North Star Bicycle Festival

The North Star Bicycle Festival—a ten-day series of cycling events across central Minnesota—needed a bold, cohesive visual identity to reflect the energy, motion, and community spirit of the event. I created an illustration-driven system that brought the festival to life with abstracted cyclists, sweeping gradients, and layered elements that conveyed speed and excitement. Designed to work seamlessly across posters, banners, event programs, and digital promotions, the system created a unified look that captured the fun, competitive atmosphere. From large-scale signage to social content, the visuals delivered an immersive experience that celebrated Minnesota’s cycling culture.

SERVICES

Event Branding
Environmental Design
Merch & Apparel Design
Iconography
Illustration
Print Design
Digital Design

TEAM

Agency: Catchfire
Client: North Star Bicycle Festival
Creative Director: Jessica Schmelzer
Art Director: Dan Williams
Animator: Josh Carlon
Photography: Matthew E. Moses

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