GGFC Trading Cards

For the Gold’s Gym Fitness Competition, I created a full trading card series for all 20 national finalists, taking athlete-submitted photos and transforming them into stylized, collectible-style portraits for social media. This was my idea from concept to execution, with the goal of giving each finalist something that felt special and worth sharing. Starting from raw gym photos, I illustrated and redesigned each athlete, keeping true to their physique, expression, and lighting, then wrapped everything in a bold card system that felt energetic and premium. I handled the art direction, illustration style, layouts, and final exports, turning everyday submissions into standout visuals that celebrate the competitors and spotlight their hard work in a fun, modern way.