[Art] Collection of Poster Design Ideas for the Sports Festival
If you’re in the art club or the manga research club, or if you regularly draw and are interested in design, you might find yourself being asked to make the sports festival poster.
Since it’s something the entire student body—and the whole school—will see, you want to put your best effort into it.
But when you actually take on the job, you might find yourself thinking, “I can’t picture what I should make.”
So in this article, we’ve compiled ideas for sports festival poster designs.
We’ll cover a wide range, from those using traditional art techniques to easy designs you can make with free smartphone apps.
Use the approach that suits you and the design ideas you like as a reference, and give it a try!
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[Art] Sports Day Poster Design Ideas (11–20)
graffiti
Graffiti is the art of drawing illustrations on murals and the like using spray paint or felt-tip pens.
Today, modern graffiti influenced by American hip-hop culture is widely known.
Its hallmark is bold, dynamic lettering that makes the most of thick fonts like block letters, making it perfect for decorating the main theme or slogan of a school sports festival.
How about drawing it alongside illustrations of athletes engaging in heated competitions like relays or tug-of-war? It’s a poster design that matches the fresh, energetic image of students.
collage art
Collage art, a modern painting technique whose name comes from the French word for “pasting,” creates new images by combining multiple materials.
Many works have a strong visual impact, making this approach a great match for poster designs for the school sports festival that attract the attention of the entire student body.
Gather photos and illustrations related to school and sports, and create your own unique design.
Since subtraction is key in this style, be mindful of color balance and the placement of materials as you work.
Soccer team poster style
A soccer team poster used to promote tournaments and matches.
The cool, player-focused presentation is striking and perfect for a sports festival.
Create a professional poster design in Adobe Photoshop to catch the eye of the entire student body.
Adjust images by cutting out people from photos, removing unwanted parts, and performing color correction.
Next, add a message or slogan for the sports festival to complete the design.
Let’s energize the festival with a poster that grabs everyone’s attention!
Sputtering
Splatting is a technique where you flick paint to create a design that looks like fine particles.
Its hallmark is a lively, randomly colored look that pairs perfectly with a school sports festival where many events take place.
By using crossed brushes, toothbrushes, or wire mesh, you can create a unique poster design.
When drying, avoid using a hair dryer; let it air-dry instead.
It’s a simple yet profound design technique.
We also recommend using sky blue for a youth theme or passionate red!
Pop art
Pop art, known as one of the movements in contemporary art.
Some people may think, “It’s stylish, but actually making it seems difficult…” This approach features a simple design using just POSCA markers and paper, and it’s nice that you don’t need many materials.
The key is to be mindful of color combinations to create strong contrast.
Use the entire canvas to draw people or animals and create a piece that makes an impact on the whole student body.
Why not use your sports festival poster design as an opportunity to take on simple yet profound art?
Handwritten POP
“Handwritten POP” is a literally pop-style design familiar from stores like Village Vanguard and Don Quijote.
A great thing about this design is that you can start easily with just a thick pen—no computer or special art supplies needed.
It’s perfect for sudden requests like, “They asked me to finish a poster for the sports festival by tomorrow!” Eye-catching pop-style lettering and color choices, once you learn them, are useful beyond just making posters, so it definitely pays to remember them!
[Art] Collection of Sports Day Poster Design Ideas (21–30)
Rainbow-colored art
A poster design with a rainbow theme will enliven the sports festival as a production that symbolizes hope, diversity, and a sense of expanding into the future.
By vividly depicting students running at full speed, the moment they break through the finish tape, and even the batons in their hands in rainbow colors, you create a visual brimming with energy and dreams.
Adding a large rainbow in the background and composing it so they appear to run across it will also introduce a narrative of challenge and growth.
Applying gradients and light effects to the typography and tagline will heighten the visual impact.
It’s a design that artistically expresses the essence of the sports festival—individual personalities shining as one team.
It will be a memorable piece that brightens the heart.