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Mississippi by Tim Cook I once had a conversation with some Frenchmen who burst into excitement when I told them that I was from Mississippi, asking me all about The Blues (which I had always taken for granted.) It was born in Mississippi and then spread up the River stream to become America’s music. I wanted to pay tribute to our musical heritage and those beautiful S’s that I took for granted in my youth. License Plate Designs, License Plates, Data Design, Graphic Design, Black Color Palette, Design Suites, Georgia State, Work Truck, Taken For Granted
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Mississippi by Tim Cook I once had a conversation with some Frenchmen who burst into excitement when I told them that I was from Mississippi, asking me all about The Blues (which I had always taken for granted.) It was born in Mississippi and then spread up the River stream to become America’s music. I wanted to pay tribute to our musical heritage and those beautiful S’s that I took for granted in my youth.
North Dakota by Andrew Boice License Plate Art, Grid Design, Room Stickers, North Dakota, Business Design
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North Dakota by Andrew Boice
South Dakota by Anthony Lane In doing research, South Dakota’s plates have gotten increasingly complex over the years by use of gradients, changes in typography, color and the handling of the Mount Rushmore graphic. In order to restore some of the simplicity found in earlier plates, I opted to eliminate the script wordmark and draw reference from the fun and quirky letterforms found in the award-winning plate from 1974. In addition, opting to do away with the current photo-realistic gr... Anthony Lane, South Dakota State, White Plates, Over The Years
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South Dakota by Anthony Lane In doing research, South Dakota’s plates have gotten increasingly complex over the years by use of gradients, changes in typography, color and the handling of the Mount Rushmore graphic. In order to restore some of the simplicity found in earlier plates, I opted to eliminate the script wordmark and draw reference from the fun and quirky letterforms found in the award-winning plate from 1974. In addition, opting to do away with the current photo-realistic gr...
Nevada by Ben Stafford Even though 75% of Nevada residents live in Clark County (Las Vegas and surrounding cities), the state boasts beautiful mountain ranges, lakes and deserts. I wanted to highlight the midnight blue skies and contrast the hot red sun. Instead of embossing the characters, I chose to emboss the negative space–a subtle nod to a familiar state shape. The state motto, “Battle Born,” comes from the fact that the state was formed during the Civil War. Nevada State, Reno Nevada, State Mottos, States In America, United States, Clark County
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Nevada by Ben Stafford Even though 75% of Nevada residents live in Clark County (Las Vegas and surrounding cities), the state boasts beautiful mountain ranges, lakes and deserts. I wanted to highlight the midnight blue skies and contrast the hot red sun. Instead of embossing the characters, I chose to emboss the negative space–a subtle nod to a familiar state shape. The state motto, “Battle Born,” comes from the fact that the state was formed during the Civil War.
Arkansas by Zach Graham I just wanted to create a plate that was, above all, legible. Thematically, I focused on Arkansas’ rich Native American history. Man Cave Bathroom, Man Cave Room, Man Cave Bar, Man Cave Decor, Chevron Headboard, Car Parts Decor, Tailgate Bench
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Arkansas by Zach Graham I just wanted to create a plate that was, above all, legible. Thematically, I focused on Arkansas’ rich Native American history.
New Mexico by Jay Roberts New Mexico boasts a beautiful and diverse landscape that includes plains, mountains, basins, mesas, and desert lands. I wanted nature to be a highlight of the design, and the sun & sky imagery work well with the colors of the state flag, yellow and red. New Mexico is one of only four U.S. state flags to not contain blue. The Zia sun symbol has been used on all past license plates. It is an important identifier for the state, and represents “a perfect friendship ... Landscaping Business, Desert Land, Topeka Ks, Mexico Design, Shopping
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New Mexico by Jay Roberts New Mexico boasts a beautiful and diverse landscape that includes plains, mountains, basins, mesas, and desert lands. I wanted nature to be a highlight of the design, and the sun & sky imagery work well with the colors of the state flag, yellow and red. New Mexico is one of only four U.S. state flags to not contain blue. The Zia sun symbol has been used on all past license plates. It is an important identifier for the state, and represents “a perfect friendship ...
