Partnered with the Atlanta Braves to design a limited-edition capsule sold exclusively at SunTrust Park and Braves.com. The project created a direct connection between fans, players, and the ’47 Brand design process.
Creative Direction
Traveled to the Braves facility in Atlanta to lead design sessions with players Brandon Phillips and Ender Inciarte.
Directed collaborative workshops where players shared personal stories, favorite career moments, and inspirations.
Translated their input into two graphic tee designs blending player storytelling with ’47 Brand’s graphic style.
Brandon Phillips’ tee highlighted his love for the movies The Lion King and Coming to America. While showing his Atlanta roots, and his experience as a ball boy at the 1996 Olympics.
Ender Inciarte’s tee captured signature career highlights and his Venezuelan heritage.
Execution & Impact
Designed both tees, including graphics, layout, and storytelling.
Fans were invited into the process through media content and video coverage, showing the behind-the-scenes collaboration.
Strengthened ’47 Brand’s relationship with MLB and deepened authenticity with Braves fans by showcasing player-led storytelling through product design.
The Tampa Bay Lightning partnered with ’47 Brand to create a limited edition capsule where select players designed their own hats and T-shirts. The project allowed athletes to showcase their personalities while engaging directly with fans. Each piece was produced in limited quantities, with proceeds supporting local charities.
Creative Direction
I collaborated directly with Victor Hedman, working with him to translate his personal story into product design. His inspiration was his beloved dog, which we illustrated wearing a custom Lightning hockey jersey.
This graphic became the centerpiece for both the T-shirt and the structured cap.
Design Process
Conducted player design sessions to capture authentic storytelling.
Illustrated custom mascot-style artwork of Hedman’s dog, ensuring the design connected with both hockey culture and lifestyle wear.
Directed headwear execution, incorporating the embroidered dog illustration into a clean structured cap with Hedman’s number.
Oversaw graphic application for apparel, ensuring scale, placement, and colors resonated with Lightning brand standards.
Impact
Each player’s collection was produced in a limited run of 1,000 caps plus custom T-shirts.
The Victor Hedman T-shirt sold out online within hours of its release and was reprinted due to fan demand.
For every purchase, $10 was donated to the charity of each player’s choice, with Hedman’s benefiting the Humane Society of Tampa Bay.
Key Highlights
Designed Victor Hedman’s player capsule (T-shirt + cap).
Brought player personality into the fan merchandise experience.
Helped deliver one of the fastest-selling Lightning player capsule launches online.
Supported a charitable initiative tied to each player’s designs.