Portfolio of James Aparis

Xbox Ambassador

Season Coins

The Xbox Ambassadors program is a community of gamers and gamers alike that empower others to enjoy playing their games, have fun, create a sense of belonging and to keep it safe for everyone.

In celebrating the launch and season of the Top 100 Xbox Ambassadors program, I had the opportunity to design three-season challenge coins that are awarded to the top Ambassadors. The design of the coins are based on attributes in video games.

Role: Visual Designer

Tools: Illustrator, Photoshop and a pencil

Coin size: 1.75"

Season 12

The Season 12 coin attribute is Strength, which symbolizes vigor, courage, power, and vitality.

Since the season ran in February, which is the time that the Orion’s stars shines bright, it was featured in the far right as a part of an Easter egg. Therefore, the magical twisted tree of this design is a representation being strong and a light.

Season 13

The Season 13 coin attribute is Knowledge, which symbolizes the path to a quest, exploration and journey.

The design of the rocket portrays the phases of exploration through planets, meteors, and a pathway to discovery.

Season 14

The Season 14 coin attribute is Magic, which symbolizes a fairytale world. With this in mind, I designed the image of the magical flying unicorn for this coin.

I pushed the limits to creating an elegant and beautiful image that goes beyond reason, and one that can be found in dreams and fairytale stories.