The Iconic Project

One Icon for every state in the Union.

Alabama

This icon features representations of the Edmund Pettus Bridge, the contributions to space exploration in Huntsville, and the Black soldiers that served as part of the Tuskegee Airmen.

Alaska

This design was Inspired by the natural and scenic wonders of the Alaskan landscape.

Arizona

Inspiration is taken from Sedona’s Chapel of the Holy Cross, the Environmental & Natural Resources Building at University of Arizona in Tucson, and Saguaro Cacti.

Arkansas

Home to wild boars, known as Razorbacks, and to the beauty of the Ozark Mountains, Arkansas offers a stunning escape from the busy metropolitan cities of the Midwest.

California

California spans two-thirds of the west coast and features landmarks throughout the state. This icon was inspired by some that I find the most memorable: the Santa Monica Pier in LA, the Transamerica Pyramid in San Fransisco, and Redwood National Park.

Colorado

This simple design was inspired by the caribou that call Colorado home, the Rocky Mountains in the west, and the ski resorts which find refuge in those mountains.

Connecticut

A small state rich in history, this icon features interpretations of the Mashantucket Pequot Museum & Research Center and Downtown Hartford.

Delaware

Featuring an interpretation of the Cape Henlopen tower, a relic of World War II, where soldiers monitored the coastline as they searched for approaching enemy ships. Also seen is the Atlantic Historic Crab and an abstract diamond as Delaware is also known as the diamond state.

Florida

Florida has much to offer its residents and visitors that a simple design featuring the coastal wildlife and the gorgeous sunrises and sunsets that are seen along all of the beaches, best represented this state.

Georgia

This simple design reflects the three distinct geographic regions of Georgia: the coastline, Piedmont, and southern most portion of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Hawaii

The Hawaiian Islands offer travelers unique and stunning experiences. Featuring Oahu's Waikiki Beach, Maui's Haleakala and sea turtles as they glide elegantly through the coastal waters, and Hawaii's waterfalls of lava, this icon captures the beauty of Hawaii.

Idaho

The distinctive shape of Idaho is not the only thing that makes it special. Beautiful, yet distinct, regions make for amazing scenery and a unique history. The Museum of Idaho's upcoming exhibit on Mammoths provides one such example.

Illinois

There is far more to Illinois than Chicago, but as one of the most recognizable skylines in the Union, it acted as the inspiration for this icon. The rivers that run through downtown and the Willis Tower are featured in this design.

Indiana

Home to the internationally renowned speedway, Indianapolis, and several other sites, I could not pass by an opportunity to represent the state with a museum dedicate to our future. The whimsical architecture and design of the Indianapolis Children's Museum served as reference for this icon design.

Iowa

Inspiration was taken from the Des Moines Pedestrian Bridge and the endless fields that bless this mid-western state.

Kansas

One of the Union’s great plain states, agriculture serves this state well, however found in the simplistic design is the Kansas City's Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts.

Kentucky

The icon for the Commonwealth of Kentucky was inspired by its beautiful landscape and the famous Kentucky Derby.

Louisiana

The mystery of New Orleans is known to many outside of Louisiana, therefore this icon features interpretations of the famous Bourbon Street and the Mercedes-Benz Superdome which provided all shelter during Hurricane Katrina.

Maine

Maine is represented in this abstract form of a lighthouse guiding the way for the incoming fishermen that support the local economy.

Maryland

The icon design above takes inspiration from the mountains in the west, Antietam National Battlefield, and National Harbor.

Massachusetts

Highlighting the unique areas of the state rather than focusing on its known history, this icon references scenes in Cambridge and the Hatch Memorial Shell located in Boston.

Michigan

Featuring inspiration from Detroit’s Central Station, the modern architecture of the GM Renaissance Center, and scenery from the upper peninsula, Michigan’s unique geographic area is represented in the design.

Minnesota

Featuring interpretations of the 3rd Avenue Bridge, Vikings stadium, and the coastline of the North Shore, Minnesota is a place to behold.

Mississippi

This seemingly complicated design was inspired by the riverboats that once filled the Mighty Mississippi and finds further inspiration from the state flag.

