Mamba Day Illustration — Autmade x Lakers (2025)
Collaborated with Autmade to create an illustration for their Mamba Day (8/24) collection, released at the Lakers Fan Store at Crypto.com Arena.
Collaborated with Autmade to create an illustration for their Mamba Day (8/24) collection, released at the Lakers Fan Store at Crypto.com Arena.
Goal
Develop a visual that honors Kobe Bryant’s legacy in a way that feels iconic, respectful, and immediately recognizable to fans.
Develop a visual that honors Kobe Bryant’s legacy in a way that feels iconic, respectful, and immediately recognizable to fans.
Approach
Focused on symbolism to capture Kobe’s impact on the game. Centered the composition around his hand gripping a basketball—representing both his control of the game and lasting influence on the sport. Incorporated his championship rings as a secondary focal point, reinforcing a legacy built on discipline, excellence, and achievement.
Focused on symbolism to capture Kobe’s impact on the game. Centered the composition around his hand gripping a basketball—representing both his control of the game and lasting influence on the sport. Incorporated his championship rings as a secondary focal point, reinforcing a legacy built on discipline, excellence, and achievement.
Kept the execution bold and intentional to ensure the graphic translates effectively across apparel and retail environments.
Outcome
Delivered a culturally resonant illustration that anchors the Mamba Day collection, celebrating Kobe’s legacy through a clear and impactful visual narrative.
Delivered a culturally resonant illustration that anchors the Mamba Day collection, celebrating Kobe’s legacy through a clear and impactful visual narrative.