Design

adidas Telstar 2018 Bike Helmets by Jyo John Mulloor

The FIFA World Cup is a creative playground for the biggest names on the playground. While on the pitch it serves up a spectacle, off it, it's a chance for minds to blossom with excitement. Combining creative energy and the anticipation of the 2018 instalment, designer Jyo John Mulloor has produced this concept that reworks the official 2018 Telstar match ball by adidas with a bike helmet.

Design Art and Illustration

Football Type | England 2018 Nike Typography by Craig Ward

The 2018 England World Cup kits by Nike lent on minimalist values to have a big effect. Taking pride in the detail, the brand linked up by designer Craig Ward to produce the bespoke typography that will dress all England apparel in the lead up to the World Cup in Russia and beyond.

Design Photography

Framed #75 | PSG vs Marseille

PSG ripped apart Marseille on Sunday night with a performance as hot as the flares that lit up the Parc des Princes. Goals from Mbappe and Cavani contributed to a 3-0 victory as the night closed on one Parisian palm firmly clenching the Ligue 1 title.

Design Photography

Framed #74 | Real Madrid vs PSG

Bringing glamour-tie game to the Last 16 of the Champions League, Real Madrid and Paris Saint-Germain squared up in a battle of footballing celebrity status at the Bernabeu on Wednesday night.

Design Art and Illustration

Illustrated Nike Mercurial Highlights

It's set to be a big week in Swoosh central. As Nike count down to the launch of the next-generation Mercurial they've picked out an illustrated series of their most distinctive silhouettes from the iconic collection.

Design Photography

On The Shoulder | The Le Petit Cup - Soho Warriors x Le Ballon FC

Taking their slice of the London football scene on tour, Soho Warriors headed to Paris and to the home of the Le Ballon Football League to bring two creative collectives together in the name of the good game.

Design Residence

Residence #42 | 'Huish Park' Yeovil Town

As Alexis Sanchez gets set for a Manchester United debut in the Westcountry, we're taking a look around Yeovil Town's Hush Park. Surrounded by country, agriculture and cider. Yeovil Town is positioned in a place truly unique unto itself. It may not be a 50,000 seater new age castle but it is slabbed in character and paved with charm.

Design Art and Illustration

Stoke City 2017/18 Match Programmes

Continuing to embrace the creative opportunity through the medium of a match day programme, Stoke City worked with designer Adam Ward to create a series of vector based illustrations for their 2017/18 edition. Each player getting a spotlight on the cover, it's an example of where football meets art for the masses.

Design Miscellaneous

Leeds United Unveil New Club Crest

Leeds United have unveiled their new club crest that'll come into play from the 2018/19 season. Launched to coincide with the club's centenary in 2019, the new badge is the result of a 10,000 strong supporter feedback survey, and six months of research.

Design Photography

The Men in Black by Chris Hoare

Capturing heroes of the grassroots game, photographer Chris Hoare has produced 'The Men in Black'; a series of portrait images dedicated to the referees who run the rules across boggy pitches and uneven turf. We spoke to him to get a deeper understanding of this project and how it came together.

Design Art and Illustration

Norwich City 17/18 Match Programmes by Patterns of Play

Making moves in their own creative direction, Norwich City teamed up with Patterns of Play to curate and design covers of their match day programme for the 17/18 season. Each cover given a bespoke treatment, it's a step in the strong direction for the space where football meets design.

Design Books and Magazines

Introducing 'OWN Fanclub'

A creative output come independent lifestyle brand, 'Own Fanclub' lands with on the streets football all over. Inspired by the creative game that sits close to the pitch, the guys behind the brand have kicked off proceedings with a bespoke zine that captures everything this brand personifies.

Design Art and Illustration

MLS Playoff Artwork by Sebastian Onufszak

Sebastian Onufszak produced a range of strong graphics to welcome in the 2017 MLS Playoffs last year. While the campaign has been put to bed with all eyes fixed on the future as a fresh season looms, the design lives on as a style guide that personifies the 17/18 state of mind.

Design Photography

Framed #73 | Japanese High School Championship Special

A battle royale in football form comprised of 48 teams from the 47 prefectures of Japan. The Japanese High School Championship is electrifying as it stands out on a whole new level of its own. We touched down in Tokyo with PUMA Football to witness the action first hand.

Design Photography

A Football Year in Photos by Przemek Niciejewski

Unlocking a journey of niche football adventures, Przemek Niciejewski has graced many football surroundings throughout 2017. Bringing us his highlights from the polished elite through to raw grassroots, it's another spectacle on the eyes that personifies the unique brilliance of football support.

Design Miscellaneous

Lili Cantero Designs Custom Nemeziz 17.1 for Leo Messi

Paraguayan artist and designer Lili Cantero has taken her talents to the adidas Nemeziz 17.1 to create a custom design for Lionel Messi. The Nemeziz upper provided the canvas for Cantero to narrate Messi's life with images of his rise to the very top of the game.

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