Where did you get your inspiration for the new design?

We had a meeting in the Harbert Family Recruiting Center with Allen Greene, and he brought up the power strip that’s on the helmet and featured throughout Athletics. That stuck with me because it catches not only the athletics, but the academic side of Auburn with our colors, while also accenting the logo of Auburn.

How many other designs were sent in to be chosen for the car tag?

About 10 total designs were sent in. The Office of Alumni Affairs sent in two or three, while Auburn’s Office of Communications and Marketing and a few other areas sent in designs as well.

How was this design project unique from your regular projects?

This will be more widely seen around the country in other states, reaching a wider audience compared to other design projects.

How do you feel knowing your design work will be displayed on vehicles all around the country?

I am excited but nervous, because there’s always feedback, but I will take that feedback in stride.

What were some of the restrictions of designing a car tag?

Alabama had to be on the top of the tag within a certain space, with the heart representing the Heart of Dixie, orange and blue colors and the interlocking AU logo to be obviously recognizable as Auburn anywhere.

What is your involvement with the car tag program now that it is housed in the Office of Alumni Affairs?

I am continuing to design collateral including posters, web ads, webpage banners, social media content, postcards and any other print media, continuing the power strip throughout these materials as a nice clean element.

Have you purchased the new car tag displaying your design yet? If not, do you plan to?

I just recently paid for a new tag, but I definitely plan to purchase the newest one when it is my time to renew. My family plans to purchase them as well, which will be really cool. I have to decide what I want my tag to say!