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Creating a unique identity with a custom-designed t-shirt

Discover NICA's unity through Joe's custom t-shirt design.
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By U FSE 14 Dec 2023
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National Instructors and Coaches Association (NICA) commissioned Joe, Visual, Audio, Creative Content Professionals Association (VICPA) member and a freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer and illustrator to develop a design for printing on the back of the new NICA crew-neck dry-fit t-shirt.

 

How does a highly diverse organisation build common identity? In the case of NICA, a NTUC-affiliated association for coaches and instructors in sports, arts, enrichment, and exercise, NICA chose to represent its diversity through a uniquely designed t-shirt.


NICA commissioned Joe, VICPA member and a freelance Art Director, Graphic Designer and illustrator to develop a design for printing on the back of the new NICA crew-neck dry-fit t-shirt.

At the outset, Joe first sought to understand NICA’s objective and how the t-shirt design would help NICA to achieve this objective. He also tried to reflect in the design, activities that were more distinctive of instructors’ regular work as well as the diverse demographics of NICA members. He further considered NICA’s budget and proposed a design that was more cost-efficient as it required fewer colours for the print.

 

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Photo credit to Joe

 

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photo credit to NICA

 

“I like Joe's design that is not overly bold, yet skilfully reflecting our identity as proud NICA members. Kudos to Joe for giving our presence a design that speaks volumes!"

- NICA’s General Secretary and seasoned Netball Coach, Justin Teh

 

NICA members have similarly given their endorsement of the design – members have been sighted donning the t-shirt when they go about their work at sports venues, exercise facilities etc.

 

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photo credit to NICA

 

NICA’s Head, Lynn Tan, found it helpful to give Joe a free hand to interpret the design brief in his own style. To prevent miscommunication, Lynn tried to be as detailed as possible when completing the design brief. She also gave Joe a walk-through of NICA’s members’ profiles. Both Lynn and Joe were committed to being responsive to each other’s queries and working towards the milestones in the agreed timeline.

She says, “It was a pleasure collaborating with Joe. His clarity in both pitch and quotation set a commendable standard, enabling our team to harbour precise expectations of his services. Working with Joe was not just a professional experience; it was an enlightening journey that elevated our team’s understanding of effective collaboration with freelancers and self-employed persons.”

 

 

 

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