Nike Franchise Magazine by Reed Space


Nike Basketball created Franchise, a premium print publication celebrating basketball culture in New York City. Inspired by Staple Design’s Reed Pages and named in tribute to NYC playground basketball legend John Strickland, the publication explored the people, stories, and culture surrounding Nike Basketball in the city.

Sophia Chang was commissioned to create a series of original portraits and editorial illustrations accompanying stories throughout the magazine, bringing her perspective on New York, basketball, and street culture into the publication.

Services: Editorial Illustration · Sports Illustration · Athlete Portraits · Basketball Illustration · Publication 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™