11 days. 15,000 volunteers. 4,000 athletes & coaches. 7,409 medals & ribbons awarded. MILLIONS of smiles & hugs.
I was humbly honored to be chosen as the 2018 Special Olympics USA Games, Seattle official Graphic Designer. By the end of the games, I calculated over 1300 hours of design work and 1500 pieces created. Our goal was to ensure that Seattle was covered in purple and our signature “swirl”—and we succeeded! The toughest job of my life was the most fulfilling job I have ever done, those athletes came to win and INSPIRE.
Truly an incredible honor.
— Lindsay
(photos courtesy of: Rod Mar, Anne Todd Photography, Leo Mallari Photo & Design, and SHERWIN_Eng Photo)
2017 flew by, literally. 2018 is going to be huge for me with the Special Olympics summer games, hosted in Seattle. I am already in full swing design-mode. I have never worked so much in my life on something so incredibly fulfilling. A few weeks ago, we went on a scouting trip to take measurements for signage at all event locations. I climbed to the very top of the high dive and looked down. It made me dizzy to be that high up, I cannot believe people actually DIVE off this platform! As I looked out over the pool, I realized that, had I not got the job working with the summer games, I probably never would have climbed to the top of a high dive. Why would I? So I have spent some time reflecting on this and all the opportunities given to me these last few years. I am so honored and blessed to be where I am today. And there are so many to thank. I am forever indebted. I hope 2018 takes you to high places as well. Take a moment to reflect. Time is very fleeting. Take care.
I just got the biggest job of my life! I am the official Graphic Designer for the Special Olympics USA Games, hosted in Seattle, 2018! What a freaking honor! I will be busy for the next year, but it will be totally worth it. Last week, they had the kick-off party. Along with hobnobbing with some medal wearing Special Olympic athletes, there were a few Sounders and Seahawks athletes there as well. I met former Seahawks player Marcus Trufant— and we had the same shoes…great minds think alike! I am so ready for this life changing journey. I am incredibly grateful all the hard work finally payed off and I will not take it for granted.
