Case Study

Community Event Design System

Chicago Backgammon League

Promotional design for a growing community league, built to make weekly club nights feel organized, welcoming, and recognizable across locations.

Final Wrigleyville Backgammon Club online flyer
RoleVisual direction, promotional design, social graphics
Client ContextOngoing work for Chicago Backgammon League
ChallengeKeep event details readable while making each club feel distinct
OutputFlyers, square posts, location launches, weekly event graphics

The league needs design that can carry a lot of information quickly: location, day, time, membership details, skill level, and atmosphere. The goal is to help someone understand what the event is, feel welcome, and recognize the league across different neighborhoods.

The visual system leans into vintage sporting-club energy, backgammon motifs, Chicago references, rich navy and red accents from the league identity, and clean information hierarchy. Each location can have its own character while still feeling connected to the larger CBL brand.

This work is a strong example of how I think about design systems: every flyer has to work as a standalone piece, but the group has to feel like a cohesive world.

Selected Assets

A cohesive system across flyers, club graphics, and social formats.

Final Wrigleyville Backgammon Club online flyer Final Wrigleyville Backgammon Club square social graphic Final Evanston Backgammon Club square social graphic Final Naperville Area Backgammon Club online flyer Final Chicago Backgammon League weekly schedule graphic

Results to Track

This case study can grow with the league.

As the promotional system continues to be used, the case study can expand with attendance notes, location launches, social engagement, repeat event recognition, and community growth indicators.

Reach

Social post performance, shares, saves, event page traffic, and audience growth.

Attendance

Club night turnout, new-player interest, repeat attendance, and location-specific response.

Recognition

How consistently the league visuals are identified across flyers, social formats, and club announcements.

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