Dominguez Sport · Practical guide · 23 September 2026
The short answer
A reference is for communicating a direction: rhythm of lines, contrast, composition or mood. It isn’t necessarily a file usable for printing and doesn’t authorise reproducing third-party brands or designs.
What to consider
For each image, write what interests you and what you don’t want. You may like a kit seen online for its colour layout, while your project needs different sponsors and other proportions. Spelling out this distinction avoids an incidental detail being treated as a mandatory request.
How to prepare your project
Upload references separately from the official logos. Use recognisable file names and a note such as “reference for the diagonal band, not for colours or sponsors”. Provide your club’s materials as a separate group. When reviewing the draft, judge whether the intention was understood, rather than how closely the result resembles a copy.
Before continuing
- Inspiration kept separate from final artwork
- Liked feature explained
- Authorised usable materials
Is a photo of an old shirt enough to remake it?
It’s a useful reference, but model, graphics and available files need confirming. An identical reproduction can’t be taken for granted.