NFZ CLOTHING // VECTOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Vector illustrations for No Fly Zone Clothing, a streetwear brand inspired by WWII militaria themes.
Limit the Skies.
Designs inspired by social “No Fly Zones”, or topics that are considered taboo.
“good vs evil” design
The “Good vs. Evil” design was inspired by playing cards and how they mirror their appearance. The text reads as both Good and Evil (when flipped). The design features Marilyn Monroe, an iconic but controversial figure, as Lady Justice.
The design focuses on the gray area of Good and Evil and how things are not always so clear-cut. Everything comes down to perspective.
nfz logo
The No Fly Zone logo features a zombie fighter pilot. The brand name, No Fly Zone, refers to social no fly zones, or taboos in society that are not openly addressed. The tag line “Limit the Skies” refers to the cliche that Sky’s the Limit. By reversing it, it gives of a sense of competition spirit: Limiting the Skies of your rivals.
“on its axis” design
The “On its Axis” design was the most ambitious undertaking. The design features the No Fly Zone pilot at the top of the world proudly saluting. At the bottom, there are the leaders of the Axis powers: Adolf Hitler, Benito Mussolini, and Hideki Tojo.
The American flag can be seen in tatters but still waving. It is reminiscent of the photograph “Raising the Flag over Iwo Jima”. The image is supposed to give off a sense of hard-fought victory. Although the pilot figure is victorious over the Axis powers, the lasting damage can be seen through the tattered flag.
GreatcoXDISNEY Mickey COLLAB design
GreatCo, an event activation studio focused on the experience, was seeking new ways of pitching and collaborating with their existing relationships. The GreatCoxDisney Mickey Collab design is a mashup of the two logos of GreatCo and Disney that features the iconic Mickey Mouse character. The goal was to intertwine the two brands in a way that preserved both the history and identity.
The GreatCo blimp is from a more majestic era where exploration and innovation brought about a sense of wonder. In order to mesh well with the blimp, the Mickey Mouse is the retro version that was closer to the design at that time.