The Coffee Journey Tee: 2025 Student Design Competition Winner

The Coffee Journey Tee — Designed by Kieran Reid, NCC Student

Celebrate the art of coffee from bean to brew with this uniquely illustrated shirt, designed by Kieran Reid, a talented student at North Central College. The artwork visually narrates the coffee-making process in four stages: harvesting, roasting, brewing, and finally, that magical moment — a fresh cup of coffee.

Each step is depicted in a minimalistic sketch style, with a signature pop of red thoughtfully included in every element. This red accent symbolizes the impact of NCC at every stage of the journey — just as coffee is transformed step by step, so too are students during their time at North Central.

Available in both long-sleeve and short-sleeve options, and printed on soft, breathable fabric, this shirt is perfect for coffee lovers, campus supporters, and anyone who appreciates process and craft.

About the Design:

"My design is intended to reflect the journey of making coffee — from harvesting the beans, roasting them, brewing the coffee, and then POOF, you have a fresh cup of coffee. There is a touch of red in each of the designs to symbolize the impact NCC has at each step in the process."
— Kieran Reid