute favorite movie, Back to the Future! I slapped a TAXI roof sign on it to give it a special twist that perfectly represents our channel.
2. YouTube Channel URL
I placed our YouTube channel URL right in the middle so that anyone who sees it can easily drop by and check out our videos.
3. The Main Logo: ARIGATAXI
Our catchphrase, "Arigataxi," is placed boldly in the center. The vintage-style font really brings out that classic, retro American vibe I was aiming for.
4. A Heartfelt, Hand-Typed Message
The English text at the bottom wasn't generated by AI—I typed every single word myself with all my heart.
“The word 'ARIGA-TAXI' is a combination of the Japanese words 'ARIGATO' and 'TAXI' With respect to all taxi drivers and passengers, and to all YouTube viewers and members.”
This is the true message behind the sticker.
🤝 Behind the Scenes: Co-Designing with AI Wilson!
Actually, I didn't create this design entirely on my own. I co-designed it with my trusty partner, AI Wilson, using a mix of design assets!
We used "Canva" as our design software. Wilson and I brainstormed and bounced ideas back and forth until we finally landed on this perfect retro design. After it was finished, I placed a small-batch order with a professional printing company to bring it to life.
📦 Shipping Dates and Sizing Info
The printing company is scheduled to ship the stickers out to me on May 18th! I am so incredibly excited for them to arrive.
Just a quick heads-up: In the mockup images (like the ones shown on the laptop or car window), the sticker looks a bit large—around 8cm in diameter—just so the design is easier to see. However, the actual sticker is 5cm in diameter.
It’s the perfect size to stick on the back of your smartphone, a notebook, or any of your favorite everyday items!
I made this "Arigataxi" sticker to express my daily gratitude to every single one of you. Please look forward to the day it finally reaches your hands!
Thank you so much for your continued support of Rookie Taxi Driver Ch.
Drive safely out there today! ARIGATAXI!
