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[Art] Collection of Poster Design Ideas for the Sports Festival

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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!

[Art] Sports Day Poster Design Ideas (41–50)

Attack on Titan

Attack on Titan, which originated as a manga and later expanded into novels and an anime.

This dark fantasy follows humanity’s desperate search for survival while being chased by man-eating Titans, and its striking art style is widely recognized, especially among younger audiences.

How about using a parody of it for your sports festival panel idea? The font of the Attack on Titan title is also distinctive, so just mimicking that can easily create an authentic feel.

Give it a try!

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Glitch art

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Glitch art

Glitch art creates unique effects by intentionally introducing errors into artworks.

It’s used across many artistic fields, including film and music.

By drawing as if layering oil-based markers and drawing paper, you can produce pieces that evoke a sense of glitch.

For a sports festival poster design, consider adding it to illustrations where you want a stronger impact.

For example, it’s also recommended for items like relay batons or cheering megaphones.

If you’re skilled in art, why not try your hand at modern glitch art?

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City pop style

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City pop style

“City pop” is a term that became popular in the 1980s to describe a sophisticated, urban vibe, and these days you hear it more and more as a music genre too.

In design, however, when people say “city pop style,” it often refers to 80s-style illustrations.

Even if you’re used to drawing, creating an 80s-style illustration can be quite challenging.

Precisely because of that, you might be able to make posters that stand out more than other designs! Try learning the techniques by checking out tutorials on YouTube and similar resources.

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decalcomania

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decalcomania

Decalcomania is an art technique whose name comes from the French word meaning “to transfer.” It creates unexpected shapes and patterns by placing paint between two sheets of paper, pressing them together, and then pulling them apart.

Originally used for decorating ceramics and glass, it is now a popular technique even in early childhood education.

Because the results are vividly colorful, you can create a striking poster with just a single sheet.

It’s also recommended to try a transfer method where you open a sheet of paper that’s been folded in half, apply paint and spread it with your fingers or a brush, then fold the paper back along the crease to make the print.

Give it a try to create a highly artistic piece that suits a sports festival featuring a variety of events.

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Robot illustration

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Robot illustration

When it comes to designs that can make an impact on the entire student body with a single illustration, robot art is the way to go.

Everyone admires the cool, striking stance of a mech design.

The trick is to sketch a rough robot design on paper, then break it down and draw it part by part.

You can create your own original character, or draw a robot from your favorite anime.

Try drawing a cool robot illustration to liven up the once-a-year sports festival.

If you’re in the art club or manga club, working together with everyone is highly recommended.

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Jurassic Park style

For children, a sports day is, above all, an exciting event.

If you want to create that sense of excitement, this Jurassic Park-style poster is highly recommended.

The great thing about this poster is how easily its design can be adapted.

As shown in the link, you can use the Jurassic Park design just for the background, but boldly imitating the font is also a good idea.

You might also trace only the silhouette and fill the inside with a pattern.

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Dragon

Despite being a legendary creature, dragons are something everyone has seen in some form.

Familiar from games, anime, and manga, dragons combine impact, power, and coolness—making them a sure way to energize a sports festival if used as a panel motif.

The key is deciding the angle from which to depict the dragon.

Rather than fitting the entire body into the frame, the trick is to center the layout on the part you most want to emphasize.

If you do want to include the whole body, using a silhouette can really bring out its cool appeal.

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