Graphic Design for IKUSA Mixed Martial Arts

the original photograph used for the advert
As Ikusa's first-choice of designers, we were asked to produce an advertisement under the theme "prepare for war", for use in a popular mixed martial arts publication. The client was very keen on our first idea of a menacing looking character contemplating a battle.
Supervising the photo-shoot, having carefully selected an appropriately menacing model, we set about transforming the image into an advertisement suitable for the brand.