One project I’ve had the privilege of working on is creating T-shirt designs for DivaDance Alamo City’s upcoming Slaycation event.
DivaDance has clear brand guidelines that reflect their mission to build a community that inspires confidence and empowerment for adults of all backgrounds. It’s been an exciting and meaningful experience to collaborate with them, and I take great pride in designing apparel that celebrates their vibrant community and the spirit of the event of Slaycation2025.
This project spanned approximately a month and was completed through ongoing virtual communication, with the client approving each milestone along the way.
Since DivaDance Alamo City is based in San Antonio, incorporating elements unique to the city was a key part of the design process. From iconic landmarks like the Alamo to the nostalgic teal, pink, orange, and silver palette of the old San Antonio Spurs, every detail helped root the design in local culture.
San Antonio’s strong Latino heritage was also an important influence—adding culturally meaningful touches helped ensure the T-shirt would resonate with the community.
DivaDance values confidence, inclusivity, and empowerment for all adults. Their brand colors—pink, yellow, and blue—along with their core values, guided the creative decisions and helped shape a design that authentically represents their vibrant community.
These were the final designs for the community shirts as well as a mockup of how it would appear.
DivaDance is heading to Slaycation 2025—this year, the event will take place in vibrant New Orleans!
The theme for this year’s celebration is New Orleans Bounce, a nod to the city’s energetic music scene and dynamic culture. The T-shirt design is inspired by the spirit of New Orleans, blending the essence of the theme with visual elements that reflect the city’s unique identity.
The theme for this year’s celebration is New Orleans Bounce, a nod to the city’s energetic music scene and dynamic culture. The T-shirt design is inspired by the spirit of New Orleans, blending the essence of the theme with visual elements that reflect the city’s unique identity.
Known as the Crescent City, New Orleans is rich in culture, history, and community. Iconic landmarks like the Crescent City Connection bridge serve as symbolic gateways into the heart of the city—making them perfect inspiration for the design. With DivaDance’s core values of community, confidence, and self-expression in mind, the color palette is vibrant, bold, and celebratory—capturing the lively energy of both the city and the event.
These were the final designs for the community shirts as well as a mockup of how it would appear.
The third and final T-shirt design follows the theme of NOLA Slaycation 2025, with a focus on capturing the energy of New Orleans Bounce through a more image-driven approach.
In our creative discussions, we decided to emphasize color, texture, and visual rhythm to convey the theme in a bold and memorable way. The goal was to create a design that feels vibrant and expressive, while remaining simple and impactful—easily recognizable from a distance and true to the spirit of both DivaDance and New Orleans.
These were the final designs for the community shirts as well as a mockup of how it would appear.