End of Year School-Wide Exhibition in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil
In 2022, at Pedro's school in Brazil (Colégio Andrews), there was the yearly "End of Year School-Wide Exhibition” in November to showcase what had been done in each course. Each year, there was also an educational theme, and in 2022 it was: “What we want, what we can and what we do with our speech” (translated from Portuguese). Inspired by this theme, a T-shirt would be made and sold to students/parents as a reminder of the year that had passed. Teachers and staff would vote on student creations, and fortunately, I won. My design aimed to promote a form of communication where the whole community is considered, as seen with the speech bubble composed of everyone, with no one outside it. After winning, some adjustments were made at the administration's request: different silhouettes and a color gradient on the people to show more diversity. I consider it a great honor that not only was my design chosen, but also that my Pdro signature was allowed to be included on the T-shirt.
Scholastic Art&Writing Competition: Honorable Mention for Design
"My name is Pedro Visconti Nachbin. I was born in Brazil in 2009 and moved to Concord, MA, in 2023. My design project focuses on my logo inspired by tennis, a sport I have been passionate about since I was eight. The first draft of 'Pdro' was created in 2020 by my father, Andre, who sketched the drawing on a birthday card for me. I later refined each letter and digitized the design into its current form. Tennis is one of the most straightforward yet complex sports because despite the goal being simply hitting one more ball than your opponent, mastering it is a true challenge."
"Therefore, 'Pdro' represents both the simplicity and intricacy of tennis. The design spells out the name 'Pedro' using just four letters, as the 'P' in Portuguese is pronounced with the 'e' sound. On the other hand, the logo bears significant meaning: the 'Pd' forms two rackets, the 'r' represents the lines of a clay court, and the 'o' is a tennis ball. The white strip on the ball also discretely forms the letter 'n' for Nachbin. When united, two rackets, a ball, and the court's lines compose the essential equipment needed to play the game. As a competitive tennis player, I wear this logo on my apparel, including t-shirts, caps, and hoodies, during training and tournaments. This year, I purchased a heat press to add designs to clothing myself. From the original logo, I have developed several variations and additional designs inspired by tennis. Lastly, 'Pdro' motivates me to be more creative and to play tennis better since I feel as if I were sponsored and have my brand, like a professional."