2012 marked the 125th anniversary of Ocean Beach, the quirky, colorful San Diego beach community I call home. The Ocean Beach MainStreet Association asked me to design a commemorative seal to be used throughout the year in conjunction with events celebrating the anniversary. It was displayed on street banners, merchandised extensively, and even used as a beer logo. All proceeds from merchandise sales went to the Ocean Beach MainStreet Association, which put them back into the community through the many wonderful events, projects and initiatives they undertake each year.

Street banners commemorating the anniversary lined Newport Avenue and Sunset Cliffs Blvd.

OB merchants displayed the anniversary seal in store windows

Pizza Port Brewing Co. used the logo for its 125th Anniversary Ale

Logo tote bags were sold at the weekly OB Farmers Market

Pint glasses and coffee mugs with an undated version of the logo are still available in the OBMA store