The MUSS (Mighty Utah Student Section) is an iconic part of the University of Utah’s sports culture. Over the last three seasons, I have contributed to The MUSS brand through impactful designs that resonate with students and fans alike.
My work includes:
1. Student Tickets/Lanyard Designs: Showcasing creativity and functionality to enhance the game day experience
2. Sport-Specific T-Shirt Designs: Crafting unique apparel for different sports to build excitement and unity within the student section.
1. Student Tickets/Lanyard Designs: Showcasing creativity and functionality to enhance the game day experience
2. Sport-Specific T-Shirt Designs: Crafting unique apparel for different sports to build excitement and unity within the student section.
Student Tickets and Lanyards
For three consecutive seasons, I’ve designed the student tickets and accompanying lanyards for The MUSS. These designs serve as both practical tools for gameday entry and as collectible memorabilia. Each season’s design featured:
Thematic Consistency: Aligning with The MUSS’s overall branding and the season’s athletics theme.
Bold Graphics: Incorporating the University of Utah’s colors, logos, and typography in innovative ways.
Functional Design: Ensuring clarity for scanning and easy wearability for students.
Bold Graphics: Incorporating the University of Utah’s colors, logos, and typography in innovative ways.
Functional Design: Ensuring clarity for scanning and easy wearability for students.
Highlights:
2022: Highlighted the Taco Bell Live Más Student Section of the Year Award The MUSS received to celebrate the achievement.
2023: Graffiti-inspired design based on the new tunnel artwork leading into the stadium.
2024: Created a "Meet Us In The MUSS.
2022: Highlighted the Taco Bell Live Más Student Section of the Year Award The MUSS received to celebrate the achievement.
2023: Graffiti-inspired design based on the new tunnel artwork leading into the stadium.
2024: Created a "Meet Us In The MUSS.
2022 Student Tickets
2023 Student Tickets
2024 Student Tickets
Sport-Specific T-Shirt Designs
The MUSS provides exclusive t-shirts for its student members to wear during games. Over the last three seasons, I’ve designed shirts for multiple sports, each embodying the energy and identity of the team it represents. Key aspects of these designs include:
Tailored Themes: Capturing the essence of football, basketball, gymnastics, and other sports through unique motifs, fight song lyrics, and other local sports callouts.
Dynamic Graphics: Utilizing bold illustrations, typography, and team-specific slogans.
Engagement Focus: Designing apparel that students wear with pride, creating an intimidating atmosphere for opposing teams, and fostering a strong sense of unity and school spirit.
2022 Football Shirt
22-23 Basketball Shirt
2022 Gymnastics Shirt
2023 Football Shirt
23-24 Men's Basketball Shirt
23-24 Women's Basketball Shirt
2023 Gymnastics Shirt
2024 Football Shirt
2024 Dark Mode Football Shirt
24-25 Men's Basketball, Gymnastics, and Women's Basketball Shirts
Conclusion
My work for The MUSS strikes a balance between creative innovation and practical design, particularly in sports apparel and gameday collateral. By blending bold graphics, themes inspired by Utah’s local identity, and a focus on functionality, I’ve helped elevate the gameday experience and deepen the connection between students and University of Utah athletics. This section highlights my expertise in designing impactful sports apparel, as well as tickets and lanyards that not only build school spirit but also create a memorable and intimidating atmosphere for opponents.