This project, commissioned by the Vigo City Council, aimed to revitalize the area and give this popular sports space a fresh creative identity.
Our joint proposal drew inspiration from the Miami aesthetic, Memphis style, and 90s culture. The result is a retro, vibrant, and bold look that reflects the local vibes while fully preserving the functionality of the courts.
Project commissioned by the City Council of Vigo
Samil Beach, Vigo
Creative Direction & Design: Adrian Balastegui, Dante Arcade
Lead Mural Artist: Dante Arcade
Mural Assistants: Isra Martinez, Pigmenta
Concept
The Vigo City Council commissioned us to bring life to a set of basketball courts in Samil, a stunning beachfront location surrounded by palm trees and with incredible views of the Cies Islands.
A space with enormous potential that deserved something at its level.
The goal was to revitalize an underused area in a high-traffic zone: a place where people walk, play sports, or head to the beach.
We wanted something that would bring life, color, and character, while also blending naturally into the landscape. Inspired by Miami aesthetics, 90s culture, and Memphis design, we created a retro, vibrant, and bold look that captured the local vibes without sacrificing functionality.
Design Process
First Draft
We defined a bold aesthetic, but the layout was overloaded with elements.
Second Proposal
We went for a cleaner approach, with gradients and softer shapes, but the result felt too generic.
Final Design
A hybrid of both: cleaner, more functional, but with key elements that gave it identity, including palm trees, patterns and a hidden smiley.
Making Of
It took 15 intense days of work under the Galician sun: painting, templates, adjustments, and many layers. From early technical planning to the final touches.
Final Result
Check the full project on Behance.
