Interview with Marciozhugo: The Master Kit Designer Behind 246,000+ Likes, Who Started to Design Official Kits
- Marciozhugo's Background: Marciozhugo, a 58-year-old Brazilian lawyer, became passionate about football kits after the 1978 World Cup and started designing them using Kit Creator during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Creative Process & Inspiration: Marciozhugo finds inspiration on Footy Headlines and Pinterest, and his work is informed by requests from companies around the world, leveraging his good taste for color combinations and dedication to practice.
- Real-World Designs: Marciozhugo's designs have been produced for various amateur and professional teams through collaborations with companies like Hummingbird Printz, Harlequin Teamwear, and Erima.
Brazilian designer Marciozhugo, known as Márcio Martins Baldino in real life, has become one of the most respected names in the football kit design community. With over 2,398 kit designs and almost 250,000 likes on Kit Creator plus more than 52,000 followers on Instagram, his portfolio not only showcases an impressive range of creative concepts for clubs around the world but also the first official products. We have spoken with the self-described "old guy who likes to design football kits" to learn more about his creative process.
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The Beginning of a Passion
First, tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from, how old are you, and when did your interest in football kits start?
Well, I'm 58 years old, Brazilian, graduated in Law. My interest in football kits began at the 1978 World Cup, when Brazil wore Adidas kits, which were, in my opinion, beautiful. And this interest was reinforced with the famous kit used by Germany in the 1990 World Cup, which is one of the most revolutionary and perfect kits I have ever seen.
It's a whole new thing to get so much attention
When did you start using Kit Creator, and what drew you to the platform?
I started using Kit Creator during the COVID-19 pandemic. I bought Pro Evolution Soccer for my son, but the uniforms for unlicensed teams are horrible. I researched and found the Kit Creator. And I really liked the resources and the possibility of creating the kits the way I wanted.
Rising to the Top
You're recognized as a top creator on the platform with over 246,000 likes. How does it feel to have such a following?
It's a strange feeling. I am naturally shy and have always tried to go unnoticed. So it's a whole new thing to get so much attention. I recognize that it's good, but I'm still getting used to it.
Among your nearly 2,400 designs, which one are you most proud of and why? And which would you not design that way again?
The kit I'm most proud of was the one that made me best known, the Bayern Versace kit, with which I won both competitions, both in FIFA Kit Creator and PES Kit Creator.
I was still inexperienced, and today, it can be considered a little rough. And that's precisely why I wouldn't do it again.
The Creative Process
Where do you typically get your inspiration from when designing new kits?
Well, I do a lot of research on Footy Headlines and image banks like Pinterest to create my kits.
I work with several companies in the USA, Australia, Portugal, England, and here in Brazil
As of today, I work with several companies in the USA, Australia, Portugal, England, and here in Brazil, I always have requests from these companies that, after creating the artwork, I use in the FIFA Kit Creator kits.
You manage to create unique designs on a regular basis. Do you believe you have a special talent for this, or is it more about dedication and practice?
Without false modesty, I have good taste, especially when it comes to color combinations. And, obviously, as I'm doing this professionally, I ended up learning a lot through practice. It's a job that requires dedication.
Real-World Impact
Have any of your designs been produced for real-life teams or events?
Several. Most for amateur teams or football schools and academies. I work with Hummingbird Printz (USA), Harlequin Teamwear (UK), Athletik Plus (Australia), Zacri (Portugal) and Rhumell (Brazil). But I also did some projects for some professional teams that were actually produced. I designed the Tupi de Juiz de Fora (Brazil) shirt for Rhumell and did work for Erima, some of which have already been released.
Marciozhugo designed several kits for Erima, including the FSV Frankfurt 125th anniversary kits
Which features would you like to see added to FIFA Kit Creator in the future?
Well, I would like FIFA Kit Creator to increase the number of kit slots, I'm already reaching the limit. And, if possible, it would expand the scope of possible models. It would be interesting to be able to design jackets and trousers. I find it simply incredible how people don't realize that FIFA Kit Creator is a powerful tool not only for creating kits for electronic games, but also for real life.
What are your aims for the future? Any specific goals or projects you're working toward?
Well, my main goal is to continue working with design. I found this work quite late in my life, but it is really gratifying to see my work actually produced and appreciated. I hope to be able, perhaps one day, to create something for top professional teams.
