I studied the Toohey Forest area from the official governmental resources and the Griffith University. 

The Race Precinct Map (downloaded from the Griffith website) was really useful. 

I have long been familiar with the lush jungle aesthetics featured in video games such as the DiRT series, Forza Horizon 3 (whose map is based on the south-eastern Australian coast, including the Gold Coast), and the Uncharted series.

I then researched existing singlet and advertising designs used for running events in Australia. Most examples incorporated real-world jungle elements such as trees, koalas, and native birds. Although visually appealing on flat surfaces like banners and placards, I believe singlet design requires a more minimalistic approach. Furthermore, the kits of world-class national and club teams clearly demonstrate a preference for patterns and graphical motifs rather than literal imagery.

My most important inspiration was Mexico’s 2026 World Cup football kit, which features 2D pattern work inspired by Aztec culture. A very similar motif had already appeared in Mexico’s 1998 World Cup kit, highlighting the effectiveness and enduring appeal of this design approach.

Similar to the other projects, I did mind mapping and then sketched the elements for references. 

The social media tile layout was set.