NBPA x Donovan Mitchell | Sports Illustration + Award Merchandise



For the 2018 Players’ Voice Awards, the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) commissioned Sophia Chang to create an original illustration celebrating Donovan Mitchell of the Utah Jazz as the recipient of the Leader of the New School Award.

Sophia’s athlete portrait was developed into a commemorative poster and merchandise celebrating Mitchell’s breakout rookie season, bringing together basketball, illustration, athlete storytelling, and collectible sports design.

Services: Sports Illustration · Athlete Portrait · Poster Design · Merchandise Design · Basketball Illustration






Sophia Chang | Illustrator, Graphic Designer + Art Director


Sophia Chang is a multidisciplinary illustrator, graphic designer, and art director working across culture, sports, fashion, food, entertainment, and lifestyle. Her work spans commercial illustration, brand campaigns, graphic design, art direction, merchandise, packaging, experiential creative, and visual storytelling for global brands, agencies, and emerging businesses.

Born and raised in Queens, New York splitting time in Los Angeles, Sophia brings together cultural perspective, visual storytelling, and strategic thinking to create work that connects brands with people in meaningful and memorable ways.

Selected Capabilities: Commercial Illustration · Graphic Design · Art Direction · Branding · Campaign Creative · Packaging · Merchandise · Experiential · Visual Storytelling

Sophia Chang™