I was commissioned by Wealdstone FC to design a range of merchandise for the FA Trophy Final, the club's first trip to Wembley in 41 years.

Graphic Design, Merchandise Design, Brand Identity

Football player, Maddie Perry, in dark green sports jersey with arms crossed, with text about planting a tree for every three shirts sold.

The final collection included three T-shirt designs, two flags, and hand clappers, giving supporters a range of memorabilia to celebrate the occasion.

The designs drew inspiration from London's Metropolitan Line, which connects Wealdstone and Wembley, as well as iconic concerts held at the stadium and classic football ephemera. Each design aimed to capture the excitement of a historic day while celebrating the club's identity.

My favourite piece from the collection was a T-shirt inspired by the programme cover from Wealdstone's previous Wembley appearance in 1981. Reinterpreting this piece of the club's history into a contemporary design was a rewarding way to connect the past with the present.

Football player, Maddie Perry, in dark green sports jersey with arms crossed, with text about planting a tree for every three shirts sold.Football player, Nestory Irankunda, wearing green checkered Watford FC soccer jersey standing with clasped hands against a dark, textured background.Football player, James Abankwah, wearing green Watford FC jersey sitting with arms crossed against a dark background with text 'Our Nature' and website shop.watfordfc.com.Football player, James Abankwah in a green patterned sports jersey with clenched fists and a big smile under the text 'Our Nature.'Football player, Amar Sanghrajka, wearing a green and black patterned Watford football shirt holding the bottom edges and smiling, with text about planting a tree for every three shirts sold.Football player, Amar Sanghrajka, wearing a green and black patterned Watford football shirt holding the bottom edges and smiling, with text about planting a tree for every three shirts sold.Football player, Amar Sanghrajka, wearing a green and black patterned Watford football shirt holding the bottom edges and smiling, with text about planting a tree for every three shirts sold.

For a closer look at the project, including the research, inspiration and design process behind the collection, watch the Instagram reel.

Photography: Joe Campbell, Dean Pegg, & Sam Coffey