FC: Fashion Collective

an introduction to design cycle through the creation of custom soccer jerseys

Design your own soccer jersey and bring your vision to life—from streetwear-inspired moodboards to real, wearable gear. In this hands-on class, you’ll explore the culture and creativity behind global kit design, then choose your path: learn how to vinyl cut, screen print, and customize blanks, or dive into full sublimation printing using advanced templates and digital tools. Whether you're into bold graphics, clean minimalism, or repping your roots, you’ll end the course with a finished jersey and a spot in our final fashion show—where your design hits the runway. No experience needed—just your style, your story, and your hustle.

TRUST THE PROCESS

  • Phase I: Concept Creation

    Students develop their own team and branding assets in the mood-boarding to vector-based art process.

    Week 1: Introduction & Design Influences

    October 9, 2:15-3:45pm Room 247

    • Presentation from Drake Ramberg about the history and cultural influence of soccer jersey design.

    • Exploration of production methods: vinyl, screen print, plotter-print to create their own shirt

    Week 2: Mood-Boarding & Concept Development

    October 16, 2:15-3:45pm Room 247

    • Students analyze textures, patterns, and color ways from different eras.

    • Students practice story-telling through mood-board and concept creation.

    Week 3: Digital Design Basics

    October 26, 11-3pm Room 247 (Sunday Session)

    • Students translate sketches and concepts into digital assets.

    • Introduction to vector-based art

    • Students create mockups of their jersey design.

  • PHASE II: PRODUCTION

    Students split into two groups: first timers (who have never produced a jersey before), and advanced (who will focus on creating tech packs)

    Week 4: Intro to Production Methods

    November 6, 2:15-3:45, Room 247

    • Understanding fabric types (polyester vs. cotton blends).

    • Introduction to vinyl cutting and basic heat pressing.

    •Sourcing blank jerseys and materials.

    Week 5: Screen Printing & Layering

    November 14, 2:15-3:45, Room 247

    • Hands-on: preparing screens, layering ink, and color registration.

    • Experimenting with single-color designs before advancing to multi-color prints.

    • Students test their logo/number on fabric swatches.

    Week 6: Full Jersey Creation

    December 7, 2:15-3:45, Room 247

    • Finalizing front and back designs.

    • Cutting vinyl numbers/names and applying via heat press.

    • Combining screen-printed graphics with vinyl elements.

  • PHASE III: DOCUMENTATION

    Students plan photo and video shoots to show their final product.

    Week 7: Planning the Photo/Video Shoot

    December 11, 2:15-3:45, Room 247

    • Students learn about basic photography and film elements and practice shots

    • Students experiment with product vs. model shots

    • Students plan their shoot (contact models, find location, create equipment list)

    Week 8: Content Capture

    Winter Break (various times)

    • Students work in teams to capture their content

    • Video & photos include product picts & model video

    Week 9: Final Presentation & Party

    Mid January

    • Students display their work (both physical and digital versions) in a gallery setting

    • Feedback from peers and professionals

MEET YOUR MENTORS

A group of inspired mentors working in the indsutry

  • Drake Ramberg

    Drake Ramberg, an Oregon native and fine art graduate from Portland State University, began his association with Nike in 1986 as a freelance graphic designer before eventually spearheading the brand’s early football (soccer) apparel graphics efforts in Europe . He moved to Germany in the early 1990s to launch and build Nike’s soccer design studio—creating some of the most iconic kits of the era, including those for Borussia Dortmund, Paris Saint-Germain, Arsenal (notably the 1995 lightning-bolt “Gunners” kit), Olympique Lyonnais, PSV, and even the Italian national team. He returned to Nike’s Beaverton headquarters to serve as Operations Director for Global Football, where he continues to mentor young designers and celebrate his deep love for art, sport, and Portland.

  • Luibelt

    Luibelt is a Venezuelan designer and storyteller, currently specializing in apparel as a color designer at Nike. With a deep love for hands-on creativity, she finds joy in exploring various mediums to express her vision, from product design to photography and community-focused projects. She is passionate about fostering creativity and building meaningful connections within the community.

  • Gigi

    Gigi is a Colombian-American tattoo and textile artist based out of Portland, OR. Her work focuses on historical textiles, natural dyeing, and surface design. Gigi’s work has been featured in the Regional Arts and Culture Council’s public arts collection, twice in the Jordan Schnitzer Museum, and in Kelly Reichhardt’s 2022 film Showing Up. She has previously worked with Nike, A24, Portland State University, and currently serves on the board of directors for the American Tapestry Alliance.

  • Cameryn

    Cameryn Blake is creative who loves all things technology and fashion! She is currently an apparel designer specializing in 3D Digital Apparel at Nike. With love for 3D visualization and fashion, she values new and innovative processes that quickly and sustainably bring garment concepts to life. Outside of Nike, Cameryn is the founder of Mutable Studios, a 3D digital fashion agency that has been featured at Art Basel Miami, Cash x Laquan Smith by Cash App, University of Cincinnati's DAAP Art Gallery, and XR Couture.