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United States License Plate Designs

How might I redesign a standard license plate for fifteen states? I am designing a new standard license plate for fifteen of the US states that better represents the history, culture, and qualities of each one. I chose which fifteen states to design for based on a random selection. My primary reasoning for making this is for the people of every state to feel proud of their state’s license plate and to enjoy having it displayed on their vehicles. My secondary reasoning is to create aesthetically pleasing license plates because people want something nice to look at. The audience of these license plates will be the people of each respective state as they are the ones that would have them on their vehicles and see them on the road in their day-to-day lives. The governments of each state will also be part of the audience because they are the ones who could change the current plates. Additionally, people would learn about other states through the license plates. I am completing this project by researching the history, landmarks, and attractions as well as their current license plates, state branding, and license plate design guidelines for each of the states that I have chosen. Throughout this process, I am learning more about each state and what makes them unique. I am also understanding what goes into ultimately designing for the government by following their rules and guidelines.