# @mikolaymedia on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DEXu-J3OR2M
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/26499874-mikolaymedia-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/2dd6c29a11.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-01-03T16:53:15.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Rachel Mikolay (@rachelmikolay) — https://gondola.cc/rachelmikolay

## Caption

🎨✨ Bringing culture and creativity together

As the countdown to the 2025 National Championship in Atlanta, Georgia begins, I had the incredible opportunity to lead a unique project with my talented team of four student graphic designers (bybalwally, joshuaelonbrown, spencer.hogan.photos & nicklott14). Our challenge? Combine the vibrant hip hop and rap culture of Atlanta with the passion and tradition of college football.

We created 12 album cover-inspired graphics, each drawing from Atlanta-based/born hip hop and rap artists while incorporating elements from teams seeded 1–12 in the first-ever College Football Playoff. To align the artistry with team spirit, we selected albums based on how well they matched the team’s mascot, reflected team colors, or resonated with their identity.

The results were nothing short of amazing! This project showcased the creative power of blending music, culture, and sports while highlighting Atlanta’s rich history as a hub for hip hop and rap.

I’m beyond proud of what we accomplished as a team and grateful for k80cavender who played a role in bringing this vision to life. This experience reinforced my belief in the importance of storytelling through design and celebrating the culture that connects us all.

Check out the designs below—let me know which one is your favorite!

#CFBPlayoff #GraphicDesign #Atlanta #AlbumCovers

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## Credits

| Name | Username | Profile | Role |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Rachel Mikolay | @rachelmikolay | https://gondola.cc/rachelmikolay | Graphic Designer |
| Rachel Mikolay | @rachelmikolay | https://gondola.cc/rachelmikolay | Publisher |

## Tags

albumcovers, graphicdesign, cfbplayoff, atlanta

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