Missouri

Having only driven through and flown over the great state of Missouri, I looked for recognizable and unique symbols to form the icon above. The design was completed with depictions of the Missouri Botanical Gardens and the St. Louis Arch.

Montana

Currently on my bucket list of places to visit, the icon for Montana features depictions of the state’s very own Roosevelt Arch, Glacial National Park, and Big Sky Country.

Nebraska

My mother has described Nebraska as one of her favorite places to live because of the wonderful people she met there. The beautiful people and the state itself, is represented by the beauty of Chimney Rock and the endless fields of wheat found in the great plains.

Nevada

The Hoover Dam, the nearby Sierra Nevada mountain range, and the Spanish translation of Nevada — "covered in snow" — was inspiration for this icon design.

New Hampshire

The small communities of New Hampshire are easily recognizable by the white spires of the town's churches.

New Jersey

Known as the Garden State, the icon above, represents this nickname in its simplest form; a flower.

New Mexico

This icon is inspired by the design of the state flag. Only a portion is shown, but as a whole the flag is an amazing representation of state and her people.

New York

New York is an amazing and diverse state. Unique in its scenery and people. This design was heavily influenced by my experiences and memories of time spent in NYC. The icon features depictions of the new NYC skyline, the Guggenheim Museum, and the Governor Mario M. Cuomo Bridge.

North Carolina

Simple and iconic, this design features interpretations of the North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences in Raleigh and the famous Cape Hatteras Lighthouse.

North Dakota

First home to Native Americans, the icon features an interpretation of the North Dakota Heritage Center which looks to help tell their important story.

Ohio

Ohio is known as the buckeye state and is home to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. This icon pulls inspiration from both of these unique aspects.

Oklahoma

I enjoyed my time in Oklahoma and although I was only there for a year, the people I met were kind and the history I learned was amazing. For this icon, however, I chose to highlight the First Americans Museum in Oklahoma City.

Oregon

Featuring representations of Mt. Hood, Haystack Rock, and the sea lions that call the Oregon coast home, this icon captures the essence of this western state.

Pennsylvania

The design is inspired by the keystone “state” nickname and Frank Lloyd Wright's home design, Fallingwater.

Rhode Island

Featuring representations of the Southeast Light on Block Island and the Rhode Island State flag, the simplistic design does the small state justice.

South Carolina

The historic state of South Carolina features beautiful plantations, fascinating cities, and beautiful scenery. The icon above focuses on the modern architecture of the Ravenel Bridge in Charleston and Caesars Head State Park located in the western portion of the state.

South Dakota

Until I began my research I knew very little of South Dakota, however the more I read the more I became fascinated by its beautiful history and landscape. The icon, above, features depictions of the National Minuteman Museum, the buffalo that once filled the landscape, the Dignity statue in Chamberlain, and the towering concrete tipis built by Ward Whitwam from 1968-79.

Tennessee

With the state being home of the Country Music Hall of Fame and the natural outcropping known as Lover's Leap, inspiration for this icon was easy to find.

Texas

Known as the Lone Star state, nothing quite captures Texas as does a single large star.

Utah

There is a lot to be said about the beauty of our country, but Utah’s stunning landscape should inspire much more than just this icon.

Vermont

Home to the largest Teddy Bear factory, Vermont also has a large population of black bears that are mostly located in the Green Mountains.

Virginia

My home. Interpretations of the historical battle between the Monitor and Merrimack, the United States Air Force memorial in Arlington, the Pentagon, and the Blue Ridge parkway inspire the icon for the Commonwealth.

Washington

The beauty of the state of Washington is captured with interpretations of Mt. Rainier, the Seattle Space Needle, and the Puget Sound.

West Virginia

There is an unexplored beauty within the mountains of West Virginia that everyone should experience. This icon features two such spots with representations of the New River Gorge Bridge and Seneca Rocks.

Wisconsin

The Milwaukee Art Museum and its stunning architecture and interior design inspire the icon representing the State of Wisconsin.

Wyoming

This abstract design is inspired by features at Yellowstone National Park and the massive, but pristine, stature of its buffalo inhabitants.

The District of Columbia

Featuring representations of the Lincoln and Washington Memorials, Metro and the DC flag, this icon captures the beauty of our Nation’s capital.

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