Create and share your own football kit designs with Kit Creator
For more of Marciozhugo's impressive work, you can follow him on the FIFA Kit Creator platform or connect via his Instagram (@marciozhugo_) or Discord.
Do you like the designs created by Marciozhugo? Would you like some of them to become official designs? Let us know in the comments below.">more than 52,000 followers on Instagram, his portfolio not only showcases an impressive range of creative concepts for clubs around the world but also the first official products. We have spoken with the self-described "old guy who likes to design football kits" to learn more about his creative process.
Create and share your own football kit designs with Kit Creator
The Beginning of a Passion
First, tell us a bit about yourself. Where are you from, how old are you, and when did your interest in football kits start?
Well, I'm 58 years old, Brazilian, graduated in Law. My interest in football kits began at the 1978 World Cup, when Brazil wore Adidas kits, which were, in my opinion, beautiful. And this interest was reinforced with the famous kit used by Germany in the 1990 World Cup, which is one of the most revolutionary and perfect kits I have ever seen.
It's a whole new thing to get so much attention
When did you start using Kit Creator, and what drew you to the platform?
I started using Kit Creator during the COVID-19 pandemic. I bought Pro Evolution Soccer for my son, but the uniforms for unlicensed teams are horrible. I researched and found the Kit Creator. And I really liked the resources and the possibility of creating the kits the way I wanted.
Rising to the Top
You're recognized as a top creator on the platform with over 246,000 likes. How does it feel to have such a following?
It's a strange feeling. I am naturally shy and have always tried to go unnoticed. So it's a whole new thing to get so much attention. I recognize that it's good, but I'm still getting used to it.
Among your nearly 2,400 designs, which one are you most proud of and why? And which would you not design that way again?
The kit I'm most proud of was the one that made me best known, the Bayern Versace kit, with which I won both competitions, both in FIFA Kit Creator and PES Kit Creator.
I was still inexperienced, and today, it can be considered a little rough. And that's precisely why I wouldn't do it again.
The Creative Process
Where do you typically get your inspiration from when designing new kits?
Well, I do a lot of research on Footy Headlines and image banks like Pinterest to create my kits.
I work with several companies in the USA, Australia, Portugal, England, and here in Brazil
As of today, I work with several companies in the USA, Australia, Portugal, England, and here in Brazil, I always have requests from these companies that, after creating the artwork, I use in the FIFA Kit Creator kits.
You manage to create unique designs on a regular basis. Do you believe you have a special talent for this, or is it more about dedication and practice?
Without false modesty, I have good taste, especially when it comes to color combinations. And, obviously, as I'm doing this professionally, I ended up learning a lot through practice. It's a job that requires dedication.
Real-World Impact
Have any of your designs been produced for real-life teams or events?
Several. Most for amateur teams or football schools and academies. I work with Hummingbird Printz (USA), Harlequin Teamwear (UK), Athletik Plus (Australia), Zacri (Portugal) and Rhumell (Brazil). But I also did some projects for some professional teams that were actually produced. I designed the Tupi de Juiz de Fora (Brazil) shirt for Rhumell and did work for Erima, some of which have already been released.
Marciozhugo designed several kits for Erima, including the FSV Frankfurt 125th anniversary kits
Which features would you like to see added to FIFA Kit Creator in the future?
Well, I would like FIFA Kit Creator to increase the number of kit slots, I'm already reaching the limit. And, if possible, it would expand the scope of possible models. It would be interesting to be able to design jackets and trousers. I find it simply incredible how people don't realize that FIFA Kit Creator is a powerful tool not only for creating kits for electronic games, but also for real life.
What are your aims for the future? Any specific goals or projects you're working toward?
Well, my main goal is to continue working with design. I found this work quite late in my life, but it is really gratifying to see my work actually produced and appreciated. I hope to be able, perhaps one day, to create something for top professional teams.
Create and share your own football kit designs with Kit Creator
For more of Marciozhugo's impressive work, you can follow him on the FIFA Kit Creator platform or connect via his Instagram (@marciozhugo_) or Discord.
Do you like the designs created by Marciozhugo? Would you like some of them to become official designs? Let us know in the comments below.
