Hometown Days: A Festival in Icons



To celebrate the 20th anniversary of the Hometown Days Festival, I was hired to create a custom illustration that captured the spirit, charm, and excitement of this beloved community event. The client requested a theme park-inspired design packed with local icons from the town, festival activities, and their legendary wiffle ball tournament.

Client

  • Upwork Client

Deliverables

  • Hand-Drawn Illustrations
  • Layout Design
  • T-Shirt Design
  • Branding

Tools

  • Adobe Photoshop
  • Adobe Illustrator
  • Procreate

Behind the scenes

Starting with a detailed brief and inspiration references provided by the client, I developed the layout, color palette, and a playful wordmark. I illustrated over a dozen custom icons, including the Old Republic Mansion, scoreboard, marquee, and Hometown Cup Trophy—balancing bold simplicity with enough character to feel vibrant and unique. I worked closely with the client throughout the process to fine-tune icon placement and ensure key landmarks were included.