The Big Three

The Big Three is a conceptual product project centered around three modern football icons: Cristiano Ronaldo, Neymar, and Lionel Messi.

The idea began from a simple observation.
I once saw a friend wearing a vintage T-shirt featuring Michael Jordan. When I asked if he knew who Jordan was, he didn’t. He bought it purely because the graphic looked good.

That moment made me realize something:
Design can outlive context. A strong visual doesn’t always need explanation. It can exist independently from history, fandom, or narrative.

With that perspective, this project merges my personal illustration style with the bold, expressive language of vintage 90s–2000s sports tees. Each piece translates the aura and identity of the players into graphics that function not only as tribute, but as standalone design objects.