After the Pinion Pallooza shirts went over well, Mesa State College, now Colorado Mesa University, asked me to design the official Homecoming shirt for their “Get Up, Stand Up” campaign.
The theme was all about involvement, energy, and encouraging students to take part, so I wanted the design to feel bold and motivational without getting too complicated. I built it around a silhouette with a raised fist, inspired by Bob Marley, to give it a sense of movement, confidence, and unity.
The bright yellow on black gave it a strong, high-contrast look that felt a little like a poster, but still worked well as a shirt students would actually want to wear. The rays coming off the central figure helped push that sense of energy outward, while the “Get Up, Stand Up” and “Get Involved - RHA” messaging turned it into more than just an event shirt. It felt like a call to action.
This was one of those early projects that stuck with me because it showed me how design could do more than just decorate something. It could help build energy around an event and make people feel like they were part of something.
Tools: Adobe Illustrator | Adobe Photoshop