Sports Graphics 2022-2023
Over 2022 and 2023, I had the opportunity to focus on sports-related graphics, significantly enhancing my skills and creativity. In 2023, I participated in various challenges to create graphics for professional sports teams. In 2022, I took the initiative to design social media graphics for the UAH Women's Soccer Team during my Senior season. This experience honed my typography, layout, motion graphics, and overall design skills, pushing me to think outside the box and develop engaging, innovative designs. By tackling these diverse and demanding projects, I refined my techniques and cultivated a more sophisticated approach to graphic design.
USL Match Graphic
I was asked to design a promotional graphic for the USL Championship match between Louisville City FC and San Antonio FC, set for Saturday, April 15 at 7:30 PM EST in Louisville. To ensure the graphic aligns with the USL Instagram page, I utilized the USL color scheme to maintain a neutral and cohesive look across teams. To emphasize the vibrant atmosphere of USL matches, I incorporated fan imagery into the USL logo, showcasing the electrifying fan experience that defines the league.
Memphis 901 FC Graphics
I was tasked with designing a poster and a social media graphic to promote the Home Opener on March 11 at 4 PM against Loudoun United at AutoZone Park. To highlight Memphis's rich musical history, I incorporated elements such as record albums and a record player into the designs. For the social media graphic, I included motion elements to create a dynamic and engaging visual experience that not only captures the excitement of the event but also resonates with the city’s vibrant music scene.
Louisville Bats Called-Up Graphic
I was tasked with designing a social media graphic for the Louisville Bats to celebrate Hunter Greene's promotion to the Cincinnati Reds. To make the graphic more dynamic, I played with perspective by turning the "called up" text into both the backdrop and the floor. I incorporated the Louisville Bats' colors, aligning with their Instagram page aesthetics. Lastly, I included phone imagery to creatively emphasize the "called up" theme.
FC Cincinnati Motion Graphic
For this project, I was tasked with adding motion to the match day graphic provided. I incorporated a smoke effect to reveal the text, reflecting the prominent role smoke plays in the FC Cincinnati game day experience for fans. Additionally, I animated the team logos and game details to guide the viewer’s attention to the key information. Lastly, to showcase my 3D animation skills, I included the 3D model I created of the mascot, Gary, having him pop in and point to the game time and location to direct fans’ eyes to this crucial information.
UAH Women's Soccer Graphics
In my final year playing soccer at the University of Alabama in Huntsville, I took the initiative to design graphics for the UAH Women's Soccer Instagram page. I created static graphics using Photoshop and experimented with motion graphics while learning the basics of After Effects. This experience helped me develop valuable skills in digital media and sports marketing.
