THE MERSEYSIDE DERBY IS ONE OF THE OLDEST AND FIERCEST DERBIES IN WORLD FOOTBALL, STRETCHING BACK WELL OVER 100 YEARS
CLIENT: PREMIER LEAGUE
THE BRIEF
The Premier League were looking for an illustrated visual to help them promote the midweek Merseyside Derby. They wanted to focus on a city divided by colour but conjoined by each teams love of the beautiful game.
THE SKETCH
After trialing a static back to back design the client wanted a stronger focus on the competitive element of the Derby so we moved towards a player from each side competing for the ball. In the background I added key elements from the Liverpudlian skyline along with flags and banners that have featured on The Kop and the Gladys Street End for decades.
THE FINAL PIECE
The final piece was worked up in shades of blue and red and got a great reception from the Premier League Instagram account.