Client requested a logo for a new youth hockey organization with the name "Spartans". The design will be used for several age divisions with the potential for expansion to other cities and possibly multiple states.

SOLUTION

I created a professional logo and brand that is recognizable for many applications. Using the Spartan theme, the custom design can be reproduced in 1-3 colors to keep production costs practical.

BREAKDOWN

  • Lettering

Bold varsity letters meet the sharp, triangular serifs found in Greek writing chiseled onto stone

  • Spartan Warrior

Upright posture, looking ahead, symbolizing strength, courage, and readiness for any challenge

  • Hockey Stick

Instead of a sword, the hockey stick has become a tool and weapon for defeating opponents on the ice

  • Shield

Though not the classic disc shape, it combines round edges and sharp corners to be consistent with the design

Client requested a logo for a new youth hockey organization with the name "Spartans". The design will be used for several age divisions with the potential for expansion to other cities and possibly multiple states.

solution

I created a professional logo and brand that is recognizable for many applications. Using the Spartan theme, the custom design can be reproduced in 1-3 colors to keep production costs practical.

meaning behind it

  • Lettering

Bold varsity letters meet the sharp, triangular serifs found in Greek writing chiseled onto stone

  • Spartan Warrior

Upright posture, looking ahead, symbolizing strength, courage, and readiness for any challenge

  • Hockey Stick

Instead of a sword, the hockey stick becomes a weapon for defeating opponents on the ice

  • Shield

Though not the classic disc shape, it combines round edges and sharp corners to be consistent with the design

takeaways

I needed to be mindful that the final logo needed to meet the criteria of a standard logo. The challenge for was initially creating an fun illustration, but with too much detail. The end result is a balance of a dynamic graphic that can still be reproduced well for a variety of needs.

takeaways

I needed to be mindful that the final logo needed to meet the criteria of a standard logo. The challenge for was initially creating an fun illustration, but with too much detail. The end result is a balance of a dynamic graphic that can still be reproduced well for a variety of needs.

Logos

takeaways

  • Lettering

Bold varsity letters meet the sharp, triangular serifs found in Greek writing chiseled onto stone

  • Spartan Warrior

Upright posture, looking ahead, symbolizing strength, courage, and readiness for any challenge

Southern Trust

MISC Design

Nick is a designer and illustrator currently living in Virginia. He received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. At graduation, he was honored with the Rhodes Family Award, given to select graduates for outstanding achievement.

Nick is a designer and illustrator currently living in Virginia. He received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. At graduation, he was honored with the Rhodes Family Award, given to select graduates for outstanding achievement.

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about

Nick is a designer and illustrator living in Virginia Beach. He received his BFA from the School of Visual Arts in NYC. At graduation, he was honored with the Rhodes Family Award, given to select graduates for outstanding achievement.He's been featured by Xerox, Mad Magazine, Washington Monthly, and Netflix. He was the lead conceptual artist for James Carman’s award winning ET documentary, The Hidden Hand. Recently, he was the Art Director for "Intergalactic Godspeed", an educational animated series addressing environmental issues (in development).

case studies

ShaSha African Wear

( case study )

ShaSha is a small, independent fashion clothing line with only a few employees. They want to give the impression of being a much larger, professional company.

solution

Create a custom logo and brand that reflects the identify of Shasha's African roots, while keeping a modern aesthetic. The logo should be unique and scalable—from a garment tag to a runway show backdrop.

ShaSha is a small, independent fashion clothing line with only a few employees. They want to give the impression of being a much larger, professional company.

solution

Create a custom logo and brand that reflects the identify of Shasha's African roots, while keeping a modern aesthetic. The logo should be unique and scalable—from a garment tag to a runway show backdrop.

process

I gathered images of ShaSha's fashion collection online to find inspiration of patterns, shapes, and colors. I would create a couple logo drafts for the owner to review from.

version 2

The second draft is inspired by the precision of geometric shapes found in these examples—sharp angles, rounded edges, circular cutouts.

"Rising Son"

Kubo and the Two Strings

Officially licensed apparel via Threadless.com (Out of Print) | “Kubo and the Two Strings” is a fantastic tale inspired by Japanese lore. I wanted to capture a dynamic spirit of camaraderie with bold colors and an iconic rising sun, as depicted in Japan’s national flag.

