Hired by the Newport Beach Division 1 Lifeguards, I was tasked with creating a t-shirt design that captures the essence of this year's memorable moments and fun times. The brief called for a character-themed design featuring a lifeguard riding a shark. I began by sketching the concept by hand and then brought it to life digitally on my iPad, adding the stylization requested. My favorite part of this project was seeing my design come to life and getting to keep a shirt as a personal memento. The design was picked up by Florence Marine X, who then sponsored the manufacturing of the graphic.
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Project Brief
Process
Final Design
Project Brief
Division 1 lifeguard shirts 2024
Image: Lifeguard riding a shark with the buoy as a lasso
Needs to include the phrase: Division 1 Gods country
Placement:
Front: left pocket
Back: larger version or something else if you think it’ll be better with something different. Up to you.
Color: up to you. Fall western Orangey color maybe, your choice
In this style and texture, include the text "Division 1 Gods Country" similar to the example shown in the picture.
Process
Following the project brief, I began by sketching the initial design on paper to capture the core concept. I then scanned the sketch onto my iPad, tracing it to develop a polished digital image. To align with the design aesthetic outlined in the brief, I carefully applied color and made final adjustments based on feedback from the Captain.