Okay, so I wanted to make a cool poster for UFC 189. I’m a huge MMA fan, and that fight card was stacked, you know? McGregor vs. Mendes, Lawler vs. MacDonald… legendary stuff.
First, I gathered some images. I spent a good hour just browsing around, looking for high-quality photos of all the fighters. It’s tougher than it sounds! Finding ones that are big enough and not all blurry is a pain.
Finding the Right Look
Next, I thought about the overall vibe. I didn’t want some generic, boring poster. I wanted something that captured the intensity and excitement of the event. I played around with a few different styles in my head – dark and gritty, maybe some bright, contrasting colors…
- Tried a dark background first.
- Added the main event fighters, McGregor and Mendes.
- Experimented with different fonts. Some looked too “sports-y,” others were too hard to read.
Honestly, I spent a couple of hours just messing with the layout. Moving things around, resizing images, changing colors… It’s a lot of trial and error. I kept tweaking things until it felt right. I wanted it to look balanced, but also dynamic, like a fight about to explode.
Adding the Details
Then came the smaller details – the date, the location, the UFC logo. I made sure to get all that information correct. Don’t want to mess that up! I found a good spot for everything, making sure it didn’t clutter the main images.
Finally, I added some subtle effects. A little bit of texture to the background, some shadows behind the fighters… little things that most people wouldn’t even notice, but they add to the overall feel. I think it turned out pretty good! It’s not perfect, but it’s something I’m proud of. It definitely captures the energy of UFC 189.