"Rising Son"

Kubo and the Two Strings

"Rising Son"

Kubo and the Two Strings

Officially licensed apparel via Threadless.com (Out of Print) | “Kubo and the Two Strings” is a fantastic tale inspired by Japanese lore. I wanted to capture a dynamic spirit of camaraderie with bold colors and an iconic rising sun, as depicted in Japan’s national flag.

Officially licensed apparel via Threadless.com (Out of Print) | “Kubo and the Two Strings” is a fantastic tale inspired by Japanese lore. I wanted to capture a dynamic spirit of camaraderie with bold colors and an iconic rising sun, as depicted in Japan’s national flag.

Mobile > Size: Auto | Officially licensed apparel via Threadless.com (Out of Print) | “Kubo and the Two Strings” is a fantastic tale inspired by Japanese lore. I wanted to capture a dynamic spirit of camaraderie with bold colors and an iconic rising sun, as depicted in Japan’s national flag.

Mobile > Size: 0.875 | Officially licensed apparel via Threadless.com (Out of Print) | “Kubo and the Two Strings” is a fantastic tale inspired by Japanese lore. I wanted to capture a dynamic spirit of camaraderie with bold colors and an iconic rising sun, as depicted in Japan’s national flag.

"Wondrous Nightmare"

The Nightmare Before Christmas

From the classic “The Nightmare Before Christmas”, my design celebrates the whimsy and wonder of Jack Skellington’s unexpected adventure. The fern-like mountain evokes Santa’s cap, reincarnated reindeer become a flowing beard, while snowflakes and spider-webs blend holiday themes.

"Fearless"

Underdog

Officially licensed apparel via Threadless.com | In my design "Fearless", I wanted to champion all underdogs like our undersized caped crusader. Sometimes our courage cannot be overshadowed—even by 50ft robots.

"Bot Fight"

Big Hero 6

Officially licensed apparel via Threadless.com | For Disney's "Big Hero 6", I was inspired by Japanese woodblock prints to depict this battle between bots. Though the setting is futuristic, these opposing forces are as ancient as printmaking itself.

"Sub Mariner"

Zero's Subs

Concept for Zero's Subs t-shirt | Sink your teeth into this delicious design for this Oceanfront originating sandwich chain. Classic engravings inspired this appetite for adventure. Thankfully you don't have to travel 20,000 leagues to catch a sub worth diving for.

"Love Mob"

Broadcast Church

Four simple shapes to represent four simple letters, designed for Broadcast Church's volunteer ministry. Helping those in need can seem challenging, but sometimes the best outreach is within arm's reach. I wanted to create a graphic that speaks that idea—loving our communities can simply mean being there for someone.

Cliatt Reunion Shirt

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Client was seeking a reunion shirt for a large gathering. To work within their budget, a one color design was suggested. I chose the Bauhaus typeface because of its inviting sans serif appearance. Its lowercase glyphs also lend itself to be linked to other letters—emphasizing connection.I picked a vibrant Emerald Blue shirt that evokes the ocean. The seagull in the sun uses negative space to incorporate the shirt’s fabric, acting as second color for the cost of one. Both the client and I were very happy with the final product.

Mind of Michael

Michael Jackson Tribute shirt

I chose to handwrite lyrics from various songs in Michael’s career as if it were a diary entry—a more personal reflection of his heart and mind. He sang about healing our world, so I chose a sepia looking ink for a natural tone and a tan, recycled cotton material for the shirt (also adding to the effect of aged paper).

Popeye

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Two heads are usually better than one—unless that one has a familiar sailor's hat and a physics-defying pipe. Nearing 100 years old, Popeye can still land a timeless punch and several punchlines under his breath.

"Memories of Vulcan"

Leonard Nimoy Tribute Shirt

In this tribute shirt, I wanted to pay homage to Leaonard Nimoy's most iconic role as Spock. The rugged cliffs from his home planet are an illusion of the iconic Vulcan ears. His legacy will surely continue to live on and prosper.

"The Guardian"

Kung Fu Panda

With a heart as big as his appetite, Po has put his village on his back in this Kung Fu Panda design. A ship's sail becomes the feathers of the film's most fowl protagonist, Lord Shen. Outsmarted but not outmatched, our hero always finds a way.

"Beast and Fowl"

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Yowie. Yeti. Orang Pendek. Bigfoot. Sasqautch. Skunk Ape. The elusive wild one of the woods is often feared and revered. Nonetheless, this great beast is not too big to overlook the least among us. However the size our footprint is, all creatures leave an imprint on this earth.

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