That sense of unity at sports days and athletics festivals is wonderful, isn’t it? Aiming for victory together, cheering as one… just imagining it fires me up.
Now, when it comes to items that really elevate that feeling, nothing beats the team’s signature panels! With a cool illustration or powerful words at your back, your energy for the events goes way up! In this article, we’ve compiled design ideas for athletics festival panels that we hope will help anyone in charge of creating them.
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Let's draw! Summary of ideas for sports festival panels (1–10)
tiger
With its striking yellow-and-black color scheme, a tiger design is sure to catch the eye.
Try channeling the tiger’s majestic presence and powerful image—the largest of the cat family—into your panel design.
The key is to carefully render the tiger’s distinctive body stripes.
You can also convey strength through the fur texture, fangs, and facial expression.
A background of roaring flames or a volcano, or a black-and-white white tiger design, would look cool and stylish.
Instead of depicting the entire body, consider a layout where the tiger bursts beyond the frame; that dynamic composition can boost the sense of impact.
phoenix
Painting a powerful and beautiful phoenix on the panel as the team’s symbol seems like a great way to boost your unity.
The key is to use red and create an image that passionately embodies strength.
By layering colors, you can deepen the tones and express power.
When making the panel, it’s best to decide on the size, sketch it out, and then start painting.
By deciding what kind of image will represent the team’s symbol, you can assign roles and strengthen your teamwork at the same time.
Pegasus
Pegasus, the white winged horse from Greek mythology, evokes a sense of soaring freely through the sky.
By painting it on a panel for the sports festival, you can express your team’s hopes and goals for the future.
When drawing, focus on a clear, recognizable Pegasus silhouette that stands out even from a distance, and build up layers of color to create a powerful impression.
For the background, depict a bright sky, sun, and clouds to beautifully convey a sense of hope for the future.
When installing the panel, be sure to consider safety so it won’t be knocked over by the wind.
Handprint art
A panel stamped with colorful handprints from classmates or team members is an artwork that visually conveys the spirit of everyone working together.
Each handprint reflects individuality, and by thoughtfully choosing colors and placement, the result can look like a single large painting.
Placing the sports festival slogan or catchphrase in the center adds cohesion to the piece and makes it more impactful.
You can broaden the creative scope by drawing a sports field or track in the background, or by arranging the handprints to form shapes like flames or wings.
The charm of this idea is that anyone can participate, and even the time spent creating it becomes a fond memory.
The sense of accomplishment upon completion is significant, and the panel itself radiates the team’s unity.
Demon Slayer
@aa04060Original song – MELANIE – MELANIE
How about incorporating the manga Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba for a cool panel design perfect for a sports festival? By featuring the famous line from the Flame Hashira, Kyojuro Rengoku—“Set your heart ablaze”—and the earnest determination of the protagonist, Tanjiro Kamado, you can express both fighting spirit and team unity.
Including each character’s distinct breathing effects and the patterns of their haori will make a strong visual impact.
If you depict the spirit of facing challenges together, inspired by the world of Demon Slayer, your team’s morale will soar.
It’ll be a panel perfectly suited to a fiery, unforgettable day.
runner
If you want to create a panel that really conveys a sense of dynamism, how about designing a runner? You can imagine a variety of scenarios: the starting line, the moment of running, the finish line, and more.
If you place a bright blue sky and a reddish-brown track in the background with the runner, the contrast will really pop.
Also, carefully depicting the runner’s muscle movement will enhance the sense of motion.
It pairs well with both kanji and English slogans, so give it a try.
shark
A powerful, dynamic shark seems perfect for cheering on those giving their best at the sports festival.
When creating the panel, discuss the shark’s size, shape, and the direction of the image, and make a rough sketch before you start painting.
In addition to painting, we also recommend adding materials to the teeth and fins to create a three-dimensional effect.
Make a shark panel that will heat up the sports festival and aim for victory! A panel created by the whole team together will also symbolize your unity.