Side Quest was a Super Smash Bros Ultimate charity tournament hosted at Houston's own Coral Sword venue. All of the venue fees at this tournament were donated to COTA (Children's Organ Transplant Association). I had the pleasure of creating the promotional graphics for this event.
A Hero's Journey
The goal of this design was to create a vibrant visual experience inspired by classic role-playing video games while supporting the event's charitable mission. The background illustrations of clouds and mountains evoke the feeling of a hero's journey, reinforcing the theme of adventure and questing.
The heart containers incorporated into the logo reference a recognizable element of traditional RPGs while also supporting the event's purpose. In this context, the full hearts symbolize restoration, healing, and the positive impact participants can make through charitable giving.
The logo's rounded rectangular frame was inspired by the dialogue boxes commonly found in classic RPGs. The blue and yellow color palette draws from the visual language of retro role-playing games while providing strong contrast and visual impact. Finally, the crossed swords and pixel-inspired typography help communicate the competitive nature of the tournament while reinforcing the game's fantasy-adventure theme.
