Project Overview
An energetic and bold notebook series dedicated to sneakerheads, skaters, and fans of underground urban culture. With its hand-drawn illustrations of iconic sneakers and custom skateboards, this series celebrates movement, identity, and youth rebellion. Built for creatives, teens, and trendsetters, it speaks the language of freedom, self-expression, and rhythm.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
The covers feature a collage-style layout of sketched sneakers (inspired by legendary Nike silhouettes) and colorful skateboards, set against a neutral background. Illustrated with bold outlines and subtle shadows, each shoe and board has a dynamic, sticker-like quality—popping off the page like collectibles. The eclectic mix of angles and textures gives the design its unmistakable skate-park vibe.
Ideal for streetwear boutiques, teen lifestyle brands, design schools, and merch tables at urban events or music festivals.
Deliverables
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Custom sneaker and skateboard illustrations in vector and PNG formats
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Print-ready cover layouts and scalable graphics
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Stylized 3D notebook mockups for retail and dropshipping
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Social media visuals for fashion and culture campaigns
Tools Used
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Adobe Illustrator (Vector Linework & Color)
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Procreate (Initial Hand-Drawn Concepts)
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Adobe Photoshop (Mockups & Shadow Layering)
Results Achieved
Streetwear Culture Crossover: Featured in curated youth fashion pop-ups, streetwear lookbooks, and independent art zines.
Influencer Buzz: Shared by sneaker artists, skater influencers, and TikTok reviewers in back-to-school hauls.
Brand Potential: Laid the foundation for a capsule collection including stickers, tote bags, and apparel patches.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Balancing realism with graphic illustration for mass appeal
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Avoiding clutter while showcasing multiple sneaker models
Solutions Implemented:
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Standardized lighting direction and scale to unify visuals
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Applied clean layout grids with dynamic negative space
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Offered alternate colorways for future seasonal variants
