Project Overview
A striking and expressive sweatshirt collection that channels the raw energy of manga illustration and street art aesthetics. Rendered entirely in high-contrast black and white, these designs highlight iconic anime-inspired characters frozen in dynamic poses. The collection blends urban sketch style with narrative intensity crafted for fans of Japanese pop culture and bold fashion expression.
Year of Completion: 2025
Status: Active
Graphic Design
Each sweatshirt bursts with illustrated life, featuring panels of sharp, hand-drawn characters in expressive linework. From bold facial closeups to action-packed vignettes, the compositions evoke the feel of a manga storyboard in motion. The layered placement of visual elements scattered dialogues, symbols, and brush-stroke effects—creates a raw, energetic texture across the garment, perfect for collectors and streetwear trendsetters alike.
Deliverables
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Original manga-style sweatshirt illustrations
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High-resolution print-ready garment templates
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3D sweatshirt mockups for digital campaigns
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Branded assets for fashion e-commerce and social media
Tools Used
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Adobe Illustrator
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Adobe Photoshop
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Procreate
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Midjourney (Concept Exploration)
Results Achieved
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Anime Streetwear Hype: Garnered interest from manga and cosplay communities across Europe and the Gulf.
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Pop Culture Features: Highlighted in urban fashion pop-ups and Tokyo-inspired digital lookbooks.
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Limited Edition Demand: Early release sold out on two platforms within the first 48 hours of launch.
Challenges & Solutions
Challenges Faced:
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Balancing intricate artwork with wearable clarity on fabric.
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Ensuring the illustration detail translated well to textile print at scale.
Solutions Implemented:
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Enhanced stroke precision using vector refinement and ink-density optimization.
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Conducted fabric overlay tests to lock in crispness and line integrity on different sweatshirt textures.
