For this housewarming cookout invite, I wanted to create a warm, welcoming design that captured the casual, celebratory feel of gathering with friends while still feeling thoughtfully crafted. I incorporated paper textures and real imagery to give the piece a tactile, lived-in quality that felt personal and nostalgic. The design was compiled in Adobe Illustrator, allowing the elements to come together in a cohesive, collage-style composition. This invite aimed to balance playfulness and authenticity, setting the tone for a relaxed, community-centered cookout while giving the event a distinct and memorable visual identity.

     Left: Final Design                      Right: Templated Version