Goals

Create an original t-shirt illustration for Baltimore Urban Birds (BIRB), blending local bird symbolism with playful and rebellious design elements for a community-driven apparel piece.

Contributions

Collaborated with the client to develop multiple illustration concepts centered around birds common to Baltimore City. Conducted visual research and explored ideas featuring birds engaging in human-like behaviors. Designed a final illustration of a cowbird spray-painting the organization’s logo—subtly nodding to the client’s Johns Hopkins affiliation through color choice (blue spray-painted eye). Produced the artwork using a combination of iPad illustration, Photoshop, and Illustrator. Prepared the final files with proper color separation and formatting for screen printing and delivered mockups for approval.

Outcomes

Produced a bold and memorable t-shirt design that met the client’s creative vision. Helped generate positive reception among the target community. Delivered production-ready artwork that translated successfully to print and supported initial product sales.