Before the Overwatch League restructured, I worked on an early-stage rebrand for the Philadelphia Fusion. The goal was to evolve the team’s identity while staying true to Philadelphia’s grit, intensity, and unmistakable energy.
During the early stages of design the league dissolved entirely and the project was discontinued. What remains is a series of early-stage comps that show the foundation of a brand ready to evolve.
How It Started
Background
The Philadelphia Fusion was one of the original 12 teams in the Overwatch League, carrying the spirit and toughness of the city it represented. In 2022, our team was tasked with developing a new logo and full branding system, a fresh identity that honored the team’s legacy while giving it a bold new edge.
Category/Graphic Design & Branding
How It Was Made
Skills
Brainstorming Creative Strategy Logo Exploration Typography Illustration Color Theory Layout Design Concept Development Collaboration
Tools
Illustrator Photoshop
Who Made It Possible
Collaborators
Jorge Calleja Ricardo Mireles Martin Nguyen Hector Bolanos
Can you capture someone in a single frame?
Portraits are a snapshot of who someone is in that moment. Sometimes it’s in the way they hold themselves, sometimes it’s a look in their eyes, or even the split second before a smile breaks. My goal is to capture someone's spirit and do it in a way that catches your eye. This collection is a showcase of some of the people I've met, in different places, moods, and lights.
Adrian Arroyo | Zenaikah Belvedere | Jimmy Bennett III | Corey Biggs | Mallory Butcher | Stephany Camacho | Krystle Delgado | Amber Ford | Jean Marie Golden | Sara Grady | Alexa Hatt | Becca Hayden | Angela Kaylor | Leidy Lozano Lopez | Garrett Marchbank | Rebekka Martta | Kelley McCoy | Annie McLaughlin | Martin Nguyen | Brenn O’shea | Dani Opal | James Robert Pulido | Marcia Rondonuwu | Kelly Singh | Lily Tamm | Natalie Tischler | Myesha Williams | Shir Zehavy
Adrian Arroyo | Zenaikah Belvedere | Jimmy Bennett III | Corey Biggs | Mallory Butcher | Stephany Camacho | Krystle Delgado | Amber Ford | Jean Marie Golden | Sara Grady | Alexa Hatt | Becca Hayden | Angela Kaylor | Leidy Lozano Lopez | Garrett Marchbank | Rebekka Martta | Kelley McCoy | Annie McLaughlin | Martin Nguyen | Brenn O’shea | Dani Opal | James Robert Pulido | Marcia Rondonuwu | Kelly Singh | Lily Tamm | Natalie Tischler | Myesha Williams | Shir Zehavy
Creative explorations
Singularity
Ignition
Shockwave
Reactor
Pulsebreak
Concept Buildouts
Singularity
This design aims to evoke the sensation of moving through a singularity with a secondary read paying a subtle homage to Philadelphia’s iconic Liberty Bell
Ignition
This mark captures the moment when stored energy snaps into focused motion, reflecting the fast-paced action at the heart of the Overwatch League.
Shockwave
This execution represents the moment of impact where a single force hits an enemy target. The secondary read is the expanding ripples, which are meant to represent the resonance of the Liberty Bell. A single strike can send vibrations across the entire city.
Reactor
This concept pulls directly from the geometry of tokamak fusion reactors, while simultaneously taking inspiration from the fanlight windows found throughout Philadelphia’s historic rowhomes and architecture.
Pulsebreak
This design is meant to show energy breaking through containment while creating a shape that resembles a black hole. It’s an expression of speed, disruption, and precision.