Graphic
Shirt
This design was created as part of a class project where each student developed a logo concept for the Palisade Peach Festival. The challenge was to balance a fun, welcoming tone with a professional identity that could work across posters, shirts, and other materials.
I focused on what everyone comes for, the peach itself. The bright, juicy centerpiece sits against soft sky tones with curling vine flourishes that add an organic, handcrafted feel. The lettering was designed to echo that balance between classic and fresh: bold, readable, and full of small decorative details.
Looking back, there are definitely tweaks I’d make now (especially in spacing and kerning), but it still feels like one of my most cohesive early pieces—a design that captured the joy and simplicity of the event even if it didn’t end up being chosen.
Reflection:
This was one of the first times I saw how design competitions test both creativity and presentation. It taught me to value refinement and clarity, and that even unselected work can mark a key moment in growth.
This was one of the first times I saw how design competitions test both creativity and presentation. It taught me to value refinement and clarity, and that even unselected work can mark a key moment in growth.
Tools: Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop