Ohio University College Green Retro T-Shirt (2024 Winner)

The Bobcat Store has partnered with the school of Art + Design on a contest for students to submit designs for t-shirts that celebrate Ohio University and Athens, Ohio. Students submitted their designs to a jury of faculty, advancement staff, and alumni who selected three winning students to produce their designs. The winners all received a scholarship for their work. This t-shirt is one of three winning designs! See below for information about the artist!

Bio:
Ellie Sabatino is a current undergraduate student at Ohio University. Pursuing a degree
in Graphic Design, she has always had a passion for connecting communities through
the power of visual storytelling. While working digitally is her favorite medium, she has
also found an unexpected love of printmaking through her time spent at OU, and hopes
to pursue both in the future. You can find her digital work on her Instagram account
@de.llie.sign

Artist Statement:
This project was a joy from start to finish, and I am honored to have one of my designs
represent this University! The themes surrounding different generations of Bobcats are
very near and dear to my heart, as my dad is an alumni. I was lucky enough to grow up
hearing stories about this beautiful campus, and am even luckier to be living these
experiences now! The design is inspired by the “wish you were here!” era of postcards
that were popular in the 70’s. I utilized a vintage, warm color palette to evoke a sense of
nostalgia. The imagery is, of course, the iconic center of College Green to pay homage
to one of students favorite spots on campus. I hope that the people who