Oklahoma by Brittany Robertson This redesign aims to capture the rich Native American spirit and history of Oklahoma. An earthy palette represents the smoky red dirt roads and blazing sunset of the state’s South Central American landscape. The sun motif was inspired by the “sunbelt” graphic plates first issued in 1982. The heritage is present also in the detail work sitting center on the plate which emulates the unique state flag. Oklahoma’s name is derived from the C... Red Dirt, American Spirit, Living In New York, Connecticut
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Oklahoma by Brittany Robertson This redesign aims to capture the rich Native American spirit and history of Oklahoma. An earthy palette represents the smoky red dirt roads and blazing sunset of the state’s South Central American landscape. The sun motif was inspired by the “sunbelt” graphic plates first issued in 1982. The heritage is present also in the detail work sitting center on the plate which emulates the unique state flag. Oklahoma’s name is derived from the C...
Alaska by Alana Lyons I chose to use Alaksa’s state motto, ‘North to the Future’, instead of 'The Last Frontier’ because of its optimism the statement has. 'The Last Frontier’ also feels inactive and almost negative; as if the state itself was backwards or unwilling to change.  I included a Native American thunderbird to represent the common belief that Alaskan Natives have of a supernatural creature that is able to create lightning through the beat of its wings... Print Design Art, Native American Thunderbird, Alaska Usa
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Alaska by Alana Lyons I chose to use Alaksa’s state motto, ‘North to the Future’, instead of 'The Last Frontier’ because of its optimism the statement has. 'The Last Frontier’ also feels inactive and almost negative; as if the state itself was backwards or unwilling to change. I included a Native American thunderbird to represent the common belief that Alaskan Natives have of a supernatural creature that is able to create lightning through the beat of its wings...
Iowa by Jacob Etter Researching historical Iowa license plates, I was inspired by the simplicity and recurring yellow and black color palette used at multiple points throughout history. In addition to being featured on a wide variety of items in Iowa, from signage to university colors and so on, yellow (or gold) serves as a great representation of agriculture (corn specifically, Iowa’s largest crop). The current plates feature a sketched farm illustration (with a somewhat ominous city outlin... Cars Birthday Party Disney, Baby Mickey, Model Kit, Iowa
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Iowa by Jacob Etter Researching historical Iowa license plates, I was inspired by the simplicity and recurring yellow and black color palette used at multiple points throughout history. In addition to being featured on a wide variety of items in Iowa, from signage to university colors and so on, yellow (or gold) serves as a great representation of agriculture (corn specifically, Iowa’s largest crop). The current plates feature a sketched farm illustration (with a somewhat ominous city outlin...
Hawaii by Jesus CardenasBefore I started my design, I decided to research on how the Hawaiian Islands were formed. I found that the Hawaiian Islands, made up of eight major islands, were formed by volcanic activity over a hotspot in the Earth’s mantel. This remarkable process is what inspired me to create my design. The overall symbol is a representation of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands. The eight leaves represent the eight major Hawaiian Islands, the fire represents the magma, and t... Car License Plates, Liberty University, Inspire Me, Signage, Poster
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Hawaii by Jesus CardenasBefore I started my design, I decided to research on how the Hawaiian Islands were formed. I found that the Hawaiian Islands, made up of eight major islands, were formed by volcanic activity over a hotspot in the Earth’s mantel. This remarkable process is what inspired me to create my design. The overall symbol is a representation of the formation of the Hawaiian Islands. The eight leaves represent the eight major Hawaiian Islands, the fire represents the magma, and t...
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Oregon by Aaron Draplin I’ve always been jealous of that incredible “Northwest Territories” polar bear-shaped plate our friends to the north get to tack on their snowmobiles and snow rigs. Not only did the thing say “Cold” but it also screamed, “Polar Bear!!!” Functional, and beautiful. So when Jonathan hit me up to tackle Oregon, I got a little freaked out. First off, I’m from Michigan. Who am I to go after my adopted state? And then it hit me: I’ve been here longer than I was in Michigan....
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