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Student Designers Create 8th Grade Trip Swag

Eighth graders prepare to represent their trip in style! Under the direction of Meredith Muller, our Middle School Makerspace Manager, who runs a Co-Curricular, Helpful Hands devoted to making durable solutions for our community with the tools that we have, our students designed swag to represent each of our 8th grad trips! This year, the three designers were Adriana R ‘29 for Toronto, Adele T ‘29 for Quebec, and Amber W ‘29 for Puerto Rico.

Toronto: A Taste of Tradition

Adriana R ‘29 incorporated the traditional tea ceremony (a highlight of the trip’s itinerary) and the Chinese zodiac year of the snake into her design. Working with the color red and AI-generated imagery, she crafted a striking image. She then adapted the image to her needs, adding text (including the Chinese characters for “Toronto”). The shirt reflects the trip's emphasis on cultural exchange.

Quebec City: Winter Wonderland

Adele T ‘29  designing for the Quebec trip drew inspiration from the iconic Hotel del Frontenac and the exciting sled run on that trip’s itinerary. She envisioned a snowy scene featuring the hotel, playful moose, and a "Class of 2029" message in French with a bouncing font. A tiny sliver of a moon completes the dark blue, night-time aesthetic, capturing the magic of a Quebec winter.

Puerto Rico: Colorful Culture

For the Puerto Rico trip, Amber W ‘29 captured the vibrant architecture of Ponce Creole, a style that blends French, Spanish, and Caribbean influences. Inspired by the brightly colored buildings designed for the region's climate, she envisioned Puerto Rico as a radiant sun. With a suggestion from Adele, she framed the design like a Polaroid photo, adding a touch of retro charm.

From Design to Reality: A Hands-On Experience

The design process didn't stop at the digital realm. In December, the students visited an artist studio and maker space called The School of Visual Philosophy in San Jose. There, they participated in a workshop learning the art of silk screening and printing technology. They learned the steps of proper registration, centering, and squeegeeing the ink through the screen onto their shirts. The three students, with the help of Meredith Muller and Amy Geriak, printed all the shirts for the entire 8th grade class, gaining invaluable hands-on experience with the materials and process. Keep an eye out for these amazing student-designed shirts at the airport as our 8th graders embark on their global adventures!
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    • Eighth grade design students: Adriana R ‘29 for Toronto, Adele T ‘29 for Quebec, and Amber W ‘29 for Puerto Rico.

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