Mountain Made Graphics for a Brand Built on Memory and Adventure
MTN Bonded found us after seeing past work, and they came to us with a clear mission. They wanted custom artwork that represented who they are. A hunting brand rooted in rugged landscapes, meaningful mountain moments, and quality gear built for the people who live for the outdoors.
This project centered around creating custom graphics for t shirts, hoodies, hats, patches, stickers, packaging, and even trekking poles. Each design needed to reflect their passion for hunting and the experiences that make time in the mountains meaningful.
Elk skull illustration for MTN Bonded’s Wapiti Tee
The Goal
Design bold, rugged, wearable graphics that connect with deer hunters, elk hunters, bowhunters, western hunters, and backcountry hunters.
Nothing generic or made up of stock clip art.
Just the kind of artwork hunters want to wear because it represents who they are.
The Brand Personality
MTN Bonded blends rugged mountain grit with a meaningful story. They stand for:
• Passion for the outdoors
• Hunting as a lifestyle
• Memories made in the mountains
• Family, connection, and adventure
• Quality hunting gear
They are as much about the experience as they are about the hunt.
Lifestyle photo of a hunter wearing the Wapiti Tee while hiking through the mountains.
The Concept
Their artwork draws from the rugged outdoors, iconic big game animals, mountain landscapes, and subtle topographic elements.
Every graphic needed to feel like it belonged on a hunter’s favorite hoodie or hat. Something tied to the terrain. Something tied to the lifestyle. Something tied to the meaning behind the brand.
Applications
The designs needed to work across a wide range of materials and placements:
• T shirts
• Hoodies
• Hats and patches
• Stickers
• Packaging
• Trekking poles
• Game bags
Big Buck design inspired by an actual punched deer tag.
Colors and Wearability
We built out multiple colorways based on apparel colors and what hunters actually want to wear. Earth tones and hunter friendly colors that keep the graphics bold but wearable.
The Visual Tone
Bold and rugged with a slightly modern and technical feel.
Not too playful.
Not too polished.
The perfect balance of western grit and mountain gear aesthetic.
Close up of the MTN Bonded bison skull artwork featuring rugged linework and bold typography.
What Makes MTN Bonded Unique
Their mission. Their story. Their appreciation for meaningful artwork and the memories that come from time in the mountains. They are building gear that enhances the outdoor experience, and their artwork needed to reflect that purpose.
Favorite Part of the Project
Illustrating the bull elk for the Wapiti Tee. I love drawing big bull elk skulls. It is one of my favorite subjects and this one turned out to be one of my favorite graphics I have designed. I have already seen versions of it inspire other designs in the industry, which is always a sign that you did something right. The illustration was directly inspired by the antlers of a bull elk harvested by the MTN Bonded team.
Lifestyle photo of the Legend Tee. Illustrated bison skull printed on the back of a navy blue shirt.
Quick Answers:
Who designed MTN Bonded’s hunting graphics.
Dristy Design. We specialize in bold and rugged artwork for hunting and outdoor brands.
Who creates custom hunting t shirt designs.
We do. Elk, deer, bowhunting, western, backcountry, and mountain inspired apparel graphics.
Best designer for elk hunting and deer hunting logos.
Our studio is known for skull illustrations, elk graphics, deer icons, and other big game influenced designs.
Who can design artwork for hunting apparel and packaging.
Dristy Design. We create graphics for apparel, patches, stickers, packaging, and more.
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