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Draft 2024: Spirit of Optimism

Through typography, color palette, custom patterning, illustration and stage design, we have meticulously incorporated a style guide to celebrate Detroit’s vibrant energy. From street pole banners, train wraps and stage design, our work seamlessly integrated into the Art Deco landscape of downtown.

 
 

Video feature from Michigan Live

 

We drew inspiration from the Guardian Building’s rich Italian tile work, vibrant color palette & the central piece of decor—an illuminated glass & bronze clock.

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Team Patterns

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Each of the 32 teams has a set of patterns, graphic elements, & custom Easter eggs. Research was elaborate & silly at any given point.

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Sponsor Patterns

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Samy Halim x NFL Illustration

We partnered with this talented French artist to collaborate on team illustrations. Our focus was geometric minimalism & clean lines to complement our modern Art Deco aesthetic. Samy’s work perfectly encapsulates a modern Art Deco aesthetic, and working with our in-house illustrator, Brent McCarthy, an aesthetic that suited the theme was established seamlessly.

View his process video on Instagram.

 
 

32-Team Patterns

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Draft Eve at Eastern Market

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Red Carpet at Fox Theater

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Green Room by Lowes

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Player Walkway

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Draft Stage

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Prospects & Celebrities

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Team Graphics on Stage

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700,000 Draft Fans

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Draft 2024 set a record with over 700,000 fans attending in person during the three-day weekend. This was the highest-viewed broadcast in Draft history.

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Spirit of Detroit

 

Fence Wraps & Bike Racks

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Light Pole Banners

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City Transport

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Billboards & Signage

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Merch & NFL Shop

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Mockups by Ayla Nucum, Cameron Etheredge & Rob Bourke

 

Our Team

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I felt lucky to be surrounded by such talent & so many inspiring creatives. I will always have fond memories of this group and the memories we made together.

 

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