analyzing spreads

 


Font:

  • "#40" Number

    • Massive, blocky, and semi-transparent font in the background serves as a graphic anchor to the entire right-hand page.
    • Bold and angular, the style mimics  jersey numbers, reinforcing the sports theme and the player’s identity.
    • Creates visual depth by overlapping with the action image of Hillis.

  • "PEYTON HILLIS" Name

    • Heavy uppercase sans-serif font, commanding attention and emphasizing strength and presence.
    • White text on an orange background provides strong contrast and visual clarity.
    • The staggered placement, with the first and last name separated by line, gives it impact and rhythm.

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