Pins // Patches // Coins
United States Coast Guard // SkillsUSA Events
United States Coast Guard has a presence at SkillsUSA competitions throughout the year. SkillsUSA is a workforce development organization for students who are planning to enter skilled trade professions. During these events students get the opportunity to visit select vendor booths, learn about opportunities and collect swag. These swag items are a representation of the brand and critical for maintaining student interest. I created various pins and custom towels to display collected pins throughout the years for these events.
United States Coast Guard // Various Patches
I designed commemorative patches for various Coast Guard recruiting events including America's 250th anniversary, Boy Scout Jamboree, and National Order of the Arrow Conference. These collectible patches serve as tangible keepsakes that extend brand engagement beyond initial contact points. By creating event-specific designs that attendees want to display and collect, the patches transform passive giveaways into conversation starters and status symbols within communities. Each design balances USCG branding with event-specific imagery, ensuring consistent brand recognition while honoring the unique character of each gathering.
U.S. Coast Guard // Challenge Coins and Poker Chips
The best event giveaways aren't thrown away. I design custom challenge coins and poker chips that people actually hold onto. I ensured that these pieces had enough detail, fun-appeal, and prestige that they end up on desks, in pockets, and in collections. Every design in such a small space tells a story worth keeping.
