Hello!
I’m Ashbel. I’m a designer based in Vancouver with 7+ years of experience across product, brand, and systems. I’ve worked with teams at EA, Amazon, and Square to create thoughtful, scalable design across games, tech, and e-commerce.
EA SPORTS VOLTA FOOTBALL
EA SPORTS VOLTA FOOTBALL
Volta Football
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Role: Brand Designer (Visual System & Application)
Scope:Defined the brand identity system in partnership with core stakeholders
Developed a cohesive visual language spanning typography, textures, photography, and layout
Designed flexible templates for social media, web, and club usage
Delivered production-ready assets including CTA buttons, copy holders, and branded backgrounds
The Challenge
Create a visual identity for VOLTA that reflects street football culture while remaining consistent with FIFA’s overall branding in its early years. The system needed to be modular, easily refreshed annually, and adaptable across global markets, formats, and languages.
Core System
A foundational identity rooted in authenticity and street culture. This layer remained consistent year over year and included:
Street-inspired color palette and typography
Photography and video standards
Editorial tone grounded in realism
Annual System
A flexible, evolving layer refreshed annually to stay culturally relevant. Included:
Year-specific color palettes, graphics, and typography
Stylized photography treatments
Motion and editorial design systems
Results
A scalable, repeatable system adaptable across print, digital, and in-game assets
Strong cultural relevance and creative freedom within a structured framework
VOLTA established as a distinctive brand within the FIFA ecosystem
FIFA 21 INFLUENCER BOOK
FIFA 21 INFLUENCER BOOK
FIFA 21 Book
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Deliverable: 60-page commemorative booklet
Overview
To support the launch of FIFA 21, EA SPORTS created a premium gift box sent to talent, influencers, and community partners. I led the design of a 60-page coffee table booklet included in the box: a tactile, collectible piece that celebrated the global culture of football and its ambassadors.
Objective
Create a visually arresting, athlete-forward artifact that invites quick flipping, inspires discovery, and feels worthy of display.
Design Approach
Visual Language: A layered, gritty aesthetic combining clean photography with roughed-up textures, halftone overlays, and distressed typography.
Typographic System: Type functioned as both identity and structure—athlete handles, headlines, and graphic accents reinforced the narrative.
Layout Rhythm: High-impact imagery collided with graphics, balanced by intentional white space and color blocking to guide flow and pacing.
Athlete Focus: Each spread spotlighted an ambassador with portraits, action moments, and subtle personal details: teams, accolades, and social handles.
Outcome
The booklet amplified the unboxing experience and served as a visual love letter to the sport. It was widely shared by recipients and elevated the FIFA 21 launch into a tangible, story-rich moment of brand expression.
WIP: MORE SOON
WIP: MORE SOON
WORK IN PROGRESS AHEAD. MORE COMING SOON.