Art and Illustration

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.

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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.

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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 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.

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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.

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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.

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D.C. Hammers by Eric Mann

Up and down the land of football, stickers, stamps, patches and badges line stadium surroundings. It could be argued that you can see how far a sides territory stretches by the club markings that wash the walls. With Premier League sides, that support reaches around the globe and notably, as football continues to gather momentum in the United States, supporters groups are a welcome tradition of the game.

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Toronto Tango League Detail Design by Cody McCullough

Making strides in standing out, the Toronto Tango League was a statement of raw creative edge. The on pitch party may have been the focus but the off pitch attention to detail added another dimension. Bespoke crests through to special edition t-shirts, designer Cody McCullough brought an artistic edge for where football took on an illustrative edge.

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An Illustrated Celebration of Gigi Buffon

There are few players who have contributed to the game in the way Gigi Buffon has. With Italy not qualifying for the 2018 World Cup, this heroes international gloves have been hung up. We take a look and celebrate the man through illustrative form.

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Nike Football Training Centre Mural in Soweto

Bringing inspired shapes and an all round level of visual vibrancy to the Nike Football Training Centre in Soweto, South Africa the brand paired up with illustrator Karabo Poppy Moletsane for this mural.

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UEFA 'Nations League' Branding by Y&R Unveiled

Wait, what? There's going to be a European International tournament between the 2018 World Cup and Euro 2020? You betcha - and it's just got a lovely lick of paint.

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B612 Studio & Grey United x Sky Sports HD

Crossing a creative game with a tasteful visual aesthetic, Milan design studio B612 worked with Sky Sports HD and Grey United ahead of the season to bring each Serie A mascot to life in a vividly powerful fashion.

Design Art and Illustration

Bakary Sako Custom Mercurial Collection by Orravan Design

Bakary Sako brought more custom flair to the Premier League at the weekend as he made his first appearance of the season wearing another sublime piece of artwork on his Nike Mercurial Superfly V boots.

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The World of BSG Chemie Leipzig by Przemek Niciejewski

Never afraid to step into football worlds of the unknown, Przemek Niciejewski brings us another glimpse at grounds from across the globe. The latest stopping point; BSG Chemie Leipzig of the German 4th tier.

Design Art and Illustration

The 'Princess League' by James Tyler

With momentum very much rolling as the Premier League begins to take shape, designer and illustrator James Tyler combined football and gaming as he celebrated the return to the domestic season with the 'Princess League'. A re-imagining of all Premier League clubs as levels taken from Nintendo's 'Mario World'.

Design Art and Illustration

Watch Him Weave | SoccerBible x ilovedust x Eden Hazard

Eden Hazard is Mercurial. He is player who twists, turns, out plays and performs in a way no others can. As Nike land with black and gold glory in the shape of the Mercurial Ultra Flyknit Vapor, it’s Hazard who returns to the stage. Injury out of sight and winning front of mind, the Premier League is back and to mark his entrance, we bring more animated magic as we marvel at this out pacing pioneer.

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